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Carmen Castillo Chairwoman, Board of Directors United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Ramiro A. Cavazos President & CEO United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Christina Flores Managing Director, Global Talent and Inclusion & Diversity American Airlines
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Alice Rodriguez Chair-Elect Consumer Bank Senior Advisor Managing Director JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Ray Dempsey, Jr. Chief Diversity Officer BP America, Inc.
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Jackie Puente Executive Director, External Affairs Comcast Corporation
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Carlos Becerra Group Manager, Customer Experience Strategy Toyota Motor North America
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Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Visa Inc.
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Charles W. Scharf CEO Wells Fargo & Company
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Schedule at a Glance
39 SPONSORS 43 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & WORKSHOPS 44
Sunday, September 27
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USHCC Corporate Partner Members
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Hispanic Business Enterprise Members (HBEs)
ABOUT THE USHCC
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Local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
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Welcome to the 2020 USHCC Virtual National Conference!
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Each year the USHCC proudly hosts the largest assembly of Hispanic business owners, corporate executives, procurement leaders, small business members, international trade experts, and champions from more than 250 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce from across the country at our annual National Conference.
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You will be able to join from the convenience and safety of your home while connecting with leaders from around the world.
This year’s conference will take place virtually between September 27 and September 29, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are combining our spring Legislative Summit with our fall National Conference event while embracing the latest in virtual technology to deliver a historic gathering that will feature new opportunities to strengthen strategic long-lasting business partnerships through dialogue, networking, mentoring, educational workshops, great speakers, and advocacy training- all while focusing on our global economic recovery. You will be able to join from the convenience and safety of your home while connecting with leaders from around the world. We look forward to seeing you virtually.
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Welcome Letters Carmen Castillo Ramiro A. Cavazos Christina Flores Ray Dempsey, Jr. Jackie Puente Alice Rodriguez Carlos Becerra Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Charles W. Scharf
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Welcome Letter Friends and Supporters, Thank you so very much for being a part of the 41st USHCC National Conference and our first-ever virtual conference. We wish we could gather in person as we all value this time every year when we get to spend time together along with Hispanic business owners, corporate partners, government officials, and more than 260 local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. As we launch this virtual conference, I hope that you will share in our Board’s Vision for 2020-2021.
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Carmen Castillo
Chairwoman, USHCC Board of Directors President & CEO, SDI International Corp
It is a focused vision of partnership…and of progress. It is a vision of opportunity. The National Conference offers each of us the chance to connect and to pool our combined strength for the benefit of the more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States. Beyond being diverse, we are a dynamic, intelligent, and motivated community. Together, we have the power—and the opportunity—to make the path to success less challenging for Hispanic startups than it was for us. And that, too, is part of the vision: partnership, progress, and commitment that will lead to greater opportunities for all of the Hispanic entrepreneurs that will follow in our footsteps. For this 41st Conference, we have formulated our programming to reflect this vision. Our goals are to provide all attendees an enriching and empowering experience at this, the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in the country. We will recognize Hispanic groundbreakers and innovators. We will highlight and raise awareness around key issues…and workshop strategies for addressing them. Beyond the National Conference, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of our nation’s Hispanic-owned businesses. Combined, they contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year, and we hope for that number—with our combined commitment—will continue to grow. We are 60 million Latinos in America. Without your efforts, we would not have the incredible opportunities we have in the coming days. Partnership. Progress. Opportunity. Commitment. Together, let’s share in our vision of change and growth—not just today or tomorrow, but forever into our bright future. There is no economic recovery in America without Latinos. Welcome to the 2020 National Conference – Building America’s Business Future! It starts now!
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Carmen Castillo Chairwoman, Board of Directors United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Letter Dear Friends and Supporters of the USHCC, First, I would like to thank each of you, especially our Hispanic Chambers, our corporate members, our business leaders, our strategic partners, and our small business community for your great support. Thank you for joining us at our 41st Annual USHCC National Conference and our first virtual conference! During this global pandemic, this has been a time of resiliency and perseverance for all Hispanic Business Enterprises who are innovating and changing their business models and rising to the challenge of this economic crisis. This year, we present to you our theme “Building America’s Business Future: Securing Wealth and Health for All Latinos.”
President & CEO United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
This year, we expanded our “Avanzar” Program, our small business accelerator program in partnership with Wells Fargo, to seven states and we have more than 170 small, scalable HBEs currently going through the program to learn how to take their businesses to the next level. We collaborated with other national diverse chambers on the Chamber Leadership Alliance to bring free professional development educational training seminars for our Chamber CEOs and their staff members.
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Ramiro A. Cavazos
This year has been one of resetting and rebuilding. We are glad to introduce you to our latest USHCC programming and resources for our Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) Members. We are proud to continue to add value to our USHCC Chamber Members, and new partnerships with America’s largest corporations to the benefit of our Hispanic business community.
We also awarded thousands of grant dollars to small business owners and to chambers of commerce to provide bilingual technical assistance to expand relief efforts during COVID-19 through generous partners such as Cargill, Rumba Meats, and many others. We are working together with our corporate partners to create programming that supports Hispanic small businesses while addressing each partner’s specific advocacy priorities through programs with vision and measurable success. Finally, we had our strongest advocacy year in Washington, D.C, where we made sure that the voice of our Hispanic business leaders was heard loud and clear with our members of Congress and the Administration, especially for economic relief, stimulus funding, and access to new capital. This success would not be possible without the support of our partners, sponsors, and HBEs. Thank you to our wonderful USHCC Board of Directors and Staff that work every day towards making a better and stronger USHCC. Above all, we must always remember that the USHCC is not about any one individual, it is about our whole community of 60 million Latinos coming together: creating wealth and health for our Hispanic businesses and Building America’s Business Future.
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Taking action on our commitment We know we must do more to address the very real consequences of systemic racism that exist in society today. The impact is clear for communities across the country, including where our teammates live and serve our clients. To drive progress, Bank of America has committed to invest $1 billion over four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, building on work we’ve had underway for many years. We’re partnering with community and corporate leaders to create sustainable change. Our actions will help address critical issues and long-term gaps that have only been widened by the coronavirus and amplified by the most recent acts of injustice. Our efforts include: • connecting workers to new skills and enhanced job readiness • increasing medical response capacity and access to health care and nutritious food • powering small businesses owned by people of color through access to capital • helping people find a place to call home
We know there’s a lot of work to be done, but we promise to keep listening as we work together on this shared mission.
