About Us

MLCDC Mission

MLCDC is dedicated to providing economic opportunities by helping people build sustainable small businesses and increasing their financial capabilities to create assets in the Midlands.

MLCDC Vision

MLCDC will be a catalyst for a thriving, diverse, and inclusive community enriched by Latino influence, economic results, culture and leadership.

Values

We believe in:

  • Leadership
  • Education
  • Well being
  • Economic Growth
  • Inclusivity

Strategic Goals

  • To support the creation of new Latino businesses, to maintain stability of established Latino businesses, and, to increase the number of small businesses in the Greater Omaha area
  • To create sufficient skilled child care providers to serve every Latino Family in the Greater Omaha area
  • To provide access to every Latino family to the services they need to increase the opportunities for growth and increase their quality of life
  • To build the identity of MLCDC as an organization recognized by funders, policy leaders, and clients as the primary organization for economic growth of Latinos in the Greater Omaha area

What Our Logo Represents

The logo represents the development and integration of the Latino bronze people into the economy of the United States of America. A yellow geometric figure represents wealth in Latino American countries and the green geometric figure represents the concept of wealth in the United States. The yellow figure is over the green rectangle indicating the interaction of both concepts.

Our Educational and Coaching Services for Micro-businesses

Child Care Development Program

  • How to Start and Manage a Childcare: Classes are provided, which include: the tools needed to start a licensed child care facility within the community
  • Childcare Networking and Educational Meetings: At these gatherings, MLCDC is giving educational and networking opportunities to childcares in Greater Omaha.

Micro-Business Program

  • One Page Business Plan: Individual training and technical assistance is provided to small business owners to assist with the development of business plans and the management of their businesses
  • Business Plan Preparation: MLCDC gives one-on-one technical assistance in the preparation of business plans to access to bank loans and/or other micro-lending sources
  • Educational Breakfasts for Businesses: These breakfasts encourage the growth of Latino small businesses. Also, these gatherings are creating a bridge between businesses from different communities.

Micro-lending program

In this program, MLCDC helps small businesses that have no access to bank loans.

Computer Training

Computer skills are taught to enhance each individual’s proficiency and give information technology to the Latino business community.

MLCDC Board of Directors

President

Giovy Demiranda
Marketing Coordinator LTC Division

Vice-President

Yesenia Peck
Business Owner of Machu Pichu Imports

Secretary

Josh Bartee
Enterprise Bank
Commercial Banker-Director

Treasurer

Terry Patton
President Patton Equipment Company Inc.&
CPA and Lawyer

BC Clark
President and Executive Director Metro Omaha Women's Business Center

Sondra Dubas
Business owner Independent Franchise Arbonne

Abiut Arcos
Business Owner Fortino Flowers & Vanguard Cleaning Services LLC

Gustavo Camacho
Community Representative

Yuriko Doku
UNO-OLLAS Project Coordinator

MLCDC Staff

Executive Director

Marta Sonia Londono Mejia

Business Development and Micro-Lending Specialist

Marcela Morales

Administrative Assistant

Claudia Patton