Hispanic Collaborative

Dr. Matthew Mleczko gave a great presentation on equitable, integrated neighborhoods! Thank you!

Gracias Luis Robles with Kinser Group for the great presentation on the State of Multifamily Housing!

Great panel going on to kick off the URBANO Conference today! Thank you Alderman José G. Pérez, Michael Emem, Tomás Clasen, Jim Villa, and Ivan Gamboa.

Join developers, investors, civic leaders, and emerging professionals for a dynamic conversation about the projects and ideas shaping the future of development in our region.

Our opening keynote panel will explore how real estate projects move from vision to reality, featuring leaders from across Milwaukee’s development ecosystem, moderated by board chair, Ivan Gamboa.

Together, they’ll discuss how market forces, city priorities, legal frameworks, and entrepreneurial leadership come together to bring new projects—and new opportunities—to life.

📍 Potawatomi Conference Center
📅 Tuesday, March 24, 8:00am - 11:00am

Learn more and register:https://web.mmac.org/atlas/events/urbano-2026-4559/details

URBANO 2026: Developing Futures. Transforming Communities.

Join us for a conversation about how real development projects move from vision to reality. Our keynote panel brings together leaders from across Milwaukee’s development ecosystem to explore the market forces, partnerships, and decisions that shape what gets built in our region, moderated by Board Chair and banker, Ivan Gamboa.

Plus breakout sessions on the state of multifamily housing, equitable community development with Dr. Mleczko of Marquette University, and how culture, entertainment, and restaurant development are activating neighborhoods.

📅 March 24, 2026 | 📍 Potawatomi Conference Center
🔗 Register: [link]

Hola from the Deer District!

30 minutes til we kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us at the Deer District! 40 vendors, food trucks, and DJ Dmatic! 5pm -9pm tonight!

🎧 New Raíces y Realidades Episode!

Latinos launch 40% of new startups nationwide—but in Milwaukee, Latino business ownership is falling behind.

Dr. Nelson Soler joins Raíces y Realidades to talk about what’s missing—and how investing in Latino entrepreneurs can lift the whole region.

🎙️ Listen now → https://www.mkehc.org/projects-8

The Latino Community has the power to shape elections- but only if we show up! Join us for a conversation with Paulina Gutierrez, head of the Milwaukee Election Commission and ! Available on Apple and Spotify podcasts.

Episode#3: Paulina Gutierrez on the Latino Voter Turnout and the Power of Participation by Raices y Realidades In this episode of Raíces y Realidades, we sit down with Paulina Gutierrez, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, to talk about voting, power, and accountability.Latino voter turnout remains low in Milwaukee—but why? And what will it take to change that? Paulina shares insights...

Raíces y Realidades is here.
Real conversations. Real data. Real impact.
Tune in as we explore what it takes to make Milwaukee a top 10 city for Hispanic well-being.
🎧 Now streaming on Spotify & Apple Podcasts