Raul Anaya Head of Business Banking
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Welcome Letter Dear USHCC Members and Friends, Welcome to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) virtual national conference. We are proud to partner with the USHCC and to support the national conference. American’s long-standing partnership with the USHCC continues to thrive because we share the common purpose of developing vibrant communities by connecting people and economies. Our support for diverse organizations and our initiatives in the diversity and inclusion space are important to us as a company. The contribution of cash and in-kind support including AAdvantage miles and volunteer hours are just a few of the ways we’ve supported the USHCC.
Managing Director Global Talent and Inclusion & Diversity American Airlines
Even during these uncertain times for the economy and our business, we have a responsibility to address systemic racism. We understand actions matter over words. At the core of air travel lies the mission to connect people. We can only do that when we embrace the diversity the world has to offer. We seek to embed diversity, equity and inclusion into everything we do, and we have never had a greater responsibility to do so than today.
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Christina Flores
Our purpose as an airline is to care for people on life’s journey, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is part of every journey. We encourage people to bring their authentic selves to work, and to welcome different backgrounds, cultures and experiences that enrich our work culture and our business.
Over the past few years, we’ve taken several important steps to increase our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. We established the company’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure we implement best practices across our business. We’ve also delivered implicit bias training to more than 100,000 team members and created a customer relations team to resolve complaints related to discrimination. At American Airlines, we will continue to fight for the equality and respect every human being deserves, and strive to become a leader in corporate equity. I’m so proud to work for a company that supports diverse organizations making an impact in the business community. On behalf of the team at American Airlines, thank you for your partnership. Best wishes for a successful conference!
Christina Flores Managing Director, Global Talent and Inclusion & Diversity American Airlines
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Welcome Letter Welcome to Our Virtual 2020 National Conference! This year has tested our small business community in ways we never imagined. Because of the pandemic, millions have closed up shop, experienced losses, and are being forced to make tough decisions about reopening or reconsidering their business model to adapt to the times. Because Hispanic small business ownership outpaces any other group, we are feeling these impacts at a higher rate. More so, since many of our businesses are in sectors that have been hardest hit like restaurants, hospitality, retail and construction, for example.
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Alice Rodriguez
Chair-Elect, USHCC Board Consumer Bank Senior Advisor Managing Director JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Before the pandemic, we were already facing barriers to sustained success—access to capital, technical assistance, and other resources are not as prevalent and easily accessible for minority entrepreneurs. Yet, according to a Stanford study, our businesses contributed $500 billion to the economy just last year and employed more than 3 million people. I have seen adversity firsthand. My mother came to this country looking for opportunity like so many of us. She and many in her family were seasonal workers, growers, challenged by unsteady income, yet committed to building a strong foundation for their families. In my years in banking, I have spoken to many of you and know that what motivates us to succeed are the same principles that brought my mom here: make it better for our families and build wealth. I know the grit and perseverance that Hispanic small business owners continue to demonstrate will lead us to recovery, innovation and growth. As incoming chair, I am bringing all of your stories with me so the USHCC can pave the way to recovery. I know we will survive, but I also want us to thrive and have even more participation in the economy as it rebounds.
The last few months also have accelerated the importance of having more digital tools that can help us with business recovery and keep operations going. Together, the USHCC leadership team will do more to serve you this way, including delivering services and education virtually. My mission is to create pathways so that more business can breakthrough $1 million in sales, hire more people, acquire, grow and sustain. When we look ahead, I want to see more of us on Main Street. To help Hispanic-owned businesses of every size to reach their full potential., we also need the commitment of corporations and banks like mine. Providing a forum for networking, education on new trends, technologies and competencies, and expanded access to capital are part of JPMorgan Chase’s efforts to help business owners to expand, hire more people, grow sales, and continue to shape our economy. As our country rolled out help, my bank provided more in Paycheck Protection Program loan relief than any other lender, and we will continue to support small business owners in need. We learned a lot from the process and identified opportunities to make sure we help even more businesses, of all backgrounds. In March and April, we also approved more than $45 billion in new credit for our clients impacted by COVID-19. This included more than $6 billion to hospitals and healthcare companies, educational institutions, nonprofits and state and local governments.
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The road ahead will have some challenges, but our community has the resilience we need to build back up. Thank you to the USHCC for the years of continued collaboration. Here is to a successful national convention, and thank you, Ramiro Cavazos and team, for your dedication and drive to bolster one of the most important growth engines of our country: our strong and growing Hispanic small business community.
Saludos, Alice Rodriguez Chair-Elect, USHCC Board Consumer Bank Senior Advisor Managing Director JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Welcome Letter Dear USHCC Members & Friends, For more than 100 years, bp has been committed to supporting the U.S. economy as well as the communities where we live and work. bp employs about 12,000 people in the U.S. and supports more than 115,000 additional jobs. We are proud of our history in America, and the longstanding commitment to the U.S. And now, bp’s commitment to America goes beyond safely providing the energy and jobs that drive economic prosperity, but we are reimagining energy for people and our planet. We are aiming to reduce carbon in our operations and production, as well as grow new low carbon businesses, products and services. We also support a wide range of institutions and initiatives that strengthen our communities through organizations such as the USHCC.
Ray Dempsey, Jr. Chief Diversity Officer BP America, Inc.
BP was one of the first major corporations in the U.S. to create a formal program aimed at increasing supplier diversity. Across the U.S., bp has spent more than $12.8 billion with over 1,000 diverse and small business enterprises since 2010. And we remain committed to increasing our spend with diverse suppliers and we reaffirmed that commitment by announcing we will double our spend with USbased diverse suppliers by 2023.
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Our partnership with the USHCC stretches nearly a decade, and our commitment to the important work and mission of the USHCC is stronger than ever. The more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses represented by the USHCC are such a critical part of the U.S. economy – today and in the future. We are proud to stand with you.
The quality of our work depends on the quality of our people, suppliers, communities we engage and partners like the USHCC. Together we can continue to build back better as we work to reimagine energy for people and for the world. Sincerely,
Ray Dempsey, Jr. Chief Diversity Officer BP America, Inc.
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They also inspire a deep connection to the Latino community, and to all the communities we serve.
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Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo are proud to support the 2020 USHCC Virtual National Conference.
