About Us
Who We Are
The Greater Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-driven organization that includes businesses, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in the greater Quad Cities region within its membership. The Hispanic Chamber’s programs and services have garnered national recognition, becoming the only Hispanic Chamber in the country to be a recipient the Chamber of the Year award twice, in 2012 and 2018. The Hispanic Chamber supports and promotes the success of its members through networking, advocacy, and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 2008.
Mission
Our mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of businesses and organizations by leveraging assets, contributions and expertise of our unique Hispanic and multicultural identities.
History
Purpose
Our purpose is to cultivate business and organizational prosperity for the benefit of the multicultural identity, collaboration and success in and around the Quad Cities region
Our Values
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board takes a clear position on key topics affecting our community. We believe:
- Our multicultural identity creates a unique and positive economic impact in the communities we serve;
- We foster an understanding of contributions to our minority and immigrant business and organizations we serve
- Our policies positively impact business retention and expansion of those we serve
- We provide strong inclusive infrastructure for our new and growing businesses and organizations of all cultural backgrounds.
- We provide inclusive networking and talent development that supports growth and workforce needs.
