US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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On Saturday, September 23, Alfredo Rodriguez of the US National Supermarket Association made history when he won the election for an open seat on the national board of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, making him the first Dominican ever to win a board seat on the Chamber. The US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the largest Hispanic business organization in the United States. Through collaboration between the Dominican-American Business Network, the Dominican-American Chamber of Commerce of NY, and the Dominican-American National Roundtable, an agreement was reached to unite the Dominican community behind one board candidate. Alfredo Rodriguez's victory was greeted with loud applause and high praise. "I plan to represent the interests not only of Dominicans, but also of all Latinos on the national board of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce," said Rodriguez following his victory. The presence of Dominican President Leonel Fernandez, who addressed an audience of 1,200 at the USHCC Luncheon on Friday, 22 September, was also helpful in getting a strong Dominican turnout for the vote. As a result of Alfredo Rodriguez's strong candidacy and the presence of President Fernandez, the USHCC set a new conference attendance and sponsorship record.

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