Brew City Match to launch first round of small business competition
“The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce’s statewide work in providing access to capital has created a sound impact in underserved communities all over Wisconsin,” stated May yer …
New Group Hails Asian Pacific Americans
“That’s how people started hearing about the movement we were trying to create,” said May yer Thao, executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. A play on the word …
Startup aids get funded
Those included area homeless shelters, the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, The Community Table and the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association. Gragert and Councilman Andrew Werthmann also …
NNS Spotlight: ‘We want to be part of the conversation’: Group aims to elevate fellow Asian Pacific Americans
“That’s how people started hearing about the movement we were trying to create,” said May yer Thao, executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. Thao, whose family came to the U.S. …
Eau Claire councilman seek changes to proposed CDBG budget
That would mean $200 to $400 reductions each to local domestic abuse and homeless shelters, the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic, The Community Table and the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance …
Mayor Barrett visits Milwaukee churches to promote peace with Ceasefire Sabbath
We are here. You know, the door is open,” church member Ka LoVang said. That’s why Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett stopped by New Life Hmong Alliance Church as part of his Ceasefire Sabbath tour, saying …
City funds, major upgrades will help Madison Oriental Market better serve its diverse customers
That will give the owners the ability to bring more fresh produce and meat to the store, sell hot Hmong food in a city with few Hmong options and partner with nearby FEED kitchens. This all fits in …
Community members celebrate Hmong American Day
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV)—It’s a day to remember the contributions of the Hmong people to America and celebrating their history. Tuesday is Hmong American Day. Hmong and refugee communities hosted a …
Appleton recognizing Hmong American Day on Tuesday
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) National Police Week continues across the country as we honor our men and women in blue who protect and serve our communities everyday. It’s also a time to recognize the officers …
Wausau’s new inclusivity committee down to four members
Mielke said he has four members in mind that he hopes city council will approve. When asked whether Mary Thao, a Hmong member of council, was asked to join the committee, Mielke said she had not been …
Meet the best mothers in Milwaukee
May Yer Thao is the executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. A third grader at Maple Dale School, Tsuchi said he likes to spend time with his mom at the park. CyaSha …
SPECIAL REPORT : Wisconsin women 100 years after 19th amendment was ratified
“It was hard I don’t think a lot of people thought I could do it; some believed but some in Portage County haven’t seen a Hmong woman sit on board,” Moua said. “They really doubted I …
How advocates are writing Asian American stories back into history books
In Wisconsin, advocates have been fighting for more than a decade to get a bill passed that would require schools to teach students about the role of Hmong people in the Vietnam War, the persecution …
Hmong American Center holds listening session
WAUSAU (WAOW) — The Hmong American Center in Wausau held a listening session on Wednesday night to start planning for the future of the community. The goal of the listening session is to build a …
Know Your Madisonian: Hmong refugee realizes dream of opening own barber shop
It doesn’t come from living for a time in one of Madison’s more challenged neighborhoods, from getting his GED or even from opening his own business. For Lor, 39, his view of life was shaped from day …
Female Entrepreneurs Will Flock at Conference
Clairemont Ave. And from 5:30-8:30pm on the day of the conference the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute will host a …
One American’s journey to Southeast Asia: A look at how Hmong there came to find a home here in Wisconsin
A farmer’s market in the highlands of Vietnam — not all that different from farmer’s markets in Wisconsin. (Photo: John Gurda) Editor’s note: This column has been revised from an earlier version. The …
Forced out of Laos, Wisconsin’s Hmong relied on their heritage and deep cultural traditions to thrive
Poverty, underemployment and racism marred their transition to life in the state. But they have shown a remarkable solidarity and ability to adapt. John Gurda, Special to USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
