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Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is the leading Hispanic business, networking, advocacy and development organization in Illinois. IHCC is now the largest community of Hispanic business owners in Illinois and the Midwest.

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The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is the leading Hispanic business, networking, advocacy, and development organization in Illinois. Founded in 1990 as the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, IHCC is now the largest community of Hispanic business owners in Illinois and the Midwest. IHCC works with business owners, providing unique and strategic one-on-one services designed to help businesses succeed, grow and create jobs for a stronger economy.

IHCC actively engages in policy issues at the local, state and federal levels on matters that affect the business community. IHCC is a leading advocate for Hispanic businesses in both the public and private sectors. IHCC also regularly hosts networking and public policy events that bring together Hispanic business owners and Hispanic professionals.

IHCC is committed to helping Hispanic-owned businesses grow by ensuring they have tools and resources necessary to succeed. IHCC’s service delivery model is rooted in the ability to provide one-on-one technical assistance to business owners. IHCC is currently funded to manage the following technical assistance programs: 

  • US Department of Transportation Small Business Transportation Resource Center
  • Illinois Small Business Development Center
  • Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center
  • Illinois Tollway Program
  • IHCC’s Signature Coaching for Growth (C4G)
  • LatinX Incubator
  • SBA Navigator
  • Cook County Small Business Program

Services Provided

Develop ideas

  • Create business plan (Specialty)
  • Create forecast
  • Establish goals

Formalize structures

  • Register legally
  • Secure licenses (Specialty)
  • Certify as MBE/WBE

Find financing

  • Analyze needs
  • Apply for a grant (Specialty)
  • Apply for a loan

Increase sales

  • Update forecast
  • Improve marketing (Specialty)
  • Establish online
  • Develop partners
  • Join accelerator
  • Update business plan

Capture wealth

  • Meet investors
  • Seek legal counsel
  • Sell your business (Specialty)
  • Plan for succession
Contact Information
Loly Toledo
Address
222 W. Merchadise Mart Plaza Suite 1212, c/o 1871
Chicago, IL 60654