Hispanic Chamber - 2022

“Working with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been such a unique experience for me, and it is powerful. I have met so many people in the Hispanic Community that I may not have ever known had it not been…

The Hispanic Chamber of Louisiana Young Professionals (HCCLYP) fosters growth, development, and resources for the up-and-coming Hispanic business leaders. HCCLYP achieves this endeavor by hosting various events throughout the year that are specifically tailored to the young Hispanic community. The…

Cesar Burgos, a Hispanic immigrant from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, moved to New Orleans with his family when he was teenager. They’d tried New York but found the winters too cold and the opportunities too scarce, and they hoped to…

Originally from the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas, Deanna Rodriguez has lived between Austin, Texas and New Orleans most of her adult life. In 1999, she moved to New Orleans to lead the corporate philanthropy program for Entergy, where…

Long before she founded Alma Café, Chef Melissa Araujo spent the summers of her youth on her grandmother’s farm in La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras, where she was born. It was during this time that she developed her love of food…

In order to solve a decades-old problem, a systemic obstacle that’s made “The American Dream” more difficult than it should ever be for educated, talented and hard-working families from traditionally marginalized racial groups, The Urban League of Louisiana felt it…

For decades, Hispanic-owned businesses in South Louisiana – as well as businesses owned by other people of color – have operated and survived despite competing on an uneven economic playing field. Fully capable of providing goods, materials and services to…

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) has long-standing relationships with corporate partners. Two major partners—JPMorgan Chase and Entergy Corporation—recently doubled down on their commitment to diversifying the area’s economic landscape. Both companies have an ethos that supports local…

Dear Chamber Members, Supporters and Stakeholders, It is my distinct privilege to serve as Chairwoman of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. It is with excitement and high hopes that I begin my term as Chair. It’s no secret…

Dear members, partners and friends, As I reflect on the past year, it is inevitable to think about the challenges and difficult times our business community has endured. We are all still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 and natural…

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…