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Walter E. Convention Center Expo Floor | Ballroom A &B Workshops | Rooms 301-306 Executive Luncheon | Ballroom C |
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be at 9:00 am |
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GWHCC Business Expo
Join us at our biggest event of the year and connect with the region's leading businesses.
The GWCC Business Expo has become the region’s premier event connecting minority-owned businesses with potential clients and organizations that support their growth. Participation in the Expo has increased from 70 exhibitors and 500 attendees in 2010 to over 1,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors in 2019. A once in a year opportunity to have your business on display among these powerful resources.
Why attend?
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- Connect with the Local Hispanic Business Community – According to Nielson, if it were a standalone country, the US Hispanic market’s buying power would be a top-20 world economy. Ranked the nation’s fourth fastest growing market, the Washington metro area Hispanic market greatly impacts/influences this standing. The Expo is an excellent opportunity to meet leaders of the Hispanic business community face‐to‐face and establish the relationships that would allow your business to gain access to the local Hispanic market.
- Meet Buyers and Decision Makers – Interact with over 100 exhibitors that will be showcasing their businesses. Additionally, the Business Matchmaking Sessions will allow you to meet decision makers that purchase goods and services in local and federal government agencies, large organizations and corporations.
- Attend Business Workshops – Topics will include Marketing to Hispanics, How to Do Business with DC, MD, and VA Governments, Learning from Successful Hispanic Business-Owners, Federal Procurement, Overseas Investment Opportunities, and more.
- Explore International Business Opportunities – Latin American Embassies will be present to showcase unique business opportunities.
- Get covered - Get informed and enroll yourself, your family or business in the District's health exchange with DC Health Link.
Executive Luncheon
#UNITEDBYTHEGAME Panel
Each year the Business Expo features a high-profile VIP Executive Luncheon that brings C-Suite executives and corporate leaders together. This portion of the expo is an opportunity to listen to some incredible speakers. Plus a networking opportunity where you get the word out about your business to some of the most prominent people in the community that you may otherwise not be able to get in front of.
This year's Executive Luncheon theme, guests and speakers will feature leaders of the DC2026 FIFA Bid. The focus will be on highlighting our efforts around this project, providing feedback and heightening awareness (and excitement) around the region’s soccer tourism efforts in general.
GWHCC's role will be to address the significant impact the Hispanic community (and small businesses) will have once, and if, we win the Bid.
GWHCC's role will be to address the significant impact the Hispanic community (and small businesses) will have once, and if, we win the Bid.
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This years Executive Luncheon will be held in the Walter E Washington Convention Center from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Why Exhibit?
The GWHCC Annual Business Expo provides the opportunity for you to showcase your business to over 1,000 potential new customers. Launched in 2010, the Business Expo is one of our region's prime events to connect multi-cultural owned businesses to companies and clients who want to do business with them. Capitalize on this unique opportunity to reach one of the fastest growing Hispanic markets in the country.
The Business EXPO is the time to:
- Increase business awareness and credibility.
- Showcase existing and/or new products/services.
- Sell products/services – “cash and carry” allowed and encouraged.
- Make key business contacts and “seal the deal”. People do business with people they know!
- Network with other exhibitors and attendees
- Promote employment opportunities.
Exhibitor Booth Rates:
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On Site Benefits Include:
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Why Sponsor?
This is your opportunity to target the nation's largest minority group.
When you invest in our community, you invest in your success. The Business Expo is just one of many programs and initiatives that supports the Chamber’s mission to build community through business. Your sponsorship of the Expo will help position you as a leader in the GWHCC business community and help us create more opportunities for business growth and success.
When you invest in our community, you invest in your success. The Business Expo is just one of many programs and initiatives that supports the Chamber’s mission to build community through business. Your sponsorship of the Expo will help position you as a leader in the GWHCC business community and help us create more opportunities for business growth and success.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click the options below for further information.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR 2022 SPONSORS
GWHCC TRUSTEES
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Job Pavilion Sponsor
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Supporting Sponsors
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Corporate Sponsor
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Executive Luncheon Sponsor
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Small Business Village Sponsors
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Booklet Sponsor
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Media Sponsors
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Marketing Partners
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Photo Booth Sponsor
Our guidelines for event attendees:
Vaccination Requirement
The safety of our members and guests is always of the utmost importance. The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce requires all staff, members and guests who attend our events to be fully vaccinated. All attendees will be asked to provide their physical COVID-19 vaccine card, a photo of vaccination card, or Health Pass by CLEAR.
The Chamber will consider requests for exemptions from this requirement for documented medical/disability reasons, or sincerely-held religious beliefs, so long as that request and appropriate supporting documentation is received at least five (5) days prior to the event. If an exemptions is granted, the member or guest must provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours prior to the event, and may be subject to other requirements.
- We encourage everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear facial coverings when not actively eating or drinking.
- We are following COVID-19 guidance from local health departments and the CDC for in person events. If you are sick or feel you are getting sick, we ask that you please stay home.
Vaccination Requirement
The safety of our members and guests is always of the utmost importance. The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce requires all staff, members and guests who attend our events to be fully vaccinated. All attendees will be asked to provide their physical COVID-19 vaccine card, a photo of vaccination card, or Health Pass by CLEAR.
The Chamber will consider requests for exemptions from this requirement for documented medical/disability reasons, or sincerely-held religious beliefs, so long as that request and appropriate supporting documentation is received at least five (5) days prior to the event. If an exemptions is granted, the member or guest must provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours prior to the event, and may be subject to other requirements.
