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Here are some important reasons for your involvement with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
POPULATION AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH
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Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States, with an estimated population of 41.3 million. They are estimated to grow by more than 1.7 million a year (source: US Census Bureau).
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The number of Hispanic household (those with incomes of at least $100,000) rose 137 percent between 1990 and 2000 (source: US Census Bureau).
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In 2002, there were ten states with the largest Hispanic markets by spending power, California included (source: Selig Center).
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US Hispanic purchasing power has surged to nearly $700 billion and is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2010 (source: HispanTelligence).
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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There are approximately 2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the country that generate almost $300 Billion in annual gross receipts. By 2010, there will be 3.2 million Hispanic firms generating $465 Billion (source: Small Business Administration, HispanicTelligence)
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In 2007 one out of every 10 small businesses is Hispanic (source: Hispanic Trends).
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Small businesses make up 98 percent of all businesses and create the majority of new jobs added to the economy (source: Small Business Administration)
LATINA OWNED BUSINESS
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The fastest growing segment of small businesses
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Hispanic women-owned businesses number 553,618, they employ 320,000 and generate $44.4 billion in sales nationwide. (Source: Center for Women¹s Business Research, November 2004)
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Latinas control 39 percent of the 1.4 million companies owned by minority women in the United States, which generate nearly $147 billion in sales. (Source: Center for Women¹s Business Research, November 2004)
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Four in ten minority women-owned firms are owned by Latinas.
10 states with the greatest number of Hispanic women-owned firms in 2002 were California (17 %), Texas (18%), Florida (16%), New York (14%), Arizona (13%), Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Colorado (Source: Center for Women¹s Policy)
Joining and Renewing your membership with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has never been easier. Below are a few options.
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ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Send your application with payment to:
Attn: Membership, 1491 River Park Dr., Ste 101, Sacramento, CA 95815
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Fax your application with Visa/Master Card information to 916.486.7728.
Download Membership Application
Sign up for membership at a Chamber Business Networking Mixer or upcoming Chamber event.
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Sign up for Membership at the Chamber office.
1491 River Park Dr., Ste 101
Sacramento, CA 95815
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