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Welcome Letter Dear USHCC Members, Chamber Leaders, Sponsors, and Participants, On behalf of Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo’s 200,000 employees, we are honored to support the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2020 Annual Convention. This year has been like none other in modern history – our community and country have faced significant challenges: a global health pandemic, economic hardship, fires, and extreme storms. Yet we still unite to mobilize and advocate as our nation’s leading Hispanic business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Executive Director, External Affairs Comcast Corporation
We are engaged in programs with partners while our company is working hard to support our customers, employees, and communities during this unprecedented time. So far, we have committed more than $500 million to support our employees where operations have been closed or impacted, made work from home options as broadly available as possible, and enhanced safety measures for customerfacing employees. Our technology and engineering teams work tirelessly to support our network operations 24/7 to ensure network performance and reliability. Those networks have held up remarkably well, despite an increase of 32% in Internet traffic. We are committed to keeping our customers connected to the Internet during economic hardship because we know accessible and reliable Internet is more critical than ever.
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Jackie Puente
I am proud of the partnership that Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo shares with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I am honored to serve on this organization’s Board of Directors. We have collaborated on important initiatives during this year, including briefing members on PPP Loans, public affairs support to uplift the stories of Hispanic businesses, and refreshing the public policy blueprint to reflect policy principles to support job creation and growth.
Comcast has also expanded access to Internet Essentials, the nation’s largest, most comprehensive, and successful internet adoption program that has connected more than 10 million Americans to high-speed Internet at home since 2011. Today, eligible new Internet Essentials customers receive 60 days of service free. And we’ve increased the speed of this internet service for all customers. To learn more, please visit www.InternetEssentials.com. And while we spend more time at home, Telemundo, NBC, and Sky news teams work around the clock on news coverage to keep us informed in English and Spanish. While we multi-task between conference calls and video meetings, Comcast has partnered with Common Sense Media to curate thousands of hours of free educational content for children – available in Spanish and English, to help parents are working from home and support learning for kids K-12. I am hopeful that these efforts and our partnership with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will set the pace for better days ahead. I am looking forward to the dialogue at this year’s virtual Convention, and I am hopeful that we will continue our work together, in person, very soon! Sincerely, Jackie Puente Executive Director, External Affairs Comcast Corporation PAG E |
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Welcome to the 2020 USHCC Conference. Toyota is proud to be a steadfast supporter of the USHCC and its mission to promote the economic growth, development and interests of more than 4.37 million Hispanic-owned businesses.
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Welcome Letter Dear Friends, On behalf of Toyota, welcome to the 2020 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference. Although we are not able to meet in person this year, we’re grateful to have technology that allows us to connect virtually from wherever we may be. This has been an extraordinarily challenging year on multiple fronts, and the USHCC’s role has never been more vital. With 200-plus local chambers and more than 4.3 million members, the USHCC’s collective voice representing and advocating for Hispanic businesses as we navigate our economic recovery has taken on special importance.
Group Manager, Customer Experience Strategy Toyota Motor North America
This year has also served to highlight disparities in healthcare access between the Hispanic community and the community at large. It is incumbent upon all of us to work to eradicate this inequity in any way we can.
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Carlos Becerra
The USHCC is working hard behind the scenes — testifying on Capitol Hill and writing letters and making phone calls to Washington legislators and policymakers — to ensure that Latino entrepreneurs are considered in recovery initiatives. The USHCC’s efforts help everyone — small, medium, and large Hispanic-owned firms — and that in turn helps the business community at-large.
If there’s a key takeaway from 2020, it’s that we must support one another in times of crisis. No one can win if someone else loses. That’s why it is crucial that each one of you is here, contributing to this virtual conference and to the USHCC. We must ensure that Hispanic entrepreneurship recovers from this devastating year and stands ready to thrive and flourish. The wealth and health of our shared Latino community depends on it. On behalf of Toyota, we wish you a productive conference and look forward to greeting everyone in person in 2021. ¡VAYAMOS JUNTOS! Carlos Becerra Group Manager, Customer Experience Strategy Toyota Motor North America
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Visa is proud to support the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Welcome Letter Dear USHCC Members and Supporters, On behalf of Visa Inc., we are pleased to join you at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 National Conference, virtual edition. Though we are participating in the events from home, the USHCC’s National Conference is a vital forum that facilitates conversation between industry leaders, public officials, and local entrepreneurs. We at Visa are proud to be a longstanding partner of the USHCC, and to sponsor and participate in this annual event. USHCC has demonstrated great leadership in continuously engaging with policymakers to advance issues of critical importance to Hispanic-owned businesses. We are excited to take part in this week’s activities to discuss the contributions diverse small businesses make to our community and economy and to better understand how Visa can help your businesses.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Visa Inc.
The 2020 National Conference: Building America’s Business Future occurs at a pivotal moment in our history, as the country is grappling with the challenges of the pandemic and so many small businesses are struggling. The conference remains a critical platform for establishing new partnerships within the business and innovation communities and stimulating creative approaches to business growth among businesses of all sizes, including the many represented by the USHCC.
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Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.
As we continue our efforts to provide and adopt products and services that champion inclusion and innovation, we are all witnessing how the digital age connects businesses and consumers, particularly now as the pandemic is leading many people to stay home. The ability to quickly pay and be paid from a distance with ease, security, and confidence will drive consumer loyalty and growth among businesses of all sizes. We see a tremendous opportunity for small businesses to harness these tools to reach new customers and increase their engagement with existing customers. Thank you for your commitment as leaders, innovators, and advocates who support our economic recovery. We look forward to working with the USHCC to continue to foster small business growth, stimulate new business creation, and ensure continued success for the nation’s 12.2 million Hispanic- owned businesses. Sincerely,
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Visa Inc.
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Welcome Letter Dear members and supporters of the USHCC, Welcome to the 41st Annual U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference. During these unprecedented times, it’s never been more important for advocates, executives, business owners, and others to come together—virtually—to develop and implement solutions that will advance the 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. Hispanic-owned businesses contribute more than $700 billion to the American economy each year and they are core to the fabric of our neighborhoods and communities. The impact of the pandemic has been severe, and Hispanics have been disproportionately impacted by the crisis. Wells Fargo is committed to helping Hispanic-owned small businesses stay open and get back to growth by providing substantial credit and liquidity, waiving fees, deferring payments, as well as providing support through the Paycheck Protection Program.
