Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Brochure

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Mission Statement
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The undersigned hereby makes application for
membership in the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce and, in consideration of
this application being accepted, agrees to pay
the membership fee of
per annum.
It is understood and agreed that this membership
shall be continuous each year and that
resignation will be made by written notice to
the Board of Directors.
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The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
511 17th Street, Moline IL 61265
Our mission is to support, promote and enhance
the growth and success of our local businesses and
to leverage the community’s assets, contributions
and unique Hispanic Cultural identity to generate
new business
Award-Winning Excellence
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce is a recipient of the 2012 Small Chamber
of the Year Award. The award was presented to
the GQCHCC based on their accomplishments,
contributions and commitment to raising the profile of
Hispanic-owned business and helping them compete
through resources, education and awareness.
Testimonials
“The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce provides
economic empowerment and
enhances community development.
The resources and education they
offer provide an excellent on-ramp to
a successful future.”
– Robert Ontiveros, Founder of Group O, Milan, IL
“The Quad Cities community is extremely fortunate
to have the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce to support economic development and job
creation.”
- Bill Gluba, Mayor, Davenport, IA
“The Eastern Iowa Community Colleges are proud
members of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce, and enthusiastically support its important
work.”
- Dr. Donald Doucette, Chancellor, EICC
“The Quad Cities is benefiting by being ahead of
the curve when it comes to reaching out to Hispanic
businesses and other businesses serving the Hispanic
community.”
– Tom Bowman, CEO, Community Health Care, Inc.
The Greater Quad City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
511 17th Street, Moline, IL 61265
(309) 797-8650 • Fax (309) 797-8655
Membership Information
www.gqchcc.com

What can The Greater Quad
Cities Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce give you?
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(GQCHCC) is here to address the specific needs of the
Hispanic business community. The GQCHCC welcomes
businesses, organizations, and individuals from any
cultural background to join us as we support, assist and
recognize your efforts in our community.
The GQCHCC seeks to leverage the community’s assets,
contributions and unique Hispanic cultural identity to
generate new business. We enjoy productive relationships
with Hispanic and other key stakeholders, including
elected officials and community leaders.
Our partnerships with Black Hawk College’s Small
Business Development Center and the majority of the
Quad Cities’ higher education and financial institutions
provide access to individualized, expert counseling.
If you need help with business planning, financing,
management, marketing or advertising, we are here to
support your growth and success. We offer guidance by
providing:
• Educational workshops and seminars
• Networking events
• A weekly e-newsletter
• A directory of Hispanic Chamber members
• Online resources
- Training
- Employment postings
- Announcements
- Calendar
• Business counseling
• Business development partnerships
• Policy and legislative advocacy
• Contract and procurement matchmaking
• Community and economic development
Please let us know of any other activities or types of
assistance you would like to see offered. Feel free to call
(309) 797-8650 or email info@gqchcc.com.
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce is an affiliate
of the USHCC.
Membership Types
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce serves the Quad Cities and surrounding
areas in Illinois and Iowa. The GQCHCC provides
memberships to fit your needs, ranging from Individual,
Small Business and Non-profit memberships to
Corporate and Sustaining membership investments.
For Membership Fees
visit us online at
www.gqchcc.com
or scan this QR code!
Signature Events
Signature events of the Greater QC Hispanic Chamber
include:
• Annual Gala
• Multicultural Speaker Series
• Multicultural Mixer Series
• Small Business Development Series
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce actively engages in community holidays and
events, including Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexico’s
Independence Day Parade & Celebration, and other
non-profit events.
For more information, call (309) 797-8650 or
visit www.gqchcc.com.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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