The Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) has earned a reputation of being a strong and effective advocate for its members and the Hispanic business community. We offer an array of vital and strategic services and new initiatives designed to empower our members to achieve their desired levels of success. Whether you are a Hispanic business or a business seeking to penetrate the fast growing Hispanic market, we foster the development of our members by providing marketing, management, educational, professional, and technical assistance. As well we offer training, access and connections to business opportunities in the private and public sector.
Our Services Include:
Business Resources & Consultation
Business and marketing plan assistance, access to business financing options, training on business booking, monthly trainings on business development, loan program referrals, assistance with loan packages (applications) business referral services, and great customer service from our professional and dedicated staff.
MBE/WBE/DBE Certification
Competent staff assists you in achieving your goals of acquiring certifications with federal, state, county, and city!
Contract Procurement
Training on how to bid and get connections to access federal, state and local contracts, including CTA & Metra; access to the latest information of current bid opportunities and of other workshops and training regarding the procurement process.
Quarterly Networking Events
Our well attended events provide an excellent opportunity to meet other professionals and persons of interest to market your business. The LACC also offers affordable opportunities for your company to become a sponsor and brand your company.
Monthly and Quarterly Seminars
We focus on the most important elements of running a successful business: Marketing, business plans, regulations, human resources, financing, public relations, government relations, etc. LACC strives to connect you with city, state and federal officials and agencies to learn about business opportunities and to express concerns.
Website and E-Marketing Opportunities
The LACC website attracts many visitors and our electronic newsletter is sent to over 4,000 businesses and professionals in the Chicagoland area. Our members receive free marketing benefits from these services. We can tailor a complete internet marketing plan for members who want to maximize their exposure and increase their profits through our two-punch internet marketing plans.
Annual Banquet, Annual Golf Outing, and Annual Holiday Party
Our annual events attract many large and small businesses, as well as dignitaries from the city and state. These are excellent opportunities to participate, network, and showcase your business through our sponsorship opportunities.
Membership Discounts
The LACC members support each other by offering member to member discounts on services. Members receive discounts for all LACC events. There are many other discounts available thanks to special partnerships, such as:
Lumity Services (Leader in digital literacy), including CompuMentor, free mentorship (Software training); ADP Offers 20% off Payroll and Accounting services; Free World Trade Center Illinois membership benefits; Constant Contact- up to 50% off on monthly fees and 20% off on Prepay Options (E-marketing); AT&T offers 15/$50 – Business solutions, wireless, and more.
