The Hispanic Business Council is an organization under the umbrella of
the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce.
Mission Statement:
The Hispanic Business Council’s mission is to provide leadership,
education, networking and marketing opportunities for Hispanic businesses
located in the Central Florida Area.
Hispanic Business Council
Carmencita Colon, Council Coordinator
Chairman
Michelle Daboin
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Chairman
2010
Vanessa Guevara
Osceola Regional Hosptial
Board Members
Sgt. Camille Alicea
Kissimmee Police Department
Marilyn Balaban
Bank of America
Carmen Carrasquillo
Osceola County Council on Aging
Tim Cook
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Michelle Daboin
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Iris Diaz
Sun Trust Bank, Central Florida
Nancy Ellis
Wellcare
Gullimero "Bill" Hansen
El Osceola Star Newspaper
Bob Healy Jr
Funeraria San Juan
Carols Irizarry
City of Kissimmee
Vanessa Guevera
Osceola Regional Hospital
Janice Lopez
Small Business Development Center
Jenny Martir
Goodwin Realty & Associates
Sophia McCoy
Family Physicans of BVL
Julius Melendez
Osceola School District, Board Member
John Quinones
Osceola County
Yvonne Ortiz
Aeromexico
Jose Ramirez
One Stop Affordable Hurricane Shutters
Wanda Rentas
South Florida Water Management District
Carlos Rosodo
Publix Sabor
Rick Saborido
The Honey Baked Ham Store
Augusto Sanabria
HBIF of Greater Orlando, Inc
Lou Soto
Soto Financial
Jim Swan
City of Kissimmee
Angie Thillet
Porta Coeli Funeral Home
Maria Toumazos
Osceola County Economic Development Department
Hiram Turull
Banco Popular
James Welsh
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Silvia Zapico
Valencia Community College
Lt. Jason Zieglar
Osceola County Shriff
About Us...
The Hispanic Business Council is the voice of the Hispanic Business
Community. Throughout the year, the HBC oversees several projects to include; Host of the Annual VIVA Osceola, an event held at the Kissimmee Lakefront and promoted as the largest Hispanic Outdoor Festival in Central Florida; Established a
partnership with the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund to encourage and support Hispanic businesses and entrepreneurs in Osceola County; Host of the annual Hispanic Business Expo held each Fall;
Continually a support group to encourage economic improvement through workshops and
seminars.
Membership
Any person, firm, association, corporation, partnership or entity
who is a member in good standing with the Kissimmee/Osceola County
Chamber of Commerce and who expresses interest consistent with the
above objectives shall be eligible for membership in the Council.
Membership is not restricted.
For more information, contact Carmencita Colon at 407-847-3174 or
ccolon@kissimmeechamber.com
HBL (Hispanic Business Leads)
Each Tuesday @ 10:00 am
at Honey Baked Ham 13741 South John Young
Each Tuesday @ 10:00 am
at Honey Baked Ham 13741 South John Young
VIVA OSCEOLA! The largest Hispanic Outdoor Festival in Central Florida! This annual event is held at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park each October! Free Admission - Great Family Fun!
Hosted by the Hispanic Business Council, this annual Semi-Formal event is held each September. During the evening, great food, sprits & entertainemnt are enjoyed. The Council also honors and recognize the Compadre and Amigo of the Year, individuals that go a step further to promote and assist the Hispanic Business Community.