CEO Wells Fargo & Company
Through our recently created Open for Business Fund, Wells Fargo is donating approximately $400 million in gross processing fees from the Paycheck Protection Program to offer capital, training, and long-term recovery support to small businesses struggling through the pandemic with an emphasis on racially and ethnically diverseowned businesses. At Wells Fargo, we strive to create long-lasting collaborative relationships with our suppliers. In 2019, we spent more than $141 million with certified Hispanic-owned businesses and we remain focused and engaged on growing relationships with Hispanic-owned businesses.
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Charles W. Scharf
Wells Fargo also remains proudly committed to supporting and increasing Hispanic homeownership, because—as a leading home lender—we’ve seen how homeownership helps families to build wealth and stability. In 2015, we made a 10-year, $125 billion pledge to increase Hispanic homeownership through home purchases, and an additional $10 million pledge for home-buyer education and counseling. To date, Wells Fargo has helped roughly 163,500 Hispanic families become homeowners with $41.3 billion in financing. Our company is proud to contribute to the small business ecosystem. In 2019, the Wells Fargo Foundation and the National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders started the Acceso loan fund, the nation’s largest loan fund for Latino-owned small businesses, with a $10 million grant. We also continue to be one of the top funders of the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, which aims to strengthen the U.S. economy by empowering Latino business leaders to grow substantial firms that create jobs, develop leaders, and create a new generation of companies. We applaud the USHCC’s mission of providing development and growth opportunities for the Hispanic community. We at Wells Fargo look forward to continuing to work together to support the road ahead to meaningful economic recovery.
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The USHCC serves as the national umbrella organization for more than 250 local chambers and business associations nationwide and advocates on behalf of 260 major American corporations. We actively promote the economic growth, development and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses.
HISPANIC-OWNED BUSINESSES COMBINED, CONTRIBUTE OVER $800 BILLION TO THE AMERICAN ECONOMY EVERY YEAR.
Made up of three constituents - Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs), local Chambers and business associations, and Corporate Partner Members (CPMs) - the USHCC’s mission is to foster Hispanic economic development and to build sustainable prosperity for the benefit of American society. It does so through advocacy and professional education, and by creating opportunities in corporate and federal procurement and prioritizing the placement of Hispanics in corporate boardrooms. For over 41 years, the USHCC has advocated in Washington D.C. on behalf of our business community for public policies such as access to capital, federal procurement, affordable energy, the environment, health care reform, international trade, and comprehensive immigration reform.
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The USHCC seeks to offer a nonpartisan platform for elected officials and key decision makers to engage in candid dialogue with the Hispanic business community, and to ensure that government policies and regulations promote the economic growth and development of an inclusive American business community.
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USHCC Advisory Boards SENIOR EXECUTIVE CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD (SECAB)
PROCUREMENT COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD (PCAB)
The Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board (SECAB) of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is composed of a diverse ensemble of the nation’s most respected, experienced, and effective senior level executives who are active members of the USHCC through our Corporate Partner Membership Program (CPM). This advisory board assists in implementing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion, both within a company’s structure and its auxiliary supply chains, helps raise awareness on issues impacting American businesses, assists in fundraising activities, and informs members on public policy and other issues affecting business interests in both the Hispanic Business community and Corporate America.
The Procurement Council Advisory Board (PCAB) works with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, local chamber affiliates and Hispanic businesses to educate, provide guidance, and develop strategies that will advance the level of procurement opportunities for Hispanic businesses within corporations, government, prime contractors and suppliers. It ensures that best practices, policies, and programs that are developed by the Council are reflected within their organizations’ procurement practices. The Procurement Council Advisory Board is composed of members of major corporations from different industry sectors and the USHCC President and CEO. Members are individuals that have decision- making authority or can influence the buy of major corporations. These corporations are committed to support the mission of PCAB and actively engage in its activities and the constituency of the USHCC.
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Wells Fargo proudly celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage. We recognize the contributions made by millions of Latinos that rise above every day and lead the way in developing our communities for generations to come. That is the empowerful spirit. wellsfargo.com/empowerful
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USHCC Programs HISPANIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (HBE) MEMBERSHIP
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Two-thirds of American jobs are created by small businesses, and Hispanic enterprises are leading this critical growth; starting new ventures at a rate three times the national average. The HBE program provides a national platform to Hispanic-owned companies that have scaled and grown beyond the scope of local chambers of commerce. In addition to advocating on behalf of HBEs on Capitol Hill and across the country, the USHCC equips members with resources and knowledge to grow their business by raising awareness on procurement opportunities and introducing them to a broad network of decision makers in both the public and private sectors.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises in partnership with the USHCC launched the “Nuestros Negocios” (“Our Businesses”) nationwide campaign under the umbrella of Telemundo’s award-winning platform “El Poder En Ti” (The Power in You). Launched the multiplatform campaign will tap into Telemundo’s network, local stations, digital and social platforms to spotlight small and medium-sized Hispanic-owned businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and promote their services to help them sustain their businesses through these challenging times.
CORPORATE PARTNER MEMBER (CPM)
BUSINESS MATCHMAKING
CPM program provides USHCC Corporate members with access to a vast array of Hispanic Businesses Enterprises (HBEs) from emerging small ventures to established businesses with revenues of over one billion dollars. Our ability to connect USHCC Corporate members to such a broad network of HBEs is facilitated by the network we maintain with our over 200 Hispanic Chambers across the country, numerous business matchmaking events throughout the year, and our nationally-renowned conferences, including the Annual Legislative Summit and the USHCC National Conference -- the largest gathering of Hispanic business owners in America.
The USHCC’s Business Matchmaking provides a unique forum for Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs) to connect with procurement officers from federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in business opportunities. Last year 4,000 unique appointments resulted from this event. These meetings provide an opportunity for buyers and sellers to discuss specific projects and capabilities. Small businesses or “sellers” must pre-register for the event using individual NAICS codes or business categories. Each meeting lasts approximately 15 minutes. All meetings are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
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The USHCC has partnered with Wells Fargo to provide substantial funding each year directly to chambers across the country for programs that strengthen and foster the growth of small business communities. Multiple grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 are awarded to select local chambers. These funds support a variety of programs that empower female entrepreneurs, promote green energy, and advance diversity and inclusion.
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THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO. With commitment, determination, and effort, great things happen.
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Anheuser-Busch salutes the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for coming together and striving for a Better World.
