In 1978, a group of local Hispanic chamber leaders from throughout California convened to discuss the lack of representation of Hispanic businesses in state government. These leaders also recognized the need for an organization that would effectively represent the interest of rapidly growing number of Hispanic-owned businesses in California.

Today, the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CAHCC) has a network of over 65 Hispanic chambers and business associations throughout the State of California. Through its network of Hispanic chambers and business association, the CAHCC represents the interest of over 700,000 Hispanic business owners in California. The CAHCC is the premier and largest regional ethnic business organization in the nation that promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and California’s Emerging Businesses.

Mission

"Advocacy, Empowerment, Education for California's Emerging Businesses"

CAHCC Goals and Purposes

a. To promote, support and encourage the advancement and development of Hispanic and minority owned businesses;

        b. To provide an organizational forum for the exchange of ideas, information, technical assistance, procurement opportunities, and any other form

                of business opportunities that enhance the Hispanic and minority business communities;

        c.     To develop a program of advocacy in order to inform and educate elected and appointed officials, legislative bodies, agencies and public and

                private organizations about the concerns, needs, and opportunities which affect the Hispanic and minority business communities California;

        d.     To foster unity and communication between organizations, corporations, and individuals who support the goals and objectives of the CAHCC.