About the Latino Business Group
The Latino Business Group is a business building resource of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, connecting the Latino business community to unique relationships through education, professional development, awareness, influence and engagement.
To be a member of the Latino Business Group, one must be a member in good standing of the Chamber. We ask that you be of Latino heritage. If you have an employee that qualifies, please consider asking them to be a part of this group. If employed by a Corporate member, the member must have the formal endorsement of his/her employer.
Benefits Include:
- Building New Relationships— Members receive opportunities to build valuable relationships within the community at networking events throughout the year, helping members become more recognized leaders.
- Business opportunities— Members are granted unique opportunities to support and connect with various charities and other local businesses, while promoting pride within their community.
- Professional Development and Education— Training and continued learning in areas, important to the growth and prosperity of the Latino businesses.
- Culture — The Officers of the Latino Business Group will be open to listen to what benefits the Latino businesses needs are in delivering further value to the business community.
Business and Networking Opportunities
Cafecito Time – Cafecito, or “small coffee” in Spanish, is something that brings the Latino and Hispanic culture across ages, genders, nationalities, and backgrounds. Cafecito Time with the Latino Business Group does just that thing – brings different business leaders, community members, and organizations together for networking and relationship building over a warm cup of coffee, café de olla, café con leche, a cortadito, or whatever is to your liking over zoom the Third Thursday of every month from 3-4PM
Conexión’s – These evening events feature networking, fun, and building friendships for our members to experience. These are open to members and supporters or the Latino Business Group and are the Fourth Thursday of every month from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m at El Ranchito Restaurant.
Meet Our Advisory Council
Chair
Brittney Garcia-Dumas
BGD Digital Marketing
Vice Chair
Esther Scott
Events Chair
Willa Garcia-Martinez
Paola Bowman
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aaron Perales
Alex Godina
Texas Trust Credit Union
Cynthia Lemus
City of Arlington