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Vision

Our heritage is one of a rich and vibrant culture.  As a people, we have left our mark on the word, and we celebrate our growing influence, economic contributions, and political capital.

Our greater participation in community and business will continue to impact our world on a grand economic and political scale.  Our heritage and the prospects for the future hold opportunity for valueable exchange.

Our Chamber stands ready to advocate and promote its members, partners, and sponsors in this shared vision, for the betterment of Nuestra Herencia.

Mission


Our organization is dedicated to providing opportunities and resources to all businesses and individuals, with a focus on the Hispanic community and its culture.

History

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs was founded in 1988 and incorporated in 1989 in a response to promote and assist in minority owned small business development, specifically Hispanic owned businesses in the Colorado Springs area.

Founders, Lionel Rivera, first Hispanic Mayor of Colorado Springs, Fred “Johnny” Garcia, Henry Quintana, Patricio Smith, and Rudy Trujillo provided the passion, commitment, and dedication to build the Hispanic Chamber. These handful of eager and energetic business entrepreneurs provided the vision, platform, and structure of what is today known as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs.

In 17 years, the Chamber has seen tremendous growth and change. It has been committed to fostering the goals of the organization geared towards the start-up, retaining, and expanding of local based small minority businesses in the region. Over the last decade the number of Colorado Springs Hispanic owned businesses has increased significantly and with Hispanics as the largest minority group in the Colorado Springs area, this phenomenal growth signifies a more diverse marketplace. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs and it’s members are a vital link to future business relationships with culturally diverse consumer, workforce, and expanding global economy.

In 2004, The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce named the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs, Medium Hispanic Chamber of the Year, Region ll.                                                       



       

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