Hispanic Business Council / Abilene Chamber of Commerce

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 - Michael Gutierrez	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Immediate Past Chair - Aida Pantoja	Abilene Southwest Rotary Club
Linda Morales-Montes Barfield	Communities of Abilene Federal Credit Union
Erika Crane	Crane's Craft BBQ
Leiann Dickey	Office Depot #347
Cindy Gonzales	America's SBDC at Texas Tech
Lucinda Luevano	United Supermarkets, LLC - N. Willis
Doug Peters	Abilene Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
Christopher Sanchez	Townsquare Media (KEAN/KULL/KEYJ/KMWX/KSLI/KYYW)
Leslie Sepeda	Abilene Auto Spa
Brenda Trinidad	First Financial Bank
Dr. Helen Usera	Cisco College

Want More Information?

Jennifer Kent, IOM

Director of Programs

325-677-7241

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Meet the Team