U.S. Hispanic Women’s Chamber launches national expansion

The U.S. Hispanic Women’s Chamber of Commerce is expanding nationwide to grow its network of women entrepreneurs and business leaders, with a focus on entrepreneurship, trade, workforce development and innovation. The move broadens the chamber’s partnerships in the U.S. and abroad as Hispanic women gain more influence in business.

Why it matters: - The expansion is designed to connect more Hispanic women to business opportunities, leadership networks and partnerships that can support growth. - The chamber is putting more emphasis on programs tied to entrepreneurship, international trade, workforce development, innovation and economic opportunity. - The effort could widen access to markets, resources and institutional support for women-led businesses across the U.S. and internationally.

What happened: - The U.S. Hispanic Women’s Chamber of Commerce announced a national expansion on Sept. 22, 2026. - The chamber said the effort will grow its network of women entrepreneurs and business leaders. - The expansion builds on the organization’s 23-year history of advocacy for Hispanic women in business. - The chamber will pursue strategic partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, public-sector organizations and other partners in the U.S. and abroad.

The details: - The chamber said its expanded work will focus on leadership development, entrepreneurship, international trade, workforce development, innovation and economic opportunity. - President and CEO Liliam “Lily” Lopez said the goal is to bring more women to the table, connect them to opportunity and create a national community where women can grow, lead, collaborate and thrive. - Lopez said Hispanic women have transformed the economy and their communities, and the next chapter is about amplifying their voices and creating greater opportunities in business. - Lopez recently traveled to Mexico City as an invited speaker at an international conference on women’s leadership and economic development. - During that trip, Lopez met with women leaders, government officials and business executives to discuss opportunities for women in key industries in the U.S. and Mexico. - The chamber is also expanding relationships with national business organizations and leaders to strengthen its reach and support for Hispanic women entrepreneurs. - Javier Palomarez, president and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council, welcomed the expansion and said Hispanic women are increasingly shaping industries, launching businesses and building commercial relationships beyond U.S. borders. - Palomarez said he expects the effort to help Hispanic women gain a stronger national voice and greater access to partnerships, markets and resources.

Between the lines: - The expansion signals a push to move the chamber from advocacy into a broader national platform for dealmaking, leadership and cross-border business connections. - The Mexico City trip suggests the chamber sees international relationships, not just domestic programs, as part of its growth strategy. - Support from the United States Hispanic Business Council adds another layer of credibility and may help extend the chamber’s reach across business networks.

What’s next: - The chamber will work with public- and private-sector partners, educational institutions and international organizations to advance leadership and business development for Hispanic women. - The organization is likely to use its expanded network to build more partnerships and open more pathways for entrepreneurship and economic mobility. - The chamber’s next phase will center on turning broader visibility into measurable opportunities for Hispanic women across the country.

The bottom line: - The U.S. Hispanic Women’s Chamber of Commerce is scaling up from advocacy to a national and international platform aimed at expanding opportunity for Hispanic women in business.