USHCC Educational Fund Programs AVANZAR PROGRAM Avanzar (‘Advance’ in Spanish) is an eight-month business accelerator program designed for Hispanic small businesses that are ready to take their businesses to the next level. The USHCC launched this program in 2019 thanks to an investment from Wells Fargo & Company. Each Latina and Latino entrepreneur participates in courses that are aimed to help develop business plans, strategy, and the leadership skills needed to scale their small businesses. Course topics include building financial plans, streamlining operations, lowering expenses, marketing, leveraging social media, human resources, and obtaining access to capital for each business.
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE AND CHAMBER LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SMALL & DIVERSE BUSINESS ADVOCATES The USHCC is one of four partners of the Chamber Leadership Alliance along with the the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), and the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Together, we co-present the Chamber Leadership Development Program which consists of virtual and in-person trainings for trainings for our empowering and strengthening our chambers of commerce and their employees.
GREEN BUILDS BUSINESS Greening Toyota’s Supply Chain Through the USHCC Green Builds Business Program seeks to offer business coaching on proven green best practices to its suppliers. The goal is to enable business suppliers’ ability to identify, design and implement green projects that achieve triple bottom line results of lower costs, enhanced human benefits and reduced environmental impacts.
IN HER FOOTSTEPS Launched in 2018 by USHCC and Bank of America, the “In Her Footsteps” Podcast hosts dynamic Latina business owners who are helping drive the American economy and creating change in their communities. It provides listeners with information and resources to better run their businesses, while also working to highlight the contributions of the Hispanic community and Latina businesswomen. This program is proudly sponsored by Bank of America.
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USHCC Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Carmen Castillo
Alice Rodriguez
Betty Manetta
Raul F. Salinas
Victor Arias
Carlos A. Becerra
Ernie C’deBaca
Jessica Cavazos
Yuri Cunza
Reuben Franco
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Chairwoman President & CEO SDI International Corp.
Ramiro A. Cavazos
President & CEO United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Board Secretary President & CEO Argent Associates
Chair-Elect Consumer Bank Senior Advisor Managing Director JPMorgan Chase & Co.
General Counsel Managing Shareholder AlvaradoSmith
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Managing Director & Partner in Charge DFW Office Diversified Search Group
President & CEO Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce
Group Manager Customer Experience Strategy Toyota Motor North America
President & CEO Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
USHCC Board of Directors
Regina Heyward
Juan Carlos Liscano
Joe Mella
Mayra Pineda
Small Business Community Capital
Vice President Finance Division Goldman Sachs
Jackie Puente
Nelson Reyneri
Christine Rice
Jennifer Rodriguez
Rosa Santana
Senior Vice President & Head of Supplier Diversity Wells Fargo & Company
Managing Partner President & CEO Altura Capital
Senior Vice President Sales & External Affairs Liberty Power
Executive Vice President VisionIT
In Memoriam
Executive Director External Affairs Comcast Corporation
President & CEO Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
ABOUT THE USHCC
Monika Mantilla
Vice President Miami, Caribbean & Latin America Operations American Airlines
President & CEO Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founder & CEO The Santana Group
Luis Alcantara
Group Vice President Vehicle Production Engineering Toyota Motor North America
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On behalf of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2020 National Conference.�
Richard Garcia
Felipe Ugalde
Brianna Dimas
C. LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna
Vanessa Mondragon
Santiago Salas Oliva
Chief of Staff
Vice President Programs & Communications
Fernando Meersohn
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Senior Manager Corporate Relations
Laura Sosa
Manager Programs & Events
Associate Finance & Administration
Managing Director Financial Planning & Analysis
Vice President Governmental & International Affairs
Fellow Government & International Affairs
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2020 National Conference Schedule at a Glance All times ET - To join the virtual events, visit USHCCVIRTUAL.COM
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The State of Latino Business: La Gran Bienvenida and Welcome
3:00 PM
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2020 Presidential Election: The Power of the Hispanic Vote Plenary
MONDAY
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Nuestros Negocios: America’s Business Future Plenary
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Flip the Script! Transforming Your Business to Access Capital Presented by Nationwide
12:30 PM
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1:30 PM
How Hispanic-Owned Businesses Can Succeed Via Federal Government Contracting Presented by Rafael Marrero & Company
12:30 PM
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Elevating Your Capabilities Statement Presented by USHCC Procurement Council Advisory Board (PCAB)
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Opening New Paths for HBE’s in todays challenging markets, and Creating the Future for Business Growth Presented by the USHCC Educational Fund
2:15 PM
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Employee Resource Group (ERG) Summit & Challenge Plenary Presented By Anheuser-Busch
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The Hispanic Business Virtual Expo
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Bridging the Wealth Divide: A Conversation with Jamie Dimon & Alice Rodriguez Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Women in Business and Leadership Plenary Presented by Wells Fargo, bp, and Bank of America
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How to do Business with AT&T Presented by AT&T
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International Trade and Commerce: Expanding Access to International Markets for Your Business with the U.S.-MexicoCanada Agreement (USMCA) Presented by UPS, American Airlines, and Cross-National Advisory Partners
1:00 PM
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Supplier Training & Empowerment Program (STEP) SpanishLanguage Training Presented by The Coca Cola Company
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Closing Awards Ceremony
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Diversity and inclusion is more than a promise to our suppliers. It’s our practice. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe in the power of all of us, working together to bring new ideas to healthcare that make life better for everyone. We understand the importance that partnerships with small suppliers and diverse suppliers play in our mutual success. Our Global Diversity & Inclusion Supplier Program supports these values and recognizes how important it is we grow together.
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Our commitment goes beyond protecting your business. Your business is your legacy. Protecting it is ours. Your business is a huge part of the legacy you are building and the communities it serves. NationwideÂŽ is committed to providing the tools and guidance you need to help protect your small business and create a lasting legacy.
