The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

What The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce does

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SACHCC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business association founded in 1972 (originally as the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, renamed in 1984-85) that serves the Hispanic business community across the Greater Sacramento Region spanning Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. The organization provides tiered membership programs ranging from $300 (Primero) to $5,000 (Premier) annually, delivering directory listings, event access, content placement, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and sponsorship visibility to Hispanic-owned small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners seeking Hispanic market access. Beyond membership, the Chamber operates a portfolio of signature events (SALUD! Business Awards in its 54th year, Latina Estrella Awards, State of Hispanics, and the newly launched Hispanic Economic Impact Awards), educational programs including the Spanish-language Emprende Sacramento course and CalOSBA's SCALE capital readiness program, and produces the bi-annual Hispanic Economic Report as the region's primary Hispanic economic data publication.

Name

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://sachcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1972 that serves the Hispanic business community across the Greater Sacramento Region through tiered memberships, signature events, business education programs, and economic development initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Business chamber services
• Membership association
• Hispanic business advocacy
• Small business education
• Economic development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues across five tiers (Primero $300, Bronce $650, Plata $1,000, Oro $2,000, Premier $5,000) providing recurring subscription revenue with access to networking events, educational programming, procurement opportunities, and member referrals.
2. Signature Event Revenue: Ticket sales and sponsorships for signature events including Salud! Business Awards, Latina Estrella Awards, State of Hispanics, and Hispanic Economic Impact Awards.
3. Foundation Programs: Grant administration and program delivery for Northgate Economic Development, including storefront improvement grants, commercial lease education, and Taco Plaza development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce operates as a nonprofit business association providing tiered annual memberships (Primero $300, Bronce $650, Plata $1,000, Oro $2,000, Premier $5,000) that grant members access to a business directory, networking events, workshops, signature award ceremonies, and advocacy. Beyond membership, it delivers small business education programs (Emprende Sacramento in Spanish, SCALE capital readiness, Level Up), administers economic development and grant programs (Northgate Corridor, Acceso Sacramento, Storefront Improvement Grants), and runs workforce development scholarships through its Foundation arm.

Product overview

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a portfolio of programs, events, and economic development initiatives rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include tiered membership programs (PRIMERO through PREMIER at $300-$5,000 annually) providing directory listings, event access, and marketing opportunities. Signature events include the SALUD! Business Awards (50+ years), Latina Estrella Awards, State of Hispanics, and Hispanic Economic Impact Awards. Key programs encompass Emprende Sacramento (Spanish-language business course), SCALE (capital readiness), Northgate Economic Development, and the El Futuro Scholarship Program. The Chamber's Foundation arm manages grant programs including Acceso Sacramento and Storefront Improvement Grants, while the Taco Plaza project represents a community economic development initiative. The CxORE partnership provides fractional back-office services to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SACHCC Foundation: The nonprofit 501(c)(3) arm of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce providing education, technical assistance, access to capital, procurement facilitation and workforce development training
• SHCC PAC

Products and services

• Membership Programs (Primero, Bronce, Plata, Oro, Premier)
• SALUD! Business Awards
• Latina Estrella Awards
• State of Hispanics
• Hispanic Economic Impact Awards
• Hispanic Economic Report
• Emprende Sacramento
• SCALE (Success, Capital Access, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs)
• Northgate Economic Development
• Acceso Sacramento
• Vendor Cart Program
• Storefront Improvement Grant Program
• Level Up (Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
• El Futuro Scholarship Program
• CxORE Back-Office Services (Affiliate)
• Commercial Lease Pilot Program
• Taco Plaza
• Business Connection Events
• SHCC PAC (Political Action Committee)

