MLCDC News Archive
Congratulations to the Second Graduating Class of Mujeres Emprendedoras!
On Saturday, Oct. 15th, 2022, the Midlands Latino CDC celebrated the graduation of 125 women from our Mujeres Emprendedoras business training program. One of our most important programs, Mujeres Emprendedoras recognizes the power of our Latina community and provides...
read moreMidlands Latino Community Development Corporation nominated new president of the Board of Directors
Omaha, Neb., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—Marcos A. Hernandez will serve as president of the Board of Directors for the Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC). MLCDC is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Hernandez looks forward...
read moreMLCDC Welcomes New Childcare Development Director Maria Elena Castro
The Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC) is excited to announce Maria Elena Castro as the lead for the childcare educational program and director of the new childcare development program. Maria Elena developed the MLCDC’s children program 11...
read moreWorking for the Economic Growth of Refugee Communities in Nebraska
Dr. Asaad Mahdi has been hired for the Child Care Development Outreach and Translator position for the Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC). Dr. Mahdi has his Ph.D. in Statistics from University Kebensaan Malaysia. Dr. Mahdi has experience...
read moreAyala’s Income Tax Service, business built on trust and relationships
By Elizabeth Burgess In 2015, Nelly Ortega started Ayala’s Income Tax Services L.L.C. as a way to help people in the Omaha community, while developing trust with each client. Her tax service company has rapidly increased from a few clients the first year of operation...
read moreMidlands Latino Community Development Corporation hires new Advance Fund Director
Juan J. Montoya will serve as the new director of the Advance Fund Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) for the Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC). As director, Montoya will be responsible for the leadership, management and growth...
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