[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2085-E2086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY'S 
                     7TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey's 7th annual 
convention and exhibition which is geared toward putting small 
businesses on the road to success. On October 24, 1997, the Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce [SHCC] will host the Annual Expo Trade 
Show at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ.
  The seventh annual convention and exhibition will recognize the 
efforts and contributions of business owners, CEO's and other top 
management from both large and small Hispanic businesses throughout the 
State. This year's theme and challenge are ``Partnering for Success.'' 
Among the several innovations and workshops are commercial loan 
approvals, on-line networking and marketing, maximizing office 
efficiency through computer technology, business start-up, expansion, 
and exporting. The SHCC has been integral in New Jersey realizing an 87 
percent growth of Hispanic business over the past 10 years. They have 
also helped generate 128,000 jobs and helped produce $1.5 million in 
business alone. It is reassuring to know that organizations like SHCC 
continue to foster growth and provide leadership to Hispanic businesses 
as we approach the 21st century.
  The SHCC is a voluntary membership network of several Hispanic 
chambers of commerce and professional business associations across New 
Jersey and the Philadelphia area. The organization aims to identify and 
communicate the needs of the Hispanic business

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community by increasing relations with the corporate sector, 
influencing legislation, policies and programs that have a positive 
impact on the business community, providing leadership and support for 
excellence in education for future business leaders, and providing 
technical assistance to Hispanic businesses, professional associations, 
and entrepreneurs through regional meetings, seminars, conferences and 
annual state conventions.
  I asked my colleagues to join me in recognizing the outstanding 
annual event of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New 
Jersey. I commend their accomplishments and all they have done for 
Hispanic businesses throughout my home State of New Jersey.

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