El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

What El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce does

The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (EPHCC) is a private, non-profit Economic Development Organization founded in 1990 and headquartered at 4141 Pinnacle St Suite 120, El Paso, Texas. It serves the El Paso Borderplex and broader US-Mexico border region, targeting micro, small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. Its core mission is to be the pre-eminent resource for business and the leading advocate supporting the growth of the El Paso Border Metroplex. The organization operates a portfolio of program centers: the Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance (ETA) Centers, the Women's Business Border Center (WBBC) — the first Women's Business Center co-located with a Hispanic Chamber in the U.S. — and the Growth Solutions Connections Center (GSCC). It also administers the Procurement Excellence Boot Camp in partnership with the City of El Paso, and serves as a designated third-party certifier for the State of Texas HUB, Federal WOSB/EDWOSB, and State of Texas Vet HUB certifications.

The EPHCC delivers bilingual business consulting, government contracting training, certification navigation, access to financing, advocacy representation, and signature events (notably the "Dancing Backwards in High Heels" women's leadership event). Underlying technology stack is minimal: the organization uses third-party SaaS platforms including GROWTHZONE for member management, Constant Contact for email newsletters, and Zoom for virtual training delivery. Approximately 80% of member companies have fewer than 100 employees, indicating a small-business-dominated membership base.

Revenue is derived from a community-led go-to-market model combining membership dues, event sponsorships, newsletter advertising ($120 per edition), corporate partnership contributions from 40+ corporate investors (El Paso Electric, Wells Fargo, Marathon Petroleum, Coca-Cola/Arca Continental, Hunt Companies, WestStar Bank, PNC, etc.), donations, and certification processing fees ($350-$1,200 for WBE, $500 for federal certifications). The organization is also substantially funded through federal, state, and local government grants, including SBA funding for the Women's Business Border Center (since 2001), Department of Commerce MBDA funding (2008-2024), the City of El Paso Procurement Boot Camp (2025-2026), the County of El Paso $750,000 Small Business Grant Program (2025-2026), and Workforce Solutions Borderplex Business Intelligence Grant (2019-present).

Name

El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://ephcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit economic development organization founded in 1990 that provides bilingual technical assistance, small business certifications, training, advocacy, and networking to micro, small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses in the El Paso Borderplex region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to networking events, business development specialists, ribbon cutting ceremonies, notary services, marketing opportunities, and access to the GROWTHZONE member management system.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels for signature events including the Dancing Backwards in High Heels women's leadership event, Fiesta celebrations, and other Chamber programs. Sponsorship tiers include event sponsorship, billboard advertising, newsletter features, website ads, and member email promotions.
3. Newsletter Advertising: Single newsletter advertising at $120 per edition, with design provided by Chamber's marketing team and pre-approval required. Limited to current members.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting the Chamber's mission to empower and support small businesses in the El Paso community.
5. Business Certification Services: Processing fees for corporate certifications (WBE) ranging $350-$1,200 depending on region, and federal certifications at $500 processing fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (EPHCC) is a private non-profit economic development organization that delivers business development services, technical assistance, certification support, advocacy, and networking programs to micro, small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the El Paso Border Metroplex. It operates the Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance (ETA) Centers network, the Growth Solutions Connections Center, and the Women's Business Border Center, and serves as a designated third-party certifier for State HUB, Federal WOSB/EDWOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, SDVOB, and Texas Vet HUB certifications.

Product overview

El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce offers a unified service portfolio focused on supporting small, minority, and women-owned businesses in the El Paso Border region. The core offering centers on membership with access to networking events, advocacy representation, and business development resources. Key service products include the Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance (ETA) Centers network, which provides comprehensive business consulting; the Growth Solutions Connections Center for minority business development; the Women's Border Business Center (WBBC) for women-owned business certification and support; the Procurement Excellence Boot Camp for government contracting training; and Small Business Certifications (state, federal, and corporate). Additional services include advocacy representation, event sponsorship, and committee programs for member engagement.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women's Business Border Center (WBBC): First Women's Business Center to be co-located with a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the United States, providing resources for women-owned businesses through WOSB and EDWOSB federal contracting program verification.
• Growth Solutions Connections Center (GSCC)
• Dancing Backwards in High Heels
• Procurement Excellence Boot Camp

