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UPSTATE LATINO SUMMIT 2020-2021

MVLA's next Upstate Latino Summit workshop will be held virtually on September 23, 2021

Upstate Latino Summit

The Latino Community is growing nationally, and the Upstate area is NOT an exception. Here is a chance to see this growth live, and to understand the current status of this ethnic group in a forgotten region of the famous Empire state.

The First Upstate Latino Summit took place in September 2007 and was hosted by Hispanics United of Buffalo. It was developed by Lourdes Iglesias and a group of Latino leaders from the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Amsterdam, and Albany.

The purpose of the First Summit was to offer an opportunity for Upstate Latino Community-Based Organizations to gather and create a report for attendees, politicians, and representatives of governmental agencies about matters important to our community.

After that many years, now this annual event includes the participation of Latino Community-Based organizations from Albany, Amsterdam, Rome-Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo, and recently included Ithaca and Watertown.

As we are all aware, there are many serious issues facing the Latino community. Topics such as Employment & Economic Development, Latino Health Disparities, Affordable Housing, and Youth & Gang Involvement are just a few of the many subject matters we discussed at past events. This forum is the ideal opportunity to enhance one’s knowledge of current issues and trends affecting Latinos in our region. In addition to learning more about the Latino community, this event presents a unique networking opportunity for professionals from the corporate, public, governmental, and nonprofit sectors.

This is the event where the who’s who in Upstate Latino Community meets.

Our next Upstate Latino Summit workshop will be held virtually on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 9 a.m. until Noon.  See below for information about the different events and workshops, as well as a digital downloadable version of the Programs and Brochures. If you need immediate information about this annual event, contact Sonia Martinez at mvla@mvlautica.org or (315) 864-8419

The Organizers

The 2020-21 Upstate Latino Summit is organized by a group of Latino leaders from throughout the region. They are executive directors, business owners, doctors, politicians, city officials, media publishers, and from other professions. Leading this effort are the Latino Community Based Organizations which rotate as hosts.

VOLUNTEERS

We need people to help us before, during and after the summit event. There are a variety of tasks you can assist us with depending on your expertise or your interest.

If you would like to get involved or want to help in this years’ summit, contact Sonia Martinez at mvla@mvlautica.org or (315) 864-8419​

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

​Becoming one of the vendors at this event will allow your organization or business a chance to expose the services and/or products of your organization or business, and showcase them to those attendees.

PAST EVENTS

2007 - Buffalo

2008 - Rochester

2009 - Syracuse

2010 - Albany

2017 - Utica

2018 - Rochester

2019 - Syracuse

2020 - Utica

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