Group IX
Urban Issues Seminar
The third in-state seminar for Group IX was held in Milwaukee, November
7-10 to explore URBAN ISSUES. Through a variety of experiences, visits
and discussions organized by seminar Chair, Jose Vasquez, Urban Development
Specialist, UW-Extension, participants had the opportunity to:
- Experience the challenges/problems facing urban communities and
identify emerging solutions.
- Expand upon the perception that people have similar abilities,
needs and aspirations wherever they live or work…their constraints
are different.
- Explore the urban/rural connection as knowledge and experiences
are gained, then take the knowledge back home and apply.
While visiting a local business incubator, the Milwaukee Enterprise
Center, participants heard from Joe Greco, President of the Village
of Menomonee Falls. Pictured from left to right are: Jennifer Heaton,
Doug Mueller, Casey Langan, President, Joe Greco. Standing Seminar
Chair, Jose Vaquez.
Group IX participants after touring the inside work at Miller Park
- the soon to be new Brewer Stadium.
Jeannetta Robinson, Founder/Executive Director of Career Youth Development
shared with participants her commitment and passion to working
with youth struggling in inner city Milwaukee. Pictured from left
to right are: Jeannetta Robinson, Participants Casey Langan and
Corey Kuchta.
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