Hispanic Chamber - 2021

Testimonios

“The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana is a tremendous asset to Jefferson Parish and to JEDCO. The Hispanic Chamber’s outstanding work to provide business opportunities for the Hispanic community, drive economic growth and increase focus on social equity and…

Facts and Statistics on Louisiana’s Hispanic community

The Hispanic Chamber hosted 484+ Events since January 2020 Approximately 500 members and Corporate Sponsors support HCCL In 2020, Hispanic workers made 27.4% less than non-Hispanic white counterparts, despite a higher labor-force participation rate (65% compared to 60%) The HCCL…

Young Professionals

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Young Professionals (HCYP) is the next generation of business and professional leaders in the Hispanic community. The mission of HCYP is to foster the growth of the Hispanic young professional community through networking,…

Learning and Growing Together

  In the spring of 2020, as cases of COVID-19 swept through the region, school campuses promptly shut down to protect the safety of students, faculty and their families. Classes – along with lectures, exams, homework and everything that…

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Foundation

The Mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Foundation (HCCLF) is to foster the continued economic growth, development and promotion of education within the Hispanic community by building capacity and helping find jobs as well as workforce opportunities…

Empowering Entrepreneurs

Using her own experiences, WBEC South’s Tiffany Carter teaches other women the business playbook Tiffany Carter always knew she wanted to break down barriers. Born and raised in New Orleans, she initially…

Cultivating Opportunity

Delta Personnel owner and CEO Teresa Lawrence on staying the course and helping others achieve their goals. Some people find change daunting. Others thrive under pressure. For Teresa Lawrence, the ability to…

In Conversation:

AccounTax Business Group is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to giving new and established businesses the keys to success. Their wide range of services include everything from QuickBooks training, setup and troubleshooting to tax preparation, planning, filing and audit representation.…

Where Passion Meets Paint

Before she became franchise owner of three Painting with a Twist locations, Johanna Natale was already a believer in the power of art. “I loved going to Painting with a Twist,” she…

Family, Fun and Food

In 2016, Los Jefes Grill was born from humble beginnings with only a handful of employees and a strong desire to succeed. That it endures today as a thriving business is due…

Channeling Community

Ernesto Schweikert, III, a native of Guatemala, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. However, he never anticipated being at the helm of New Orleans’ KGLA Radio Tropical 1540AM, let alone KGLA-DT…

The Chamber’s Guiding Light

When Mayra Pineda took on the role of President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) in 2014, she did so with the mission of paving pathways to success for underserved communities. “It is important to…

Letter from the Board Chairwoman

Dear Chamber Members, Supporters and Stakeholders, It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL). It gives me a great pleasure to work with such a dedicated board of directors and staff…

Letter from the President

Dear valued members, partners and community, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) is pleased to present you with another edition of our membership directory as a significant and visible resource we can put into your hand. This issue…

About Us

Since 1984, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana has been committed to creating and facilitating a business climate within the Hispanic community to promote economic development and progression in Louisiana. Included within its focus is a dedication to the…