Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

🗓️ Save the Date for our FOURTH and FINAL Breakfast Networking Meeting of the year at Union League Club of Chicago on Thursday, December 5! Expand your connections, engage with industry leaders, and discover new opportunities that can elevate your career. This is your chance to share ideas, collaborate, and gain insights from experienced professionals. 💡 For more information about this event or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact ivette.orozco@ihccbusiness.net or eneyda@ihccbusiness.net! #ihccbusiness #networking #networkingevent #businesscommunity #chicagobusiness

A look inside our 2024 Day of the Dead Gala. 🕯️💐💀 On behalf of the IHCC, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Jose Gutierrez and the entire La Orquidea team for the incredible experience they crafted for our Day of the Dead Gala. Their creativity and dedication transformed the event into an immersive celebration that beautifully honored our heritage and traditions. Every detail, from the vibrant décor to the thoughtful touches that reflected the essence of Día de los Muertos, added warmth, meaning, and elegance to the evening. Our guests felt truly immersed in the atmosphere, thanks to your exceptional vision and artistry. The ambiance you created left a lasting impression on everyone who attended. Thank you once again for your hard work, creativity, and commitment. We feel truly fortunate to have partnered with you and look forward to collaborating in 2025.

IHCC President and CEO Jaime di Paulo Zozaya emphasizes the importance of providing more opportunities for Latinos in industries such as technology, distribution, and engineering to help build a supply chain that elevates our community. 🎙️ Episode 3 is now available! Discover the impact and initiatives the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) offers to entrepreneurs and the barriers we are addressing. Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/g_kgpv2f #TheLatinoBusinessJourneyPodcast #Latinovoices #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness

🌟 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮🌟 Meet the passionate team bringing Corama’s vision to life by making compliance simple and accessible, empowering small businesses to thrive. 👤 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗼 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮 👤 Mariana leads Corama’s marketing with a fresh, strategic approach to support the growth of our innovative compliance automation platform for small businesses. 📈 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 With a background in 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 from the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 (𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗠), Mariana’s experience spans logistics, project management, and customer service in sectors like luxury retail and finance. Her skills in KPI evaluation and strategic planning are driving results at Corama. ✨ Want to know more about Mariana Flores Carranco? Follow her journey here or visit Corama’s website to learn more about our mission!https://corama.ai/

It's Election Day. Make sure you go out and #VOTE! 🇺🇸 🗳️ Polls are open from 6 AM - 7 PM. Visit elections.il.gov for more information.

We celebrated #smallbusinesses with our final workshop on “Access to Capital.” The event featured an incredible team, including Bob Esquivel and Willette LeGrant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, George Letavish from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Marissa Alcantar from the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , Elisabeth Williams and MANNY FLORES from SomerCor, and Gabby Gomez from NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CU. They discussed various programs both at the Federal and State level designed to help #smallbusinesses thrive and grow. Thanks to our host Lalos on Maxwell Street for an incredible venue.

🎉 Honored to attend and celebrate the IHCC Day of the Dead Gala! 🎉 The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a beautiful tradition that honors loved ones who have passed, celebrating their memories and legacies. 🌹💀 Thank you to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce team for sharing education and insights into this meaningful day! 👏 Huge congratulations to Mayra Khan on 6 years of dedicated service on the Board and to Sam Sanchez for receiving the prestigious Ohtli Award, recognizing his impactful work in paving paths and uplifting our community. 🙌🏆 If you missed it this year, mark your calendar for next! This event is a truly unique experience, filled with leaders, culture, and incredible networking opportunities. Don’t miss out next time! 🌟 #DayOfTheDead #OhtliAward #CommunityLeadership #Networking #CelebratingCulture #TakeCareofYourPeople #Insperity

Another unforgettable 2024 Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Day of the Dead Gala!! Hats off to the IHCC team for an outstanding event.👏 Huge thanks to Lesly Flores and Old National Bank! It was a pleasure catching up with friends and making new connections. Truly a night to remember! #dayofthedead #IHCC #communitysupport

Starting my week with reflections on the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Day of the Dead Gala from this past Friday. This event never fails to impress! It was a beautiful occasion to honor our loved ones while celebrating the triumphs and successes of our Latino community today. I’m starting this week feeling energized and inspired by the power our people. Juntos anything is possible! ✨💪🏽