Each year, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) proudly hosts the largest assembly of Hispanic business owners, corporate executives, procurement leaders, small business members, international trade experts, and champions from more than 260 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce across the country at our National Conference. For 44 years, our National Conference attendees have engaged in policy-driven, interactive discussions with America’s business leaders, members of Congress, the Administration, and other partners, as we provide informational sessions on strengthening and growing Hispanic-owned businesses, networking, and advocating as one unified voice for our country’s five million Hispanic-owned businesses. The agenda will include our business matchmaking program, dynamic panels and speakers, an exciting exhibition hall, and to highlight the closing, our annual Gala and Awards ceremony.
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For A Better Shared Future
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Welcome LETTERS
NELSON REYNERI, JR. USHCC Chairman Director, Strategic Alliances and Policy NRG
Greetings: A Message from USHCC LEADERSHIP
Dear Business Leaders,
It is an honor to welcome you to the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) National Conference in Orlando, Florida! Thank you for being part of America’s largest Hispanic business advocacy organization. Our theme this year is “The Future Is Now – Elevating Latino Businesses for Tomorrow.” At the USHCC, we are focused on supporting America’s five million Hispanic-owned businesses while maintaining a nonpartisan, pro-business stance. We are committed to empowering, supporting, and advocating for the Hispanic business community to provide the very best in resources and opportunities to enable these businesses to scale up. We are proud to advocate on behalf of America’s dynamic Hispanic workforce, and we recognize their contributions to our nation’s economy and society overall.
Our country’s Hispanic-owned businesses are growing at a rapid pace, are major contributors to job creation, and will continue to flourish for generations to come. Our work at the USHCC is guided by our mission to empower our community by providing resources and adding value to our members; our vision is to be the leading voice to advance Hispanic business potential to drive our American economy. To this end, we have focused our advocacy on behalf of our Hispanic-owned businesses, Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, and Corporate Partner Members guided by our “Three C’s:”
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CAPITAL
Expanding equitable access to capital through traditional and innovative partnerships
RAMIRO A. CAVAZOS President & CEO United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
CAPACITY
Building capacity through programming, training, and new grant investments
CONNECTIONS
Establishing connections through matchmaking, procurement, and advocacy
We will continue to strengthen our collective voice as America’s largest Hispanic business organization to advocate for equity and a seat at the decision-making tables in the U.S. Congress, Administration, and America’s largest corporations on behalf of our Latino community. We as a nation must continue to expand access to capital, education, and procurement opportunities to unleash the potential of our $3.2 trillion Latino GDP into the future. We are proud to represent more than 260 Hispanic Chambers throughout the nation. Together, we will create generational wealth in our Latino community through education and entrepreneurship, and we will power America’s economic recovery.
Nelson Reyneri, Jr. USHCC Chairman Director, Strategic Alliances and Policy NRG
Ramiro A. Cavazos President & CEO
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Miami Hub Operations Vice President American Airlines
Dear Valued Guests,
On behalf of American Airlines, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) National Conference. We are thrilled to be a part of this event, where entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators come together to share ideas and collaborate.
At American Airlines, we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional service, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure. In Florida, we are proud to serve as the leading carrier, offering more service than any other airline with an average of more than 540 daily flights in November. In Miami alone, American is planning to operate the largest schedule in the history of our hub this winter, with more than 380 peak-day departures to 150 destinations.
Our commitment to Florida extends beyond our operation to our more than 16,000 team members throughout the state. At American we are doing intentional work to embed diversity, equity and inclusion into who we are as a company. From our extensive Supplier Diversity Program to recruiting the best and brightest talent, our aim is to provide accessibility, awareness and opportunity while working collaboratively with our 20 Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) around the world.
We also believe that representation matters. At our Miami hub, which serves as our gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, approximately 50% of our team members are Hispanic. And, at the highest levels of the company, we’ve had influential Hispanic leaders paving the way for a more inclusive tomorrow, including Vicente Reynal, currently serving on our Board of Directors, as well as former Board members Armando Codina and Alberto Ibargüen.
While we’re proud of the strides we’ve made, we recognize there is always much more work to be done and we’re looking forward to our continued journey.
Thank you for choosing American Airlines, and we wish you a successful and productive conference.
Sincerely,
Juan Carlos Liscano Miami Hub Operations Vice President American Airlines
JUAN CARLOS LISCANO
JACKIE PUENTE Chair Elect United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Vice President, External Affairs
Comcast Corporation
Dear Chamber Members, Sponsors and National Conference Attendees,
Welcome to Universal Orlando Resort! On behalf of Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo and Sky’s 200,000 global employees, it is a great honor to welcome the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to this resort in Orlando, Florida.
I am proud to serve as the Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors, and I appreciate the extraordinary staff and team that have planned, prepared, and executed this year’s conference. Over the past year, this organization has grown and thrived under the leadership of USHCC President & CEO Ramiro Cavazos, and I am grateful for his friendship, vision, and unwavering commitment to make this the most dynamic gathering of Hispanic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and chamber leaders.
