About Us

Crossing borders, promoting development and innovation, strengthening communities.

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic, purpose-driven organization committed to empowering Latino professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across the region.

Through strategic partnerships, education, and advocacy, we create opportunities that elevate economic growth, cultural pride, and collaborative leadership.

Our Story

Tracing the Inspiring Journey: The History and Origins of the GCLCC

Origins and Growth

Founded in 1994, the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce was established with the goal of boosting Hispanic companies in the SWFL regional market.

The GCLCC began as a response to the need for support and representation of the Latin business community.

Over time, it has grown by expanding its horizons and crossing borders, which has created the need to include multiple chapters, including the one in Miami, each focused on addressing the specific needs of its region.

The chamber has served as an advocate in the most relevant matters for its members and has been fundamental in the structural process of the community and its future expansion.

We provide the necessary tools for the growth and development of each business through educational opportunities, networking, and advertising, among others.

Expansion and Reach

Over the years, the chamber has served as an advocate in the most relevant matters for its members and has been fundamental in the structural process of the community and its future expansion.

An expansion has been noticeable since 2020 with the appointment of its current president, Dr. Rebeca M. Forero, who has demonstrated that it is crucial to create both local and international strategic alliances; these being a way for the chamber of commerce to help its members develop, overcome barriers to international trade, create a global positioning, and obtain better business opportunities.

Crossing borders, promoting development and innovation, strengthening communities is the motto established in the Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Gulf Coast in recent years, which is currently being successfully fulfilled as the growth of its members increases daily at both local and international levels.

The creation of the Miami Chapter is a reflection of the Chamber's expansion and its commitment to reach a broader Latin audience in various geographic areas.

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is currently a non-profit organization, 501(c)(6), registered in the state of Florida.