"We need to find a way out. We haven't spoken to each other for years, since the [independence] referendums. Now we're talking again. Everyone is aware of what's at stake," Ponga said.
Local Chambers of Commerce played essential roles in adapting to wartime challenges, ensuring businesses remained operational, and facilitating community support during World War II.
"The last few years have been incredibly difficult for business. That's why this pro-business government is determined to improve the total business environment, including for small businesses."
A pastor at the First United Methodist Church since 2022, Cardenas is part of a growing group of immigrants revitalizing Middletown, contributing to its population growth and economic recovery.