Chamber News

HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL RANKING OF CHAMBERS

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that their ranking on the Houston Business Journal's list of 'Largest Houston-Area Chambers of Commerce' has gone from #6 to #4. Click here to see entire listing.

 

HHCC AND MASS MUTUAL COLLABORATE ON RESEARCH PROJECT

In partnership with the Strategic Planning Group, Mass Mutual and the University of Houston Bauer School of Business, HHCC asks that you complete a survey on Financial Fiscal Fitness.  This survey will be important to determine how Hispanics view the importance of financial planning.  Click here to complete survey.  Oprime aqui para completar la inquesta de como haces el plan de financiero personal.

HHCC SEEKS YOUR INPUT

HHCC International Commerce Committee and the HHCC Public Policy and Business Issues Committee would like your feedback in the areas of International business and public policy. Click here to take the International Commerce Survey.  Click here to take the Public Policy and Business Issues Survey.

HHCC COMMITTEE INVOLMENT

The HHCC Board of Directors would like to invite current Chamber members to participate on HHCC Committees.  Click here committee roles and responsibilities.

CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY

On May 23, 2008, HHCC co-hosted a panel discussion with the Greater Houston Partnership and the Camara de Empresarios Latinos in which the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute's report on the Latino Community was discussed.  Click here to download report.  Click here to access the webcast of the panel discussion.

15TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP/CORPORATE SPONSORS' LUNCHEON & BUSINESS EXPO

HHCC would like to thank all the sponsors and attendees at the 15th Annual Membership/Corporate Sponsors' Luncheon & Business Expo. Click here to see photos from the event.  HHCC also unveiled the Strategic Plan.  Click here to read the Executive Summary.  Click here read articles in local publications.

CONGRATULATIONS COMMISSIONER SYLVIA GARCIA

Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Harris County Commissioner, Precinct #2 has been featured in the April issue of LEADERS Magazine:  Special Edition-The Women's Issue 2008. Click here to read the article.

 

 

HHCC AND UH SBDC HONOR ASPIRING HISPANIC BUSINESS OWNERS. 

At a ceremony on Saturday, November 17, 70 graduates of the Hispanic Entrepreneur Series were honored with completion certificates and scholarships to attend classes at the Small Business Development Center. Click here to read full press release .  The program was underwritten by a grant from Aetna.

 

Hispanic Chamber approves a resolution OPPOSING the use of No-Match letters issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration as authority for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Click here to read resolution.

 

HHCC Spanish-language program teaches the basics of running a business.  Click here to read Houston Chronicle article.

 

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced their support of the HISD $805 million bond issue. Click here to see press releaseClick here to read resolution.  Click here to read the Houston Chronicle article.  To learn more about the HISD Bond Proposal, click here.

 

LULAC votes to support HISD Bond Issue.  Read article.

 

HISD Bond Election gets boost from support by Greater Houston Partnership.  Read article.

 

Chamber Board Chairman Dr. Edgardo Colon featured in University of Houston Accomplished Alumni Billboard campaign.  Click here to see billboard.

 

Chamber President and CEO featured in InTown Magazine.  Click here to read article.

 

Wal-Mart recently sponsored the HHCC Networking and Business Development Breakfast. Their presentation was on how to do business with Wal-MartClick here to download the powerpoint presentation.

 

This year's TRIUNFANDO was a great success.  Click here to view the Houston Chronicle's coverage of the event. Click here to read the story in the Chronicle about the award recipients.

 

Undocumented Immigrants in Texas:  A Financial Analysis of the Impact to the State Budget and Economy. December 2006...Learn More

 

The Economic Role of Small Businesses Using Large Data Sets: An Analysis of the Contribution of Small Firms to Urban Growth ...Learn More

 

HHCC sends letter to Congressman Culberson ... Learn More

 

HHCC Promotes City of Houston ... Learn More

 

HHCC Member Prime Eco Group recognized as Minority Manufacturer Firm of the Year by the Houston Minority Business Enterprise Center ... Learn More

 

Few Hispanics Across the Board - Population has grown but it's not represented in corporate America ... Learn More

 

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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that their ranking on the Houston Business Journal list of 'Largest Houston Area Chambers' has gone from #6 to #4. Click here to see entire listing.