Our History
The Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando (Hispanic Chamber) traces its roots back to 1993 when it emerged from the consolidation of two prominent chambers of commerce: the Latin Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, Inc., and the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. Originally known as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, the organization underwent a name change in recognition of its commitment to serving Hispanic businesses throughout the greater Orlando area. With the appointment of Ramón A. Ojeda as its inaugural full-time president in 2003, the Hispanic Chamber solidified its leadership role within the local Hispanic business community, setting the stage for years of growth and innovation.
OUR PURPOSE
Mission
To drive economic growth by strengthening Hispanic business in Central Florida.
Vision
To be the leading voice of Hispanic business impacting the economic, civic, and social landscape.
OUR CORE VALUES
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
SUCCESS
SUCCESS
EMPOWERMENT
EMPOWERMENT
UNITY
UNITY
CONNECTIONS
We serve as the bridge connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, aiming to create meaningful and impactful business relationships.
SUCCESS
We offer high-quality benefits to drive scalability opportunities for our members, emphasizing our commitment to providing essential tools for success.
EMPOWERMENT
We promote empowerment as a transformative process, cultivating strength, confidence, self-determination, and contributing to the overall strength of the business community.
UNITY
We are dedicated to strengthening unity through collaboration and shared values so we can continue to grow as a harmonious and integrated community.
HCCMO Family – We reflect one united family through our members and stakeholders with Latino and Latina Owned Businesses at the core.
Return on Investment (ROI) – We are a membership driven organization that fosters economic growth by creating value propositions to our members and trustees.
Measurement Mindset – We strive to track and provide contrast between where we have been and where we go with authenticity and transparency.
Boldly Innovate – We seek to boldly innovate by leveraging technology as a way to increase our value and deliverables of measurable impact for our members and stakeholders.
One Latino Business Voice – We educate and empower our business community to coalesce on matters of prime importance for the Latino business community.
Empower business leaders through programs, events, resources and activities aimed at improving the economic development of Hispanics in the region.
Serve as the gateway for large organizations/national corporations to connect with the Hispanic business community.
Recognize the achievement of Hispanic individuals and companies that have a positive influence in our community.
Strengthen the relationship with Hispanic companies, organizations, professionals, corporations and the numerous entities in Central Florida.
Our PILLARS
COMMERCE
The Hispanic Chamber is dedicated to member SUCCESS by fostering unique CONNECTIONS, creating a dynamic marketplace environment, and offering promotional marketing opportunities across various commerce levels, all aimed at promoting UNITY and EMPOWERMENT among members.
COACHING
The Hispanic Chamber is dedicated to supporting business owners and professionals by offering guidance and essential tools to develop sustainable scalability, promoting CONNECTIONS, fostering SUCCESS, and creating UNITY and EMPOWERMENT among individuals to thrive in their business journey.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
The Hispanic Chamber is dedicated to championing advancement opportunities for diverse business owners and professionals through business advocacy, leadership participation, and community involvement prioritizing UNITY, CONNECTIONS, and EMPOWERMENT, creating a strong foundation for collective SUCCESS.
Our CERTIFICATION
The Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando takes pride in being recognized as one of the few chambers of commerce in the state of Florida that meets and exceeds the standards of the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP), an organization that represents over 180 chambers throughout Florida.
In 2007, the Hispanic Chamber earned its certified status by the FACP, becoming a member of the selected group of chambers delivering programs and services that set standards of excellence for chambers in Florida.
WHY CHOOSE THE HISPANIC CHAMBER
REPUTATION
Since 1993, the Hispanic Chamber has served as the voice of the Hispanic business community and nationally recognized as one of the top ten Hispanic chambers.
GROWTH
With over 2,600 active members, the Hispanic Chamber is one of the top three chambers in the region.
INVESTMENT
More than 52 Trustees/Corporate Investors invest in the Hispanic Chamber annually to develop scalability opportunities for the business community.
COMMUNICATION
The Hispanic Chamber communication channels reach 90,000 monthly impressions with a high open rate and social media engagement.
DIVERSITY
The Hispanic Chamber is comprised of 80% business owners and professionals, and 20% large corporations.
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