Products and services

• Membership Services Annual Chamber membership giving businesses access to networking events, business development specialists, ribbon cutting ceremonies, notary services, press release submission, GROWTHZONE member directory access, and marketing material dissemination in the El Paso border region.
• Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance (ETA) Centers Network of technical assistance centers providing business consulting, training programs, market expansion assistance, access to capital programs, mentorship, government contracting guidance, and certification support for micro and small businesses in the El Paso border region.
• Growth Solutions Connections Center (GSCC) Business and technical assistance center helping minority-owned businesses prepare for growth and long-term sustainability, providing State of Texas Vet HUB Certification services and assisting with certification processes including MBDA program navigation.
• Women's Business Border Center (WBBC) First women's business center co-located with a Hispanic Chamber in the U.S., providing women-owned businesses with WOSB and EDWOSB federal contracting program verification support, business counseling, training, and technical assistance.
• Procurement Excellence Boot Camp Partnership with the City of El Paso providing free six-session training (basic and advanced cohorts) to help local entrepreneurs and businesses identify, bid on, and win commercial, state, and government contracts.
• Small Business Certifications

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EPHCC is a designated third-party certifier for the Federal Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) certifications. The SBA funds the Women's Business Border Center (2001-present). SBA processing times for certified members are expedited, often within 10 business days.
• City of El PasocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EPHCC administers the Procurement Bootcamp of Excellence for basic and advanced contractors through a series of annual cohorts (6 sessions each). Free of charge to attendees. Program runs January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
• County of El PasocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EPHCC administers the Countywide Technical Assistance & Small Business Grant program, providing technical assistance and training to micro and small minority-owned businesses. Also administering $750,000 in grants to eligible businesses. Program runs January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
• Texas State Comptroller's OfficecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe EPHCC is a third-party certifier for the State Comptroller's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification. Member applications can be processed in an expedited manner, and the Chamber develops marketing plans for certified businesses.
• Space Alliance and Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a partnership with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the EPHCC identifies innovative entrepreneurs who wish to take their inventions to market. Program runs January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
• SMSDC (Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EPHCC has a strong partnership with SMSDC for MBE certification, assisting members with packaging for the certification program to access new private sector markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): U.S. Department of Commerce agency that funds MBDA Business Centers nationwide to support minority business development. EPHCC previously operated an MBDA Business Center (2008-2024), making it both a former direct operator and ongoing partner in the minority business development ecosystem.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): National nonprofit that certifies women-owned businesses (WBE) and provides corporate matchmaking. Operates in the same certification and supplier-diversity space as EPHCC's WBBC, but at a national scale and through a different certification standard.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): National corporate minority business development organization that administers MBE certification and corporate matchmaking. Partners with EPHCC on MBE certification pathways and shares the minority business development mission at a national scale.
• SCORE: National nonprofit providing free business mentoring, workshops, and educational resources to small businesses. Provides overlapping services to EPHCC's entrepreneur assistance programs (mentorship, training), backed by SBA partnership.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): National membership organization for women business owners providing advocacy, networking, and education. Overlaps with EPHCC's WBBC in serving women-owned businesses but at a national scale and through a chapter-based model.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella organization for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce network. EPHCC is a member chamber within this federation; provides broader policy advocacy, national corporate partnerships, and programmatic support that complements local Hispanic chambers.

Direct peers

• Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with membership services, business development programs, and certification support. Same organizational model, services, and Hispanic-owned business focus as EPHCC, with a larger metropolitan footprint.
• Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce: The general (non-Hispanic-focused) Chamber of Commerce serving the same El Paso market. Overlaps with EPHCC on networking, advocacy, and business development services but targets a broader demographic; serves as the local peer competitor for general chamber membership.
• Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce serving the Greater Houston area with business development, advocacy, networking, and certification services. Closest comparable in scale and programming to EPHCC, both operating as major Texas Hispanic business support organizations.
• Greater San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Texas-based Hispanic Chamber of Commerce serving the San Antonio market with similar SMB-focused programming, certification support, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable in business model, services, and demographic focus, differing primarily in geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ephcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/el-paso-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/elpasohispanicchamber
• Xx.com/EPHCC

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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