[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO THE SHCC

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                           HON. SCOTT GARRETT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC). To 
honor this organization, the State of New Jersey has designated October 
13 through October 19 Hispanic Business Week.
  The health of the Hispanic business community is vital to maintaining 
the strength of the New Jersey economy. This year, the Statewide 
Hispanic Chamber of New Jersey is celebrating 19 years of service and 
commitment on behalf of the growing small business community. They have 
positioned themselves as number one out of the top 50 Chambers of 
Commerce of the State of New Jersey.
  I also want to recognize Daniel H. Jara, founding president and CEO 
of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Daniel has 
been listed in the elite group of the State's 2006 Movers and Shakers 
Most Influential Business Leaders by NJBiz.
  The Hispanic market represents the fastest growing sector in the 
United States. In the Garden State, this segment of the population has 
experienced an 87-percent growth in less than 10 years. This year, it 
is estimated that there are over 70,000 Hispanic-owned businesses, 
which support approximately 190,000 jobs and generate $10.5 billion in 
sales. According to the last economic census, New Jersey has the fifth 
largest concentration of Hispanic-owned businesses in the Nation.
  The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey will hold it 
18th Annual Convention and Expo on October 17, 2008. I wish the Chamber 
success as they continue striving to grow New Jersey's economy.

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