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100 Latinas 2026 – The Latina leaders redefining influence across business policy, and culture Laura Murillo often describes her life through three words: people, passion, persistence. They are not a phrase she adopted after success arrived, but a framework she has carried with her since childhood, long before leadership titles or national recognition became part…

SCALING FOR SUCCESS When Laura Murillo accepted the role of President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2007, the organization was at a crossroads. Membership had declined. Revenue was unstable. There was internal uncertainty about whether the chamber would continue operating. She did not see a struggling institution. She saw scale.“I…

Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Partnership Expansion This major expansion builds upon years of successful collaboration between the two organizations, focusing heavily on driving economic impact through the upcoming Houston Dynamo Soccer Celebration, presented by Kroger. The expanded alliance launches with an exclusive event at Shell Energy Stadium on June…

Houston business leaders eye $30.5B windfall as World Cup preparations enter final stretch   The FIFA World Cup will generate billions in economic impact. Major sporting events generated $330 million for the Houston region. Senate Bill 1057 funds the George R. Brown Convention Center transformation. Houston has always been home to lofty ideas, bold vision…

Conversaciones Con Dra. Laura Murillo’ To Debut On KTMD Telemundo Houston Telemundo Houston, KTMD, and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are expanding their partnership with a new monthly Spanish-language program, Conversaciones con Dra. Laura Murillo, set to premiere June 25. The 30-minute show, produced in collaboration with the chamber, will spotlight Hispanic businesses, leaders…

After big Sundance win, Houston film producer looks to tell more Latino stories Luz Films enjoyed a big win at the Sundance Film Festival with “In the Summers” Scene from “In the Summers,” a film written and directed by Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio and produced by Luz Films. Luz Films Last month, writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza…

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s State of Hispanics Data Summit and Business Expo. UH-TSU poll shows minority support for school vouchers, VP Harris cutting into Trump’s Texas lead We’re breaking down the data from the poll that was released on Thursday. HOUSTON — Results of a new political survey are out as people weigh in…

Small businesses face big challenges — starting with child care Photo: Houston Chronicle Op-Ed by Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In a recent national survey of small-business owners, a majority report insufficient high-quality, affordable child care programs in their communities. As the general election in November approaches,…

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s foundation gets its largest donation ever The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s foundation recently received a historic investment from a local attorney and his wife. Benny Agosto Jr. and Nichole Agosto donated $1 million to the Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It’s the single largest contribution to the…

PILLARS OF THE ECONOMY: Laura Murillo wants to showcase the economic strength of Houston’s diverse population. Born and raised in the Bayou City, Laura Murillo, president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is no stranger to the city’s diversity and the importance of supporting minority-owned businesses. When she was a child, her…