Florida State Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

09/04/2026

Early detection is crucial for families impacted by Alzheimer's, which is why the would help seniors access the latest blood-based screenings. We ask Congressman Greg Steube and Congresswoman Kat Cammack to stand up for seniors and support this crucial bill.

09/04/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the leaders shaping South Florida’s future! 🎉

Join the Hispanic Heritage Chamber of Commerce on October 16 for the Symphony of Cultures Anniversary & Business Excellence Awards Breakfast.

We’re especially proud to see our President and CEO, Julio Fuentes, recognized with the 2026 Lifetime Leadership Award for his leadership and continued impact across South Florida.

We hope to see you there as we come together to celebrate Julio and all of this year’s outstanding honorees!

📅 October 16, 2026

📍 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Reserve your seat: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fkj5yau/lp/eb6682e5-145b-48ab-85b6-901e0825995d

09/02/2026

Latino-owned businesses continue to be a powerful driver of economic growth — while navigating challenges ranging from inflation and access to capital to the rapid adoption of AI.

The latest State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report from Stanford highlights several encouraging trends:

📈 Latino-owned businesses continue to grow at a faster rate than white-owned businesses overall.

🤖 AI adoption among Latino-owned businesses has more than doubled since 2024.

🌎 Nearly half of Latino-owned businesses operate internationally.

💡 Latino entrepreneurs are also pursuing growth through strategies such as acquisitions, international expansion and investments in technology.

At the same time, access to capital remains a significant challenge, with Latino-owned businesses receiving less than 2% of venture funding in 2025.

The report offers an important look at both the resilience of Latino entrepreneurs and the opportunities to better support their continued growth.

Read the full report and learn more about the state of Latino entrepreneurship:

The State of Latino Entrepreneurship report highlights the contributions and challenges faced by Latino business owners in today’s economy.

09/01/2026

It’s come to our attention this group’s endorsements, Florida Hispanic Chamber Political Operations Division, have been mistakenly interpreted by some as endorsements from the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The FSHCC has *not* endorsed Anette Taddeo for CFO of Florida (we’ve not yet made an endorsement in the race).

08/31/2026

Is the U.S. becoming an “entrepreneur’s paradise”? 🇺🇸

Small businesses continue to play a major role in our economy, and there are encouraging signs of growing optimism among entrepreneurs.

In this conversation, small-business expert Gene Marks discusses the impact of small businesses on the U.S. economy, hiring trends and what’s driving optimism among business owners:

The Marks Group PC CPA Gene Marks discusses small businesses’ impact on the U.S. economy, hiring trends and growing optimism among entrepreneurs on ‘Fox News Live.’

08/28/2026

Great news to kick off the weekend 🎉

Three Florida businesses have ranked among the top 20 fastest-growing companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.

🏆 Commas — No. 2

🏆 Grip — No. 6

🏆 Vita Pool Supply — No. 16

These businesses are showing the incredible growth and innovation happening across our state’s business community!:

Three Florida companies ranked among the top 20 fastest-growing small businesses in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.

08/26/2026

For veterans and transitioning service members interested in , U.S. Small Business Administration’s Boots to Business program offers free training to help you explore business ownership and take the next steps toward launching a business.

Classes are available online and in person.

Learn more and sign up for a free course through the SBA: https://www.sba.gov/counseling/boots-to-business

08/24/2026

We’re proud to see our friend and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) President & CEO Ramiro Cavazos featured in a national conversation about the future of AI and the important role Hispanic-owned businesses and workers can play in building America’s !:

The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.

08/21/2026

Looking for financing for your ?

Access Florida Capital connects entrepreneurs with resources and financing opportunities to help start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

Learn more: https://fshcc.com/programs/

08/19/2026

is becoming part of everyday life for Florida’s — and the opportunity is significant.

In his latest op-ed, Julio Fuentes explores how AI can help small businesses work more efficiently while emphasizing the importance of training, AI literacy and human judgment.

With more than 604,000 Hispanic-owned businesses contributing over $90 billion to Florida’s economy each year, preparing small-business owners and workers to use AI responsibly is an important part of Florida’s economic future.

Read Julio’s latest op-ed to learn why AI readiness is about more than adopting new technology — it’s about preparing people to use it well:

AI readiness is not only about acquiring technology. It is about preparing people to use it well.