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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin's to host Advanced Manufacturing Forum prior to Annual Gala

For the first time, the statewide Hispanic Chamber will host the HCCW Advanced Manufacturing Forum to bring together manufacturers and lawmakers to discuss collaborative strategies to solve the skilled labor shortage. This event is part of the HCCW's Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Hispanic Training Initiative, a collaboration between the HCCW, manufacturers, technical colleges, workforce development boards, and other community leaders throughout the state invested in solving the skilled labor shortage through essential skills training and technical skills development with related support system programming.

This year's gala theme, "VISION FOR A NEW FUTURE" brings the community together to celebrate accomplishments and share in rich Hispanic commerce and community. The evening will conclude with dancing and live entertainment including special performances by the colorful Aztec Dancers of the 'Ballet Folklorico Nacional' (Escamilla Entertainment & Dance Studio) as well as the Gifted Souls Milwaukee Dance Company and Escamilla Entertainment and Dance Studio.

Several community partners will also be recognized for their work in the Wisconsin Hispanic community.
·Hispanic Business of the Year: Wangard Partners, Inc., Stewart Wangard
·Hispanic Small Business of the Year: MiVoz.com, Andrew Barrutia 
·Hispanic Start-Up of the Year: Chocobella LLC, Karimar & Luis Mendez
·HCCW Manufacturer of the Year: Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton WI 

This event is open to the public age 18 and older. Tickets to the gala are $150 per person, or  $1,000 for a table of eight, can be ordered by using the following  form.

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