Each year, we come together to hear from the best of the best on key issues that impact entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development leaders. This year’s agenda is just that – we highlight sought-after thought leaders and policymakers that are shaping the conversation on diverse topics including: AI and the tech landscape, corporate governance, domestic economic policy, and the future of our workforce. We return to this conference as leaders to recharge and reinvigorate our employee resource groups at the ERG Summit, identify contracting opportunities at Business Matchmaking, and strengthen our personal networks at the EXPO and memorable events between presentations (see you all at the Universal CityWalk!).
At Comcast, we are committed to our partnership with the USHCC and have spent more than a decade growing meaningful programs and initiatives to advance Hispanic businesses. This year, we are showcasing Project UP, our comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and help build a future of unlimited possibilities. Backed by a $1 billion commitment to reach tens of millions of people, Project UP encompasses the programs and community partnerships across Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators.
A few highlights of Project UP:
• 10 Years - We have been committed to creating and supporting digital equity within the communities we serve for more than 10 years.
• 1,250 - We have opened more than 1,250 Lift Zones nationwide to provide students, families, and entrepreneurs with access to free, high-capacity WiFi.
• 13,500 - Comcast RISE celebrates supporting more than 13,500 small business owners with tech services, marketing resources, and millions of dollars in grants in partnership with the USHCC.
• WITH YOU! - We are empowering thousands of Digital Navigators to help get even more people connected to the Internet across the country.
OF COMMERCE
WELCOMES THE UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER
Thank you for making the 2023 USHCC Convention a priority for your business, your chamber, and for taking time away from your business, your community, and your family to join us. Your presence and participation here will not only contribute to more robust Hispanic economic development, but our global economic competitiveness.
Jackie Puente Chair Elect, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Vice President, External Affairs, Comcast Corporation
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Toyota, welcome to the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference in Orlando, Florida. We’re gathering this year with the worst of the economic and social challenges wrought by the past several years behind us, and a strong outlook for business ahead.
Since our last conference, the economy has seen a sturdy tailwind of robust productivity, decreasing inflation and heightened consumer confidence. While we’re not completely out of the woods yet — and we’re heading into a presidential election year, which always portends some uncertainty — the forecast augurs well for the USHCC’s five million members.
The Hispanic community is known for its spirit of entrepreneurship and Latino-owned businesses continue to grow at a rate far outpacing other groups. Yet, disparities exist that hinder the growth of Hispanic companies, including access to capital. That’s why your attendance at this conference is a wise investment.
This conference is designed by members of the Hispanic business community for the Hispanic business community. There’s simply no other equivalent forum. We hope that over the next three days, you will discover new business opportunities and connections, broaden your skills and knowledge bases, and share challenges and solutions.
Hispanic business is not solely an anchor of our shared community, but of our nation. It behooves us all to work together for its progress. For three decades, Toyota has been a proud and steadfast partner with the USHCC, and we look forward to the next three decades working hand in hand to advance Hispanic economic development.
We wish you a productive conference and a safe, healthy stay in Orlando. ¡VAYAMOS JUNTOS!
Carlos A. Becerra Toyota Motor North America
CARLOS A. BECERRA Group Manager –Enterprise Transformation Toyota Motor North America
Advancing racial equity through supplier diversity
Advancing racial equity through supplier diversity
BEN WALTER CEO Chase for Business
Dear Friends,
On behalf of my nearly 300,000 colleagues at JPMorgan Chase, welcome to the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference in Orlando.
During one of my recent visits to Orlando, I had the pleasure of meeting George and Margarita Rivera, Chase clients and owners of Doc Watts Electric. George is an electrician who had been working for a contractor for many years. One day, a few years ago, he came home and said to his wife Margarita, “Today’s the day. We’re going out on our own.”
More than a decade later, from a standing start of nothing, George and Margarita run one of the top distributors and installers of Generac generators in Central Florida with a staff of more than 20 employees.
We are proud to play a role in their success story, and in the stories of the nearly six million small businesses we serve across the U.S.
Even with all that success, we know challenges remain. As one of the nation’s leading small business lenders, Chase is working hard to improve access to capital by developing new products, providing educational resources, and bringing more entrepreneurs into the mainstream financial system.
We recently launched Special Purpose Credit Programs to expand credit access for small businesses in majority Black, Hispanic and Latino communities. We also:
• Improved the application process for smaller-dollar loans to make it easier, faster and less intimidating.
• Launched a digital line of credit application so customers can apply online.
Advancing racial equity through supplier diversity
For almost 30 years JPMorgan Chase has opened new opportunities for diverse business owners, and with a $30 Billion commitment over five years to close the racial wealth divide for Hispanic, Latino and Black communities we are building on our investment to help create a more equitable future and a more inclusive financial services system.
Building a diverse supply chain is good for business and the economy.
For almost 30 years JPMorgan Chase has opened new opportunities for diverse business owners, and with a $30 Billion commitment over five years to close the racial wealth divide for Hispanic, Latino and Black communities we are building on our investment to help create a more equitable future and a more inclusive financial services system.
Register your business with us at jpmorganchase.com/supplierdiversity
Building a diverse supply chain is good for business and the economy.
