Hispanic & Diversity Business Forum

Katherine O'Hara

Lorena Mosquera

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View a video of our first meeting on 8/26/20!

Co-Chairs: Katherine O'Hara, The O'Hara Project, kohara@oharaproject.com and Lorena Mosquera, LW&H Business Solutions, lorena@lwandh.com 

Mission: To help Hispanic and Diverse-owned or focused businesses grow and promote their importance and impact on greater Morris County.  Founded by Hispanic Chamber members, this forum offers community and support for all minority-owned and focused businesses and welcomes conversation on the issues, needs, and authentic perspectives of diverse business leaders.

​Want to Participate?  This forum is open to all Chamber members and typically meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 9 am to 10 am.  (Check our calendar to find the next meeting.)  Meetings are free for Chamber members to attend, but you must register so we can save you a seat.

​Interested in being a Spotlight Speaker to gain experience and raise your visibility? Apply here!

Not a member yet?  Contact Mike Stanzilis, VP of Membership, at mike@morrischamber.org.

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Hispanic Community - Facts & Stats

​References: 2019 Pew Research 2020 The Nielsen Company, LLC

Population & Buying Power

With nearly one in every six Americans being of Hispanic or Latin origin, this population cannot be ignored. 

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Hispanic vs. Latinx

Hispanic and Latinx overlap in some ways, but actually mean different things.  Hispanic refers to those who speak Spanish and who are descended from Spanish-speaking lineage.  Latinx is a gender fluid term used as an alternative to Latino/a.  It refers to people from or descended from Latin American countries.

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Impact of COVID-19 on US Hispanic Behavior

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Hispanics You Should Know

Here are a few trendsetters and trailblazers who are lifting their voices and raising awareness to Hispanic-centric platforms:

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez
Nicaragua
Storyteller and founder
​of Latina Rebels
60+ million followers

Jonathan Jayes-Green
United States
Co-Founder 
UndocuBlack Network and National Latino Outreach Director for Senator Warren
16.4K+ followers

Rep. Carlos G Smith
United States
Florida’s first and only Latinx
LGBTQ lawmaker to date
17.9K+ followers

Sara Mora
United States
National Immigration
Rights Activist
137K+ followers