On November 13, 2021, the GWHCC held its Annual Gala and Hispanic
Business Hall of Fame at the Walter E. Convention Center in D.C. The
GWHCC supports the economic development of the Washington
metropolitan region. The GWHCC facilitates the success of Latino and
other minority-owned businesses and their communities through
networking, advocacy, education and access to capital. The GWHCC
Hispanic Business Hall of Fame recognizes business leaders whose
achievements continue to promote and advance the economic
climate of our communities.
Greater Washington Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC)
Nicole Quiroga, President and CEO of the GWHCC, alongside
LATINA Style’s Robert Bard and Lupita Colmenero.
James Schenck, President and CEO of PenFed Credit Union
and recipient of the 2021 GWHCC Corporate Community
Anchor Award.
GWHCC Legacy Award recipient, Antonio Tijerino, President and
CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
GWHCC Young Hispanic Entrepreneur Award recipient, Juan
Manuel Barrientos, Founder and Chef of El Cielo Chain Restaurants,
alongside his daughter.
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