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We’re celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting NYC Department of Small Business Services staff and services. Read on to learn more about Rodrigo Camarena, a Program Manager in our Business Development Division.
Tell us about your Hispanic heritage.
I was born in Mexico and raised in the US. I’m very proud of my immigrant and Mexican-American heritage.
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What does it personally mean to be able to help New York City small businesses?
To me helping small businesses and entrepreneurs is about furthering economic self-determination and stemming inequality. Owning a small business can be transformative for a low-income family. Small businesses are critical for job creation and local industry. Small businesses can save the world!
What is the coolest or quirkiest thing you’ve ever done?
As a younger chap I trekked through Patagonia on an unseasonably cold winter. Not the best idea in retrospect but definitely a cool experience.
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
Brooklyn’s my adoptive home and I like to keep it local. Whether it’s the Brighton Beach boardwalk, Sunset Park’s Chinatown, or the Red Hook pier, weekends in Brooklyn never let me down.
What is your favorite sport/team?
Team SBS!!
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