Register your business with us at jpmorganchase.com/supplierdiversity
For almost 30 years JPMorgan Chase has opened new opportunities for diverse business owners, and with a $30 Billion commitment over five years to close the racial wealth divide for Hispanic, Latino and Black communities we are building on our investment to help create a more equitable future and a more inclusive financial services system.
Building a diverse supply chain is good for business and the economy.
Register your business with us at jpmorganchase.com/supplierdiversity
• Expanded our free one-on-one coaching program to more than 50 trained senior business consultants in 21 U.S. cities who have provided mentoring to more than 4,000 minority business owners, helping them improve their operations, plan for growth, and network with others in the local business community.
• Opened 16 Community Center branches across the country where we host local events, financial health workshops, skills training and small business pop-up shops.
In addition, we provide numerous grants to support local programs, such as the one we recently gave to the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) to support a new Tech Accelerator at Stanford. The work aims to address the gap Latinx founders experience in accessing accelerators, supportive networks, and capital.
I’m proud of the work our colleagues are doing to support diverse business owners, and we’re proud to partner with the USHCC to drive inclusive economic growth. Please join us in expressing our gratitude to them for all their hard work and for bringing us together this week to chart the way forward.
Have a great conference!
Ben Walter CEO
Chase for Business
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RAMON JONES Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Nationwide
Dear USHCC Members and Partners,
Welcome to the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference. As a longstanding partner of the USHCC, Nationwide is honored to support this important gathering and its mission to promote the economic growth, development and interests of the more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses in this country.
On behalf of Nationwide, I’d like to commend the USHCC and its network of more than 260 local chambers around the country for the tremendous work they do to equip Hispanic business owners with necessary resources and advocacy. This work, however, takes more than just their efforts to foster a truly inclusive and prosperous business landscape for all.
As a company that exists to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care, Nationwide demonstrates its commitment to supporting small and diverse businesses in many ways, including opportunities available at this conference.
We believe that our suppliers should reflect the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to providing equitable procurement opportunities, we actively seek out partnerships with diverse and Hispanic-owned businesses. To that end, our supplier diversity team will be available for business matchmaking during this conference, and we look forward to facilitating many new connections.
For the second straight year, we are pleased to showcase Mujeres Mercado presented by Nationwide at the USHCC Business EXPO & Lounge. I encourage you to stop and shop at this unique marketplace featuring a specially curated array of goods and services from local Latina artisans and entrepreneurs.
Thank you for attending this year’s USHCC National Conference and contributing to the economic empowerment of the Hispanic business community. We hope your time here is inspiring and transformational for you and your business.
Best regards,
Ramon Jones Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Nationwide
Dear Friends,
On behalf of PNC, we’re honored to welcome more than 2,000 attendees to the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Conference, the largest annual gathering of Hispanic leaders in America.
J. REYMUNDO OCAÑAS Managing Director, Community Development Banking PNC Bank
We celebrate the strength of Latinos .
Latinos are making a difference, and at PNC, we want to be part of their journey. This is why, during Hispanic Heritage Month and year-round, we are committed to supporting our local communities, employees, and Hispanic customers. Learn more in: www.pnc.com/hispanicheritage
Every day, PNC’s 61,000 team members work with organizations like the USHCC to put our capital and capacity to work in the communities we serve. At PNC, we’re approaching our community development banking efforts with a more deliberate focus on financial wellness, and economic empowerment to move all forward financially.
Through our Community Benefits Plan, which began on Jan.1, 2022, we’ve pledged $88 billion in loans, investments and other financial support to advance homeownership, small business development and economic development in the communities we serve coast to coast. One year into the plan, we’ve delivered $35.1 billion to bolster economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals, communities, and people of color.
That’s transformational lending and investments that build on PNC’s existing efforts to reduce systemic barriers and drive more capital into Black- and Brown-owned businesses. Last year, PNC delivered more than $5.2 billion in small business loans and investments across our footprint and increased our procurement opportunities with diverse suppliers $335 million, including more than $246 million spent with minority-owned firms.
PNC also continues to deliver on our commitment to help provide capacity-building resources to Black and Hispanic business owners. In 2022, we launched the Minority Business Development Group with the intent to deliver products, solutions, expertise and resources focused on developing and accelerating minority-owned businesses across the country.
As an extension of our ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive financial services system, we’re also working to build strategic alliances with community lenders and organizations focused on advancing business growth in LMI and communities of color.
Recently, PNC collaborated with USHCC and other Latino business leaders to develop “Accelerating Hispanic Entrepreneurial Growth,” a free webcast and resource guide for Hispanic-owned small business owners. Strategic alliances like these are just one more way we’re working together to support Hispanic communities and the Hispanic small business sector.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. And together, we need to do all we can to support these ecosystems. Thank you to USHCC for inviting PNC as a returning sponsor and we look forward to working with of all you as we advance efforts to empower prosperity for all.
J. Reymundo Ocañas Managing Director, Community Development Banking PNC Bank
CEO
Welcome USHCC Members and Partners,
Reflecting my commitment to the Hispanic and Latinx community, I am proud to serve as honorary conference host and host committee co-chair, along with Gaby Ortigoni, President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. On behalf of our 19,500+ Travel + Leisure Co. associates worldwide, welcome to Orlando and the 2023 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference. It is an honor to participate in the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America.
