Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce celebrates Latina Business Owners

FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - Booths lined the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce for an International Women’s Day event that showcased Wisconsin Latina business owners on Friday.

Organizers said this second annual event brought recognition and new opportunities for these leaders.

“It’s important to create spaces for Latina women to be able to connect with one another,” Organizer Helene Palau-Tejeda said.

Focusing on empowerment, the event’s theme was entrepreneurship on a path to leadership. Attendees said this event highlighted efforts women make every day to fight for equality...