National Hispanic Chamber to hold annual conference in Atlanta
National Hispanic Chamber to hold annual conference in Atlanta
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 46th annual national conference in Atlanta in September, bringing the largest gathering of Hispanic and small business leaders back to the city for the first time in roughly 25 years.
More than 2,000 entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and local leaders are expected to attend, according to a spokesperson for the chamber.
The three-day event will take place Sept. 21 to 23 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Speakers include U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Lisa Guadalupe Clarke, Founder of ATL Search Group and Latinas Rise, and more business leaders.
Actor and comedian Cheech Marin will headline the closing awards gala on Sept. 23.
Economic challenges, business growth, trade wars, and immigration will be among the panel topics, according to the event website. Last week, FOX 5 Atlanta reported that Georgia ranks fourth in the nation for total U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests this year.
Metro Atlanta’s Hispanic population has surged in recent years, growing 31% between 2010 and 2020, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission, with the most significant increases occurring in Henry, Cherokee, and Forsyth Counties.
Conference workshop sessions will include how the surge in streaming platforms for movie and TV productions in cities such as Atlanta can lead to opportunities for Hispanic business owners in metro Atlanta.
The conference will also include a marketplace where businesses can showcase products and services and interact directly with decision-makers from Fortune 500 companies.
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