As the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, we recognize the ability for travel to bring people together, make our vast world a little smaller, and broaden our perspectives through the relationships we build when sharing experiences. This week, we are thrilled to welcome you to The Hispanic Travel Club and hope you’ll enjoy this special membership benefit to enrich your own life through travel.
WE PUT THE WORLD ON VACATION.
As the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, we believe that travel enriches lives, broadens perspectives, and delivers memories of a lifetime – for everyone. Together, we can foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and equity that brings out the best in people and places around the globe.
With our global headquarters based in Orlando, it is also my privilege to serve on the board of directors of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. I’ve seen firsthand the impact that a shared focus on fostering economic growth through Hispanic and Latinx businesses can have to a larger community. We recognize the positive contributions Hispanic/Latinx Americans make in our company, the Central Florida community, and the United States.
Gatherings such as this conference facilitate intentional conversations. It’s so critical that we make the most of this opportunity to focus on recognizing needs, identifying connections, providing access, and lending expertise to strengthen the commercial impact of the Hispanic and Latinx community nationally, and beyond.
Thank you for attending and prioritizing this important commitment. Our team looks forward to connecting with you.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Brown
Miami
Hub Operations Vice President President & CEO
Travel + Leisure Co.
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MICHAEL D. BROWN President &
Travel + Leisure Co.
Expanding opportunity for the Latino community.
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About the USHCC
About the USHCC
The USHCC serves as the national umbrella organization for more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses, actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 260 local chambers and business associations, and partners closely with hundreds of American corporations supporting our Latino business community.
Made up of three constituents – Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs), local Chambers and business associations, and Corporate Partner Members (CPMs) the USHCC’s mission is to foster Hispanic economic development and to build sustainable prosperity for the benefit of American society. It does so through advocacy and professional education, and by creating opportunities in corporate and federal procurement, and prioritizing the placement of Hispanics in corporate boardrooms. For over 43 years, the USHCC has advocated in Washington D.C. on behalf of our business community for public policies such as access to capital, federal procurement, affordable energy, the environment, health care reform, international trade, and comprehensive immigration reform.
The USHCC seeks to offer a nonpartisan platform for elected officials and key decision makers to engage in candid dialogue with the Hispanic business community, and to ensure that government policies and regulations promote the economic growth and development of an inclusive American business community.
HISPANIC-OWNED BUSINESSES COMBINED, CONTRIBUTE OVER $800 BILLION TO THE AMERICAN ECONOMY EVERY YEAR.
USHCC ADVISORY BOARDS
SECAB Chair
SENIOR EXECUTIVE CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD (SECAB)
The Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board (SECAB) of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is composed of a diverse ensemble of the nation’s most respected, experienced, and effective senior level executives who are active members of the USHCC through our Corporate Partner Membership Program (CPM). This advisory board assists in implementing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion, both within a company’s structure and its auxiliary supply chains, helps raise awareness on issues impacting American businesses, assists in fundraising activities, and informs members on public policy and other issues affecting business interests in both the Hispanic business community and corporate America.
PCAB Chair
RAUL SUAREZRODRIGUEZ
PROCUREMENT COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD (PCAB)
The Procurement Council Advisory Board (PCAB) works with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, local chamber affiliates and Hispanic businesses to educate, provide guidance, and develop strategies that will advance the level of procurement opportunities for Hispanic businesses within corporations, government, prime contractors and suppliers. It ensures that best practices, policies, and programs developed by the Council are reflected within their organizations’ procurement practices. The Procurement Council Advisory Board is composed of members of major corporations from different industry sectors and the USHCC President and CEO. Members are individuals that have decision-making authority or can influence the acquisition of major corporations. These corporations are committed to supporting the mission of PCAB and actively engaging in its activities and the constituency of the USHCC.
ANGIE LATHROP Community Affairs Executive Bank of America
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AVANZAR PROGRAM
A Business Accelerator and Scaling Program
Avanzar (to advance in Spanish), is a six- to eight-month business accelerator program designed to take Hispanic businesses to the next level with curated skills building sessions, resources, tools, and an action plan to position participants for success. Avanzar participants will come away with an updated business plan, tips to access capital for their business, and workshops aimed to strengthen operations and marketing capabilities to support their vision of scaling their business.
Initially launched in 2019, thanks to the investment and partnership of Wells Fargo, Avanzar has since expanded to additional cities and regions with the support of USAA and Philip Morris International, who have joined Wells Fargo in the mission to help advance Hispanic businesses who are ready to grow with Avanzar.
IN HER FOOTSTEPS
An Uplifting Initiative to Elevate and Celebrate Latina Leadership
In Her Footsteps is a movement to highlight Latina leadership through personal stories of triumph, inspiration, and resilience. This initiative looks to provide the community with helpful information, resources, and strategies to support entrepreneurs and executives through the contributions of Latina leaders across all sectors.
