Hispanic Chamber - 2023

HCCL Testimonials

“Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, and we are very proud to offer our ongoing support to the mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana and all…

Young Professionals

Elsie Rayon, Falcon Law Firm; Andres Fuentes, Fox 8 News; Sofia Uijtenboogaard, LSU; Taslya Mejia, New Orleans Jazz Museum; Amy Urbina, Tulane Medical Student; Julissa Olivares, JPS Homebuilders; Stefanie Zeledon, Mirambell Realty; Adriana Zambrano, Goosehead Insurance;…

A Healthy Partnership

In his three-plus decades working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA), Anselmo Rodriguez has worn several different hats for the trusted health care insurer. Starting in the company’s I.T. department, transitioning through finance and supply chain management,…

Jambalaya News

The job of any good journalist is to keep people informed, and that is the service Jambalaya News has provided for the Hispanic community in the New Orleans area since 2004.  Kenner resident Brenda Murphy is the owner and CEO…

Serving the Community

Last year, Kenner Mayor Mike Glaser and his administration noted a dramatic increase in the Hispanic population in Jefferson Parish. With slightly more than 64,000 Hispanic residents in the parish, 24 percent identify as Hispanic/Latino in U.S. Census Bureau data.…

Exemplary Entrepreneurial Achievements

Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration recently recognized business owners and supporters who exemplify Louisiana’s entrepreneurial resilience and diversity at the 2023 Louisiana Small Business Awards ceremony. Two local Hispanic business owners/operators received awards. The Hispanic Chamber…

Programmed for Success

For Blue Wave International, a consulting firm that specializes in serving diverse and under-represented suppliers, the goal is grand but the process to achieve it is focused and concentrated: Change the World, One Supplier at a Time. Co-founded by Alma…

Letter from the Board Chairwoman

Dear Members and Community, We are proud to present the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana’s Directorio 2023, highlighting our members and sponsors. Our state is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant communities. It is also home to…

Letter from the President

Dear Members, Partners and Friends, At the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL), we are fueled by a passion to enhance our programs, build capacity, seize opportunities, and advocate for the needs of our community. With the Louisiana Hispanic…

About Us

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…