The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, is staying rooted and growing steadily

During Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, we draw inspiration from the leadership, accomplishments, legacies, and lived experiences of Latino individuals throughout the United States. This inspiration culminated in the creation of the Rooted Leadership initiative within the Latina Today podcast series, with the invaluable support of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati In this Rooted Leadership interview, Lorena Mora-Mowy engages in a conversation with Alfonso Cornejo, the President of the Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA, and Pam Rincones, the Executive Director of the Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA. Alfonso Cornejo provides insights into the chamber’s growth since its establishment on March 19, 1996, when it was known as the Ohio Tri-State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s nearly three-decade support of the Greater Cincinnati region has yielded valuable lessons in business, individual, and industry development. Cornejo underscores the chamber’s commitment to leadership, entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness through various events, programs, and services. Alfoso emphasizes the chamber’s significant contributions to the community while advocating for the recognition of the substantial impact of Hispanic/Latinos on the region. Pam Rincones, the Executive Director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who was recently appointed to the position, shares her vision for the chamber’s role over the next five years. Additionally, she discusses the strategic partnerships she is planning to establish with for-profit and nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to expand opportunities and support economic development in Cincinnati.