PRESS RELEASE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today applauded U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson for his leadership and focus in articulating a vision for the future of job creation. He has put forward a plan that will make the Commerce Department a true partner with the American business community.
After endorsing the nomination of Secretary Bryson by President Barack Obama in October, the USHCC is proud to see his private sector background is producing initiatives that will help Hispanic entrepreneurs across the country.
"We are proud to see that the Hispanic business community's support of Secretary Bryson was well placed," says USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez. "After laying out his plan for job creation, we thank Secretary Bryson for focusing on initiatives that will allow American small businesses, the true engine of job creators, to grow."
"The Secretary's plan for job creation will be especially good for Hispanic business. By recognizing the power of collaboration and focusing on manufacturing and exports, the Department of Commerce is making great strides in helping our constituency to realize their marketplace potential."
Bryson's three pillar outline specifically focuses on supporting manufacturing, increasing American exports, and attracting more international investment to the U.S. In articulating his vision, Secretary Bryson stated, "We have a major role to play at this critical time to support job creation in America. We have an array of tools to help make our businesses more innovative, more efficient, and more competitive around the world."
The USHCC is eager to work more closely with the Department of Commerce under Secretary Bryson's leadership in order to support policies and continue initiatives that help Hispanic small businesses prosper through necessary resources.
About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
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 $420 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
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