Some community members do not want major companies to hurt the area's family culture.
Jasmine MinorSome small business owners are concerned ahead of the opening of a new Little Village , Chicago Starbucks location at 26th and Albany.A new Starbucks is opening in the Little Village neighborhood, but not everyone is happy about it.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
"I do feel like it will impact me, my business won't survive against a company that big," Victor said. "I don't think Starbucks is going to last long here, not in this community," said community organizer Graciela Garcia. "We have a distinct flavor, and our flavor is one that's of our pride," said Karina Ayala-Bermejo, who works in Little Village."A lot of people are looking for jobs. They got to go far, so if they're closer over here, they're closer for them to work," said Little Village resident Sonia Rivera.
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