As we look to 2024, our commitment to our members is stronger than ever!

This month, our Board of Directors and team were hard at work during their final meeting of the year, focusing on the continued growth and success of our national network of Hispanic chambers and businesses.

Small business is big business for America's economy. And we're thrilled for another year to serve this community. Special thanks to our Board Chair-Elect Jackie Puente for hosting us at Comcast NBCUniversal.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with happiness, health, and prosperity! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your team at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!

SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING USHCC EVENTS

More details coming soon!

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

USHCC welcomes Schabel Solutions as a new Hispanic Business Enterprise member

Schabel Solutions is a full-service strategic DEI consulting partner helping organizations develop and implement innovative diversity and inclusion programs to build more collaborative, engaged and productive workplaces and workforces. With more than 30 years of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and human resources practitioner experience, they know what it takes to develop and implement effective DEI programs.

Since 2016, they've been providing customized solutions helping clients build the skills, confidence and plans needed to achieve and sustain their most successful workforces, workplaces and marketplace outcomes. Welcome Schabel Solutions!

NEWS

Celebrating the Community Navigator Pilot Program with the U.S. Small Business Administration at the White House

The USHCC recently completed its second year of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, a $5 million grant that allows us to provide free business consulting to minority-owned businesses, helping to strengthen their economic impact on the American economy. We are proud to be a part of a grant-recipient cohort that, across the country, has successfully delivered training to more than 350,000 entrepreneurs and provided one-on-one counseling services to over 33,000 small business owners.

Thank you to Isabella Casillas Guzman, the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, Coordinator of the American Rescue Plan and Senior Advisor to the President Gene Sperling, and SBA Associate Administrator Mark L. Madrid for their leadership! Additional thanks to USHCC Board Member Jaime di Paulo Zozaya who was also in attendance sharing the impact of the program for Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The USHCC was proud to participate at NBIC Unity Week 2023 in Philadelphia

Uniting the nation’s leading business diversity organizations, the 2023 National Business Inclusion Consortium Unity Week is a celebration of diversity, opportunity, equity, and collaboration. Unity Week brings together LGBTQ+ and allied leaders to celebrate hard-won successes and focus on how we build support in our networks to create strong and prosperous business programs.

The USHCC was proud to have Anthony Hinojosa, Vice President of Government and International Affairs, participate as a speaker. We look forward to join again next year!

Attention corporate partners: Join our chamber

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the country’s largest advocate for advancing the development of more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses. Our national economy is fueled by Hispanic Americans generating $3.2 trillion to our GDP through job creation, consumer spending, and annual investments. 

We are an independent, non-partisan national business association that promotes pro-business policies, accelerates growth, believes in free trade, and generates tremendous economic influence. With 62.5 million Hispanic Americans currently making up 20% of the U.S. population, the need to support Hispanic entrepreneurs grows as our population increases.

By becoming a corporate partner, you will join over 160 major national corporations in amplifying the success of Hispanic-owned businesses. To our current members, thank you for your continued support. Your membership has been instrumental in driving the success of Hispanic-owned businesses and deepening their economic influence. We encourage you to renew your membership and continue participating in this important mission. Together, we can make a significant difference in the economic growth of our community. 

Support 5M+ Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses

We are committed to our mission to accelerate Hispanic business growth and prosperity. One of the ways in which we do this for the benefit of the greater community is through our Educational Fund. This includes programs and initiatives that support our goals to expand access to capital, build capacity and establish connections.  

Together, with our partners, this year we positively impacted America's Hispanic business ecosystem. Join us in our efforts and provide yourself a tax-deductible donation through your gift today!

Register today for the "State of the Nation in the Latino Community" Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to their annual "State of the Nation in the Latino Community" luncheon and awards ceremony, on January 23, 2024, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

The mission of the Chamber is to serve as a business resource, a forum, and an advocate for Hispanic business issues and a united voice for the Local business community. The annual luncheon strives to recognize and reward successful local Entrepreneur’s.

Make plans to attend the event and hear from USHCC President and CEO, Ramiro A. Cavazos as he gives a keynote address!

Chase for Business offers Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs program

Join the Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs program offered by Chase for Business. Meet with an expert entrepreneurial coach on your schedule and walk away with actionable insights, a personalized game plan and the strategic tools to help you grow your business on your terms.

The program’s current session, Evaluating Your Suppliers to Optimize Performance, will help you analyze your business partnerships – from bookkeepers and strategic business advisors to marketing contractors and manufacturers – and identify next steps to improve the relationships and help your business thrive.

USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave program awarding $5K and training opportunities

The USHCC Educational Fund is launching a supplier development program, USHCC Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave, at the end of the year. Piloted in 2022 with great success, the program has been expanded to launch this year for 25 certified businesses committed to becoming competitive suppliers in the supply chain landscape. 

Participants will be awarded scholarships valued at $5,000 to participate in this unique program aimed at providing you with the core capabilities to operate successfully in the international and corporate procurement marketplace. This includes developing digital, ESG, cybersecurity and technical knowledge management skills. To be considered for this program or learn more, contact Evelyn Barahona at ebarahona@ushcc.com.  

USHCC is hiring

Ready to join a hard-working, fast-paced, and mission-driven team? Let us know! USHCC is currently hiring for various positions and ready to grow the team. Email your resume to careers@ushcc.com.

Grow your small business with USHCC's Small Business Administration Community Navigator program

Small, minority, and Hispanic business owners who want to grow their companies need to have an understanding of finances, branding and marketing, and types of funding opportunities. More importantly, they need to build the right team to make it happen.

The USHCC's Small Business Administration Community Navigator Pilot and Navigates Small Business programs partnered with Hello Alice to provide free, self-paced training modules for small and minority entrepreneurs. You can learn to select candidates, a payroll system, how to put together an employee handbook and more through on-demand modules. 

USHCC Navigates Small Business’s dedicated, bilingual business counselors can also provide guidance as you grow. These one-on-one business counseling sessions are free. Make an appointment and start building the business and team of your dreams.