Gain strategies, perspectives on leadership and branding tips during an inspiring afternoon of leadership, entrepreneurship and community.

Three Latina business founders — Gricelda Mata of Lindo Mexico, Nancy Quero of Guelaguetza Designs and Valentina Valdes-Alonso of Sol Design — will individually share their journeys of building and growing their businesses and then expand on their experiences in an interactive panel discussion hosted by Liliana Garcia of Macatawa Bank followed by a live Q&A. The presentation will be in English; Spanish interpretation will be available. Questions and the Q&A will be in English and Spanish.

Thursday, September 17th, 2026, 1:00pm-4:30pm, Wyoming Branch

Gricelda Mata Lindo Mexico Biography - An entrepreneur of over 25 years, Gricelda Mata shares Mexican culture, food and art at her business, Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano & Bar. Presentation - “Why Not? What Did I Get Myself Into? / Finding My Why Through Growth, Challenges, and Self-Discovery"	Nancy Quero Guelaguetza Designs Biography - Nancy Quero founded Guelaguetza Designs in 2005 to build cultural bridges and preserve cultural traditions through the sale of handmade items from Mexico Presentation - “Cultural Identity - What role should businesses play in preserving and strengthening cultural identity?”	Valentina Valdes-Alonso Sol Design Biography - Using her passion for strategic design to help brands connect with their identity, Valentina Valdes-Alonso is the owner and director of strategy at Sol Design. Presentation “The Modern Jefa Ecosystem: Redefining Success within patriarchal structures”

Liliana Garcia

Liliana Garcia is the emcee and moderator of the panel discussion. She is the recipient of the 2026 Vive Michigan 25 most influential Latinos of west Michigan award. She is also the Relationship Manager II, VP at Macatawa Bank.