Who we are?
The Association of Mexican Business Owners in Philadelphia (AEM Philly) is a nonprofit founded in 2022 as a collective response to the economic impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic. We now welcome immigrant entrepreneurs from across Latin America, united by three core goals:
- Driving economic growth for our businesses.
- Amplifying our collective voice as a community that powers the city’s development.
- Building mutual‑support networks that share resources, knowledge, and opportunities.
At AEM we believe that what you gain is what you can give: every member brings expertise so others can move forward, and vice versa. Together we simplify access to mentoring, funding, training, and strategic connections—boosting productivity, stability, and expansion for all.
We’re always evolving.
Join us and let’s grow together.
What we do?
Primarily, as a collaborative support network, we aim to facilitate access and provide support from various angles through which we offer options and benefits that contribute to strengthening the businesses belonging to our association.
AEM Philly is a collaborative network that powers Latino‑owned businesses through three core pillars:
- Learning & Business Development
- Hands‑on workshops and courses (finance, marketing, e‑commerce).
- 1‑on‑1 consultancies and group mentoring.
- Access to trade shows, business rounds, and promotional campaigns.
- License & Permit Support
- Step‑by‑step guidance for city and state permits.
- Connection to government agencies.
- Updated lists of funding programs and resources.
- Support & Promotion Network
- Links to public institutions, nonprofits, and strategic partners.
- Joint marketing campaigns spotlighting our members.
- Active community: monthly meet‑ups, newsletter, private group.
Outcome: more business opportunities, fewer bureaucratic hurdles, and a strong collective brand resonating in Philadelphia and beyond.
Join us and tap into an ecosystem built for your company to grow, formalize, and shine.
our events
We have organized commercial and cultural events (for example, Taco Fiesta 2022 and 2023) that promote the products and services offered by our merchants. We have supported our members with guidance, accompaniment, and counseling regarding licensing and permit procedures, for example, to obtain a permit to have a “Streetery (terrace)”; permit renewals; access to grants; GoFundMe campaigns; financial help; mediation with authorities; access to commercial opportunities; and more.
Together as an organized association, we have strengthened our ability to provide numerous advantages to our associate members as a means of aiding in relevant aspects for the bolstering of our community, for which we are increasingly well-equipped.
La Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos en Philadelphia es una organización sin fines de lucro creada en el
La Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos en Philadelphia es una organización sin fines de lucro creada en el
