Minority Business Resources
To provides four areas of business technical assistance to support successful business start-up and growth for Southeast Asian businesses with workshop, one-on-one assistance, Business development, and mentoring program.
Economic Development Organizations
This Chamber will also act as an Economic Development Corporation in addition to a normal function of a regular Chamber of Commerce. Since there is no single Southeast Asian organization ever focus on creating vibrant community and economic development as part of the organization's goal. The Chamber will continue to fulfill this goal snd work with small businesses as its mission and objectives.
Financial Resources
The Chamber had partnership with both private institution, city of Milwaukee, and state of Wisconsin to create a Revolving Loan Fund available to help the Southeast Asian and minority businesses. The loan amount is between $5000-$25,000 as GAP loan to support owner portion of down payment for equipments and business owner occupy real estate.
Overview
First generation of Hmong Businesses were largely small family-run stores catering to its customers. For over two decades these businesses operated somewhat isolated from one another and the mainstream business community. Even with a limited support network, many have propspered and grown sucessfully. However, some continue to face obstacles because of a limited understanding on U.S. business practices and ability to access professional resources. The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) creates a statewide network of established and new Hmong/Southeast Asian businesses along with experienced professional service providers. HWCC membership offers a variety of benefits and business services; such as, loan, worshop, one-on-one assistance, business development, and mentoring, business networking, and advocacy.
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