Basic Membership

GWHCC offers businesses, nonprofits, individuals, students, and other interested parties the opportunity to become a member of one of the most respected and longstanding Hispanic chambers of commerce in the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Basic membership benefits include:

• A complete online listing of current GWHCC members and their contact information, accessed only by GWHCC members.
• Access to and involvement with the Hispanic community in the Washington, DC metropolitan area
• Advertising opportunities at a variety of special events, programs and workshops, on our webpage and monthly e-newsletter and at our annual fundraising Gala and Business Expo
• Networking opportunities with our members, partner organizations, associations, corporations, local and federal government agencies
• A monthly e-newsletter featuring regional business news, relevant business opportunities, upcoming educational seminars, upcoming special and cultural events, and a listing of the Chamber’s newest and renewing members
• Discounted and/or waived fees for events organized or sponsored by the Chamber
• One-on-one technical assistance for your business at a discounted hourly rate
• Access to a variety of free information and educational seminars on how to start and grow a business, government contracting, financial resources, minority business certification, business planning, and representation with partnering organizations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area
• Access to capital and small business programs through our member banks, financial institutions, corporate sponsors, the US Small Business Administration and the federal government
• Customer referrals to your business by the Chamber
• Representation and government advocacy each time the Chamber lobbies for issues affecting small businesses

MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

As a business support and networking organization, it is GWHCC’s goal to provide members with quality opportunities to grow their businesses and expand their network of contacts.  As is the case with any membership organization, the more active a business is in the Chamber’s activities, the greater the potential for business growth.  Below are a few suggestions of ways in which you can begin to enjoy the full benefits of membership with GWHCC:

• Actively participate in Chamber events and take advantage of the numerous opportunities to grow your contacts, promote your business and learn about relevant business opportunities.
• Read our monthly e-newsletter and periodically check our website to keep abreast of upcoming events, special business opportunities for Chamber members, and business-related news. 
• Take advantage of the wealth of free essential business information, including resource guides, one-on-one counseling sessions and educational seminars by contacting the Business Development Department.
• Consider advertising your business in our monthly e-newsletter or on our webpage, which collectively reach thousands of members and contacts.
• Join an advisory committee and take a hands-on role in helping to shape the future of the Chamber.
• Inquire about event sponsorship opportunities which allow your business to increase its brand awareness, promote its products and services and network with a target audience.

CHAMBER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Take advantage of countless networking events organized by GWHCC throughout the year to connect with Hispanic-owned businesses, corporations, nonprofits, local and federal government representatives, elected officials, embassies, colleges and universities and other regional chambers and associations.  Networking events provide you with unparalleled opportunities to make contacts and grow your business!

Monthly Seminars serve as educational events where attendees receive information on specific subjects related to small businesses such as small and minority business certifications, contracting and procurement opportunities, access to capital and marketing to the Hispanic community.

After Hours Business Networking Events are happy hour-style events where Chamber members, Corporate Pillars, staff, Board Members, partnering organizations and individuals that are interested in learning more about the Chamber can network, exchange information, talk about business, and be inspired by top notch speakers/public figures.

Annual Gala serves as an opportunity for the Chamber to highlight the importance and influence of the Hispanic business community in the DC Metropolitan area and for attendees to enjoy the best networking with Chamber members, sponsors, partner organizations, corporations, and the community at-large.

Business Expo is the Chamber’s prime event for connecting attendees and exhibitors directly with key embassies, international companies, fortune 500 corporations, and federal and local government buyers and purchasing representatives, and their prime contractors.