In Her Footsteps was initially launched in 2018, thanks to the partnership and community investments of Bank of America, to develop a podcast to feature Latina executives from all sectors to share what it’s like to follow in her footsteps. The podcast has since become a digital series launching later this year and will feature 10 Latina entrepreneurs on what they have learned running and growing a business, including topics such as access to capital and balancing their family and business needs. The USHCC Educational Fund is looking to expand its programming to address opportunities to uplift Latinas across all sectors, and develop a space to nurture and support their journey.
GREEN BUILDS BUSINESS
Greening the Supply Chain Program
The USHCC Green Builds Business Program seeks to invite Hispanic businesses to become green suppliers and be part of the solution to transform the supply chain with proven green best practices. Program participants receive business coaching on how to identify, design and implement green projects with an aim to achieve a triple bottom line of results that lower costs, reduce environmental impacts, and support the wellbeing of communities.
USHCC PROGRAMS
USHCC CHAMBER COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM
Powered by Wells Fargo, Google, PayPal, and Allivate Impact Capital (subsidiary of Woodforest National Bank)
USHCC’s Chamber Community Grant Program partners with organizations committed to supporting the Hispanic entrepreneur ecosystem through Chamber investments with local USHCC Hispanic Chambers. Each year, partners provide multiple grants at various ranges to support local chambers in partnership with USHCC. This program supports a variety of topics including empowering Latina entrepreneurs, promoting green energy, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Past grant allocations have ranged from $2,500 to $15,000.
This year, Wells Fargo will be announcing their Chamber Community Grants during Monday’s morning plenary to strengthen and foster the growth of small business communities. Additional Chamber Community Grants will be deployed later this fall and in spring 2024 with our three remaining partners invested in this effort.
USHCC BUSINESS MATCHMAKING Facilitating Procurement Opportunities in Real Time
This program was launched with the support of Toyota committing to greening the supply chain at their organization and by investing in Hispanic suppliers interested in learning how to integrate green best practices into their business operations.
The USHCC Business Matchmaking is a unique forum that takes place at each of USHCC signature events (National Conference, Legislative Summit, and Energy Summit) where procurement representatives from USHCC corporate partner membership, Fortune 500 companies, and federal agencies have an opportunity to meet with Hispanic suppliers from USHCC’s Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) membership. These Business Matchmaking sessions with buyers and Hispanic suppliers represent hundreds of million dollars of business procurement opportunities. Matchmaking sessions typically last about 15 minutes, with an opportunity for Hispanic suppliers to pre-register using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICs) codes (or business categories) and highlighting their business capability statement and certifications. Matchmaking is offered virtually for HBE’s that can’t attend in person and want to connect with a corporate or agency buyer. This program is part of USHCC’s top three priorities to increase the flow of capital opportunities to Hispanic entrepreneurs in partnership with committed supplier diversity initiatives.
USHCC PROGRAMS
USHCC and Educational Fund Collaborations with Partners on Program Specific Initiatives
SUPPLIER READINESS BOOTCAMP WITH THE ANHEUSER-BUSCH FOUNDATION
Preparing Hispanic Suppliers to Increase Their Procurement Opportunity
The USHCC Educational Fund (USHCCEF) partnered with Anheuser-Busch Foundation to provide a program specifically to increase the readiness of Hispanic suppliers. This year, USHCCEF and the Foundation launched a two-day virtual summit to provide a comprehensive overview of the procurement process Anheuser-Busch utilizes to engage suppliers across various categories at their company. These TED Talkstyle sessions covered a range of topics from the best forms of communication on opportunities to how to assess a procurement opportunity to ensure there is alignment. This best-practice summit on navigating the procurement and contracting process successfully is a core tenet of USHCC’s focus areas to provide supplier development learning to the USHCC network. Data shows that diverse suppliers receive less than 2% of all contracting dollars from corporate and federal procurement opportunities.
ELEVATE TOGETHER WITH ODP AND ROUND IT UP AMERICA®
ELEVATE TOGETHER™ powered by Round It Up America® is a nonprofit initiative designed to address systemic discrimination and historical racial disparities in business growth and profitability in Hispanic and Black communities. Through a partnership with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the National Urban League’s Entrepreneurship Centers, the initiative helps support Hispanic and Black small businesses with five or less employees. The ODP Corporation (parent company to Office Depot, ODP Business Solutions, Varis, and Veyer) is the initiative’s founding partner. The NCR Foundation also supported Elevate Together as a corporate partner in the initiative’s foundation year. USHCC is honored to be a partner of Elevate Together for a third year in a row. Through the partnership, technical assistance support is provided to select USHCC Chamber members including a cash grant program for each Chamber to deploy grants directly to entrepreneurs within specific cities aligned with ODP’s geographic locations.
GROW WITH GOOGLE A Latino-Owned Business Training
In partnership with the USHCC, the Grow with Google program offers free training and tools to help HBEs and entrepreneurs to grow their skills, careers, or businesses. Participants can earn Google Career Certificates and learn job-ready skills in fast growing fields like IT, project management, data analytics, and UX design. No experience necessary to enroll.
This year, Grow with Google will be featured at our National Conference with a two-hour mini summit focused on keeping companies safe with cybersecurity best practices and running a business efficiently with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills.
