United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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| Founded | 1979 |
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| Type | Education, Advocacy |
| Focus | Education, Business Advocacy |
| Location | |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Javier Palomarez, President and CEO; Marc A. Rodriguez, Chairman; Nina Vaca, Chairman Emeritus |
| Website | http://ushcc.com |
Headquartered in Washington, DC the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is the largest Hispanic business organization in the United States.
Founded in 1979, the USHCC promotes the economic growth and development of entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 4.1 million Hispanic owned businesses nationwide that contribute in excess of $661 billion to the American economy. It serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local chambers and business associations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it advocates for the 259 major American companies who are its supporting members.[1]
The association is bipartisan. It regularly invites public officials and political candidates from both sides of the aisle to present to its members.[2]
In September 2015, the USHCC and the business intelligence firm, Geoscape, released a study showing that Hispanic businesses grew at an annual rate of 7.5% between 2012 and 2015, "which is 15 times faster than the .5% percent growth rate for all companies." Since 2007, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses increased by 57% to 4.07 million, and revenues at these companies grew by 88% to roughly $660 billion.[3][4]
Annual National Convention Each year, the USHCC hosts its national convention and business expo. This is the country’s largest networking venue for Hispanic businesses and Fortune 1000 corporations interested in the Hispanic market. The four-day convention affords Hispanic vendors and corporate buyers the opportunity to establish partnerships; provides sessions and discussions about business development, chamber training, innovative trends and solutions; and focuses on current issues that impact the Hispanic entrepreneur. The 2015 convention, held in Houston, TX, had 6,000 people in attendance.[5]
Annual Legislative Summit Each year during the session of the United States Congress, the USHCC hosts its annual Legislative Summit. The summit provides chamber members, Hispanic business leaders, and corporate executives the opportunity to discuss legislative policy issues that impact the small business community. Hispanic chamber executives also use the opportunity to meet with their Congressional representatives. In addition, every two years, the USHCC issues its Legislative Policy and Priorities to the White House and Congress.
Affiliate organizations
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
See also
United States Chamber of Commerce
References
- ↑ Gamboa, Suzanne. "Javier Palomarez Rebooted His Life and US Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce" (20 March 2015). nbcnews.com. NBC. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ Gamboa, Suzanne. "Javier Palomarez Rebooted His Life and US Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce" (20 March 2015). nbcnews.com. NBC. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ "Get Started: Hispanic Business Growth Outstrips Rest of US". nytims.com. The New York Times. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Joyce (23 September 2015). "Study: Rate of Hispanic Business Start-Ups Highest in Midwest". insurancejournal.com. Insurance Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ Rumbaugh, Andrea (18 September 2015). "Q&A: Leader of Hispanic chamber tells why Houston won convention". houstonchronicle.com. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 28 September 2015.