California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Convention to Ignite Business Community in Sacramento
July 29 2015 - 11:53AM
Business Wire
Sacramento Hosts Annual Gathering From Aug.
20-22
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, the premier
organization promoting the development of Hispanic entrepreneurs
and emerging Latino businesses in California, will showcase its
business community at the 2015 annual Convention in Sacramento.
The three-day convention, from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, will be
headquartered at the Sheraton in downtown Sacramento.
“We are excited to bring our 2015 Convention to Sacramento,”
said Alice Perez, President and CEO of the California Hispanic
Chambers of Commerce. “With the Latino population now making up the
majority in California, our 36th convention will focus on the
growth of Latino businesses and the impact they are making
statewide in the economy. With Sacramento’s Latino business
community growing rapidly, it’s a great time to showcase Latino
businesses for the entire state.”
This year’s convention theme – “Ignite our Business Community
for California’s Economic Success” – highlights the power of
Latinos and how they are changing the economic and political forces
as workers, entrepreneurs, taxpayers, and community members, and
the impact they are making in California’s overall economy
recovery.
This year’s star-studded event will include speakers like
award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario, former NASA Aerospace
Engineer Shayla Rivera, and more.
Mimicking the popular TV series, the CHCC will present its own
version of SHARK TANK at this year’s convention. The CHCC’s SHARK
TANK is the premier platform for Latino start-ups to connect with
investors. This live event will allow start-ups to have direct
access to potential investors that could potentially take their
business to the next level!
“With the Latino population growing rapidly and becoming the
majority in California, it is vitally important that we continue to
provide as much support as possible to Latino businesses. We need
to arm them with the tools, information and networking
opportunities they need to so they can have an even greater
economic impact on our state,” said Manuel Cosme, Chair of the
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors. “At
this year’s convention, we look forward to celebrating the
wonderful contributions and sharing the many success stories that
Latino businesses are experiencing throughout California.”
The event will also include sessions focused on small business,
Latina-owned businesses and opportunities to connect with major
corporate and government agencies that are looking to create
relationships with Latino-owned businesses. A special business
exposition will be open to the public to display Latino businesses
throughout the state.
This year’s Title Sponsor is Wells Fargo Bank.
“Wells Fargo is proud to support the CHCC Foundation with
resources that will allow for more training and education for its
member chambers,” said Wells Fargo Community Development
Manager Tim Rios. “Additionally, the increased investment in the
CAPS program will reach more students who aspire to be successful
professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders.”
Cathy Rodriguez, President and CEO of the Sacramento Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber is very excited that
Sacramento has been chosen to host this major business event.
“The CHCC Annual Convention is a tremendous opportunity to
showcase the Sacramento region and what it’s doing in business,
arts, sports, and culinary experiences,” Rodriguez said. “The
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will continue our goal of
connecting members to more successful ways of increasing their
business and meeting or exceeding their goals.”
To register for the convention or to inquire about the business
expo or sponsorships, please visit www.cahcc.com or call (916)
444-2221.
About the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) has a
network of over 65 Hispanic chambers and business associations
throughout the State of California. Through its network of Hispanic
chambers and business associations, the CHCC represents the
interest of over 700,000 Hispanic business owners in California.
The CHCC is the premier and largest regional ethnic business
organization in the nation that promotes the economic growth and
development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and California’s Emerging
Businesses. For more information, please visit our website at
www.cahcc.com.
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