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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 50th Anniversary Kickoff with Record-Breaking Ambassador’s Luncheon Washington, DC — The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) proudly hosted its 2026 Ambassador’s Luncheon, marking the official kickoff of its 50th Anniversary celebration. The event brought together an extraordinary gathering of global leaders, reinforcing the Chamber’s role as a bridge between the local business community and the international marketplace. With over 190 attendees, including 54+ Ambassadors and representation from more than 64 countries, this year’s luncheon was one of the most impactful in the Chamber’s history. The event featured distinguished leaders who set the tone for a year focused on global engagement, collaboration, and economic opportunity: His Excellency José Miguel Alemán Healy, Ambassador of Panama to the United States, served as Honorary Chair Dr. Bart S. Fisher, Managing Partner of the Law Office of Bart S. Fisher, delivered remarks as Keynote Speaker María Renée Barillas, Presenter and Reporter for Telemundo 44, served as Emcee Through their insights on international trade, diplomacy, and cross-border partnerships, speakers highlighted the importance of strengthening economic ties and fostering collaboration across nations. “This year’s Ambassador’s Luncheon was not only a celebration of our legacy, but a powerful reflection of our future,” said GWHCC. “As we mark 50 years of impact, we remain committed to creating opportunities, supporting business growth, and connecting our community to the global economy.” The Chamber extends its sincere gratitude to all attendees, partners, and sponsors whose support made the event possible. Sponsors included: GWHCC Trustees: Events DC, Pepco, Giant President’s Club: CareFirst Ambassador Sponsors: Verizon, TSG Advocates Table Sponsors: Mundaca Law, The CalPro Group, Capital Construction Enterprises, Inc. Supporting Sponsors: United Bank, Destination DC As part of its continued commitment to business growth and community engagement, GWHCC invites the public to participate in its upcoming Business Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a premier platform for networking, showcasing businesses, and building strategic connections. Additional details will be announced soon. For those who were unable to attend, GWHCC looks forward to welcoming you at future events as it continues to celebrate 50 years of moving business forward. PRESS CONTACT Idaliz Ortiz Morales Director of Marketing & Communications Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce iortizmorales@gwhcc.org 202-728-0352 www.gwhcc.org About the GWHCC GWHCC is a membership-driven non-profit organization that supports the economic development of the Greater Washington region by facilitating the success of businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital.
Washington, DC — The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) proudly hosted its 2026 Ambassador’s Luncheon, marking the official kickoff of its 50th Anniversary celebration. The event brought together an extraordinary gathering of global leaders, reinforcing the Chamber’s role as a bridge between the local business community and the international marketplace.
With over 190 attendees, including 54+ Ambassadors and representation from more than 64 countries, this year’s luncheon was one of the most impactful in the Chamber’s history.
The event featured distinguished leaders who set the tone for a year focused on global engagement, collaboration, and economic opportunity:
Through their insights on international trade, diplomacy, and cross-border partnerships, speakers highlighted the importance of strengthening economic ties and fostering collaboration across nations.
“This year’s Ambassador’s Luncheon was not only a celebration of our legacy, but a powerful reflection of our future,” said GWHCC. “As we mark 50 years of impact, we remain committed to creating opportunities, supporting business growth, and connecting our community to the global economy.”
The Chamber extends its sincere gratitude to all attendees, partners, and sponsors whose support made the event possible.
Sponsors included:
As part of its continued commitment to business growth and community engagement, GWHCC invites the public to participate in its upcoming Business Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a premier platform for networking, showcasing businesses, and building strategic connections. Additional details will be announced soon.
For those who were unable to attend, GWHCC looks forward to welcoming you at future events as it continues to celebrate 50 years of moving business forward.
Idaliz Ortiz Morales Director of Marketing & Communications Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce iortizmorales@gwhcc.org 202-728-0352 www.gwhcc.org
GWHCC is a membership-driven non-profit organization that supports the economic development of the Greater Washington region by facilitating the success of businesses and the communities they serve through networking, advocacy, education, and access to capital.