Tifton, Georgia - March 7, 2024 - The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) is pleased to announce the opening of its new satellite office at the Center for Rural Prosperity in Tifton, Georgia in partnership with the Georgia Chamber in an effort to support the growing Hispanic business community in South Georgia. Also located within the center is the ACE, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, South Georgia office. The inauguration of the GHCC's Business Network Group (BNG) South Georgia event will take place on March 11 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Georgia Chamber Center for Rural Prosperity, located at 1001 Love Avenue, Tifton, Georgia 31794-4026. This milestone marks a significant step in the efforts to expand access and opportunities through resources, collaboration, and connections through quarterly BNG meetings for Hispanic businesses in the area and the broader community.

"The GHCC is committed to providing support to local Hispanic small businesses in response to the growth in South Georgia and across the state. It's an exciting time to be a part of the evolving tapestry in South Georgia through the establishment of the new satellite office centrally located in Tifton. With the support of our stakeholders, South Georgia local chambers, and other regional partners, we look forward to building a strong and resilient Hispanic business ecosystem. As a starting point we will deliver ELEVA, a nine-week business development accelerator program, in Spanish to meet the linguistic needs of the community brought by GHCC's educational arm; the Hispanic Business Center (HBC). We feel grateful to work with our dedicated partners to unleash economic opportunities in the region through the Hispanic lens," expressed Veronica Maldonado- Torres, President and CEO of GHCC.

The launch will be attended by small businesses and special guests and is open to the public, including representatives from the local business community, leaders, and government officials.

Finally, the official launch of the "Forty into the Future Tour" commemorating GHCC's 40th anniversary will share insights into the future projections of impact on Hispanic communities. This tour, spanning multiple cities in Georgia, aims to address the growing impact and significance of the economic growth of the Hispanic community.

Event Details:

What: Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce South Georgia Satellite office launch and Forty into the Future Tour!

Date: March 11, 2024

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Center for Rural Prosperity in Tifton, 1001 Love Ave, Tifton, GA 31794.

To confirm your attendance or for more information, please contact Jumarie Flores at media@ghcc.org.

About Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC):

Established in 1984, the GHCC is focused on advancing business formation, growth, and economic impact for Hispanics statewide through access to resources, education, and programming, as well as serving as an advocate for the community in all areas of business and govemment.

About GHCC Hispanic Business Center (HBC):

The HBC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the educational arm of the GHCC. HBC is dedicated to economically empowering Hispanic businesses in Georgia by helping them strengthen their business & accelerate their growth through business education, consultation/mentoring, and access to resources.