Jimmy Delgado

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT JIMMY DELGADO

I\'m a self-made entrepreneur and businessman, whose success starting and co-owning two different businesses in three established locations have cemented his place among as a trusted individual within the Roanoke community. Born in New Jersey, I grew up in Colombia for much of my upbringing. I later moved back to the United States and attended Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia. I had to learn English while attending classes, and found myself working various jobs to get by. One of these jobs was cleaning commercial buildings for local businesses, an idea that would later turn into one of my own successful enterprises. I met Kat Pascal- my wife - while in college. Us two shared a passion for entrepreneurship. By 2011, We had started a cleaning service for corporate clients in the Roanoke area called Spotless Roanoke. By tapping into the demand for janitorial services in company buildings, we slowly built a solid clientele. Now donning the name Spotless America, the business has over 30 employees and has retained many of the clients over the years. Even with the success of Spotless America, Kat and I pursued our passion for food and restaurant ownership by leasing a Vinton space for a former beloved Mexican restaurant in Vinton. We converted the space into a burger restaurant, which opened in 2018 under the name Farmburguesa. The restaurant is predicated on the farm-to-plate concept, where each menu item contains locally-sourced ingredients from local farms and vendors. On top of this sustainable business model, Farmburguesa found success in its deliciously creative burgers and comfortable atmosphere. In 2019, Kat and I opened another Farmburguesa location in Roanoke - The Grandin Village, where We received a similarly positive reception. Outside of this two businesses, I regularly engages in community activities centered around helping other local businesses find their footing and thrive. My wife and I created Nuestro Comercio Latino, an online space for Latino business owners and workers in the Roanoke area to network with one another or share employment opportunities. Aside from NCL, I\'m a regular volunteer with the Advancement Foundation, a nonprofit that hosts various entrepreneurial programs and events and most recently a board member for Williamson Road Business Association.