History
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1990 in
direct response to the needs of the rapidly-growing Hispanic business community.
As intended, the GPHCC has grown to be a meaningful voice among municipal, state
and federal government entities, as we fulfill our advocacy mission on behalf of
our membership.
In addition to our market-leading suite of services, over the years we have been
increasingly able to provide our members with access to relevant government
agencies, financial resources, and business advice, while making tangible
contributions in the areas of public safety, the improvement of small business
corridors and a number of issues residing in the purview of the federal
government. We also regularly help our members navigate complex government
agencies and regulations.
Governance
The GPHCC is guided by a Board of Director consisting of prominent and
successful Hispanic business owners and community leaders. In addition to
overseeing the operation of the GPHCC, the members of the Board of Directors
actively support and participate in the many membership programs and activities.
The GPHCC also has access to an extensive network of business and community
leaders and organizations, who willingly lend their support to the organization
and its members.
Membership
Our membership consists of three diverse, but mutually supportive sectors.
- Current and Prospective Hispanic Business Owners form the core of our
membership and are the main focus of our activities. This group represents
businesses in all segments of commerce in the Philadelphia area and is the
driver of the current and future growth of Hispanic business growth in the
Philadelphia region.
- Hispanic Professionals represent the region’s workforce of the future and one
of the key assets of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic community. Their talent,
development and placement are a critical element to the GPHCC’s ability to
effectively support Hispanic business growth and our community’s long-term
development and opportunities.
- Mainstream Regional Businesses support the mission of the GPHCC with
much-needed resources and training, as well as business and career opportunities
for our members.
We view all three constituencies as being strategically linked and synergistic.
All GPHCC programs and services are designed to benefit one or more of these
membership constituencies and to optimize the integration of all three.