The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) recently signed an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to work collaboratively to promote their respective organizations, plan trade missions, and provide business support for their respective members. “There are many commonalities between the IHCC and the Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara to promote business, create wealth and provide support for our members and we believe collaboration is key,” said Jaime Di Paulo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC). “We look forward to traveling to Guadalajara in August to continue our conversation and lay out a plan of action that will be mutually beneficial.” The Governor of Jalisco, the Honorable Enrique Alfaro was present for the signing of the agreement at Casa Jalisco in Melrose Park, IL. “This collaborative agreement will allow us to share best practices and establish a working relationship so that we can grow and thrive as Chambers of Commerce,” said Xavier Orendain de Obeso, President, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara. “We look forward to continuing this conversation in Jalisco so that we can begin our work together.” The Collaborative Agreement lays out a framework for each organization to promote their organization for the benefit of their members by agreeing on specific actions, executing and evaluating the results using their own resources.

Photo Caption: Governor of Jalisco Enrique Alfaro, Jaime Di Paulo, CEO, IHCC and Xavier Orendain de Obeso, President, Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara show the recently signed Collaborative Agreement to mutually benefit both organizations.