Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce

What Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce does

The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce is a Florida-based non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2019 that serves as the central membership and resource hub for the Latin business community across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties (Tampa Bay). It is led by Founder and President Cesar R. Hernandez and Chief Executive Officer Roberto Borrero, with a 1-10 employee operation centered at a Tampa mailing address (PO Box 172083).

Its core offering is a membership program that bundles networking mixers, professional development workshops, cultural celebrations, and advocacy into a recurring subscription. The chamber operates an online member portal (portal.tampabaylatinchamber.com) that provides self-serve registration, a searchable member directory, and an events calendar. Beyond membership, the organization runs educational programs and advocacy initiatives aimed at underserved Latino entrepreneurs, publishes a bilingual news/blog (English and Spanish posts featuring members such as Carlos Gutiérrez, Stephen Brocato, and Filippo Ferreti), and produces the "Open for Business" video series on YouTube.

Revenue is generated through membership dues (recurring/subscription) and annual corporate sponsorships (Florida Blue, DealHub, Suncoast, Wave, West Tampa, Centro Tampa, and The Executive Committee), supplemented by institutional partnerships with Hillsborough Community College, the Small Business Development Center, Latinas in Business, and El Nuevo Zol. Go-to-market is community-led: member acquisition runs through events, cultural programming, word-of-mouth, and digital channels (website, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletter). Pricing for membership tiers is not publicly disclosed; prospective members are directed to the portal to join or to contact the chamber directly.

Name

Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Tampa Bay Latin Chamber

Website

https://tblatinchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2019, serving Latino entrepreneurs, business owners, and community partners across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties through membership programs, networking events, advocacy, and educational initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The chamber generates revenue through membership dues, providing members access to exclusive networking resources, events, educational programs, and advocacy services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber is a non-profit chamber of commerce that delivers membership-based services to the Latin business community in the Tampa Bay region. Its offerings center on a paid membership program providing access to networking events, business workshops, cultural celebrations, advocacy efforts, educational programs, and an online member directory. Supporting offerings include a news/blog content hub with member highlights and an "Open for Business" video series distributed on YouTube.

Product overview

The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber offers a unified membership-based platform serving the Latino business community in Tampa Bay (covering Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties). The core offering centers on membership with benefits including networking opportunities, business growth resources, advocacy, and professional development. This is complemented by events programming (networking mixers, business workshops, cultural celebrations), educational initiatives supporting underserved entrepreneurs, a news/blog content hub featuring member stories, and an Open for Business video series. The organization acts as a central hub connecting startup founders, organizations, and Latino-owned enterprises rather than selling a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Membership program for the Latin business community in Tampa Bay providing access to exclusive resources, networking events, business workshops, advocacy, and a professional development network supporting business success.
• Events and Networking Programs Calendar of networking mixers, business workshops, and cultural celebrations designed to inspire collaboration and support the success of the Latin business community in the Tampa Bay region.
• Programs and Initiatives Educational programs and advocacy efforts focused on nurturing growth within the Latino community and providing support to underserved entrepreneurs in Tampa Bay.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Room MarketingminorOthersMarketing agency responsible for website implementation and design services for the chamber.
• Centro TampaminorOthersCommunity partner and annual sponsor supporting the chamber's initiatives.
• SuncoastminorOthersCommunity partner and annual sponsor supporting the chamber.
• DealHubminorOthersAnnual sponsor providing support to the chamber.
• Florida BlueminorOthersAnnual sponsor supporting the chamber's health coverage and community care initiatives.
• West TampaminorOthersCommunity partner and sponsor supporting the chamber.
• WaveminorOthersAnnual sponsor of the chamber.
• TEC (The Executive Committee)minorOthersExecutive coaching organization partnering with the chamber.
• Hillsborough Community CollegeminorOthersEducational institution partner supporting workforce development and education initiatives.
• Latinas in BusinessminorOthersOrganization supporting Latina entrepreneurs and business professionals.
• SBDC (Small Business Development Center)minorOthersSmall business development resource partner providing support to chamber members.
• El Nuevo ZolminorOthersSpanish-language media partner supporting the chamber's outreach.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The national umbrella organization for Hispanic chambers across the United States. It is a broad incumbent that the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber could potentially affiliate with or be benchmarked against, providing federation-level services and advocacy.
• Tampa Bay Chamber: The general-purpose regional chamber of commerce serving the broader Tampa Bay area. It is a broad incumbent offering business networking, advocacy, and economic development without the Latin-specific focus, making it the most direct alternative for Latin business owners evaluating membership.
• National Hispanic Business Group: A national nonprofit advocacy and business development organization for Hispanic-owned businesses. Comparable in mission to support Hispanic business growth, but operates at a national scale rather than a regional chamber level.

Direct peers

• Conexión Américas: A Nashville-based nonprofit serving the Latino community through integration, education, and economic development programs. While broader than a pure chamber, it overlaps significantly in serving Latin entrepreneurs with business development resources and community-led programming.
• Prospera: A nonprofit providing Hispanic business owners with consulting, training, and access to capital. It is a direct peer in mission — supporting underserved Hispanic entrepreneurs — though it is more focused on direct advisory services than membership networking.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay: A separate Hispanic-focused business organization in the same Tampa Bay market. While 'Latin' and 'Hispanic' labels overlap, the two organizations target the same demographic with membership-driven services, networking events, and advocacy — making them the closest direct competitors.

Regional players

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County: A Hispanic-focused chamber operating in Orange County, California. It serves the same Hispanic-owned business demographic with membership dues, networking events, and advocacy — comparable in mission but geographically distinct from Tampa Bay.
• Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada: A Latin-focused business chamber based in Las Vegas serving Hispanic entrepreneurs with networking, events, and member services. Comparable in cultural segmentation and member-driven model, but operating in the Western U.S. rather than Florida.
• Greater Miami Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: A regional Hispanic chamber serving Miami-Dade County with a similar membership, networking, and advocacy mission. Comparable in model and target demographic, but operates in a different Florida geography, making it a structural peer rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce: A digital-focused business organization supporting Hispanic-owned online businesses and digital entrepreneurs. It overlaps with the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber in serving Hispanic business owners but specializes in the e-commerce segment rather than regional in-person networking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tampabaylatinchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tampa-bay-latin-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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