Posts by HCC St. Louis
Did You Know? Hispanic spending totals $1.85 Trillion annually.
Did You Know? Hispanic spending totals $1.85 Trillion annually. Author: Martha Garcia Kampen Date Published: October 1, 2025 Did You Know? Hispanic spending totals $1.85 Trillion annually. Hispanic purchasing power grew 87% from 2010 to 2020 outpacing the 51% increase in non-Latino purchasing power over the same time.(1) In St. Louis, 15% of Hispanic…
Read MoreDid You Know? Latino economy ranks 4th in World?
Did You Know? Latino economy ranks 4th in World? Author: Martha Garcia Kampen Date Published: September 6, 2025 In my last blog/article I shared a quick snapshot of Hispanic American history which stems from the 1500’s. Knowing our collective history is the first step to understanding where we are today. Building on this historical base,…
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month of 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month of 2025 Author: Martha Garcia Kampen, President & CEO Date Published: September 3, 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month (celebrated from 9/15 through10/15 each year) provides us the opportunity to share some interesting information about the Hispanic and Latino population of the United States; and in particular St. Louis, Missouri. My purpose in writing…
Read MoreHBSP Member Spotlight: Rafaela Andrades from UKU
HBSP Member Spotlight: Rafaela Andrades from UKU Author: Maria Rosario, HCC STL Date Published: June 30, 2025 ENGLISH In the midst of the global pandemic in 2020, Rafaela Andrade made a bold decision — to launch a business with purpose. What began as a response to uncertainty and isolation evolved into a powerful movement…
Read MoreCambio De Colores Storytelling Festival: Member Success Stories
Cambio De Colores Storytelling Festival: Member Success Stories Author: Rocio Romero, HCC STL Date Published: June 6, 2025 St. Louis, MO – ¡Vivimos AquÃ! – We Live Here! – “Exploring the Past & Reimagining the Future of Our Changing Communities” was the theme for the 23rd Annual Cambio de Colores (Change of Colors) Conference. The…
Read MoreChamber in Community Action: Uplifting and Supporting St. Louis, One Act at a Time
Chamber in Community Action: Uplifting and Supporting St. Louis, One Act at a Time Author: Rocio Romero, HCC STL Published: May 26, 2025 St. Louis, MO – When it comes to community, we mean business. At the Chamber, we go beyond supporting our members and business community. The best part about community support is the…
Read More¿Su negocio fue afectado por la tormenta? Estamos aquà para ayudarle.
17 de mayo 2025 – Las tormentas y tornados que afectaron nuestra región ayer han dejado daños significativos en áreas como Clayton, Richmond Heights, Forest Park, Central West End, North City y comunidades cercanas. Sabemos que muchas personas están enfrentando pérdidas, interrupciones en sus operaciones y momentos de incertidumbre – y queremos ser un recurso…
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