The
National Puerto Rican Chamber of CommerceTM
believes that entrepreneurship is the key to a
strong, successful economy.
Given our current economic
condition it is now more important than ever to
support the establishment, growth, and
development of Puerto Rican, Hispanic, Women,
and Minority-owned businesses.
Mission
Our Mission is to support the development of
entrepreneurship and
innovation for Puerto
Ricans, Hispanics, Women, and other
minorities throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S.
mainland by providing a comprehensive resource
for incubating and growing business ideas as
well as representing the interests of those
businesses in our national government.
Why Now?
Across the U.S. unemployment has escalated to a level unprecedented in most of our lifetimes. Yet, unemployment amongst minorities is far worse. With unemployment in the U.S. reaching 10% this year, unemployment for minorities is even higher at 14-15%. The people of Puerto Rico have had an economic downturn even more drastic, reaching as high as 17%, which is having a devastating impact on the island's economy.
With less business activity, jobs dwindle, families begin to struggle, needs rise, welfare increases, government budgets are strained resulting in increased tax-payer burdens, non-profits lose the funding they use to help those in need, economies falter, and people inevitably suffer. We have to stop this downward cycle before it's too late. . .
Our society's well-being depends upon private business innovation and job creation.
Help us, help each other. . .
It's time, time we stopped being dependent upon others to change our situation, our economy, and our society. The National Puerto Rican Chamber of CommerceTM is here to help you in any way possible, whether through one-on-one consulting, research, mentoring, grants, networking, advice, financing, planning, legislative advocacy. . .you name it, we are there to help you achieve.
. . .but we can't do this alone. If you can, help us out by volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or lending. If you need help, give us a call, send an email, post a question on our blog, or grab us on the street.
It's time to change our situation and the course of our society. Help us, help each other.
Why Now?
Across the U.S. unemployment has escalated to a level unprecedented in most of our lifetimes. Yet, unemployment amongst minorities is far worse. With unemployment in the U.S. reaching 10% this year, unemployment for minorities is even higher at 14-15%. The people of Puerto Rico have had an economic downturn even more drastic, reaching as high as 17%, which is having a devastating impact on the island's economy.
With less business activity, jobs dwindle, families begin to struggle, needs rise, welfare increases, government budgets are strained resulting in increased tax-payer burdens, non-profits lose the funding they use to help those in need, economies falter, and people inevitably suffer. We have to stop this downward cycle before it's too late. . .
Our society's well-being depends upon private business innovation and job creation.
Help us, help each other. . .
It's time, time we stopped being dependent upon others to change our situation, our economy, and our society. The National Puerto Rican Chamber of CommerceTM is here to help you in any way possible, whether through one-on-one consulting, research, mentoring, grants, networking, advice, financing, planning, legislative advocacy. . .you name it, we are there to help you achieve.
. . .but we can't do this alone. If you can, help us out by volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or lending. If you need help, give us a call, send an email, post a question on our blog, or grab us on the street.
It's time to change our situation and the course of our society. Help us, help each other.