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Learn more about our commitment to you at bsc.nationwide.com Products are underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliates, Columbus, Ohio, and are subject to underwriting guidelines, review and approval. Products and discounts might not be available in all states. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Š 2020 Nationwide CPO-1477AO (09/20)
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SPECIAL THANKS TO
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Conference Schedule & Workshops Sunday, Sept 27 Monday, Sept 28 Tuesday, Sept 29
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SUNDAY
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Event & Speakers THE STATE OF LATINO BUSINESS: LA GRAN BIENVENIDA AND WELCOME 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Speakers: • Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Carmen Castillo, USHCC Chairwoman, President & CEO, SDI International Corp. • Alice Rodriguez, USHCC Chair-Elect, Consumer Bank Senior Advisor, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: THE POWER OF THE HISPANIC VOTE PLENARY
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Speakers: • Nelson Reyneri, Senior Vice President, Sales & External Affairs, Liberty Power • 2020 Presidential Vice President Joseph R. Biden (invited) • Betty Manetta, USHCC Board Member, President & CEO, Argent Associates • 2020 Presidential President Donald J. Trump (invited)
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Event & Speakers NUESTROS NEGOCIOS: AMERICA’S BUSINESS FUTURE PLENARY
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Speakers: • Christina Kolbjornsen, Senior Vice President, Corporate & External Affairs, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises • Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Jenny Flores, Head, Small Business Growth Philanthropy, Wells Fargo • Henry Cisneros, Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer at American Triple I Partners • The Honorable Marco Rubio, United States Senate • The Honorable Cory Gardner, United States Senate • The Honorable Anthony Gonzalez, United States House of Representatives • The Honorable Jovita Carranza, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Nick Delgado, President of Black Pen White Board, is a growth enthusiast and a passionate promoter of people. Delgado has invested millions of dollars on behalf of families, and was a go-to capital and growth advisor for founder and family-run businesses and championed numerous civic causes, including aging and economic development. Today, he is president of Black Pen White Board, a private investment company that helps entrepreneurs get big deals done.
WORKS HOPS 12:30 PM – 1: 30 PM
Speakers: • Lory Burgos, Senior Consultant, Nationwide Diverse Marketing • Nicholas Delgado, President, Black Pen White Board • Amelia Gandara, Principal, Operations, Nationwide Ventures
HOW HISPANIC-OWNED BUSINESSES CAN SUCCEED VIA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING – A “HOW TO” WORKSHOP 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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FLIP THE SCRIPT! TRANSFORMING YOUR BUSINESS TO ACCESS CAPITAL
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PRESENTED BY
The Business-to-Government (B2G) Experts
Attention Hispanic Small Business owners! Learn the ins and outs of doing business with the world’s largest customer, the U.S. Government. Capture a piece of the $500 Billion Dollar Federal Market as a Hispanic-Owned Small Business. Learn how to leverage set-aside contracts, the 8(a) business development program, and special government certifications for Hispanics directly from one of America’s fastest growing private company CEOs. Speakers: • Rafael Marrero, CEO, Rafael Marrero & Company
ELEVATING YOUR CAPABILITIES STATEMENT 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Join USHCC PCAB Co-Chairs Angel Colon and Raul Suarez-Rodriguez at a supplierready training for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses to learn how to lead effective business matchmaking meetings and increase your chances of closing on a deal. Business owners will learn how to draft a strong capabilities statement, and the information you should know before meeting with each potential buyer.
The USHCC Procurement Council Advisory Board (PCAB)
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Speakers: • Angel Colon, Senior Director – Diversity and Inclusion, Multicultural Development and Supplier Inclusion, Kroger • Raul Suarez-Rodriguez, Director, Global Economic Inclusion & Supplier Diversity, Merck
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Event & Speakers OPENING NEW PATHS FOR HBE’S IN TODAYS CHALLENGING MARKETS, AND CREATING THE FUTURE FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
PR ESEN TED B Y
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The USHCC Educational Fund is leading the way for HBEs and addressing key needs of Hispanic Businesses and the Chambers that support them, from re-imagining supplier diversity and government contracting support for Hispanic-owned businesses through innovative programs, to the role different capital providers like Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and private equity and private debt funds play in access to capital for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses. The USHCC has launched innovative programs to significantly scale up HBEs including: Avanzar, Green Builds Business, In Her Footsteps, and more.
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Moderator: • Monika Mantilla, USHCC Educational Fund Chairwoman, President & CEO, Altura Capital; Managing Partner, Small Business Community Capital Panelists: • Kathleen Martinez, USHCC Educational Fund Board Member, Sr. Director, National Strategic Relationships, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, bp • Rosa Santana, USHCC Board Member, Founder and CEO, The Santana Group • Daniel Galindo, USHCC and USHCC Educational Fund Board Member, SVP, Director Community Development & Strategy, Woodforest National Bank • Mark Madrid, CEO, Latino Business Action Network (LBAN)
ERG SUMMIT & CHALLENGE PLENARY
PR ESEN TED B Y
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Each year, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts a friendly competition between corporate Employee Resource Groups. ERG’s support employees through programs for professional and leadership development, community service, inter-company networking opportunities, civic engagement, and much more. Join us as our four finalists compete virtually for your audience-led vote! Speakers: • Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Julio Suarez, Senior Director, Community Affairs, Anheuser-Busch • Beatris Diaz, Consumer Insights Manager, Toyota ERG Competition 4 Finalists: • AT&T - HACEMOS • bp - Energia (accent on the i) • Cintas - TODOS • Wells Fargo - Latin Connection
VIRTUAL BUSINESS EXPO 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Join the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a virtual exposition and interactive networking opportunity among our USHCC Hispanic Business Enterprises, Corporate Partner Members, and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.
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Event & Speakers BRIDGING THE WEALTH DIVIDE: A CONVERSATION WITH JAMIE DIMON & ALICE RODRIGUEZ
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us as we discuss the state of Hispanic business and the American economy with Jamie Dimon, Chairman and President & CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC), America’s largest lender of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Speakers: • Raul Salinas, USHCC Board Member, Managing Shareholder - Los Angeles, AlvaradoSmith • Jamie Dimon, President & CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Alice Rodriguez, USHCC Board Chair-Elect, Head, Community Practices, Engagement, & Inclusion, JPMorgan Chase & Co. PRESENTED BY
11:30 AM – 12:55 AM
Speakers: • Mary T. Mack, Senior Executive Vice President, CEO of Consumer & Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo
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IN HER FOOTSTEPS PANEL: LATINA LEADERS IN CONGRESS Moderator: • Jennifer Rodriguez, USHCC Board Member, President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Speakers: • The Honorable Sylvia Garcia, United States House of Representatives • The Honorable Veronica Escobar, United States House of Representatives • The Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto, United States Senate • The Honorable Nydia Velázquez, United States House of Representatives
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IN HER FOOTSTEPS PANEL: LATINA LEADERS IN THE CORPORATE EXECUTIVE SUITE Moderator: • Christine Rice, Executive Vice President, VisionIT Speakers: • Marta Codina, Region Bank President ,Wells Fargo • Patricia Chavez, Philanthropic Market Executive, Bank of America • Hope Field, Senior Manager, Office of Latin Affairs, Coca-Cola North America
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Event & Speakers DOING BUSINESS WITH AT&T
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join supplier diversity leaders in corporate procurement as they discuss what makes a strong elevator pitch and how to position your business for success matchmaking meetings and new procurement opportunities. Participants will learn how to tailor presentations to meet a buyer’s needs, how to prepare a capability statement, and how to get certified as a minority-owned business for corporate procurement.
