Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 28 Junio 2022 Latinos to foLLow up ANGELES INVESTORS GROWING Founded in 2020 in Chicago, Angeles Investors is growing rapidly throughout the country. Adela Cepeda is chair of the group that seeks to identify, fund, and grow the best Latino disruptive startups in the U.S.. Today, Angeles has grown to 100 members and has invested approximately $5 million in 15 companies. Cepeda is a successful entre- preneur and financial expert. IN THE HANDS OF BLACKWOOD Blackwood Group, led by Jose Duarte and Rafael Hernan- dez, was recently selected as the developer to build the new headquarters for the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, which serves a predominantly low-income com- munity on the south side of the city. The architecture firm JGMA, by Juan Moreno, will also be involved. LECLAIRE COURTS WITH CABRERA CAPITAL With an investment of $350 million, the LeClaire Courts housing complex will come to life this summer, thanks to a partnership between Cabrera Capital Markets, owned by businessman Mar- tin Cabrea, and Habitat Company. The project will create a mixed-income com- munity with a grocery store and health clinic, and its first phase will include 110 housing units. It is one of the largest pro- jects in the city of Chicago with a Latino as an investor. ONE MORE FOR DESIGNBRIDGE Directed by Gabriel Ignacio Dziekiewicz, Design Bridge was chosen to design the multifamily housing complex at 1237 North California. The State of the art multifamily development will bring 40 units of affordable housing to the Humboldt Park community. The proposed project represents one of 24 unprecedented investments for affordable housing creation and preservation through the Chicago Recovery Plan announced by the Chicago Department of Housing at the end of 2021. The unique site is close to Humboldt Park and just steps from Paseo Boricua in Puerto Rico Town. Construction is slated to begin in early 2023. HUMBOLDT PARK WELLNESS CENTER City commissioners recently approved $24 million to build a wellness center in Humboldt Park. Known as Humboldt Park Heath, formerly Norwegian Hospital, it was designed by Juan Moreno Architecture firm, JGMA. The facility will house a pool and running track open to neighborhood residents, along with other community spaces that promote wellness. It would potentially offer healthcare services, such as rehabilitation for stroke victims. Hospital leaders expect to receive more finan- cial support from the government and private parties to equip it and make it fully operational. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT! JAIME DI PAULO President & CEO of Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce JACQUELINE GOMEZ Executive Director HACIA IVETTE TREVIÑO Executive Director of Little Village Chamber of Commerce

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