activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 12
- Access to Capital and Contracts Business Capital Access FacilitationFacilitates access to loans, working capital, lines of credit, and provides loan packaging services. Also helps businesses access bid opportunities through database subscriptions, facilitates business-to-business and business-to-government matchmaking, and offers referrals to potential buyers and partners.
- Access to Capital and Contracts Business Capital Access FacilitationFacilitates access to loans, working capital, lines of credit, and provides loan packaging services. Also provides access to bid opportunities through databases, facilitates business-to-business and business-to-government matchmaking, and offers referrals to potential buyers and partners.
- Annual Signature Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts annual signature events including Power of the Purse, Black & White Ball and Business Awards, DATOS report release and conference, Business Diversity Summit, and Bud Shootout Golf Tournament.
- Business Expansion Support Ribbon Cutting & Business Opening CeremoniesConducts ribbon cutting ceremonies for business expansions or grand openings, celebrating new ventures in the community.
- Capital Readiness Program Business Capital Access FacilitationOperates the Capital Readiness Program, facilitating access to loans, working capital, and lines of credit for businesses.
- DreamBuilder ProgramOffers the DreamBuilder program, a 13-step process for creating a business plan with modules on financing and business expansion, including one-on-one business assistance and a new laptop for successful participants.
- DreamBuilder Program Small Business Development for Underrepresented EntrepreneursDelivers the DreamBuilder program, a 13-step online and workshop-based process for creating a business plan, with modules on financing and business expansion. Successful participants receive a new laptop, one-on-one business assistance, reimbursement for business filing fees, and a one-year basic membership to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
- Export Readiness Assessments Trade Finance Legal & Capacity ReformConducts export readiness assessments to help businesses prepare for entering international markets.
- Networking Events and Business Celebrations Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts various annual signature events including Power of the Purse, Black & White Ball and Business Awards, DATOS report release and conference, Business Diversity Summit, Bud Shootout Golf Tournament, Buenos Dias Networking Breakfasts, Contactos After 5 Mixers, and an Annual Members Meeting and Holiday Celebration. The organization also conducts ribbon-cutting ceremonies for business expansions or grand openings.
- Networking Events and Business Celebrations Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts various annual signature events including the Power of the Purse conference, Black & White Ball and Business Awards gala, DATOS report release and conference, Business Diversity Summit, Bud Shootout Golf Tournament, Buenos Dias Networking Breakfasts, Contactos After 5 Mixers, and an Annual Members Meeting and Holiday Celebration. The organization also conducts ribbon-cutting ceremonies for business expansions or grand openings.
- Networking Opportunities Industry Conference & Networking EventsProvides access to networking events such as Buenos Dias Networking Breakfasts and Contactos After 5 Mixers, facilitating connections for business owners.
- Phoenix Minority Business Development Center Indigenous Economic Development SupportOperates the federally funded Phoenix MBDA Center, which provides access to contracts and capital for minority-owned businesses.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Latino-owned Businesses Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyAdopts an annual public policy agenda focused on economic success and current challenges for Latino-owned businesses in Arizona.
- Annual Public Policy Agenda Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyAdopts an annual public policy agenda focused on economic success and current challenges for Latino-owned businesses.
research · 2
- Hispanic Market Research and Publications Industry Research & Media PublicationsProduces and publishes reports, including the annual flagship publication _DATOS: The State of Arizona's Hispanic Market_, which examines Hispanic and minority markets, business trends, consumer spending, demographics, education, technology, and electoral politics in Arizona.
- Market Research Reports Industry Research & Media PublicationsProduces reports examining Hispanic and minority markets and business trends in Arizona, including the flagship publication _DATOS: The State of Arizona's Hispanic Market_.
capacity building · 7
- Business Training and Consulting Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceProvides customized webinars, trainings, and consulting services for business owners covering topics such as capital education, marketing, certifications, legal assistance, growth strategies, and export readiness assessments.
- Business Training and Consulting Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceProvides customized webinars, trainings, and consulting services for business owners covering topics such as capital education, marketing, branding, business certifications, legal assistance, growth strategies, and export readiness assessments.
- Customized Business Consulting Services Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers customized business consulting services, assists with the development of growth strategies, and provides certification assistance and Business Mastery workshops.
- Entrepreneurial Training and Support Indigenous Economic Development SupportProvides entrepreneurial training, capital access support, federal procurement assistance, and strategic planning services to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian businesses.
- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers Indigenous Economic Development SupportOperates federally funded MBDA Business Centers in Phoenix and for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, providing access to contracts, capital, federal procurement assistance, and strategic planning services for minority-owned businesses.
- Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers Indigenous Economic Development SupportOperates federally funded MBDA Business Centers in Phoenix and for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, providing support for accessing contracts, capital, and new markets.
- Support for Native American Businesses Indigenous Economic Development SupportAdministers a project funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to support Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian businesses.
strategies · 29
how they think
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- Access to Capital access to capitalProvides technical assistance and one-on-one support to help businesses locate contracting opportunities and connect them with loans, grants, and investor networks.
- Access to Networks access to networksFacilitates access to networks for businesses through customized webinars, trainings, and introductions to community partners, enhancing collaboration and growth opportunities.
- Advocacy and investment in women entrepreneurs entrepreneurial supportThe organization specifically advocates for entrepreneurial women and invests in women who are interested in starting or growing a business. This targeted support aims to address the unique challenges and opportunities for women in business.
- Advocacy through strategic political alignment and targeted policy efforts three-pillar advocacy frameworkThe organization focuses its advocacy and policy efforts on key areas like education, workforce development, access to capital, and international trade, by supporting elected officials whose policy positions align with the growth of Latino-owned businesses, international trade, and inclusive job creation.
- Advocacy through strategic political alignment and targeted policy efforts three-pillar advocacy frameworkThe organization focuses its advocacy and policy efforts on key areas like Education and Workforce Development, Access to Capital, and International Trade, and supports elected officials whose policy positions align with the growth of Latino-owned businesses, international trade, and inclusive job creation. This approach aims to influence policy and political landscapes to benefit Hispanic and minority businesses.
- Business Development business_developmentAccelerates the growth and global competitiveness of small businesses by providing access to credit, capital, markets, expert consultation, and vital resources.
- Business and Professional Development business and professional developmentSupports business and professional development through programs, access to a Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, and participation in leadership groups.
- Business and professional development through programs and leadership opportunities business and professional developmentThe organization supports business and professional development by offering programs, access to a Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, and opportunities to participate in leadership groups and committees.
- Community building and networking for business growth community buildingThe organization fosters an inclusive environment at events and through dedicated groups to enable small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to collaborate, build relationships, and create opportunities. This includes facilitating access to networks through webinars, trainings, and introductions to community partners, and engaging members through committees.
- Comprehensive Business Support comprehensive_business_supportProvides market intelligence, capacity building, advocacy, and education to support Hispanic and minority businesses in their growth and sustainability.
- Comprehensive business support and capacity building comprehensive_business_supportThe organization provides a wide range of support services including market intelligence, capacity building, advocacy, education, technical assistance, and one-on-one support to help Hispanic and minority businesses grow. This includes helping businesses locate contracting opportunities, offering financial education, and connecting them with loans, grants, and investor networks.
- Comprehensive business support and economic linkage comprehensive_business_supportThe organization promotes economic health by connecting Hispanic businesses and consumers to the broader marketplace, providing market intelligence, capacity building, advocacy, education, and access to credit, capital, and markets to accelerate their growth and global competitiveness.
- Data-Driven Research and Dissemination data-driven research and disseminationUses data collection and dissemination to provide credible and independent market analysis on Arizona's Hispanic market, informing business strategies and advocacy efforts.
- Data-driven market analysis and dissemination data-driven research and disseminationThe organization uses data collection and dissemination to provide credible and independent market analysis specifically on Arizona's Hispanic market. This provides valuable insights to support business decisions and policy discussions.
- Data-driven market analysis and dissemination data-driven research and disseminationThe organization uses data collection and dissemination to provide credible and independent market analysis on Arizona's Hispanic market, informing stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making.
- Economic Linkage economic_linkagePromotes economic health by connecting Hispanic businesses and consumers to the broader marketplace, enhancing visibility and opportunities for growth.
- Entrepreneurial Support entrepreneurial_supportAdvocates for entrepreneurial women and invests in women interested in starting or growing a business, fostering gender equity in entrepreneurship.
- Facilitating access to capital and financial education access to capitalThe organization provides technical assistance, one-on-one support, and financial education to help businesses locate contracting opportunities and connect them with loans, grants, and investor networks.
- Facilitating lead generation and marketing for members lead generationThe organization facilitates lead generation for members through various channels including website and mobile app listings, business referral services, business connect requests, and offers marketing and media outreach opportunities.
- Fostering community and professional networks community buildingThe organization strengthens the business community by creating an inclusive environment at events, facilitating networking opportunities, and providing access to various groups and community partners for collaboration and relationship building.