WORKSHOPS 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Panelists: • Celeste Carrasco, USHCC Board Member, Director, Federal Public Affairs, AT&T • Yvette Mouton, Senior Supplier Diversity Sourcing Manager, AT&T
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND COMMERCE: EXPANDING ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA (USMCA) TRADE AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRADE AGREEMENTS 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a discussion with the diplomats, Members of Congress, and international trade experts who were directly involved in crafting and approving the USMCA trade agreement which is expected to be as groundbreaking as NAFTA to expand economic growth in local communities across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the USMCA trade agreement, what it means for their business, how to take their business abroad, and a firsthand perspective on the benefits of tapping international markets trilaterally through USMCA and internationally as other trade agreement expand and compliment USMCA. Speakers: • Welcome Remarks by Maria Luisa Boyce, Vice President of Global Public Affairs, UPS • The Honorable John Cornyn, United States Senate • Juan Carlos Liscano, USHCC Board Member, Vice President Miami, Caribbean, and Latin America, American Airlines Moderator: • The Honorable Rolando B. Pablos, Former Secretary of State, Texas, Managing Partner, Cross-National Advisory Partners
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Cross-National Advisory Partners
TUESDAY
SEPT
29
Event & Speakers SUPPLIER TRAINING & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (STEP) - IN SPANISH
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The Coca-Cola Company believes in the power of women business owners and their impact on the economy and their community. Virtual Supplier Training is just one part of 5by20, our global initiative to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women across our value chain by 2020. 5by20 focuses on three economic enablers - business skills training, loans and financial services and peer networks and mentoring - all of which you’ll learn more about in the Supplier Training modules. Stay competitive and grow your business. As a woman-owned business enterprise (WBE), you have a unique set of strengths that helps you stand out from other suppliers – some strengths you’re already employing, others have yet to be discovered. This interactive and informational training will provide you with key learnings and tools to help you identify and eliminate barriers, better understand and meet your customers’ needs and potentially drive your business plans for growth. In 2015, we improved the functionality of the training by moving it to our Coca-Cola University learning platform.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Emcee: • Milton Olave, Sales and Business Growth Expert, Empowerement Leadership Corp Speakers: • Eyvon C. Austin, Global Supplier Diversity Director, The Coca-Cola Company • Hope Field, Senior Manager, Office of Latin Affairs, Coca-Cola North America Moderator: • Esperanza Porras Field, President & CEO, HopeSeasons, LLC Speakers: • Veronica Maldonado, Founder & CEO, VMT Consulting • Elizabeth Brennan, President and CEO, Continental Food & Beverage, Inca Kola, USA
CLOSING AWARDS CEREMONY
S P ON S OR E D B Y
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Master of Ceremonies: • Erik Rivera, Actor and Comedian Co-Emcees: • Regina Heyward, USHCC Board Member, Senior Vice President and Head of Supplier Diversity, Wells Fargo & Company • Joe Mella, USHCC Board Member, Vice President, Finance Division, Goldman Sachs
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When everyone is invited to the table, new possibilities emerge With nearly 500,000 employees around the globe, UPS is in a unique position to make a big change in the world. We believe it’s our responsibility to advocate for equity, respect and inclusion for everyone. Thank you to all the members of U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for your continued partnership. We value the opportunity to work with you, and are committed to helping solve your unique business opportunities and challenges.
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Learn more about how we engage with Hispanic-owned businesses at www.ups.com/diversecustomers. And be sure to take advantage of exclusive USHCC member pricing to save big every time you ship with UPS at www.savewithups.com/ushcc.
Š 2020 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS brandmark and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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HOW CAN WE PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE SUPPORTING JOBS?
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U.S. natural gas and oil development funds 90% of the Land and Water Conservation Fund — the largest federal conservation program in the country. The industry also adds $1.4 trillion to our economy. That means Americans don’t have to choose between safeguarding nature and millions of jobs — we can do both. Learn what we can accomplish together at EnergyForProgress.com.
AMERICA’S NATURAL GAS AND OIL
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR
2020 Conference Sponsors T-Mobile
Edison Electric Institute
Impacto Latino
American Airlines
UPS
Ford
Latina Style Magazine
Kroger
GOLD
Lenovo
Latino Business Action Network
API
Lyft
My Business Matches
Apple
MGM Resorts
MBN USA
AT&T
Molson Coors
NAHP
BBVA
NCrowd
NegociosNow
Charter Communication
Nissan
Page 30 Coalition
Exxon Mobil
Port Corpus Christi
PLATINUM
Johnson & Johnson
SDI International Corp.
Rafael Marrero & Company
Anheuser-Busch
Shell Oil Company
APCO Worldwide
State Farm
Southern California Edison
Verizon
Bank of America BP America Comcast JPMorgan Chase & Co. Toyota Visa Wells Fargo & Company
Google Merck Microsoft Nationwide Spanish Broadcasting System The Coca-Cola Company
SPECIAL THANKS TO
SILVER
Bare Dot Creative
AlvaradoSmith APC
CTCA
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages a company of Arca Continental
Colonial Press
Caesars Entertainment CVS Health
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Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores Small Business Roundtable The Latino Coalition Unico Communications
Diversified Search Everlast Productions Hilmy
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AT&T Believes is investing in our communities. By working with committed partners like the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we can empower the underserved and lower the barriers to economic success. Because our society doesn’t work if it doesn’t work for everyone.
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Become a Believer at ATTBelieves.com.
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Corporate Partners USHCC Corporate Partner Members Hispanic Business Enterprise Members (HBEs) Local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
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Charter is proud to be a part of the 2020 USHCC National Conference.
