# Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

> A Dallas nonprofit business association that combines entrepreneurial education, individual advising, procurement connections, membership networking, and public policy advocacy for Hispanic-owned and other small businesses across North Texas.

- **Founded:** 1939
- **Headquarters:** Dallas, United States
- **Products:** The Empowered CEO Institute, Small Business Support Program, ESL Entrepreneurship Program, ScaleUp Accelerator Program, Dallas Accelerator Program
- **Notable:** Selected by the City of Dallas to pilot a Business Assistance Center in 1994., Selected to operate the U.S. DOT Gulf Region SBTRC in 2007, according to the chamber’s history., Received a 2008 Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives award for its Business Assistance Centers program.

## Products & services

- **The Empowered CEO Institute** — Five-program business education and advising pathway organized by business stage.
- **Small Business Support Program** — Appointment-based technical assistance in English and Spanish; a free initial 30-minute session covers business development, certifications, capital access, and related needs. Sponsored by Toyota and Texas Instruments.
- **ESL Entrepreneurship Program** — Spanish-language startup education using FastTrac New Venture, delivered with Dallas College. Graduates receive a free one-year chamber membership.
- **ScaleUp Accelerator Program** — Dallas County-funded, no-tuition ten-week program for existing businesses; weekly four-hour clinics, advising, and a business plan. The website advertises 20 seats and a 2027 interest list.
- **Dallas Accelerator Program** — City-funded, no-tuition expansion and procurement-readiness program with coaching and a final presentation to procurement experts and potential buyers. The current listing describes 13 weeks, English instruction, and in-person participation.
- **Venture Forward Accelerator** — Advanced learning in AI, capital access, and construction. The current page lists $150 for members and $250 for nonmembers; specialized tracks have readiness requirements.
- **Membership and business resources** — Member directory, networking, committees, advocacy, and links to procurement portals. Benefits vary by membership level; no contract awards are guaranteed.

## Achievements

- Selected by the City of Dallas to pilot a Business Assistance Center in 1994.
- Selected to operate the U.S. DOT Gulf Region SBTRC in 2007, according to the chamber’s history.
- Received a 2008 Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives award for its Business Assistance Centers program.
- Received a Dallas County proclamation during its 85th-anniversary celebration in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Dallas City Council authorized an 18-month, $603,683 GDHCC service contract for DAP.
- **2026-08** — The chamber’s LinkedIn posts placed the 2026 Quality & Excellence Awards on August 28 at Hilton Anatole Dallas.
- **2026-10** — Observed in October 2026: ScaleUp advertises a 2027 interest list and DAP a 2027 waitlist with dates to be determined. This is the observation month, not a claimed announcement date.

## Links

- Website: https://www.gdhcc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-greater-dallas-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GDHCC
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdhcc1939/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gdhcc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-24