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Posted: Sun 6:55 PM, Jan 20, 2013
Updated: Sun 8:57 PM, Jan 20, 2013

Governor Walker Gives Hispanic-Owned Businesses Support

POSTED: Sunday, January 20, 2013 --- 6:53 pm

MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he'll commit an additional $100,000 to help support Hispanic-owned businesses.

Walker says the money from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. would help expand the revolving loan fund at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. WEDC made an initial seed investment of $100,000 in 2012 to help establish the loan program.

Walker says the investment is part of a plan to support businesses and job growth.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin creates, expands, and diversifies small and Hispanic-owned businesses, with a focus in the Milwaukee area.

Copyright 2013: Associated Press

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  • by James Location: Dells on Jan 28, 2013 at 05:36 AM
    Are these loans for Hispanics who are citizens of the United States? I would get proof before handing it out.
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  • by WIBadger on Jan 22, 2013 at 03:18 PM
    Does this mean we can expect the gov to hand-out money for all ethnic groups who run businesses? Don't forget about white-owned businesses, too. A waste of our tax dollars!
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