USHCC Corporate Partner Members Aetna
Ernst & Young
Shell Oil Company
Altria
Experian
Southern California Edison
AlvaradoSmith
Exxon Mobil Corporation
State Farm
Amazon
Facebook, Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company
American Airlines, Inc.
FedEx
The Kroger Company
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Global Employment Solutions, Inc. AT IBM
The Molson Coors Beverage Company
American Petroleum Institute (API)
The Walt Disney Company T-Mobile
APCO Worldwide
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Apple, Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Truist
AT&T, Inc.
H&R Block
Univision Inc.
Avis Budget Group, Inc.
ICIC
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Bank of America
Instacart
U.S. Bank National Association
BBVA
Johnson & Johnson
Boehringer Ingleheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
Lenovo
Verizon Communications, Inc.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Lyft, Inc.
Vida Brand, Inc.
bp America, Inc.
Merck
Visa
Caesars Entertainment
MGM Resorts International
Wells Fargo & Company
Cargill, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
Woodforest National Bank
Charter Communications, Inc.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Wyndham Destinations
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Zachry Group
Claro Enterprise Solutions Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a company of Arca Continental
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Comcast Corporation
Nissan North America, Inc.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Papa John’s
CVS Health
PepsiCo, Inc.
Diageo
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Diversified Search Group
Port of Corpus Christi
DoorDash, Inc.
Public Private Strategies
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Regions National Bank
Edison Electric Institute
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Service Corporation International
Church Mutual Insurance Company
C ORPORATE PARTNERS
Goldman Sachs
Yelp
Paychex, Inc.
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The Coca-Cola Company is proud to support USHCC 2020 National Conference
©2018 The Coca-Cola Company.
Hispanic Business Enterprise Members (HBEs) Two-thirds of American jobs are created by small businesses, and Hispanic enterprises are leading this critical growth; starting new ventures at a rate three times the national average. The Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) Program provides a national platform to Hispanic-owned companies that have scaled and grown beyond the
scope of local chambers of commerce. In addition to advocating on behalf of HBEs on Capitol Hill and across the country, the USHCC equips members with resources & knowledge to grow their business by raising awareness on procurement opportunities and introducing them to a broad network of decision makers in both the public and private sectors.
IBM Market Development
Santana Group
A+S Ideas Studio
IT Data Solutions
Santana Promotions & Specialties
AIM Global Logistics, LLC
Enviro Staffing Solutions, Corp. dba Labor On Site
SDI International Corp.
Akorbi Altura Capital Argent Associates, Inc. Avanzar Interior Technologies Business Excellence Professional Consulting (BEPC) Bore Tech, Inc. CIEN+ Colonial Press International Creative Civilization Dean Baldwin Painting Delta Personnel Services Doral Digital Reprographics (DDR epro)
Latino Connection Liberty Power Corp., L.L.C.
Semper Utilities, LLC. Silver Lining Amenities Inc.
Manteca Media
Small Business Community Capital
Marand Builders, Inc
Terra World Trade, LLC.
Mendoza Group, Inc.
The Herrera Law Firm
Miguel Lopez Asphalt Maintenance & Site Development
The Office of Marc A. Rodriguez
MSI International MyBusinessMatches NCrowd OpTech Passion Growers LLC Perikin Enterprises, LLC.
C ORPORATE PARTNERS
360 Energy Solutions Corp.
The O’Hara Project The 360 Agency Think Healthy, LLC. Vensure Employer Services, Inc VisionIT Vutex, Inc.
Forma Automotive
PTG
Wragg & Casas Strategic Communications
Group O
Rafael Marrero & Company
Y-Not Design & Mfg. Inc.
Hero Logistics, LP
Reyes Automotive Group
Hitex Ltd
Sacramento Eco Fitness
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Shell V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline helps keep your engine running like new, our Fuel Rewards® program guarantees you’ll never pay full price for gas again,* and you can save even more at the pump when you buy snacks and essentials in our convenience stores.
*In engines that continuously use Shell V-Power® NiTRO+ Premium Gasoline. See full terms and conditions at fuelrewards.com.
Local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce BOLD = Current USHCC Regional Representative on USHCC Board of Directors
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Corona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Fontana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Fort Wayne Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Balch Springs Chamber Of Commerce
Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Norwalk Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce
Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce
Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Camara de Comercio Hispana de Pomona
Greater Stamford Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Guatemala- American Chamber of Commerce - San Francisco
Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ChamberSOUTH Chelsea Chamber Of Commerce Colorado Springs Hispanic Business Council Culture Marketing Council Dayton Hispanic Chamber Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce Dupage County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Eighteenth Street Development Corp El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Essex County Latino American Chamber of Commerce First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce
Guatemalan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of Central Texas Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA Hispanic Chamber of Coastal Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Columbus Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
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Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
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Local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce BOLD = Current USHCC Regional Representative on USHCC Board of Directors
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Queens
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley
Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County
Los Angeles Metro Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Yakima County
Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce
Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco
Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Council of Victoria
Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Oregon & SW WA
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM)
Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Corporate Division
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Little Village Chamber of Commerce Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Midsouth Latino Chamber of Commerce Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) National Society of Hispanic MBAs Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce New York State Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce New York State Veteran Chamber of Commerce New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce Nicaraguan American Chamber of Commerce Northern California NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce North Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce North Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce North Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Northwest Indiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce NY Hispanic Cosmetology & Beauty Chamber of Commerce NYC LGBTQS
Local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce BOLD = Current USHCC Regional Representative on USHCC Board of Directors
Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
South Florida Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Southern California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
PROSPERA (Formerly Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida) Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County Puget Sound Latino Chamber of Commerce (PSLCC) Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Roswell Hispano Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce San Mateo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Committee Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Seguin Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce South Central Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Syracuse Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tulsa Latin American Chamber of Commerce
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Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce United States - Mexico Chamber of Commerce Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Volusia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Council West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce Wyoming Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Yonkers Hispanic Federation Chamber Of Commerce Inc.
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Thank you for reminding us all how diversity enriches our world and makes us stronger. State Farm is proud to support the 2020 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Conference.
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10, 22
Anheuser-Busch
28
API
52
AT&T
54
Bank of America
08-09
Charter Communications
56
Comcast
14
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Nationwide
38
Shell Oil Company
60
State Farm
64
T-Mobile
42
The Coca-Cola Company
58
Toyota
16
UPS
50
Verizon
66
Visa
18
Wells Fargo
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Johnson & Johnson
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