What Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans does

The Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans is a Nebraska state government commission established in 1972, headquartered on the Sixth Floor of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. The organization operates with a 6-person staff under Executive Director Maria Arriaga and serves as a statutory link between the Nebraska State Government and the Hispanic/Latino community statewide. Its core products are non-commercial advocacy and referral services organized across four pillars: Health, Education, Legal Aid, and Family Resources. Supporting programs include the annual Nebraska Latino Youth Summit (NELYS), the Request for Support grant application process for community organizations, and direct legislative advocacy including testimony on bills affecting the Latino community.

The commission is not a technology company and does not sell products or services; all offerings are provided free of charge to constituents. Distribution occurs through direct service from the State Capitol office, community partnerships with the Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC), the Mexican Consulate (Consulado de México), and the Guatemalan Consulate (Consulado de Guatemala), community events such as the 'Nation of Immigrants' forum series, and digital channels including a website, email newsletter, and active social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. There is no disclosed pricing model, no revenue, and no funding rounds; the entity is funded by the State of Nebraska.

The commission's competitive position is anchored by its statutory mandate and its physical location inside the State Capitol, which provides direct access to legislators and the ability to testify on bills impacting the community. Customer engagement is concentrated on a single demographic segment — the Latino/Hispanic community in Nebraska — with a secondary use case supporting Latino-owned businesses through the LEDC partnership. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology products, or commercial revenue mechanics are present; the entity functions as a public-sector advocacy and referral body rather than a technology or commercial enterprise.

Name

Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans

Legal name

Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans

Website

https://latinoac.nebraska.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans is a Nebraska state government commission established in 1972 that provides free advocacy and referrals in health, education, legal aid, and family resources to the Hispanic/Latino community statewide from its office in the State Capitol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Community Advocacy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & School System Navigation (Parent Engagement, Youth Services) (EDAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL), Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection) (EDALANAD)

Keywords

• Government advocacy services
• Community referrals
• Legislative advocacy
• Civic engagement programs
• Minority community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans serves as a formal link between the Nebraska State Government and the Hispanic/Latino community, providing constituent referrals, advocacy, and resource navigation across four core service areas: Health, Education, Legal Aid, and Family Resources. It also operates the annual Nebraska Latino Youth Summit (NELYS), supports Latino-owned businesses through partner referrals, and engages in legislative advocacy at the Nebraska State Capitol. All services are provided free of charge.

Product overview

The Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans is a single unified service offering from a state government commission, not a technology product. The organization provides advocacy, referral services, and resources across four core service areas: Health, Education, Legal Aid, and Family Resources. Supporting programs include the annual NELYS (Nebraska Latino Youth Summit) for youth empowerment, a Request for Support grant application process for community organizations, and legislative advocacy services. The organization also offers newsletter subscription and voter engagement resources. All services are designed to serve as a link between the Nebraska State Government and the Hispanic/Latino community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NELYS: Nebraska Latino Youth Summit - an annual event dedicated to empowering and uplifting young Latinos across Nebraska under the theme 'Strong heritage. Stronger minds'

Products and services

• Health Services Comprehensive health service referrals and resources dedicated to promoting well-being and access to healthcare resources for the Latino community in Nebraska.
• Education Resources Resources focused on increasing awareness and access to educational opportunities and services across Nebraska for the Latino population.
• Legal Aid Assistance Legal aid referrals and assistance to support and empower the Latino community through legal guidance across Nebraska.
• Family Resources Family resources and referrals for the well-being and support of Latino families across Nebraska.
• Legislative Advocacy Advocacy work in close coordination with the Nebraska Legislature, including testifying on bills and representing Latino community interests in the legislative process.
• NELYS (Nebraska Latino Youth Summit) Annual youth summit dedicated to empowering and uplifting young Latinos across Nebraska under the theme 'Strong heritage. Stronger minds', providing access to valuable resources and opportunities.
• Request for Support Application Online grant application form for organizations to request funding from the Commission, including proposal information, budget requirements, and demographic tracking.
• Newsletter Subscription Email newsletter subscription service providing regular updates on commission news, events, and initiatives to subscribers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LEDC (Latino Economic Development Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Latino Economic Development Council is listed as a partner organization, collaborating with the commission to support Latino communities and businesses across Nebraska through joint advocacy and resource sharing.
• Consulado de México (Mexican Consulate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mexican Consulate partners with the commission to provide services and resources to the Mexican-American and immigrant community in Nebraska.
• Consulado de Guatemala (Guatemalan Consulate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Guatemalan Consulate collaborates with the commission to serve Guatemalan community members in Nebraska through shared resources and advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Hispanic Affairs Commission: Florida state body coordinating programs and advocacy for Hispanic residents; directly comparable in serving as the state-level bridge between Hispanic constituents and state government.
• Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC): Nebraska-based partner organization listed as a strategic ally; provides direct business development support and training for Latino entrepreneurs in Nebraska, overlapping with the Commission's business-support use case.
• New York State Latino Legislative Caucus: New York state caucus focused on legislative advocacy for the Latino community; comparable in legislative-advocacy emphasis and constituency profile, though organized around legislators rather than an executive commission.
• Colorado Commission on Hispanic Affairs: State government commission serving as a liaison between Hispanic/Latino residents and Colorado state government; directly comparable in role, structure, and constituency focus.
• California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation: State-level body advocating for Latino constituents and shaping legislation in California; highly comparable in mission, function, and constituency to the Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans.
• Texas Commission on Latino Affairs: Texas state commission that advises state leadership and advocates on issues affecting Latino Texans; closely mirrors the Nebraska Commission's mission and service model.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza): National Latino advocacy and civil rights organization operating across education, health, and economic issues; broader scope than Nebraska's Commission but overlapping heavily in constituency, issues, and advocacy methodology.
• Hispanic Federation: National nonprofit that supports Hispanic/Latino families and community-based organizations through grantmaking and direct services in health, education, immigration, and economic empowerment; broader geographic and funding scope but overlapping programmatic priorities.
• LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens): Long-standing national Latino civil rights organization with state and local councils that provide civic engagement, education, and advocacy; overlapping with the Nebraska Commission's mission across civic engagement and community service.

Regional players

• Consulado General de México en Omaha: Mexican consulate serving Nebraska and surrounding region; partners with the Commission on immigrant services and shares the same constituent base but operates under a federal/diplomatic mandate rather than a state advocacy one.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nlacommission
• Facebookfacebook.com/NebraskaLatinoAmericanCommission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nebraska-commission-on-latino-americans
• Instagraminstagram.com/ne_latino_comm
• Pinterestpinterest.com/nlacommission

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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