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Latino economic DevelopMent council

Empowering our Community, Building a  StrongerFuturo

We exist to cultivate an environment that fosters economic growth and enhances the quality of life for the Latino community in Omaha, Nebraska.
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ABOUT US
why we're here
why we're here
why we're here
Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the U.S., Nebraska, and Omaha, making significant contributions
to local economies. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges like disproportionate rates
of illness, economic hardship, and distress. We are here to change that.
How we do it
How we do it
How we do it
Organize
LEDC mobilizes the community to seize opportunities. Born out of the necessity to advocate for all South Omaha residents, we unite business and community leaders to secure funding and transform La Plaza de la Raza into a bustling corridor and tourist destination. The Plaza's design will begin with a basic plan that can expand as additional resources become available.
Advocate
LEDC members possess the knowledge to uplift South Omaha's small businesses and nonprofits, promoting economic sustainability during uncertain times. Our community-driven approach helps us
identify new opportunities while leveraging designated Community Reinvestment Areas for the good of all residents.
Educate
LEDC empowers our community through education, creating new and exciting  opportunities. Our comprehensive approach  and broad network will prepare youth for the workforce and help Latino leaders advance
within their career industries.
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our team
Diana Rogel
Live On Nebraska
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Pablo Roman
Kiewit
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Emiliano Lerda
Elevator
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Office of Latino/Latin American Studies
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Karen Pesek
Pesek Law
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Dayana Hurtado
Supera Designs
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Joel Robles
Omaha Public Power District
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Claudia Alfaro
Kiewit
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Mercedes Fonte
Back Nine Omaha
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Luis López
Pradera
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Brian Adams
Omaha Public Power District
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Armando De Alba Rosales,
MD, MPH, PhD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Erik Servellon, MPA
One World Community Health Center
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Jennifer Rodriguez, MPH
Heartland Workforce Solutions
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Maria Arriaga
Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Yuridia Igbokwe
Lincua Academy
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Roger Garcia, Ph.D.
Douglas County Commissioner
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Shannon Lerda
Elevator
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Yanira Garcia, MA
First National Bank
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Ricardo Castro
Castro Realty Group
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Reyna L. Reyes Nunez, MS
University of Nebraska at Omaha
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
Estefany Puc Nieto
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
LEDC Youth Steering Committee Member
Yajaira Gonzalez, MPA
University of Nebraska at Omaha
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Crystal Rush-Cardenas, MS
CNW Alliance
LEDC Steering Committee Member
Jesus Ruiz Flores
University of Nebraska at Omaha
LEDC Intern
Francisco Sandoval
Metropolitan Community College
LEDC Intern
Tony Vargas
Nebraska State Senator, District 7
LEDC Board of Trustees Member
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Funding the future
We're starting with Plaza de La Raza
The Latino Economic Development Council, Canopy South, the South Omaha Business Improvement District, Omaha Urban Thinkscapes and RDG Planning & Design have been working together to understand the past and prepare for the future in planning an updated vision for Plaza de la Raza. The design will emphasize accessibility, reflect the existing streetscape, provide a performance facility, and feature areas for gathering and play. The plan can be implemented in three phases of approximately equal cost, with each phase building upon the previous one. Increment One includes basic design and hardscape, seating areas, and terraces. Increment Two adds a full-featured performance stage, play features, and redesigns the parking area. Increment Three completes the park concept with a multi-purpose green space, possible use for other purposes, and improved pathway connections and circulation. We are here to create a space that boosts economic growth and enriches the lives of the growing Latino community.
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comunidad
The majority of the Latino community is concentrated in three main zip-codes: 68105, 68107, and 68108, (commonly known as South Omaha). These three zip codes contain 86% of all Latinos in Southeast Omaha—the area of the city bordered by Dodge St. to the North, 72nd St to the West, the Missouri River to the East, and Sarpy County to the South. Overall, Southeast Omaha has the largest proportion of Latinos in Omaha with close to 57% of all Latinos in the city.
PO Box 7019
Omaha, NE 68107
E-mail:
info@latinoedc.org