Hispanic Chamber of Columbus History

The Hispanic Chamber of Columbus (HCC) has been in existence for over a decade. The HCC has evolved from an all-volunteer networking organization to an established chamber organization with a growing budget and an array of services and programs.
The HCC was the first Hispanic Chamber in Ohio to hire a fulltime Executive Director.

In 2008, the HCC entered into an agreement called Project Open a joint effort between the Ohio Department of Development and The Ohio Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs (OCHLA). The goal of the program was to build a stronger infrastructure for the HCC as well as to develop a Latino Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) to work in cooperation with the HCC to strengthen existing Hispanic businesses and to develop new businesses in the Hispanic community. Through experience and knowledge the joint efforts of HCC and LSBDC they have assisted in a plentitud of business development and individuals turning opportunities into realities.