THE CAPITAL READINESS PROGRAM (CRP)
The CRP with the Department of Commerce’s, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The USHCC will launch the Capital Readiness Program with the MBDA later this fall in partnership with select regional Hispanic Chambers with a track record of running accelerator programs, managing public and private partnerships, and in alignment with the MBDA’s capital priorities. Through the CRP initiative, the USHCC and partners will aid our Hispanic entrepreneurs seeking to scale their businesses to access various forms of capital, provide support for government programs such as State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), and accelerate the capacity and growth of Hispanic businesses in line with the mission of our organization.
The USHCC’s Educational Fund is one of 43 organizations in the country to be a recipient of the MBDA’s largest grant to date – $125 million. Over the course of four years with a grant of $3 million dollars, the USHCC will work toward closing the entrepreneurship gap in the Hispanic community using the framework of the Educational Fund accelerator program, Avanzar, launched in 2019 to help accelerate the growth of Hispanic businesses thanks to the leadership and support of Wells Fargo.
THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SBA COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
The purpose of the SBA Community Navigator Program is to work with historically underserved communities serving small businesses with local economic development groups, activating community resource partners, and working with states and local municipalities to amplify existing resources while creating opportunities for access. The USHCC has been deploying this program since 2021, providing grant opportunities and resources to individuals looking to start or grow their business.
In 2021, the USHCC was awarded $5 million dollars for the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program. Selected from a pool of more than 5,000 organization applicants, as one of eight National Tier One awardees for this highly competitive program, the USHCC is grateful to have supported many Hispanic members on their entrepreneurial journey to success.
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE
The USHCC is one of four partners of the Chamber Leadership Alliance along with the the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), and the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Together, we co-present the Chamber Leadership Development Program which consists of virtual and in-person training to empower and strengthen our chambers of commerce, and their employees.
Universal Telemundo Enterprises, in partnership with the USHCC, launched the “Nuestros Negocios”(“Our Businesses”) nationwide campaign under the umbrella of Telemundo’s awardwinning platform “El Poder En Ti” (“The Power in You”). The multiplatform campaign will tap into Telemundo’s network, local stations, digital and social platforms to spotlight small and medium-sized Hispanic-owned businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and promote their services to help them sustain their businesses through these challenging times.
UPS UNSTOPPABLE
UPS is committed to keeping Hispanic-owned small businesses moving forward. COVID-19 has impacted small businesses across the board and the minority and small business community has been hit especially hard.
VERIZON SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL READY PROGRAM
More than 100,000 small businesses closed due to the pandemic, with a disproportionate impact on Latinx and black-owned small businesses. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce partnered with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to offer businesses support, aiming to enable digital readiness and drive digital transformation through a customized curriculum that accounts for industry, size, and interests.
In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corp (LISC), the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online curriculum is designed to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital economy, including access to personalized learning plans, coaching from experts and networking opportunities with diverse, industry-specific businesses. The USHCC is proud to work with Verizon to reach the businesses most in need of support.
Local restaurants need delivery and pickup orders now more than ever. The USHCC Educational Fund was proud to join forces with the Grubhub Community Relief Fund. Small donations made a big impact. Customers were instructed to donate their change to the Grubhub Community Relief Fund at Checkout. Donations went to charitable organizations supporting local restaurants and drivers impacted by COVID-19.
LYFT
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS WHO SUPPORTED OUR MISSION THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES DURING THE PANDEMIC.
The USHCC received two grants to provide vaccine access codes through Lyft via our chamber network, targeting specific high-risk COVID cities. Consumers could request up to four round-trip codes, to allow for rides to and from each of their vaccine dose appointments, as well as booster appointments.
Grateful for your leadership and commitment to help Hispanic businesses.
COMCAST UNIVERSAL
GRUBHUB
EDUCATIONAL FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 USHCC
the advancement of our 260+ Chambers and Hispanic Business Enterprises. The Educational Fund delivers this mission with programming focused on access to capital, supplier development and contracting, and capacity building.
RAMIRO
CAVAZOS President
ANTHONY
HINOJOSA
Affairs
VERONICA DE LA TORRE Senior Manager, Communications
MARIA FERNANDA SIERRA Project Manager
SYNTHIA R. JARAMILLO Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations
ALMA L. MOLINA Vice President, Communications & Marketing
LAURA SOSA Senior Events Manager
JENNIFER BARILLAS Associate Manager, Hispanic Business Enterprises ZOE FLORES Sponsor Deliverables Coordinator Fellow
EVELYN BARAHONA Senior Vice President, Educational Fund
JESSICA C. CORONADO Director of Operations & Board Liaison
– 11:30AM Workshop: The Sustainable Edge – Elevating Your Business for a Greener Future
– 11:30AM Workshop: Hard-Working, Self-sufficient, Optimistic –The Narrative-Changing $3.2 Trillion U.S. Latino GDP
Caribbean Ballroom 11 & 12 12:00PM – 1:30PM Luncheon: Women in Business and Leadership Luncheon –Latinas Breaking Barriers in Business Grand Caribbean Ballroom 2:00PM – 3:30PM ERG Summit and Challenge Oceana 12 2:30PM – 5:00PM USHCC Business Matchmaking Oceana 7 2:30PM – 3:30PM Workshop: Kauffman FastTrac and H&R Block Presents – Financial Essentials and Curriculum Resources for All Stages of Entrepreneurship
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2:30PM – 3:30PM Workshop: Real Talk in this Moment – Moving Forward with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Public and Private Sectors
10 3:30PM – 5:00PM The Chamber President’s Roundtable (Limited to Chamber Presidents) Grand Caribbean 12
7:15PM – 9:00PM 2023 USHCC National Conference Closing Awards Gala
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SIGNATURE SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
On behalf of the USHCC, we would like to thank our sponsors for their continuous support!
