December 2023 

Dear MHCC Familia,

December is here and so are the memories of an incredible 2023 Gala Hispana ‘Celebrating the Stars of our Community’! Many thanks to The Ideal Group. It was wonderful to have you as our Presenting Sponsor, allowing for such a big name Headliner. Thank you also to our 47 sponsors, 450+ guests, Gala Award winners, and dozens of individuals who played a part in making it a very special evening to remember!

There is poquito descanso for our MHCC team, as we are finishing the year strong and executing plans for 2024. Our Q1 programs and events include the return of our ever popular TJs. Our first Tercer Jueves (TJ) Business Networking event of the year will be on Thursday, January 18th at Cantoro Italian Market & Trattoria in Plymouth, with Yanfeng as our presenting sponsor. We are also introducing new professional and business development opportunities, and are excited to host our 20th Annual Economic Forum Breakfast on Thursday, March 28th. It will be held for the first time at One Campus Martius Event Space – 16th Floor, located in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Stay tuned and mark your calendars for these and other business connection opportunities our team has planned for our members and business community in 2024.

2023 has been a very positive year of growth for the MHCC in many ways. One way in particular is related to the businesses we serve. Since January we have received into membership 60 new businesses and professionals! This is incredibly exciting, as we continue to deliver programs and development opportunities to more and more businesses, expanding our reach and impact throughout other counties in the state. Our MHCC Team looks forward to keeping you apprised of your member benefits, getting the most out of your membership, and introducing more businesses to all the MHCC has to offer through our monthly gatherings called ‘Cafecito & Conversations with the Chamber.’ These occur the 2nd Tuesday of each month and are designed for existing and future members.

Thank you for allowing us to serve your business and professional careers in 2023. We exist for you and look forward to learning how we can continue to expand our offerings to meet your needs and promote your business. ¡Hacia la mejora continua!

Wishing you and your family a Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

Sincerely,

Mark A. Moreno

Executive Director

Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Facundo Bravo Obituary

Facundo Del Valle Bravo was born in Cruz del Eje, Cordoba, Argentina on June 4,1941. Facundo moved to Michigan to conquer the American dream. He was hired as a tool and die maker first at Ford Motor Company and eventually built his own business, Uni Boring, Inc. At its peak, the company had three automotive supplier plants and 1,000 employees.

He was a successful business man, but an even more successful family man. He set an example for three generations of how to put family first. He will also be remembered for his booming voice, his infectious laugh, tussling your hair and big bear hugs. 

After a short battle with brain cancer, he passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Naples, Florida on November 29, 2023.

Tercer Jueves

34th Annual Gala Hispana

Join us in reliving the unforgettable moments from our 34th Annual Gala Hispana! Explore the highlights in this specially curated album created just for you!

2023 Highlights

34th Gala Hispana Recap

Gala Awards Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of our 34th Annual Gala Hispana! Your hard work and the contributions each of you make create a positive impact and growth in our Latino community! We are very proud and grateful to each of you!

We had two virtual sessions to help small business owners and entrepreneurs in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate from Detroit and Bank of America. You can access to those here:

We meet with NEI family to celebrate all we have accomplished together in 2023 and preview the magic we will co-create going forward.

I have had a lot of great meetings with amazing people and organizations, which always cooperate as a team; as a bilingual program manager of Adelante Michigan, I am proud to be part of the NEI family. - Erandi Arredondo

Diseñando el negocio de tus sueños.

Participants enjoyed and learned from Andres Ospina in the “Designing the Business of Your Dreams” workshop. We invite you to see this recap video.

Pals International celebration

We congratulate PALS International on its 40th Anniversary! MHCC is proud of your accomplishments and hard work!

The MHCC is committed to inclusivity, understanding that businesses and individuals have distinctive demands. To provide for all, we offer a range of membership options for everyone from large companies to professionals, students and individuals. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can benefit from our Chamber's resources and network, regardless of their size or background.

As a valued MHCC member, you have the exclusive opportunity to feature your events on our Community Events Calendar. These events encompass a wide spectrum, including in-person gatherings, webinars, and any other occasions that you believe would benefit the community.

If you are in search of events to participate in, we encourage you to check out our Community Calendar to stay in the loop about local activities and opportunities.