Latino Chamber Announces 10th Wisconsin Latino Economic Unsummit, Sept. 25–26

MILWAUKEE — Sept. 16, 2025 — The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin (LCCSEW) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by convening the 10th Wisconsin Latino Economic Unsummit on September 25–26 at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South in Milwaukee. The Unsummit elevates the contributions of Latino-owned businesses—an essential engine of Wisconsin’s economy—and brings together leaders from government, healthcare, finance, industry, and the nonprofit sector.

As part of the festivities, LCCSEW will host an Economic Empowerment Awards Reception recognizing organizations whose innovative practices, deep community partnerships, and commitment to equity expand opportunity statewide. Inaugural honorees:

• CIBC Bank
• Froedtert ThedaCare Health Inc
• Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
• Racine County
• UNIDOS, the Milwaukee Bucks Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Wisconsin Department of Administration

Keynote speakers for the Unsummit are Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wendy K. Baumann, Secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

“Latino entrepreneurs are builders of prosperity in every county of Wisconsin,” said Dr. Nelson Soler, President & CEO of LCCSEW. “This Unsummit is about practical solutions—access to capital, social networks, and know-how—so businesses can scale, hire, and innovate.”

Program Highlights

• Two days of programming with 40+ speakers, policymakers, and corporate leaders
• Focus sessions on Wellness at Work, Retaining Talent, Artificial Intelligence, access to capital, supplier inclusion, and growth finance
• 15+ resource providers and targeted networking with entrepreneurs and lenders
• Awards Reception: Sept. 25, 6:00 PM
• Unsummit Main Program: Sept. 26, 8:00 AM–1:30 PM

Registration: Visit latinochambersew.org/10th-economic-unsummit to secure your seat or call 414-509-6179.

Location: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee South, 6401 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221.

About the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin

The LCCSEW advances inclusive economic growth by connecting Latino-owned and other emerging enterprises with financial, human, and social capital. Through training, coaching, supplier-readiness, and partnerships with public and private institutions, the Chamber serves hundreds of enterprises each year across Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington, Ozaukee, and Waukesha counties. Learn more at latinochambersew.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.