Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is coming to Eau Claire

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – A Wisconsin group centered round serving to economically underserved communities is opening an workplace in Eau Claire.

It was introduced Friday throughout a ribbon-cutting ceremony that the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce could have an workplace area to work out of within the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce.

This might be HWCC’s third workplace within the state exterior of its Milwaukee headquarters.

Hmong Chamber CEO Maysee Herr says the group helps these wanting to begin or develop a enterprise.

“We all know lots of the enterprise homeowners right here, however we need to ensure that these relationships are deepened,” Herr stated.

Herr says she acknowledges there’s a wealth hole within the nation and HWCC’s mission is to assist these at a monetary drawback.

“We additionally perceive that there’s, you recognize, a number of instances not our conventional banks don’t all the time perceive the wants of our underserved communities,” Herr stated. “So we offer technical help or enterprise help to companies, and we additionally present lending alternatives and networking alternatives.”

Eau Claire Chamber president, Dave Minor stated it felt like a pure match to work with the Hmong Chamber.

“As now we have been EDI, range fairness inclusion, for the final couple of years, this can be a massive step to have the ability to first meet the parents from the Hmong Chamber, however have them need and have a presence right here in our constructing,” Minor stated.

Herr says she will already inform that the Eau Claire Chamber needs to additional broaden its EDI affect locally.

“What I found in coming right here to Eau Claire and extra particularly to the Eau Claire space chamber, is that these efforts have been intentional and true,” Herr stated. “As you’ll be able to see, there’s you recognize, there’s signage right here now that claims, zoo siab txais tos, which suggests we’re completely satisfied to welcome you.”

Herr says despite the fact that the HWCC predominantly serves the Hmong and Asian-American/Pacific Islander communities, she provides in case you have a dream, HWCC is there to assist.

“Even should you’re not essentially somebody who’s from a traditionally underserved group, however you could have efforts or goals of beginning a enterprise in these areas, we work with you in addition to far as technical help and companies, since we truly assist anybody,” Herr stated.

Herr hopes to have the Eau Claire workplace up and working within the subsequent few months.

Within the meantime, Herr says should you suppose the Hmong Chamber can assist you, don’t hesitate to achieve out. To be taught extra, click on right here.

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