WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?


The Chamber of Commerce is an interconnected group of businesses and professionals working together to increase local commerce and to serve their communities more effectively than can be done individually. There is a distinct advantage in combining efforts with other like-minded businesses and applying available technology to expand your own business while increasing global awareness of your community. The more your local business community grows, the more potential there is for your own business or service.


As a business person in today’s economy, it is imperative that you apply all the tools available to you in order to succeed. Many of the tools necessary for expanding your business and reaching potential customers and clients are only available to you through your local Chamber of Commerce. Prospective customers searching for reputable businesses through the internet or by traditional sources normally begin with the local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber, in turn, can drive incoming business directly to you as a member.


Chambers of Commerce are not governmental organizations and receive no direct government funding. Each Chamber is a separate and independent entity and these individual entities are not connected by government or funding.


The Chamber exists to serve its members. It provides the resources and tools you need to maximize your success. Membership in your Chamber of Commerce can give your business a powerful edge in today's competitive market.


Remember…“The Chamber of Commerce is the most trusted source for information on local businesses and services.”



We invest in technology, AI and human intel to connect you with the target audience in perpetuity. We provide innovative revenue-building and organization-strengthening resources to Northern Virginia businesses by catalyzing strategic relationships among business owners, C-Level executives, Veterans, government procurement officials, academics, as well as technology and service providers.  

Our Values:

· Members First: Our partners satisfaction is our #1 priority.
· Community: We are a trusted and informed resource for our members.
· Advocacy: We represent the interests of our members, partners and sponsors in order to support and stimulate economic growth and quality of life.
· Integrity: We take our member investment seriously and operate honestly and ethically.
· Inclusive: We offer an environment where all feel welcome. 
                            OUR PRIORITIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
                                                                     CATALYZING ON INNOVATION, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Fostering and connecting our members and with capital for growth.
  • Coordinating opportunities for Latino professionals to advance their careers in Corporate America. 
  • Provide education thru entrepreneurial revenue accelerators, and monthly technical assistance to scale up businesses in different stages of growth.
  • Highlighting the Mid-Atlantic region with optimun international airports and sea ports to promote international trade and commerce for market expansion. 
  • Empowering the U.S minority business community to access procurement readiness education to pivot contracts with the private sector as well as city, state, county and federal government.
DATA 2020
According American University’s Annual Latino Public Affairs Forum (ALPAF) in Washington, DC to American Latinos represent the fastest growing population in the United States, and they are the leading edge of a demographic change transforming the U.S. into a “majority minority” country. Their influence upon the direction of national political, cultural, and economic trends, and many other issues, continues to grow. 

Latinos have accounted for half of U.S. population growth since 2000, increasing 51% between 2000 and 2017. As of 2017, 18.1% of the country, or 58.6 million people, identified as Latino. By 2060, the number of Latinos is projected to grow 115% to 119 million, comprising 29% of the nation’s population. Understanding the expanding importance of Latinos in American society is thus a key dimension in addressing the country’s present and future.

Recognizing the dynamic role of Latinos in U.S. public life, American University’s Annual Latino Public Affairs Forum (ALPAF) convenes scholars, advocates, policy professionals, journalists, students, and other stakeholders, to address key questions and topics of concern for Latino communities across the country.

2021 National Hispanic Career Expo

October 21, 2021



Other Transactional Authority - OTA Seminar April 18th, 2019 NOVAHCC delivering innovative Government Contracting Procurement Training 


Blockchain Technology International Forum: A Dialog On Challenges and Opportunities for Diversity Suppliers
 July 25th, 2018
INNOVATIVE BOTTOM LINE RESULTS
Grow Your Business Maximazing Opportunities With B2B and B2G Matchmakings
NOVA Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce facilitates procurement opportunities throughout the year with a series of business matchmaking using the latest technology to ensure your products and services will be matched to the right buyer and/or supplier.  
The purpose is to achieve bottom line results, training business owners to be procurement-ready and to gain access to economic opportunities. 
Veterans Entrepreneurship & Career Initiative
Providing career options and business opportunities to our Veterans are important to NOVA Hispanic American Chamber.  For this reason, our chamber seeks to align with the requirements of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) and other initiatives to assist our Veterans to market their skills, background and experience to the competitive job market. Our Veteran Employment Initiative provides career advice, résumé-building assistance, and access to employers who are committed to hiring our military as well as Veterans. 
Workforce Development/ JOBS
Organizations and enterprises can't grow without identifying or retaining the right talent.  NOVAHCC Workforce Development Committee has over 35 years of combined experience in Human Resources, Recruitment and strategic Workforce Development, for this reason, we are able to identify current and future labor market needs in the region, maximizing results by aligning candidates with employer’s needs. Do you have positions to fill? Advertise them here and let us refer you great candidates your way.
TESTIMONIALS
Col. Jim Saenz USA Ret

"Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been a fantastic partner for both my small business and for me as a professional. Recently retired from the military, looking to start a second career, and relatively new to the region, I was looking for an organization that could help me get acquainted with the the local business community. NOVAHCC perfectly filled that roll. Through NOVAHCC, I have met some incredible business, government, and community leaders who have helped me get settled in the area and learn about some unique opportunities. While I continue to be active in NOVAHCC as the owner and operator of a small consulting firm, NOVAHCC colleagues also helped me find and land a terrific senior leader position in a DC organization. Thanks to NOVAHCC, I have endless opportunities to be successful in business and to give back to our community."
Karina Garcia Neff

In the DC Metropolitan area, there are various chamber options to consider. Furthermore, joining a chamber often times seems daunting and transactional. NOVAHCC leadership team, specifically Susana Marino, have a genuine desire to propel members into success. In my opinion, there is no other chamber President in the area that looks out for members the way that Susana does. The chamber as a whole constantly exceeds my expectations in small business resources. The business relationships I have gained are invaluable.
Dara Iserson

Joining the NOVA Hispanic Chamber is the greatest business investment that I have made. It has provided me the support system to grow my business as well as myself by leaps and bounds. They are not just a chamber, but a family with a vested interested in my growth. From our initial meeting and onward, I have received lots of referrals – helping my business grow in revenues by at least 20 percent. The Chamber has also provided me resources to remove any obstacle in my way. Susana has enabled me to diversify my products and while positioning me as a moderator and master of ceremonies. I look forward to continued partnership with the NOVA Hispanic Chamber.
Francisco Klein

NOVAHCC has been a tremendous gateway to connections with fellow business owners and professionals. The chamber has brought fantastic opportunities to expand our network and connect with people and companies with whom we can collaborate and work. As a member firm of NOVAHCC, we have benefited from interesting learning sessions, business meetings with State and Federal officials, and networking sessions that have allowed us to grow, express our ideas and experiences, and connect to new and potential clients. NOVAHCC is a regional chamber with a strong focus on business growth in the Northern Virginia-DC-Maryland area, but with a perspective of opportunities at national and international levels. I support NOVAHCC and strongly recommend it to those who are considering becoming members of the chamber.
 Junior Gutierrez

"Membership in the NOVA Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for small business owners. The network/training events put together are always well organized and well worth attending. Our organization has noticed an increase in revenue since becoming a member and taking advantage of what the Chamber has to offer. The investment of time we have made as an organization has already been returned to us doubled. I look forward to seeing the vision which the Board Members have come to fruition and deliver great results for all the members.”
 


Mario Castro


I was very fortunate to learn about the NOVA Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce during my transition from Active-Duty military to the civilian sector.  The NOVAHCC support and opportunity to meet and network with business owners in the D.C. area is invaluable.  I recommend to our service members to connect with the NOVAHCC as early as possible during their transition.

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