USHCC President & CEO Palomarez Speaks at White House Forum on American Latino Heritage

Contributions of Latinos in America addressed at event attended by President Obama and Justice Sonia Sotomayor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) President & CEO Javier Palomarez, spoke on a  panel moderated by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hosted by Secretary Ken Salazar, Department of the Interior, the White House Forum focused on several topics including, "Recognizing the Contributions of the American Latino in the American Economy."

Joined by business and civic leaders, Palomarez, a leading advocate for Hispanic enterprise in the U.S., highlighted the significant contribution American Latinos are making to the economy, job creation and innovation.

"I commend Secretary Salazar and Jon Jarvis, Director of National Parks Service for inviting the USHCC to participate and for their consistent dedication in acknowledging the contributions of Latinos in all areas of culture, business and politics and history," said Javier Palomarez, President & CEO, USHCC.

"Hispanic Business Enterprise contributes $420 billion directly to the economy each year, while creating jobs in communities where it's most needed," continued Palomarez.

In addition to business and civic leaders, historians and artists, the White House Forum was attended by top government officials including Secretaries Salazar, Shineski, Solis, Senator Robert Menendez, Justice Sonia Sotomayor and President Obama.

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 $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.ushcc.com.

SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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