Middlesex County, with the second largest population in New Jersey, according to the 2010 Census, has seen a steady increase in the Hispanic population over the past several years. In fact, according to the American Community Survey, Latinos made up 18 percent of the county’s population, up 45 percent since 2000. No doubt, this growing group has significant purchasing power and plays a key role in our region’s economy. As a result, the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce has established the Hispanic Business Council, with the goal of generating exposure for Hispanic businesses to existing Chamber Members.
The council’s mission is to develop networking opportunities for area businesses where they can learn more about each other’s business and discover new partners that will help them gain access to the growing Latino market.
The Hispanic Business Council kicked off its formation with a meet and greet in 2010. The committee has planned its first expo, and businesses are encouraged to join in this event and meet members from the Hispanic Business Council.
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Hispanic Business Expo on July 19 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset.
For more information, call Alex at 732- 745-8090, ext 204 .