VIVA NOLA October-November 2022

The HISPANIC CHAMBER
of COMMERCE
success in service
Since its establishment in 1994, the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(HCC) has been committed to creating
and facilitating a business climate
within the Hispanic community, bringing
economic development and progress to
Louisiana.
With locations in Lafayette,
Baton Rouge, and the Greater
New Orleans area, this non-profit
organization has received numerous
recognitions, among them being twice
named Chamber of the Year by the
United States Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce.
For its continued success,
the Chamber relies on its President
and CEO, Mayra Pineda, a Board
of Directors of ten members, seven
Executive Board Members, and four
staff members. These key players
provide support in the planning and
implementation of services to the
community, including Resume and
Cover Letter Assistance, Web-Based
Employment Training, Interview
Preparation, Job Placement, Legal
Clinics, Bilingual Workforce Training
and Development Programs, Financial
Literacy Training, Networking, Digital
Literacy Training, Basic Business Skills,
Access to Procurement, Access to
Capital, Advocacy Policy, Access to
Healthcare Education and Healthy
Living Practices.
The directors and staff ensure
the fulfillment of the chamber’s mission,
and the impact of their work is evident
with the increased support received
within the past few years that has
resulted in higher membership levels
and sponsorships.
The HCC offers a friendly
work environment with a team that is
intrinsically motivated by their work.
They are eager to do well in their roles
for their satisfaction and the success of
the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, its
members, and the community.
Written by: VIVA NOLA staff
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