Public Affairs (Community, Corporate, Government) Committee

Mission

  • To raise the visibility of the HCSB by forming strategic alliances with NGOs, corporate partners, media outlets and elected officials, positioning the organization as an advocate for diverse small businesses and revitalizing communities to ensure the growth and success of the underserved business community.

Public Affairs Committee

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Committee Chair/Co-Chair

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      Frank Montes      Nelva Ruiz-Martinez

                    Chair                                       Co-Chair

Committee Members

  1. Raise visibilty of HCSB throughout California and U.S.
  2. Develop strategic community alliances to engage the small and mid -sized, minority, woman- and veteran-owned  businesses
  3. Engage media to share the HCSB story and showcase our members: diverse business owners and           community partners
  4. Collaborate with external stakeholders-corporate partners , and elected officials to support legislation and funding needs  of diverse business owners and HCSB.