United States Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Names 2012 National Convention Chairs

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today announced the chairs of its 33rd Annual National Convention. The heavily-attended three-day convention will take place September 16-18, 2012, at the JW Marriott L.A. Live hotel in Los Angeles, CA.

Wells Fargo has been named Corporate Chair; David Hernandez, Chairman and CEO of Liberty Power, will serve as Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) Chair; Monica Lozano, CEO of ImpreMedia, will serve as CEO Circle Chair; California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CAHCC) led by CAHCC Chairman Roy M. Perez and President & CEO Julian Canete, will serve as Chamber Chair; and David Lizárraga, President and CEO of TELACU & USHCC Board Member, will serve as Convention Board Chair.

"I am delighted that these individuals and companies will bring their leadership and expertise to drive the success of the USHCC's Annual National Convention. Each of them represents the very best of our respective constituencies in the business community." says USHCC Chairman Nina Vaca. "With strong resources brought forth by our convention chairs, we are confident that this event will offer numerous networking opportunities and prove to be a profitable investment for all our attendees."

The USHCC Annual National Convention is the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America. The event features several awards banquets, networking receptions and business development workshops, bringing together over 5000 Hispanic business owners, corporate executives, chamber leaders and public officials each year.

"Los Angeles is the leading center of commerce and entertainment in America" says USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez. "We look forward to facilitating strategic connections among all of our corporate partners and Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs) – who represent the fastest growing population and most entrepreneurial segment in America."

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that combined generate in excess of $465 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers and business associations in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.ushcc.com.

SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce