"The HCCW is simply elated to have been selected once again, as the USHCC Region 4 Chamber of the Year. This is a recognition that is not taken lightly. Instead it strengthens our determined efforts to champion and to advance the upward mobility of Hispanics and accelerates our momentum of connection Hispanics with opportunity," stated President & CEO, Maria Monreal-Cameron.

She further added, "The HCCW Board of Directors joins me in accepting this honor as a tribute to the confidence and support of our membership, community, corporate citizenry and elected officials. It is stellar support that makes a GrrrEight organization better! Although, Eight is Great, we hope to eventually bring the elusive National Award home to Milwaukee."

As a regional winner the HCCW is among six finalists vying for the prestigious National Hispanic Chamber of the Year Award to be announced at the USHCC 24th Annual Gala Awards Banquet scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2003 in Phoenix, AZ. The Awards Gala is the culmination of a 4-day national convention & business expo.

Region 4 Hispanic Chambers (31) include those in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (HCCW) was incorporated in 1972 as a nonprofit business organization. The HCCW advocates and promotes the business development and interests of Hispanic and other small businesses through education, advocacy and networking. The HCCW promotes a network for political issues, community affairs and opportunities for the Hispanic population and community at large.

Adelante Juntos,

Maria Monreal-Cameron
President and CEO