- Fostering economic linkage and market integration economic_linkageThe organization promotes economic health by actively connecting Hispanic businesses and consumers to the broader marketplace, facilitating business relations, and supporting economic development. This strategy aims to integrate Hispanic businesses more fully into the wider economy.
- Networking networkingProvides access to an Ambassadors Building Connections Group for networking, facilitating relationship-building among small business owners and community leaders.
- Promoting and spotlighting small businesses business supportThe organization strengthens the business community by spotlighting small business owners through programs like the Ambassador Program, providing platforms for personal and professional growth, and elevating their businesses. This also includes facilitating lead generation and offering marketing and media outreach opportunities.
- Promoting and spotlighting small businesses business supportThe organization strengthens the business community by spotlighting small business owners through programs like the Ambassador Program, providing platforms for personal and professional growth, and elevating their businesses.
- Strategic Political Alignment strategic political alignmentSupports elected officials whose policy positions align with the growth of Latino-owned businesses, international trade, and inclusive job creation.
- Supporting entrepreneurial women entrepreneurial supportThe organization advocates for entrepreneurial women and invests in women interested in starting or growing a business, providing targeted support for their success.
- Targeted support for tribal business development tribal_business_development_initiativeThe organization supports Native business growth through specific strategic initiatives focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and transformative infrastructure projects. This acknowledges and addresses the unique needs of tribal businesses.
- Three-Pillar Advocacy Framework three-pillar advocacy frameworkFocuses advocacy and policy efforts on three key areas: Education and Workforce Development, Access to Capital, and International Trade to support the growth of Latino-owned businesses.
- Tribal Business Development Initiative tribal_business_development_initiativeSupports Native business growth through strategic initiatives focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and transformative infrastructure projects.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
International Trade Facilitation
Facilitates trade opportunities between Arizona and Mexico, enhancing economic ties and business growth.
Public Policy Advocacy
Advocates for policies that support the growth of Latino-owned businesses and address issues impacting the Hispanic community in Arizona.
Workforce Development
Promotes diverse hiring practices and managerial training to support the advancement of Latino professionals.
relationships · 60
who they work with
- AXIOM Founders Family Office, Inc. Partner — Armando A. Roman, Finance Counsel (Ex-Officio) for ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Founder and CEO of AXIOM Founders Family Office, Inc.
- AZHCC Foundation Scholarship Fund Partner — The Bud Shootout Golf Tournament is an annual fundraiser for the AZHCC Foundation Scholarship Fund.
- AZTOR Health & Wealth Management Advisors Partner — Tony Astorga, Director Emeritus for ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the President of AZTOR Health & Wealth Management Advisors.
- Aliento Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Alexis Espinosa, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Director, Group Events & Hospitality for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner — Hosts The DATOS Institute
- Arizona Immigrant and Refugee Services (AIRS) Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services (ALWAYS) Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Arizona Public Service Partner — Wendy Valenzuela, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is a Government Affairs Representative for Arizona Public Service.
- Arizona State University Partner — Paula Hidalgo, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Assistant Vice President, Mexico Relations in the Office of Government and Community Engagement at Arizona State University.
- Arizona State University - Immigration Clinic Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management Partner — Partnered to offer the 13-step DreamBuilder program for creating a business plan.
- BMO Partner — Robert Pantoja, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Retail Banking Market President for BMO.
- Bank of America Partner — Annette Musa, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is a Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor for Bank of America.
- Banner Health Partner — Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the EVP & Chief HR Officer for Banner Health.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Washington Covena, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the SVP, Commercial Verticals & Strategy for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Catholic Charities Community Services of Phoenix - Familias Unidas Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Chase Business Banking Partner — Jose Yanez, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is a Vice President, Senior Business Consultant for Chase Business Banking.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Felipe Moreno, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Director, Phoenix Public Works Department for the City of Phoenix.
- Consulado General de Mexico en Phoenix Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Consulado de Mexico en Tucson Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Cox Communications Partner — Carlos Castillo, a board member of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Director of Field Sales for Cox Communications.
- Crazy Mountain LLC Partner — Michelle Ruttle, Treasurer of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Vice President of Finance for Crazy Mountain LLC.
- Fizz Technologies Partner — Lorena Valencia, Vice Chair - External Activities of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Founder and CEO of Fizz Technologies.
- Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Partner — Gabe Doak, Secretary of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is a Business Manager for Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
- Friendly House Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) Partner — Tanya M. Muñiz, Chair of ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, is the Chief of Staff for HACE.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Partner — Listed as an immigration resource.
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