IHCC Programs
To enjoy the full benefits of a membership with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, please take advantage of our programs that we offer. Click any link below to find out how we can help your business grow.
- » Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center
- » Small Business Development Center
- » Procurement Technical Assistance Center
- » Drug Free Workplace Resources
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About the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is a fully staffed non-profit membership organization with well defined management, financial, and administrative systems in place. IHCC staff and consultants have combined experience of more than 75 years serving businesses and providing training, advocacy and technical assistance.
IHCC enjoys a solvent financial standing through effective fund-raising activities and corporate sponsorships. IHCC also counts among its members many experienced, successful business owners and professionals that serve as resources for staff and provide guidance and support for a variety of activities.
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is one of the most successful membership business organizations in the country. Originally incorporated in 1990 as the Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, IHCC’s mission is to provide resources and advocate on issues that affect the Hispanic business community.
In the last few years, IHCC’s membership has increased by more than 1,000 percent, reflecting the continued, outstanding growth of the Hispanic business community. IHCC’s membership numbers also reflect the U.S. Bureau of the Census findings that the Hispanic community in the State of Illinois now exceeds 1.5 Million in population, including nearly 1 Million Hispanics residing in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
IHCC capabilities and experience are further characterized by the following elements:
- Widely recognized in the Hispanic business community as a key, vital resource promoting business growth and success.
- Delivery of direct services and assistance to its members and businesses at large.
- A membership base of more than 1200 businesses and an outstanding network that includes other Hispanic chambers, business organizations, public officials, government agencies, and corporations.
- Extensive experience providing procurement assistance to firms including DBE/WBE pre-qualification and certification. Service as an assist agency for Cook County, City of Chicago, CPS, Capital Development Board, MPEA, City Colleges, and others.
- Active participation in various Councils and Assistance Programs designed to provide resources and education to promote procurement success.
- Sponsorship of area-wide, prominent events to support Hispanic business growth and development including the annual Make the Connection! Hispanic Business Expo.
- Outstanding relationships with corporations, including financial institutions and emerging Hispanic-owned financial services, asset management and investment firms.
IHCC provides free one-on-one expert consulting services, training, and capacity building assistance to Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs completely free of charge. Through the general support of the Illinois Department and Commerce and Economic Opportunity, IHCC operates the Small Business Development, Procurement Technical Assistance and Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Centers. IHCC also provides drug-free workplace and business assistance to Hispanic firms through grants from the Illinois Department of Human Services and the City of Chicago CDBG program respectively.
