[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 28 YEARS 
                                OF WORK

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2022

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the South 
Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for its 28 years of successful 
impact on South Florida's business community. Small business is the 
backbone of our country. The Chamber has supported small businesses and 
helped connect them to individuals in South Florida for almost three 
decades. It is my honor to recognize the South Florida Hispanic Chamber 
of Commerce and highlight the good work they have done.
  Established in 1994, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 
is a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) that promotes business leadership and 
economic growth and provides legislative advocacy for the Hispanic 
business community in South Florida. Since more than two-thirds of 
Miami-Dade County residents are of Hispanic origin, organizations like 
the Hispanic Chamber are crucial to the health of our local economy and 
civil society. Miami-Dade County has seen incredible growth over the 
past several years, in no small part because of the welcoming business 
climate. As the Miami area continues to expand, the South Florida 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will keep playing a pivotal role in 
growing commerce and creating opportunity among the Hispanic community.
  The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been an invaluable 
resource to the Hispanic community for close to 30 years. I am thankful 
to have attended many Chamber events and luncheons in my district, 
where I have seen firsthand how it develops business relationships 
among our Hispanic community. I look forward to another 28 years of 
continued business growth and excellence.

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