Familia & Community
Hispanic businesses have a unique set of needs as they look to build their brand in the Big Country region. Through the Chamber's Hispanic Business Council, the Abilene Chamber provides a variety of resources to those business owners.
Programs
HBC Luncheons
Highly sought-after networking events held at Chamber member restaurants in order to build and strengthen business relationships. Sponsored by First Financial Bank.
Business Mercado
The one-day, family-friendly, business-to-consumer event, is an opportunity to showcase products and services to – and network with – area Hispanic consumers.
Minority Business Leadership Symposium
the Minority Business Leadership Symposium's goal is to continue to bridge the gap between cultures to further support growth in our city.
Hispanic Community
Economic Impact
76 percent
Workforce
Labor Force Growth
29 percent
Latinos generated
America's income growth
57 percent
New Car Sales
are to Hispanics
22 percent
New Home Ownership
are to Hispanics
Hispanic Business Council Executive Committee
Chair - Ricardo Gutierrez | RGF Insurance |
Immediate Past Chair - Travis Ruiz | Nexstar Media Group |
Aida Pantoja | AbiMar Foods, Inc. |
Bobby Garcia | Mortgage Financial Services |
Kyle Tamez | White Buffalo Property Group |
Kenneth Bowles | First Bank Texas |
Michael Gutierrez | TTUHSC School of Nursing |
Lucinda Luevano | United Supermarkets |
Dr. Alejandro Elias | Victory Spinal Care |
Leslie Speda | Abilene Auto Sales |
David Smith | America's SBDC at Texas Tech |
