The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a corporation that has been in existence for several years, gradually developing into a service organization for hispanic businesses. The Chamber strives to help businesses utilize technology in prepararation for the challenges that face "today's competative market." andseeks to maximize Hispanic participation in the economy of Santa Clara Valley by serving as a locally-centered resource for Hispanic business owners, professionals and students.The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce accomplishes these goals by making facilities, various sources of capital, training in technology and corporate counsel accessible and available. The result is the creation of a network of Hispanic business owners, professionals, and students who receive on-going training and technical assistance on local business matters. The number of Hispanic businesses has grown due to the effective work of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as well as its membership. Members of the Chamber receive various benefits not found elsewhere. For instance, the HCC will refer its members to companies that want to do business with minority vendors and "contract procurement matching." The HCC also holds seminars and workshops for business development and on such international issues as the exporting of products and services. The sessions usually include information on legal counsel on exporting and financial advice on starting up and maintaining a business. The HCC also assists small businesses with the security of loans from the City of San Jose's Revolving Loan Fund and the Enterprise Zone Loan Program, and offers assistance with general business plans.
Overall, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a corporation that is willing to assist the Hispanic community in starting up and maintaining a small business.
Dora Arredondo
