Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown I want to welcome you to your Hispanic Chamber.  The Hispanic Chamber of Greater Baytown has remained a vital and key organization in the Baytown area for more than twenty-four years. It’s Leadership and membership have made this possible as we implement the Vision and Mission of the Chamber. Vision – To be the leading advocate for Hispanic, Women owned, and small businesses addressing the commercial, educational and community needs in the Greater Baytown area.
Mission – Assist businesses to remain competitive in current market environment.  -  Encourage entrepreneurship and diversification of the local economy. – Develop leadership and role models to better represent the community. – Implement progressive educational programs for Hispanics. – Increase Membership to promote the growth of the Chamber.
Additionally, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce you to the many opportunities available by becoming a member of our organization.
Your Chamber has set in motion a new vision for the next century. Our Strategic Plan, developed during the fall of 2007 will provide many challenges and opportunities for the Membership and Leadership and these will further enhance and provide growth for the chamber and participating businesses.

1. Increase access to members via HCCGB Website.
2. Increase access to members via publicity/member exposure.
3. Implement the Chamber base business programs to provide operational and stability to the membership.
4. Increase access to Corporate Partners and other Businesses.
5. Increase access to and provide developmental and training programs. 
6. Advocacy at the local, state and national level on key issues that effect small, minority and women owned businesses.

The growth and success of your Chamber is made possible by the dedicated and committed support of existing members, in addition to the creation of new ones. I hope that you would like to find out more about the membership benefits we have to offer, and are encouraged by this new direction to become a member. This new vision is exciting, customer focused and one that will create the value you need to justify involvement with your Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown.
If you should have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at (713) 422-6908 or mescontrias@verizon.net. We look forward to a long-term relationship.
Sincerely,
Manuel,

Manuel Escontrias, P. E.
Chairman of the Board 

Dear Members and Friends:

Thank you for your support and commitment to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown in 2008. We value your investment in membership with us, and although the current economic situation in our country is now beginning to hurt our area, overall we finished 2008 relatively strong. Even though we might not have met all of our strategic goals we set in the beginning of last year, we could not have accomplished any of them without your investment, engagement, and cooperation.

I have had the privilege of watching many of you, our members, reach high goals in business and professional accomplishments. Several of our officers, Board, and other chamber members have been appointed or elected to important boards and commissions that shape the area and make important decisions that affect Baytown and the Gulf Coast.

On the business development arena, we have seen a large number of Hispanic owned small businesses startup in spite of the challenging times. We feel that these entrepreneurs will be able to weather the storm and grow as the economy regains its vigor. HCCGB as a business advocacy and membership organization will continue to work diligently on your behalf on all levels of the public and private sector toward a better Baytown.   

With Best Regards,

Ruben de Hoyos, President HCCGB