Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County

What Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County does

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1998 to advocate for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses in Montgomery County, Maryland. Headquartered in Kensington, MD with 1–10 employees, the chamber provides three core services: advocacy with local, state, and federal elected officials; professional development through workshops and discussion groups; and free networking events for members. Its product portfolio is event- and relationship-driven rather than technology-based, anchored by signature annual events including the Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala (drawing 220+ guests in 2024), the Maryland Contractor Summit (200+ contractors in 2025), the Minority Legislative Breakfast, the Colores Exhibit with BlackRock Center for the Arts, and the LENCup fundraiser with the Latino Executive Network. The chamber also operates the Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland (HBFMD), a wholly-owned nonprofit subsidiary established in 2000 that focuses on economic and social development.

HCCMC generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues on a subscription basis and event-related income such as sponsorships and registration fees; specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: members are acquired through networking mixers, Hispanic Heritage Month programming, and partnerships with adjacent chambers (Gaithersburg-Germantown, Prince George's County Hispanic Chamber, Asian American Chamber). Distribution is concentrated in the Montgomery County / DMV region, with cross-Maryland reach for the Contractor Summit and international cultural ties via the Embassy of El Salvador. The chamber's customer base is composed of small Hispanic and minority-owned SMBs across verticals including construction, food and beverage, real estate, consulting, and healthcare-adjacent nonprofits, with named member examples such as Maspanadas, Electrical Connection LLC, Argent Realty, Winmar Construction, La Limeña Grill, CIS Group, and Brio's Chicken.

Name

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County

Legal name

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County

Website

https://hccmc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County is a nonprofit founded in 1998 that advocates for, develops, and connects Hispanic and minority-owned small businesses in Montgomery County, Maryland through membership programs, signature annual events, and partnerships with government and other regional chambers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Advocacy Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Minority business advocacy
• Hispanic business networking
• Community development services
• Professional development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Kensington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: HCCMC operates as a membership-based organization with paid membership tiers. Members receive access to networking events at no additional charge and various business development resources.
2. Event Revenue: The organization generates revenue through signature events including the Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala, Contractor Summits, and various networking events. Some events may include registration fees or sponsorship revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HCCMC is a membership-based nonprofit chamber of commerce that provides advocacy with elected officials, professional development workshops, and free networking events for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses in Montgomery County, Maryland. It operates signature annual events including the Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala, Maryland Contractor Summit, Minority Legislative Breakfast, Colores Exhibit, and LEN Cup. It also operates the Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland, a nonprofit arm established in 2000.

Product overview

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC) is a membership-based business organization providing a forum for matters affecting Hispanics and minorities in business. The organization offers advocacy services, professional development programs, and networking events as its core services. It operates signature events including the Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala (HLAG), Minority Contractor Summit, Minority Legislative Breakfast, Colores Exhibit, and LEN Cup. The organization also supports the Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland (HBFMD), its non-profit branch focused on economic and social development. The portfolio is event-driven and membership-focused rather than technology product-based, serving the Hispanic business community in Montgomery County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland (HBFMD): The non-profit branch of HCCMC that fosters economic and social development of Maryland community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hispanic population grew from 165,398 to 217,409 between 2010 and 2020 in Montgomery County
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Latino Executive Network (LEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2025LEN is a group of Latino executives in the DMV area. HCCMC participates in LENCup, an annual networking and fundraising event that supports Mary's Center in Montgomery County. The partnership marked its second consecutive year in 2025.
• Interfaith WorksminorOthers · 10 July 2025HCCMC hosted Coladas and Commerce Networking Event at Interfaith Works facility, learning about organization's community impact in Montgomery County.
• Montgomery County Office of ProcurementcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 May 2025HCCMC participated as exhibitor at the Vendor Connection Summit/2025 MoCo Procurement Fair, connecting minority-owned enterprises with prime contractors and procurement opportunities.
• Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Joint networking events including Cinco de Mayo celebration and joint annual networking event. Partnership expands reach and creates cross-chamber business connections.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Prince George's CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-hosts Tech AI Amplified: Small Business Summit 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, technologists, elected leaders, and community advocates to grow an inclusive AI-driven local economy.
• Asian American Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-host of Tech AI Amplified: Small Business Summit 2025, a collaborative effort to support small businesses and promote inclusive AI adoption in the region.
• Maryland Tech CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-host of Tech AI Amplified: Small Business Summit 2025, bringing together technology and business communities to discuss AI adoption and workforce upskilling.
• Embassy of El SalvadorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HCCMC participated in Ron Cihuatán presentation at the Embassy of El Salvador, hosted by Ambassador Milena Mayorga, strengthening international cultural and business ties.
• BlackRock Center for the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2024Co-host of Colores Exhibit, an annual art exhibition celebrating Hispanic culture featuring local artists. Partnership showcases Hispanic Heritage Month through visual arts.
• Mary's CentercoreOthers · 7 September 2024Beneficiary of LENCup fundraising events organized by Latino Executive Network with HCCMC participation. Mary's Center serves Montgomery County communities.
• Hispanic Business Foundation of Maryland (HBFMD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000The non-profit branch of HCCMC, HBFMD has worked since 2000 with Hispanic and other minority-owned businesses to foster economic and social development of Maryland communities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce: The general (non-Hispanic-specific) chamber for Montgomery County. Direct peer — serves the same Montgomery County SMB base and competes for the same advocacy, networking, and procurement-access value proposition.
• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Washington Region: Regional minority-focused chamber serving Asian-American businesses. Direct peer — same minority-business advocacy mission, recurring event co-host with HCCMC (Tech AI Amplified, Minority Legislative Breakfast).
• Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Regional Hispanic chamber serving the DC metro area. Direct peer — overlapping Hispanic-business focus with broader DMV footprint, frequently co-locates events and competes for regional sponsors and members.
• African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County: Local minority-focused chamber for African-American-owned businesses in Montgomery County. Direct peer — same minority-business advocacy and government procurement focus; co-hosts the Minority Legislative Breakfast with HCCMC.
• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC): National umbrella organization for Hispanic chambers and business associations. Direct peer — provides national-level advocacy, networking, and signature events; the natural apex affiliation for HCCMC and similar local Hispanic chambers.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Prince George's County: Adjacent Hispanic-focused chamber of commerce in the DC suburbs. Direct peer — same Hispanic business constituency, same chamber model, and an active strategic partner of HCCMC (co-host of Tech AI Amplified Summit).
• Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce in Montgomery County, Maryland. Direct peer — same geographic market, same SMB advocacy and networking focus; HCCMC maintains a recurring joint-event partnership with GGCC.
• Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Statewide Hispanic chamber serving Maryland. Direct peer — broader geographic mandate but identical mission of supporting Hispanic business advocacy, networking, and economic development; competes for state-level sponsorships and members.

Regional players

• District of Columbia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Hispanic chamber serving Washington, DC. Regional peer — same Hispanic-business mission in the adjacent DC jurisdiction; potential partnership and member-overlap rather than direct competition.
• Northern Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Hispanic chamber serving the Northern Virginia side of the DC metro. Regional peer — adjacent geography, similar Hispanic SMB mission, but does not directly compete in Montgomery County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF0hk03ImGckHsMGBmaK4uA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCCMCbiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hccmc
• Instagraminsagram.com/hccmcmd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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