The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Bob OntiverosChairman, Group O

United States

Previous 2050 projections predicted US population would rise to 438 Million with 109.5 million Hispanics (25%)

In 2050, 30% of the population will be Hispanic (128 million).

– according to Jeff Passel, Senior Research Associate for Pew Hispanic Center in Washington, D.C.

The 2010 purchasing power of Hispanics has increased to $2 trillion from $1 trillion.

Seventy percent of the nation's Hispanic population is under the age of 30.

More importantly, they will be paying into social security when the baby boomers will be retiring.

The population of the Quad Cities region is 376,019 with approximately 45,122 Hispanics (all generations).

Quad Cities Region

The Hispanic population in Scott and Rock Island Counties has grown 83% since 1990.

In 2000 local estimates had the Hispanic population in the IL QC reaching 45,000 in 2015, however, the Hispanic population growth has surpassed estimates.

Eighty-nine percent of the working Hispanic population makes over $15,000 and under $60,000 per year.

Locally, Hispanic earning power is approximately $630 million to $1 billion per year.

Why a Hispanic Chamberof Commerce?

A Chamber: Provides economic empowerment for the Hispanic business community.

Offers programs to give members more visibility and participate in the general economy.

Provides resources and education to support their knowledge of opportunities with the city and state governments.

Expands their network and builds resources including health care and financial services.

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Established in 1990, the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is by far the leading Hispanic business group in the state of Illinois.

IHCC is the preferred source of guidance, assistance, and networking opportunities for Hispanic business owners in Illinois.

The Chamber enjoys outstanding relationships with Hispanic and other key stakeholders including elected officials and community leaders.

IHCC has a membership base 1,400 strong and access to networks enabling it to reach thousands of Hispanic businesses beyond its membership.