GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT ADDRESSES AUDIENCE AT HOUSTON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL LUNCHEON & BUSINESS EXPO
Governor Greg Abbott addressed a sold out crowd of more than 1,500 at the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 22nd Luncheon and Business Expo on April 9th, at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston. Abbott addressed the audience on the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit of Hispanic businesses and the positive impact they have in the Houston economy.
The program opened with a performance of the National Anthem by D’Ana Lombard from the Houston Grand Opera and an invocation delivered by Dodie Osteen of Lakewood Church. The Annual Luncheon included a business expo where hundreds filled the hallways to explore the product and services of member corporations and entrepreneurs. With a sold-out audience of more than 1,500 attendees, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon & Business expo is Houston’s largest business luncheon.
“The truth is Texas continues to be exceptional, and you are a big reason why,” said Governor Abbott. “You are the entrepreneurs and the risk takers, the people with a vision and the work ethic to achieve it.”
The program featured other prominent community leaders and elected officials such as Mayor Annise Parker, 2016 Houston Mayoral Candidates, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Dr. Laura Murillo, and Elected Officials including: Congressman Ted Poe, Congressman Pete Olsen, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Sherriff Adrian Garcia.
“The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce believes in the development and empowerment of the Houston business community. We are committed to customized solutions for our corporate partners and to connecting our small business owners with opportunities to thrive in a city which is considered an epicenter of entrepreneurship.”
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the largest Hispanic Chamber in the country and the leading regional advocate for the economic and civic interests of the Hispanic business community.