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NEWSLETTER
July 15, 2025
| | In the News: NAHCC Members Spotlight | | |
The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) proudly celebrates our members—vital contributors as small businesses in our community and influential leaders in Corporate America. Through our new NAHCC Members Spotlight online feature, we share inspiring stories and achievements that underscore the remarkable impact our members have across all sectors.
Together, let’s amplify our members’ voices and celebrate their lasting contributions.
Questions? Call us 615-216-5737 - membership@nashvillehispanicchamber.com
| | July 22: NAHCC Hosts Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses with Tennessee Department of Transportation | | |
The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) invites you to a virtual session presented by the NAHCC Foundation, highlighting contracting and business opportunities for small businesses with a special guest presenter from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
Learn about upcoming projects, how to position your business for success, and connect with procurement professionals from major public agencies.
📅 Tuesday, July 22 | 3–3:30 PM - Learn more HERE.
| | 🆘 SBA Disaster Loans Available for Tennessee Businesses and Residents | | |
In response to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from April 2–24, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration (TN-20023) covering several Tennessee counties, including Davidson, Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery, and Wilson, among others.
If your business or property was impacted, you may be eligible for the following SBA disaster assistance:
- Business Physical Disaster Loans
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
- Home Disaster Loans
🗓 Deadlines to Apply:
- Physical Damage: August 19, 2025
- Economic Injury: March 19, 2026
Following a federal disaster declaration, small businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters in several Tennessee counties are now eligible for SBA disaster assistance.
- Primary counties (e.g., Davidson, Wilson, Montgomery) can apply for both Physical Damage Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs).
- Adjacent counties in Tennessee, as well as parts of Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Missouri, are eligible for EIDLs only.
Eligible businesses may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged property, equipment, and inventory.
Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 for their residence and up to $100,000 for personal property losses.
Visit the SBA website or contact their disaster assistance center to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
| | NAHCC Member ✈️ Nashville International Airport (BNA) Unveils Concourse D Extension at Pre-Opening Celebration | | |
On Tuesday, July 1, NAHCC joined community leaders, elected officials, and partners for the unveiling of Concourse D, part of BNA®’s $3 billion New Horizon growth and renovation plan.
Co-hosted with the Arts at the Airport Foundation, the event featured a ribbon-cutting, live music, and a special appearance by Trace Adkins! The new concourse includes five gates, eight retail and dining options, a moving walkway, and three original artworks. A stunning new rotunda leads to BNA’s first-ever outdoor terrace with views of the airfield and downtown Nashville.
The extension opens to travelers today, Tuesday, July 8. Learn more at BNANewHorizon.com
#BNA #NewHorizon #NAHCCCommunity #NashvilleGrowth #ConcourseD
| | Award-winning musician Rafael Vazquez of the San Rafael Band, a longtime NAHCC member, performed at BNA’s Concourse D Extension Pre-Opening Celebration. | | NAHCC to Attend Kickoff of 46th Annual USHCC National Conference in Atlanta | | |
The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will join chambers and business leaders from across the country at a special press conference launching the 46th Annual USHCC National Conference in Atlanta.
Hosted in partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, this national spotlight event will preview the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in the country and celebrate the entrepreneurs who are advancing America’s economic future.
We’re proud to represent our members on the national stage as we continue to build partnerships and expand opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. #UshccATL25
#USHCC46 #NAHCCLeadership #HispanicBusiness #EconomicImpact
| | ✈️ Nashville International Airport (BNA) Hosts Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Leadership | | |
The Board of Directors and key leadership of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have been invited to a special engagement at BNA®, taking place at the end of this month. The visit will include a private presentation, guided tour, and discussion highlighting the airport’s expansion efforts and their impact on regional business growth and opportunity.
This exclusive opportunity reflects our Chamber’s continued commitment to building strategic relationships that advance inclusive economic development for our members and the Hispanic and small business community at large.
We look forward to sharing key takeaways from this experience with our broader membership soon.
If you a NAHCC member in good standing interested in learning more about this opportunity please email membership@nashvillehispanicchamber.com
#NAHCCLeadership #BNATour #NashvilleGrowth #BusinessEngagement #JuntosForward
| | 🙌🏼 Cheers to Our Incredible NAHCC Members – Food, Art & Community! 🎭🍷🎶🎨 | | |
Over the past few weeks, our talented NAHCC member restaurants and artists have been lighting up our community with exciting events—from flavorful culinary experiences to unforgettable live performances and art showcases.
We’re proud to highlight just a few of these moments that reflect the creativity, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit of our members.
Take a look at the posters above and join us in celebrating their contributions to our vibrant cultural and business landscape!
#NAHCCProud | #SupportLocal | #SmallBiz | #HispanicTalent
| | Job Opportunities by NAHCC members #Trabajos | | |
The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce connects employers with their future employees. We are pleased to offer this job bank as an added benefit and resource to our current members and our prospective members.
Here you’ll find job and internship opportunities with our members. Postings to this job board is a free benefit for all NAHCC members.
Your posting will be posted by a member of our staff within three business days. Your posting will remain active for 30 days from the date that it goes live on the website. Should you need your posting listed longer than the 30-day time frame, please contact us at 615-216-5737
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LISTING:
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FOR JOB SEEKERS: Click on job title (or link provided) to be directed to employers website/HR contact info
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FOR EMPLOYERS: Submit a short description of your job posting with a weblink to INFO@NASHVILLEHISPANICCHAMBER.COM
Lear more: www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com/job-bank-trabajos.html
| | Renew Your NAHCC Membership and Enjoy Exclusive Benefits! | | |
The NAHCC is moving full speed through summer with exciting plans underway—and there’s still time to renew your 2025 membership! 🌱 Let’s keep the momentum going as we build opportunity, collaboration, and impact for Hispanic businesses across our region.
New and renewing members who renew before July 31 will receive:
- A courtesy web link to your business listing with a short description in one of our twice-monthly e-newsletters.
- A chance to win one (1) complimentary admission to:
- The USHCC National Convention (Sep. 21-23), Atlanta, GA
Plus, as a bonus for renewing before June 30th, you’ll receive one (1) additional complimentary admissions to our Annual Awards Gala in October (valued at $150 each). Share them with a team member or business colleague!
If your membership is up for renewal you will receive a renewal notice from our membership department in the next few days.
Let’s make the most of what’s ahead in 2025!
| | Meet Our Amazing NAHCC Board of Directors! | | THANK YOU! TOP 2025 RENEWING CORPORATE LEVEL MEMBERS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | | |
Leading businesses, non-profit and government agencies care to build a bridge between communities. Your membership investment is used to fund our programs, providing resources and valuable connections to entrepreneurs and businesses we service throughout the year. Your member dues not only gives you and your business access to our growing network of businesses and leaders, but also helps us create new opportunities.
Our work is possible thanks to members like you! -- Gracias!
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About the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC): The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) is the oldest, longest running Hispanic business association in Tennessee, promoting the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs. With a membership of more than 400 businesses, the NAHCC represents their interests in Nashville and surrounding areas connecting entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises, facilitating strategic alliances, networking and sharing of business and financial best practices. The NAHCC is one of the first Hispanic chambers in the nation to receive the CTI Minority Chamber Certification Designation issued by the University of Notre Dame and co-signed by the USHCC, USBC, USPAACC. The CTI Certification highlights the achievements made by the chamber. The NAHCC is a recipient of the "Chamber of the Year Award" presented by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please visit: www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com
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