Partnership with Rafael Marrero & Company: Providing Public and Private Sector Certifications to USHCC HBE Members

Washington D.C., Jan. 29, 2018 -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce the launch of a partnership between the USHCC Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) program and Rafael Marrero & Company, to help Hispanic businesses across the nation successfully enter large private and public-sector supply chains; which can often seem inaccessible to Hispanic business owners. 

“The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce exists to open doors and provide business opportunities for our members,” said Javier Palomarez, USHCC President & CEO. “This initiative will give our Hispanic Business Enterprises cost-effective access to public and private sector certification services— providing them with the resources needed to further scale their businesses and unleash their untapped economic potential.”

Through this partnership, Rafael Marrero & Company will provide a wide range of public and private sector certifications, technical assistance, supplier diversity consulting, and other services at significantly discounted rates. Rafael Marrero & Company is the USHCC’s official business-to-government and business-to-business supplier diversity certification partner.  

“I am humbled to partner with the USHCC in the creation of this initiative. I know it will be a great benefit to Hispanic-owned businesses across the country,” said Rafael Marrero, President & CEO of Rafael Marrero & Company. “It is our goal for all USHCC HBE members to utilize this powerful resource at their disposal, as well as create awareness of the countless business opportunities available to them within the public and private sector. We are confident this initiative will be a tremendous benefit.” 

About Rafael Marrero & Company

Rafael Marrero & Company, a Hispanic Business Enterprise (HBE) leader and Inc. 500 company helps other veteran-owned, minority, women, and small businesses break into the federal marketplace through SBA certifications, minority, and small business certifications, GSA schedules, procurement readiness training and marketing.

The firm’s Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) management professionals can also help you determine which market segment or supply chain areas are the most appropriate choices for your business. Rafael Marrero & Company’s management professionals are well versed in advanced marketing services aimed at the federal level and can discuss future growth and capacity planning.

About USHCC

The USHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.4 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $700 billion to the American economy every year. It also advocates on behalf of 260 major American corporations and serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local chambers and business associations nationwide. For more information, visit ushcc.com. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.

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Communications Team
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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