Interview with Arturo Romo
Length
14:58
Date
Interviewer
Chavez, Gene
Description
Interview with Taqueria Mexico owner Arturo Romo about his experience with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. He recalls moving to Kansas City in 1992, opening his restaurant in 1993 with the assistance of Hector Barreto, Sr., becoming a member of the chamber a few years later, and being invited to join the board of directors. He discusses the social and banking connections he was able to make through the chamber, expanding to new locations, and bringing his family to join him in Kansas City.
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Street
Neighborhood
City
State
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Transcription
Owning Organization(s)
Digital Object Identifier
CHAVEZ-HCCGKC-Romo-Arturo
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Acknowledgement
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