About us
A New Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Established in 2024
The Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TAHCC) is the new name of the Hispanic Small Business Association, which operated from 2021 to 2023. In January 2024, the Association transformed into a Chamber of Commerce to champion the vibrant Hispanic/Latinx business community. TAHCC is a member of the Tulsa Regional Chamber Coalition, a group of chambers of commerce representatives from Northeastern Oklahoma. TAHCC is unrelated
In partnership with The UMA Center Inc. and other ecosystem partners such as Tulsa Tech and 36 Degrees North, TAHCC provides two cohort-based entrepreneurship boot camps, business classes, technical assistance, and annual events to promote entrepreneurs and small business owners. Since 2021, TAHCC and its partners have served over 300 entrepreneurs and small business owners.
TAHCC's Board of Directors is composed of Tomas Barrientos, Chair; Ken McConnell, CPA PC, Treasurer; and members Jhoanna Astudillo, Luis F. Valera, and Cynthia Jasso. Dr. Martha Isabel Zapata, PhD, is the chamber's President and CEO.
About Our Board Members
- Tomas Barrientos is the Owner/Broker of HomeSmart Stellar Realty.
- Ken McConnell, CPA PC, is the Owner of a tax preparation and financial advising firm that bears his name.
- Jhoanna Astudillo is Vice President and Hispanic Segment Leader at Bank of Oklahoma.
- Luis F. Valera is a Founding Member of the Valera Diaz & Associates law firm.
- Cynthia Jasso Burke is a Program Officer at the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Lead of Elevate East.
- Dr. Martha Isabel Zapata, PhD, MA, is the Founder of The UMA Center Inc. and Co-Founder of TAHCC.
Our Mission and Vision
The Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TAHCC) supports the local Hispanic/Latinx business community through training, networking, and advocacy to foster a thriving and sustainable economic landscape. We connect businesses, promote collaboration, and provide valuable resources to our members and ecosystem partners.
We cultivate a flourishing economic landscape through empowering training, dynamic networking, and steadfast advocacy. We are the bridge that unites businesses, sparks collaboration, and equips our members and partners with indispensable resources.
TAHCC aims to be the leading catalyst for economic development and business success among Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs. Our vision at TAHCC is to ignite economic growth and pave the way for business excellence among Hispanic/Latinx entrepreneurs in the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Join us, and together, let’s shape a prosperous future!
