We are pleased to invite you to partake in and support a remarkable milestone – the 85th Anniversary Gala of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC).
As the second-oldest Hispanic chamber in the nation, representing over 1,200 entrepreneurs and professionals, this event symbolizes not just a celebration of our history but also a testament to our enduring commitment to Hispanic business excellence.
From our founding to this day, the GDHCC remains focused on strengthening the present and forming the future, to building and sustaining the economic vitality of our community which, in turn, positively impacts the region in many ways large and small.
GDHCC 85th Anniversary Commitee:
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Honorary 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Pedro Lerma, Honorary 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Wanda Granier, Board Vice Chair and 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Amanda Moreno-Lake , 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Olga Lopez, Chairwoman of the Board
Rick Ortiz, President & CEO
As the second-oldest Hispanic chamber in the nation, representing over 1,200 entrepreneurs and professionals, this event symbolizes not just a celebration of our history but also a testament to our enduring commitment to Hispanic business excellence.
From our founding to this day, the GDHCC remains focused on strengthening the present and forming the future, to building and sustaining the economic vitality of our community which, in turn, positively impacts the region in many ways large and small.
GDHCC 85th Anniversary Commitee:
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Honorary 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Pedro Lerma, Honorary 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Wanda Granier, Board Vice Chair and 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Amanda Moreno-Lake , 85th Gala Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
Olga Lopez, Chairwoman of the Board
Rick Ortiz, President & CEO
Our 85 Years of History and Impact
1930's
In September of 1939 a group of 11 men and one woman met at El Fenix Restaurant on McKinney Avenue with the idea of creating a new Mexican business association. Their vision was to develop, promote and protect Mexican businesses in the Greater Dallas area. The mission was to ensure the advancement and economic growth of the Mexican business community.
1960's
700,000 in contracts and consistently improved the conditions of minority-owned businesses in the city.
1970's
The Local Economic Development Program generated over $15 million in gross sales for its participants between ’72-‘77.
The Bilingual Job Placement Center was initiated in 1977 and placed more than 450 Hispanic men and women in jobs.
1980's
In 1982 the Chamber changed its name to Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to better reflect the community.
During the 80s, the DHCC increased its role of assisting members with their economic development, as well as serving as an important advocate for the Hispanic business community in education and local government.
1990's
In 1993 the GDHCC was recognized as the State Hispanic Chamber of the Year by the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) and also as National Hispanic Chamber of the Year. The following year, the City of Dallas asked the GDHCC to pilot a program known as the Business Assistance Center or "BAC". This innovative program helped launch many new Hispanic and minority owned businesses in the City of Dallas.
2000's
In 2007 The GDHCC is awarded the grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) to operate its regional field office known as the Gulf Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC).
In 2008, The GDHCC receives the Small Business Award from the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) for the best new chamber of commerce program in Texas for the GDHCC’s Business Assistance Centers.
2020's
In 2020, the GDHCC launched the Small Business Support Program to help members navigate pandemic challenges.
In 2023, the GDHCC received funding for two accelerators, ScaleUp Success and Dallas Accelerator, providing 14-week cohort-based entrepreneur training programs.
Also in 2023, the GDHCC’s updated Strategic Plan is based on three pillars: Advocacy, Capacity, and Access to support small business growth and member services.
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