LEN of SE WI Hosts Corporate Business Fair that Helps Over 25 Entrepreneurs

Oct. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- The Latino Entrepreneurial Network (LEN) of SE WI recently hosted a Corporate Business Fair on September 15, at the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) in Milwaukee, that helped over 25 Wisconsin entrepreneurs learn about tangible business opportunities.  Speakers from US Bank, Sam's Club, and Prudential were present to help educate these thriving business owners.  The Wisconsin Supplier Council also shared excellent insights in how to become a certified minority owned enterprises as well as the benefits of such certification.

One of the primary focuses of this fair was to help Wisconsin entrepreneurs learn how to effectively connect with area corporations and learn about how to do business with them.  "In a lean economy entrepreneurs must explore all avenues for business development and diversification. The corporate sector continues to be a good source of opportunities yet entrepreneurs must learn how to effectively tap it". stated Nelson Soler, LEN Founding Executive Director and owner of the Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI).

The Latino Entrepreneurial Network (LEN) of SE Wisconsin has been leading the way for training for businesses in Wisconsin and provides event in both English and Spanish to help our local emerging markets grow.  LEN was also recently recognized by the United Stated Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) for the first ever bilingual Green Business Initiative in the Midwest and was selected as the UHSCC’s 2010 Small Chamber of the Year.

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About The Latino Entrepreneurial Network (LEN)

LEN’s mission is to bridge individuals, entrepreneurs and microenterprises with resources through strategic alliance formation, networking and sharing of business and financial practices. All members take a pledge to uphold the organization’s values of acting with integrity, maintaining high ethics, sharing knowledge, investing in our community and fostering professionalism.

The Latino Entrepreneurial Network of Southeastern Wisconsin, Incorporated (LEN) was recently awarded the 2010 Best Small Chamber in the United States and the 2008-2009 Best Small Chamber of the Midwest by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) located in Washington DC.