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Las Vegas chosen as site of 2021 National Conference for Latino business leaders

Posted at 7:36 AM, Jun 11, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-12 02:34:08-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has selected the Latin Chamber of Commerce to host the largest gathering of America’s Latino business leaders at the 2021 National Conference in Las Vegas.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual National Conference will be held Sept. 26-28, 2021 and will bring together business leaders representing 61 million Americans driving the U.S. economy

“The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is excited to host our 2021 National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, a state and city fueled by the economic power, tenacity, and resilience of Hispanic-owned businesses,” said Ramiro A. Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO. “We are a nationwide network led by our Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the gold standard of economic empowerment of our small businesses is led by Peter Guzman, President & CEO of the Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. We are proud and honored to host our largest event of the year in one of the largest Latino communities in America,” added Cavazos.

"To come out of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic and immediately be selected as the U.S. host for the 2021 USHCC Annual National Conference is just a great honor for our wonderful city and speaks wonders about the Latin Chamber and how very far we’ve come as a vibrant organization here in Nevada. Furthermore, Las Vegas is the Sports & Entertainment Capital of the World and this event will shine a bright light on all we have to offer," said Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada.