Tulsa’s new Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Established in 2021 and managed by UMA, the Association transitioned into a vibrant new Hispanic chamber in December 2023.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of services, including:
Business Training: Two 8agship programs, the Hispanic Entrepreneurs Academy and The Hive, a program for women, have graduated over 84 entrepreneurs across multiple cohorts.
Consulting and Technical Assistance: Small business owners can access consulting services. The Chamber has provided over 300 hours of free technical assistance in
Spanish to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Networking Events: Networking luncheons are scheduled for February 29, April 25, May 23, June 27, August 22, and October 24, plus a Mixer on December 12. The keynote speaker at the inaugural business luncheon on February 29 at the River Spirit Casino is Tulsa’s Mayor, G.T. Bynum.
Annual events: The Chamber will host business expo fairs on April 6 and September 14, plus the Gala on November 9, 2024.
Sponsorship packages are available for companies interested in supporting Hispanic entrepreneurs and small business owners and promoting their services and products to Hispanic audiences.
The Hispanic Chamber’s Board of Directors is composed of Chairman Tomas Barrientos, Homesmart Stellar Realty; Treasurer Ken Mcconnell, Ken Mcconnell CPA PC; Secretary Diana Pennington, The UMA Tulsa Center; Vice-chair Cynthia Jasso, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Members Jhoanna Astudillo, Bank of Oklahoma, and Luis Valera, Valera Diaz & Associates; and President and CEO Martha Isabel Zapata, PH.D., The UMA Center.
For more information, contact Diana Pennington, Chamber@ Umatulsa.org, 918-376-0033, or visit www.tulsahispanicchamber. org.