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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 2019 PRESS CONTACT Idaliz Ortiz Morales iortizmorales@gwhcc.org WASHINGTON, DC (October 2019) — The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) hosted their Eleventh Annual Embassy Dinner Series on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The prestigious black-tie event, one of the Chamber’s preeminent private events, highlighted the Washington area’s pivotal role in international business and trade with Latin America. It also honored high-profile Latin American leaders and organizations making a difference in international trade and commercial affairs in the Western Hemisphere. Chandri Navarro, Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP, delivered the evening’s keynote address. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, from California's 35th Congressional District received the Public Service Award. Dr. Rafael Pablo Antonio Canedo Daroca from the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, served as the event’s Dinner Chair. Moreover, Ana G. Méndez University received the first-ever Community Builder Award, bestowed upon an organization whose mission is to empower the Hispanic community both locally and abroad in order to create a more vibrant global economy. In addition, over twelve ambassadors attended the event and government representatives from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia were present. “Today we honor the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for its impactful work promoting international trade and business, while supporting the growth of Hispanic- and minority-owned businesses in the DC region,” said Nicole Quiroga, GWHCC President and CEO. “As the voice of Hispanic- and minority-owned - businesses in the region, we firmly believe that opening doors for expansion and investment will help our community to prosper and thrive, and contribute to the region’s economic growth.” One of GWHCC’s main objectives in its international initiative, “Promoting Trade of the Americas,” is to forge alliances and establish relationships between the Washington region’s businesses and Latin American agencies to promote trade and open opportunities for investment. GWHCC serves as a bridge between Latin America and DC-area businesses by engaging Embassies to actively participate in cultural, educational and business exchanges between the U.S. and their respective countries. The GHWCC has focused on driving economic growth in the DC Metro region and fostering economic relations in Latin America. Each fall, for the past 11 years, this dinner brings together ambassadors from Latin America and Caribbean countries, leaders and companies with trade activities between the U.S. and Latin America to continue developing mutual relationships in benefit of the regional economy. View the official Embassy Dinner Series photo album here. Copyright (c) 2019 Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved This product is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting copying, distribution and decompilation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 2019
PRESS CONTACT
Idaliz Ortiz Morales
iortizmorales@gwhcc.org
WASHINGTON, DC (October 2019) — The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) hosted their Eleventh Annual Embassy Dinner Series on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
The prestigious black-tie event, one of the Chamber’s preeminent private events, highlighted the Washington area’s pivotal role in international business and trade with Latin America. It also honored high-profile Latin American leaders and organizations making a difference in international trade and commercial affairs in the Western Hemisphere.
Chandri Navarro, Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP, delivered the evening’s keynote address. Congresswoman Norma J. Torres, from California's 35th Congressional District received the Public Service Award. Dr. Rafael Pablo Antonio Canedo Daroca from the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, served as the event’s Dinner Chair.
Moreover, Ana G. Méndez University received the first-ever Community Builder Award, bestowed upon an organization whose mission is to empower the Hispanic community both locally and abroad in order to create a more vibrant global economy.
In addition, over twelve ambassadors attended the event and government representatives from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia were present.
“Today we honor the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for its impactful work promoting international trade and business, while supporting the growth of Hispanic- and minority-owned businesses in the DC region,” said Nicole Quiroga, GWHCC President and CEO. “As the voice of Hispanic- and minority-owned - businesses in the region, we firmly believe that opening doors for expansion and investment will help our community to prosper and thrive, and contribute to the region’s economic growth.”
One of GWHCC’s main objectives in its international initiative, “Promoting Trade of the Americas,” is to forge alliances and establish relationships between the Washington region’s businesses and Latin American agencies to promote trade and open opportunities for investment.
GWHCC serves as a bridge between Latin America and DC-area businesses by engaging Embassies to actively participate in cultural, educational and business exchanges between the U.S. and their respective countries.
The GHWCC has focused on driving economic growth in the DC Metro region and fostering economic relations in Latin America. Each fall, for the past 11 years, this dinner brings together ambassadors from Latin America and Caribbean countries, leaders and companies with trade activities between the U.S. and Latin America to continue developing mutual relationships in benefit of the regional economy.
View the official Embassy Dinner Series photo album here.
Copyright (c) 2019 Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved This product is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting copying, distribution and decompilation.