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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.

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OUR PURPOSE

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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

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS

We serve as the bridge connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, aiming to create meaningful and impactful business relationships.

SUCCESS

SUCCESS

We offer high-quality benefits to drive scalability opportunities for our members, emphasizing our commitment to providing essential tools for success.

EMPOWERMENT

EMPOWERMENT

We promote empowerment as a transformative process, cultivating strength, confidence, self-determination, and contributing to the overall strength of the business community.

UNITY

UNITY

We are dedicated to strengthening unity through collaboration and shared values so we can continue to grow as a harmonious and integrated community.

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.

OUR CORE VALUES

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.

TOGETHER

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

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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

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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.

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WHY CHOOSE THE HISPANIC CHAMBER

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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.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

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Disney’s Minority Business Relation

  • 1996

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the United States)

  • 1996

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the United States)

  • 2001

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the United States)

  • 2002

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the United States)

  • 2005

Ranked #6 Largest Chamber of Commerce

  • 2005

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year

  • 2006

Sunsational Awards Category Print Ad Don Quixote

  • 2008

Sunsational Award

  • 2008

Beacon Awards Non-Profit advocate

  • 2009

Outstanding Communication E-Newsletter Award

  • 2009

Outstanding Communication and Magazine Brochure

  • 2009

Outstanding Communication and Magazine

  • 2010

Large Chamber of the Year Award

  • 2012

Top 100 Most Social Media Friendly Chambers of Commerce

  • 2013

FACP Audio / Visual / Online Communications Award

  • 2013

Puerto Rican Summit Recognition

  • 2013

FACP Membership / Communications / Marketing Materials Award

  • 2013

Audio/Visual/Online Communications Award by FACP

  • 2015

Golden Brick Award for the Latin Food & Wine Festival

  • 2015

Top 100 Social Media Friendly Chambers of Commerce

  • 2016

Public Relations Program by FACP

  • 2016

Audio/Visual/Online Communications by FACP

  • 2016

Chamber of the Year by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP)

  • 2016

Hispanic Chamber of the Year, by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

  • 2016

1996

Disney’s Minority Business Relation

1996

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the United States)

1996

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the United States)

2001

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the EE. UU.)

2002

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the EE. UU.)

2005

Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year (for the Southeast of the EE. UU.)

2005

Ranked #6 Largest Chamber of Commerce

2006

Large Chamber of the Year

2008

Sunsational Awards Category Print Ad Don Quixote

2008

Sunsational Award

2009

Beacon Awards Non-Profit advocate

2009

Outstanding Communication E-Newsletter Award

2009

Outstanding Communication and Magazine Brochure

2010

Outstanding Communication and Magazine

2012

Large Chamber of the Year Award

2013

Top 100 Most Social Media Friendly Chambers of Commerce

2013

FACP Audio / Visual / Online Communications Award

2013

Puerto Rican Summit Recognition

2013

FACP Membership / Communications / Marketing Materials Award

2015

Audio/Visual/Online Communications Award by FACP

2015

Golden Brick Award for the Latin Food & Wine Festival

2016

Public Relations Program by FACP

2016

Audio/Visual/Online Communications by FACP

2016

Chamber of the Year by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP)

2016

Hispanic Chamber of the Year, by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

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Our History

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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.

Throughout its history, the Hispanic Chamber has been deeply engaged in community development and empowerment initiatives. In 2004, it played a pivotal role in establishing the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando, a vital resource that has awarded substantial scholarships to over 130 deserving students, totaling more than $400,000 in financial assistance. By 2005, the organization celebrated a significant milestone with 1,000 active members, a testament to its expanding influence and support base within the region. The following year, its signature event, the Hispanic Business & Consumer Expo, garnered national acclaim for its exceptional turnout and impact, attracting over 25,000 attendees and earning prestigious accolades from the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals.

As the Hispanic Chamber continued to evolve, it embraced a broader vision of economic collaboration and international outreach. From organizing its first Business Mission Trip to Mexico in 2008 to securing federal funding for economic development initiatives in 2009, the organization demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing the interests of Hispanic businesses in Central Florida and beyond. This commitment culminated in its recognition as the 2012 and 2016 Hispanic Chamber of the Year by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, underscoring its leadership in business innovation, community service, and advocacy. Looking ahead, the Hispanic Chamber remains dedicated to championing diversity, fostering unity, and serving as a leading voice for the Hispanic community in the 21st century.

In 2023, the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando achieved recognition as one of the top ten Hispanic chambers in the nation and top three in the region. The organization embarked on a new era, marking its evolution and renewed dedication to core values: fortifying collaboration, empowering entrepreneurs, achieving shared successes, and promoting unity within the Central Florida business community. This evolution includes embracing strategic initiatives and collaborative partnerships, alongside a significant leadership transition. In 2023, the board approved the establishment of a new 501(c)(3) entity with a mission to promote Florida’s economic progress and global competitiveness by fostering the growth of Hispanic enterprises and advancing Hispanic executive development. This initiative aims to bolster economic growth, drive innovation, and pave the way for continued prosperity in Central Florida.

Together, we are committed to building a vibrant and resilient business ecosystem that thrives on diversity, inclusivity, and collective progress.

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