The Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce has received a $5 million boost from the $1.2 trillion budget bill signed by President Joe Biden, contributing to its $15 million target for renovating and enhancing its 15,000-square-foot facility on Verona Road in Fitchburg, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
This funding will support the creation of a space called The Gateway, designed to foster community growth by providing resources for entrepreneurs. Planned improvements include a kitchen, event space, computer lab, and coworking spaces, aimed at bolstering Latino entrepreneurs with financial workshops and educational opportunities.
With this federal grant, the Chamber has now raised $7 million of its goal. The initiative seeks not only to enrich the local facility but also to extend its influence across Wisconsin, in line with the growth of the communities it serves.
