Fall 2017
www.latinochambersew.org

TOGETHER, SHAPING THE ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE OF WISCONSIN!

Colleagues,
 


The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin continues to grow and we welcome our newest members:
  • Catholic Financial Life, Ida Martinez
  • Computer Services and Consulting Inc
  • Landmark Credit Union, Don Cohen
  • Northshore Bank, Alfredo Martin
  • Small Business Administration, Mary Trimmer
  • Tri City National Bank, Ivan Gamboa
  • WRTP/Big Step, Mark Kessenich
  • Xecutiva, Tammy Rivera
Thank you for joining and we look forward to continue advancing Latino and minority owned enterprises in SE Wisconsin.


If you have not joined yet, feel free to contact me for more information at my cell 414-699-5723 or via email at lccsew@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation.

 

Business Listening Sessions



Are you an entrepreneur?
Are you aware of resources available to grow or establish your enterprise?
Are you facing unique challenges as a LatinX-owned enterprise?

Consider joining one of our Listening Sessions!

Kenosha - Business Listening Session
Date: October 25, 2017

Time: 6-7:30 pm

Location:  St. Joseph Catholic Academy - Upper Campus - Cafeteria
2401 69th Street, Kenosha, WI 53143
 
No Cost. 
Refreshments will be served
 
Facilitators:  Gus Lopez, A R M Insurance and Juan C Viruet, Primeric a
 
Waukesha - Business Listening Session 
in Partnership with Casa Esperanza

Date: November 14, 2017

Time: 6-7:30 pm

Location: Casa de Esperanza
410 Arcadian Ave Waukesha, WI 53186
 
Facilitators: Rudy Gutierrez, US Bank and Nelson Soler, Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute

No Cost. 

Refreshments will be served



Next Membership Meeting 

Pan y Café Connect and Learn

Time:  8:00-9:30 AM  

Date: November 28, 2017   

Business Development:
Sustainable Sales Growth Tools

Facilitator:       
Brian Preiss
Certified STZ Professional


Location: Michael's Restaurant
2220 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI

RSVP is required for this session.


To reserve your space email us at lccsew@gmail.com or contact Nelson at 4146995723


Revolving Loan Fund Capital Campaign Opened


Support our Revolving Microloan Fund for microenterprises. It is our goal to provide gap funding for small businesses on equipment and temporary capital needs.


The Chamber Thanks:  US BANK, TRI City National Bank and MEI for making the first round of corporate donations
 
  • Campaign opened 9/17/17 ----->>>                                        $5,575.00
  • Goal    by   1/15/2018                                                            $50,000.00

OUR MISSION:

The mission of the organization is to foster the economic development of Wisconsin by advocating, strengthening and promoting the growth and development of Latino and other minority and emerging enterprises with the goals of providing increased access to capital, business opportunities, job creation and capacity building programs. 





Our Vision and Values:
To become a CDFI serving SE Wisconsin with a focus on Latino Business Development in the 7 County Region (Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington & Walworth). 


Core Values: 
Diversity and Inclusion 
Ethics and Integrity 
Transparency 
Collaborative Approach 
Investing in our Communities 

CLIC HERE TO LEARN MORE


Board of Directors

Nelson Soler, Multicultural Ent. Institute, President
Rudy Gutierrez, US Bank, 1st VP -Waukesha County Representative
Juan C Viruet, Primerica, 2nd VP - Racine County Representative
Faviola Munoz, Vital Insurance, Treasurer
Gaby Benishek, Exit Realty XL, Secretary
Gustavo Lopez, ARM Insurance, Director - Kenosha County Representative
Alfredo Luna, MATC, Director
Ofelia Mondragon, SDC, Director
Tim Syth, Lush Production , Director
Beny Perez, PNC BANK, Director
Hugo Uribe, Aztec Plumbing, Small Business Council Director
 


Nelson Soler, Founder 
and President of the Board




Give us a call today! 4146995723