The Latino Chamber of Commerce of SEW empowering Latino Entrepreneurs
Changing Wisconsin's Economic Landscape
About Us
Our Mission:
Become a Member and Agent of Change:
Our Vision and Values:
The organization's mission is to foster Wisconsin's economic development by advocating, strengthening, and promoting the growth and development of Latino and other minority emerging enterprises to increase access to capital, business opportunities, job creation, and capacity-building programs.
Our Vision and Values:
Become a Member and Agent of Change:
Our Vision and Values:
Vision: To become a CDFI serving SE Wisconsin with a focus on Latino Business Development in the 8 County Region (Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Walworth, & Sheboygan)
Model: Collaborative leveraging existing organizations and systems
Core Values: Diversity and Inclusion Ethics and Integrity Transparency Collaborative Approach Invest in our Communities
Become a Member and Agent of Change:
Become a Member and Agent of Change:
Become a Member and Agent of Change:
Join this new group with the goal of building the First Certifed Development Financial Institution for Southeastern Wisconsin with a focus on Latino and Emerging enterprises.
Programming & Services
- Mas Fuertes Bilingual Business Relief and Recovery Program
- Cash Flow Technical Assistance Program
- Computer Literacy Empowerment Program - Google
- Strategic Networking and Marketing with focus on Supplier Diversity Programs
- Advocacy
- Latino Economic Unsummit
- Microlending
Board Members
President & CEO, Nonvoting
President & CEO, Nonvoting
President & CEO, Nonvoting
Nelson Soler, Ph.D. | LCCSEW
Chairwoman
President & CEO, Nonvoting
President & CEO, Nonvoting
Eliana Williams | LCCSEW
2nd Vice-Chair
President & CEO, Nonvoting
2nd Vice-Chair
Ivan Cicla | CIBC
Treasurer
Treasurer
2nd Vice-Chair
Miguel Maldonado | Town Bank
Director
Treasurer
Director
Bobby Warren | Meijer
Director
Treasurer
Director
Fred Johnson | Erie Insurance
Director
Director
Director
Jeff Musa | People State Bank
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Sue Eick | MEDC
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Vincent Rice | Summit Credit Union
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Seyoum Mengesha | WEDC
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Loan Committee
Margaret Capper | North Shore Bank
Our Team
Sr. Engagement & Development Officer
Sr. Engagement & Development Officer
Sr. Engagement & Development Officer
Geisha Melendez
Director of Engagement
Sr. Engagement & Development Officer
Sr. Engagement & Development Officer
Ben Morales
Marketing and Client Services
Sr. Engagement & Development Officer
Marketing and Client Services
Bryan Basurto