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
Chairman
2008
Wanda Rentas
South Florida Water Management District
Chairman
2009
Michelle Daboin
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Board Members
Kevin Austin
El Nuevo Dia
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
AFLAC
Arelys Escalera
Telemundo Orlando (WTMO)
Maria Grulich
Osceola County Economic Development Department
Gullimero "Bill" Hansen
El Osceola Star Newspaper
Bob Healy Jr
Funeraria San Juan
Carols Irizarry
City of Kissimmee
Jenny Martir
Goodwin Realty & Associates
John Quinones
Osceola County
Jose Ramirez
One Stop Affordable Hurricane Shutters
Wanda Rentas
South Florida Water Management District
Augusto Sanabria
HBIF of Greater Orlando, Inc
Ken Shipley
EMBARQ
Lou Soto
MetLife
Jim Swan
City of Kissimmee
Angie Thillet
Porta Coeli Funeral Home
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 Jacqueline Solano at 407-847-3174 or
jsolano@kissimmeechamber.com
HBL (Hispanic Business Leads)
Each Tuesday @ 10:00 am
Kissimmee Chamber Board Room
Each Tuesday @ 10:00 am
Kissimmee Chamber Board Room
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.