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43 Corporate PARTNERS
1st
AlvaradoSmith
Amazon.com, Inc.
American Airlines, Inc.
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
American Petroleum Institute (API)
American Red Cross
American Retirement Association
American Tower Corporation
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Apple, Inc.
AT&T, Inc.
Bank of America
Block
Blue Cross & Blue
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Boston Scientific Corporation
bp America, Inc.
Bristol Myers Squibb
Caesars Entertainment
CareMax
Cargill, Inc.
Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA)
Charter Communications, Inc.
Chevron Services Company
Church Mutual Insurance Company
Cintas
Comcast Corporation
ConocoPhillips Company
Constant Contact, Inc.
Council for Affordable Health Coverage
CVS Health Corporation
Denny’s
DoorDash, Inc.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
DWS
Ecolab Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
2023 USHCC
CORPORATE PARTNERS*
PepsiCo, Inc.
Pfizer
Philip Morris International (PMI)
PhRMA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Point B
Public Private Strategies
Public Service Company of New Mexico
Robinhood
RTX Corporation
Service Corporation International (SCI)
Shell USA, Inc.
Southern California Edison
Southwest Airlines
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
State Farm
State Street Bank
Strategies 360, Inc.
Johnson
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Kyndryl Lenovo
Liberty Mutual Lyft, Inc.
Magna International, Inc.
MassMutual
Mastercard, Inc.
McDonald’s Corporation
Medtronic
Merck & Co., Inc.
Meruelo Group
Meta Platforms, Inc.
MGM Resorts International
Microsoft Corporation
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Municipal Finance & Services Corporation (MFSC)
Nasdaq
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
NFP Corporate Services
Nike, Inc.
Nissan North America, Inc.
Oncor Electric Delivery
Organon Pattern Energy
Paychex, Inc.
PayPal
2023 USHCC
HISPANIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISES*
1st SOS Staffing Inc
23Advisory
360 Energy Solutions Corp.
5 Star Global Recruitment Partners
A+S Ideas Studio
Academy On Demand
AIM Global Logistics LLC
Akorbi
Altura Capital
AlvaradoSmith
Any Place MD
Aparicio Publishing LLC
Argent Associates
Audio Help Hearing Centers
Avanzar Interior Technologies
Ayoroa Simmons, LLC
BlueGrace Logistics LLC
BlueWave International SDP
Symetra
Sysco Corporation
T-Mobile
Target Corporation
TelevisaUnivision
The Coca-Cola Company
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
The Kroger Company
The United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
The Walt Disney Company
TikTok
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Travel + Leisure Co.
U.S. Bancorp
Uber Technologies, Inc.
United Healthcare
United Parcel Service (UPS)
USI
Verizon Communications, Inc.
Visa, Inc.
Walgreens
Walmart
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Wells Fargo & Company
Williams
Woodforest National Bank
Xero
*As of August 2023
Evolving Solutions Services
FC DRYWALL INC
Forma Automotive Group
GALOSI LLC
Gildan Yarns
Global Containers & Custom Packaging Inc.
Global Ventures USA
Glocal Translators
Gresham Ford
Group O
Grupo La Gloria
Haven Foods
Hero Logistics, LP
Hispanic Market Solution
Hitex Ltd
ICG Cloud Automation LLC
iDENTITY
Inland Logistics
Bold Digital Marketing Studio
Bore Tech, Inc
Braven Agency
Business Excellence Professional Consulting (BEPC)
Capital Techies
Carrasquillo Law Group PC
CBQA Solutions
CIEN+
CoachLogix, Inc
Colonial Press International
Color&Culture
Comatli
Communicate 360
Corus Consulting
Creative Civilization
Culture Shift Team
Datamemory Americas
Dean Baldwin Painting
Delta Personnel Services
Diversified Search Group
DreamOn Group
EAPHOTO LLC
El Tiempo Latino
Elite Online Media
Emerging Airport Ventures, LLC.
Integrity General Contractors
Inter-Con Security
IOI Construction Corp
JAX Construction Co.
JL Drywall
La Palette Inc.
Latino Connection
Lopez De Gull Inc.
Manteca Media
Marand Builders, Inc.
MCR Packaging & Printing
Medwheels Inc
Mendoza Group, Inc.
Meridian Design Associates, Architects P.C.
Meruelo Group
Miguel Lopez Asphalt Maintenance & Site
Development
Mischler Financial Group
MOCA Logistics & Industrial Solutions, Inc.
Modern Managed IT
MyBusinessMatches
NCrowd
Never Astray General Consulting LLC
Noble Texas Builders, LLC
OpTech
OptHealth
Passion Growers LLC
Perikin Enterprises, LLC.