Quantifiable outcome

• 121+ businesses graduated from Emprende Sacramento program with 83%+ graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• City of SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Partnership for Northgate Boulevard Business Recovery Program providing grants, electrification upgrades, technical assistance, business education, and Taco Plaza implementation. SACHCC Foundation was awarded contract in March 2023 to deliver economic development services along the Northgate Corridor.
• California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACHCC participates as resource partner in SCALE program (Success, Capital Access, and Leadership for Entrepreneurs), a $25.3 million initiative funded by SSBCI to help diverse small businesses access capital. Program provides one-on-one coaching, loan preparation, and financing product matching.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Emprende Sacramento program and Northgate Economic Development including electrification upgrades. Major corporate sponsor for signature events including Salud! Awards and Hispanic Economic Impact Awards.
• CxOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBack-office support partnership offering Chamber members fractional CFO services, HR, technology, and administration support. Members engaged with CxORE receive complimentary one-hour executive coaching session each quarter.
• Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in production of Hispanic Economic Report, providing demographic data and analysis. SACOG's James Corless participated as speaker at State of Hispanics events.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Hispanic Economic Impact Awards and Salud! Business Awards. Board-level partner providing support for Chamber programming and events.
• Franklin Neighborhood Development CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Emprende Sacramento program providing entrepreneurship education to Sacramento businesses.
• UC Davis HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in Hispanic Economic Report providing healthcare data and analysis. Healthcare sponsor for Latina Estrella Awards.
• Self-Help Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Emprende Sacramento information sessions and program locations. Partner in providing financial education to entrepreneurs.
• F&M BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation Chair Jorje Macias serves as AVP Branch Manager. Partner in financial support for Chamber programming and small business initiatives.
• Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReport partner for Hispanic Economic Report. Jasmine Ward, VP Marketing & Communications, participates as speaker at State of Hispanics events.
• Tacos La PiedadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Taco Plaza development at 2600 Northgate Blvd, creating a culinary hub for food trucks and street vendors in the Northgate corridor.
• Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association (GNNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Northgate Economic Development including Commercial Lease Pilot Program and Taco Plaza implementation for the Northgate Boulevard corridor.
• United Core AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Commercial Lease Pilot Program to assist Northgate businesses with understanding leases, identifying responsibilities, and renewal processes.
• Atlas LabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Latina-owned small business (WBE, DBE, WOSB, SBE) that completed the Taco Plaza Outdoor Market Concept for the Northgate Boulevard Business Recovery Program.
• 3foldmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerReport partner for Hispanic Economic Report and sponsor for Latina Estrella Awards and Salud! Business Awards.
• Valley VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Hispanic Economic Report providing research support and community engagement data.
• Los Rios Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor for State of Hispanics. Multiple Los Rios college presidents participated as panelists discussing Hispanic Serving Institutions.
• Sac Regional Transit (SacRT)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for Hispanic Economic Impact Awards, supporting regional transportation access to economic opportunity.
• Sacramento RISE HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 11 Regional Network Hubs for Immigrant Families across California, led by CAIR California, La Familia Counseling Center, NorCal Resist, and Opening Doors. Partnership provides ICE raid resources to small businesses.
• Five Star BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Emprende Sacramento program providing financial education. Board member Maria Soria represents Five Star Bank on SACHCC Directors.
• TelemundomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Hispanic Economic Report, providing coverage and visibility for Hispanic economic initiatives in the region.
• T-MobilemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Latina Estrella Awards and Hispanic Economic Impact Awards supporting Latino/a leadership recognition.
• Sac Hispanic Radio AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate program connecting businesses with Sacramento's Hispanic market through radio partnerships and marketing reach.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Sacramento Area Chamber of Commerce: The general business chamber serving the same Sacramento region as SACHCC. It is comparable because it serves the same geography and member base with the same membership-fee and event-driven model, though it is not Hispanic-focused.

Broad incumbents

• California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The statewide umbrella Hispanic chamber of commerce serving all of California. It is comparable to SACHCC as a direct peer at a larger geographic scale, offering the same membership, events, and advocacy model but covering the entire state rather than the Sacramento region.
• U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The national umbrella organization for Hispanic chambers and business associations. It is comparable to SACHCC as the parent tier of the Hispanic chamber movement, offering advocacy, networking, and member services to Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide.
• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: A large, long-established metropolitan business chamber. It is comparable to SACHCC in operating model (membership tiers, signature events, policy advocacy, economic development programs), but at much greater scale and broader demographic focus.

Regional players

• San Diego Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: A regional Hispanic-focused chamber of commerce serving the San Diego area. It is a close direct peer to SACHCC in mission, programming (membership, events, advocacy, scholarships), and customer base (Hispanic SMBs), but operates in a different metro.
• Hispanic Chamber of Silicon Valley: A regional Hispanic business chamber in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is comparable to SACHCC as a Hispanic-focused membership organization offering networking events, advocacy, and small business support, though it serves a tech-driven market.

Emerging players

• Accion Opportunity Fund: A Community Development Financial Institution providing small business loans and education specifically to Hispanic and other underserved entrepreneurs. It is comparable to SACHCC's SCALE and Emprende Sacramento programs because it offers capital readiness and small business education targeting the same Hispanic SMB audience.

Others

• Small Business Majority: A small business advocacy and education organization that runs entrepreneur programs and policy initiatives. It is comparable to SACHCC's Northgate Economic Development and Emprende Sacramento programs, which provide technical assistance and business education to SMBs.
• National Hispanic Business Group / NAHJ: A national association supporting Hispanic professionals and Hispanic-focused businesses through training, networking, and advocacy. It is comparable as an adjacent ecosystem organization that serves a similar Hispanic professional audience.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Sacramento Chapter: A membership-based business association for women business owners with a Sacramento chapter. It is comparable to SACHCC as a community-led chamber/association providing networking, events, and advocacy for an underrepresented business demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sachispanics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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