The Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Promotes Businesses by Bringing Market Makers Together!   The Hispanic Community Network Sponsors "Business to Business" and "Business to Consumer" Networking Through the Hampton Roads Hispanic Community Network, consumers, non-profit organizations and businesses have access to thousands of businesses that are committed to providing the highest quality services and products to the Hispanic Community.  Click on the Hispanic Businesses Navigation Button under Business Services to search for businesses of all kinds.   Business After Hours The Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with area business sponsors, promotes monthly Business After Hours networking events to help area businesses build closer working relationships within the Hispanic Community.  Business After Hours provides a setting where you will: Get Yourself Known Exchange Business Cards with Other Members Get Leads for Your Sales Team to Follow Up On Establish Business Positioning Meet with Current Customers Talk with People You've Always Wanted to Meet Introduce New Products and Services to Prospects Conduct Market Research Find New Suppliers, Vendors and Other Resprentatives Find New Employees Conduct Business Meetings Keep Tabs on Your Competitors Get Media Exposure Win Door Prizes Enjoy the Free Delicious Hors d'oevres and Beverages View Business After Hours Calendar   Business Education The Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promotes business development through Educational Seminars and Workshops that allow business owners and managers to improve their management skills, explore new techniques or implement processes to reduce operating expenses.  Our Business Education Events are available at a discount to Chamber members. Interested in sponsoring a seminar or workshop.  Many Chamber members offer seminars to increase their visibility in the marketplace.  If you would be interested in conducting a seminar, please contact our Eductational Coordintor. Upcoming Seminar Topics Include: Please consult the Chamber Calendar for additional Seminar and Workshop Topics.   E-Grant Programs Many of Hampton Roads' Communities have established E-Grant Programs to assist area business with the creation of web-based marketing, customer service and process improvement solutions.  To find and apply for any E-Grant programs for which your company may be eligible, please use the E-Grant link on the Neighborhoods page of the Community Network.  Need to enhance an existing web site by adding an E-Newsletter to your Company's marketing arsenal?  E-Grants may help you defray up to 50% of the cost of developing new web infrasturcture.  They can be used to upgrade the look and feel of your site, purchase seach engine optimization services, or integrate your customer service and accounting systems.  They can even help you get started by paying for a portion of your initial site development.  We encourage all our Business Members to take advantage of these community sponsored programs.   Web Site Solutions Just starting a new business?  Thinking about joining the technology revolution?  Your membership in the Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber may be your ticket to the e-Commerce Superhighway.  With membership and sponsorship in the Chamber, you will be eligible for a web site hosted within the Community Network's web.  Great for businesses taking their first steps on the Information Superhighway, hosting is provided by the Hampton Roads Hispanic Community Network.  A variety of solutions, depending on on a member's chamber sponsorship level, are available.  While content is the responsibility of the member, content creation services are availalbe through the Chamber's approved vendor list.  To make it even easier, your initial design and content creation may be partially recouped through your Neigborhoods E-Grant Program. Procurement Program The Hampton Roads Hispanic Community Network endeavours to link companies needing minority-owned business content to fulfill their contractual obligations with Hispanic-owned businesses that are qualified and capable of providing the needed products and services.  Our procurement program provides a means for government contractors to list their service and product requirements in a public forum which allows Hispanic-owned businesses to respond in an appropriate and timely manner. Check the Community Network often for the latest Procurement Program Postings.