Pinnacle Group
PSR Brands
R&R Hospitality Team, LLC
Rafael Marrero & Company
RealTime Solutions
Reyes Automotive Group
Sacramento Eco Fitness
Santana Promotions & Specialties
SDI International
Semper Utilities, LLC.
Silver Lining Amenities Inc.
Small Business Community Capital
Speech Fox
Stone Solutions and Research Collective LLC
Strong Tower Carpentry
Terra World Trade, LLC
The Herrera Law Firm
The O’Hara Project
The Offices of Marc A. Rodriguez
The Rios Group
The Santana Group
The W Buchanan Group
Therapy RCM Partners
TorreBlanc
TraderPal USA
United Home Buyers of America Inc.
URBANDER
Valdes Engineering Company
Varro Media
Vensure Employer Services, Inc
VeraLogics Inc
VisionIT
Vutex, Inc.
WelcomeTech
Wilco Engineering Company
Wilco Group LLC
Wragg & Casas Strategic Communications
Y-Not Design & Mfg. Inc.
*As of August 2023
INTRODUCING THE ASCENDER CIRCLE
–A COMMUNITY FOR HISPANIC BRILLIANCE IN BUSINESS!
In partnership with Wells Fargo, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Ascender Circle, which strives to recognize Hispanic-owned companies that have achieved the remarkable milestone of generating over $1 million in annual revenue. The Ascender Circle seeks to foster these visionary Hispanic entrepreneurs and connect them with transformative educational programming to help them navigate the complexities of high-revenue entrepreneurship.
As a member of the Ascender Circle, Hispanic business leaders gain an unprecedented network of fellow trailblazers to develop cultural synergies and engage in insightful discussions that transcend industry boundaries. In addition, members will have access to exclusive opportunities that will elevate their business to new heights.
Join the Ascender Circle by October 5, 2023, to be part of a dynamic community where Hispanic brilliance is celebrated and specialized resources will drive your company’s future forward. With the Ascender Circle, your potential as a Hispanic business leader will prove limitless!
WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT
THE US HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Our vision is to be the most diverse and inclusive place to do business.
We believe in harnessing the power of different ideas, diverse backgrounds, and unique perspectives to drive growth, foster innovation, and create business value throughout our organization and industry.
We’re proud to partner with USHCC to make this vision a reality.
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PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Caesars Entertainment is a proud corporate sponsor of USHCC. Congratulations to the USHCC on actively promoting the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses. USHCC provides resources and tools to Hispanic-owned businesses and communities across the nation.
CHAMBER OF THE YEAR (SMALL):
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Foundation
CHAMBER OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM):
Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota
HISPANIC BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR (FEMALE):
GABRIELA NEVES Partner, Factory360
HISPANIC BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR (MALE):
JOSE L. FLORES CEO, Ancor Automotive
CHAMBER OF THE YEAR (LARGE):
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
LEADER OF CULTURE AWARD:
CORPORATION OF THE YEAR: AT&T
Received by Rachel Kutz, Vice President
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD:
ROBBIE CABRAL CEO & Founder, Benjilock LGBTQ+ ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR:
NATHALIE HUERTA Owner, The Queer Gym
STARTUP OF THE YEAR AWARD:
ARIEL DOMINGUEZ CEO and Co-Founder, HealthBird
EDWARD JAMES OLMOS Actor, Producer, Humanitarian Edward James Olmo is being honored for his longstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to the elevation and appreciation of the Latino culture throughout his career and body of work.
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At AT&T, connectivity is at our core. And we know many people need help getting internet access and thriving online.
WE’RE HELPING INCREASE CONNECTIVITY BY PROVIDING:
One way we’re meeting community needs is through our AT&T Connected Learning Centers. At these centers, we provide connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and digital learning solutions all under one roof for students and families in underserved communities so they can complete assignments, participate in virtual learning, look for jobs and more.
It’s part of our $2 billion commitment to help bridge the digital divide and remove barriers to broadband access, affordability, and adoption of tech.
In the spotlight: All our AT&T Connected Learning Centers provide internet access and educational tools. Here are some examples of local organizations we partner with to provide these resources.
Cleveland | Esperanza: Esperanza—a nonprofit that provides free personalized mentoring, leadership building, comprehensive post-secondary and family support to the Hispanic students and families of Northeast Ohio—is home to one of our Connected Learning Centers in Cleveland.
Los Angeles | Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund: One of our three Connected Learning Centers in Los Angeles is housed at the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund, which serves the Latino community in the city’s downtown area.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Chicago New Life Centers: At New Life Centers of Chicagoland, where we launched our second Chicago Connected Learning Center, community members can find computers and free high-speed internet, in addition to the fruits and vegetables in the local food pantry.
We’ve opened 25 Connected Learning Centers with plans to reach a total of more than 50 centers across the U.S. by mid-2024. Now, we have centers in:
To learn more about how we’re connecting people, visit: attconnects.com
Reliable Internet Connection
Digital Literacy Skills
Access to Devices
Ivy Fontanez works at the AT&T Connected Learning Center at Esperanza with AT&T employee Amy Costanzo
