Chamber Investor businesses, their employees, and the general public are encouraged to attend professional development activities that take place throughout the year. Topics may include but are not limited to: resources for business funding, employment and workforce strategies, work-life harmony, building business connections, customer service skill building, advocacy efforts and more.
Coffee & Commerce is an opportunity to exchange ideas, successes, and workplace challenges with other area business leaders. Each Coffee & Commerce features a different focus topic, is held in the morning, and offers a unique platform to enhance your professional partnerships.
Upcoming Coffee & Commerce: Inclusive Workforce Success
July 8, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Who Can Attend?:
Anybody can attend!
*Pre-Registration is REQUIRED*
Attendance Fee
Free for Chamber Member Employees & $25 for Public
Check-in time
7:15 a.m.
The event will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Ready to learn how to attract and retain diverse talent in today’s workforce?
Recruit Smarter. Hire Inclusively. Grow Together.
Join us for a guided and engaging Coffee & Commerce session focused on inclusive hiring practices. This event features local experts sharing practical ways businesses can attract and retain diverse talent, including students, migrant workers, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from underrepresented groups.
What to Expect:
- Learn about strategies for hiring students, migrant workers, and individuals with disabilities, including legal considerations and visa pathways.
- Discuss tools to build inclusive pipelines, from internships to full-time roles, using partnerships with local universities and community resources.
- Explore best practices for creating an inclusive workplace, including equitable interviewing, onboarding, and support for diverse employee groups.
Whether you work in HR or play a role in building a team, this session will provide tools, ideas, and connections to support hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
Topic Experts
Areli Estrada
Interim Executive Director of the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce
Areli Estrada is a forward-thinking leader dedicated to evolving ecosystems that drive economic development and business growth. She currently serves as the Interim Executive Director of the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, where she leads strategic initiatives to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and strengthen statewide business networks.
Previously, she served as Executive Director of Affordable Dental Care, where she guided the organization through a transformative expansion securing over $1 million in funding and doubling its capacity through intentional collaboration and collective action. She led public advocacy efforts to elevate community needs and influence policy around access and sustainability.
Areli is committed to evolving systems that enable sustained economic mobility, innovation, and impact.
Carlos Tamayo
Owner of Tamayo Services LLC
Thank You Sponsor!
2025 Coffee & Commerce Sponsorships
Sponsorships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to secure your spot early. Our team is dedicated to making your sponsorship experience seamless and successful. Please note that invoices for sponsorships will not be generated until closer to the event or program date. If you have any questions or can't find the sponsorship you're looking for, we’re just a phone call or email away.
Email: info@menomoniechamber.org
Phone: (715) 235-9087