Sean Malloy is a regular PMAHCC Volunteer, Recent Graduate, Colombian Citizen and Chamber Member. Read more about Sean in our interview with this inspirational volunteer!

"I think that my linguistic skills in German and Spanish set me apart along with a deep understanding of new currency technologies and how they work in conjunction with cybersecurity."

University/ Degree:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania/Bachelors of Computing in Cybersecurity

Favorite College Course:

Administration and Security

Why did you choose this career path?

I’ve always been interested in technology and saw a growing market in the field of Cybersecurity.  I changed my major accordingly when they announced that they would be opening the new degree.

What is your dream job?

The job that I would like to work towards is Penetration Tester.

What sets you apart from other recent graduates (a skill or experience)?

I think that my linguistic skills in German and Spanish set me apart along with a deep understanding of new currency technologies and how they work in conjunction with cybersecurity. 

Tell us about a cultural experience you have had.

I spent a year studying abroad in Germany.  The difference in thought, education, transportation, and other aspects of the local culture opened my view to how important a cultural and traditional base is to holding together communities.

What is your Hispanic background?

My mother participated in a foreign exchange program between Pitt and her university in Colombia. Thereafter she decided to stay and put down roots in the US.  Aspects of Hispanic culture have influenced every part of my life from childhood to present.

How did you get involved with the Chamber?

I was asked to volunteer as a student for an annual chamber event and have stuck with the organization ever since.  

What motivates you?

I find the most motivation to work when the outcome produced will help someone.

Where do you see yourself in five years / ten years?

In five to ten years I see myself with a well-established career base and either completing a master’s degree or an equivalent certification in penetration testing.

What is your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement is my long and continued voluntarism through multiple organizations.

What do you like about volunteering for PMAHCC?

Volunteering for PMAHCC provides me the opportunity to meet new people, experience more Latino culture, build connections, and practice my Spanish.  The wide variety of events offered by the chamber also makes volunteering a little less repetitive.

What do you like to do if your downtime?

In my downtime I like to play instruments, work on random small coding projects, and do some amateur market analysis.

Tell us one interesting thing about you:

I’ve been to Guatemala annually for the past 10 years to translate for a missionary group.   

Prime Stage Theatre's March production of In the Time of the Butterflies features cast of Pittsburgh-based Latinx actors and director

"Pittsburgh is fortunate to have a wealth of Latinx talent," says Wayne Brinda,

Prime Stage co-founder and producing artistic director

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 23, 2019 — On both days of a recent winter weekend, director Ricardo Vila-Roger sat behind a desk in Prime Stage Theatre’s West End studio reviewing headshots and resumes and watching intently as dozens of professional Pittsburgh actors auditioned from script sides that featured dialogue in both English and Spanish. There was no language barrier, though. Like Vila-Roger, all the actors were Latinx in one form or other.

Auditions were being held for roles in Prime Stage’s March 2019 Pittsburgh premiere of In the Time of the Butterflies, a stage production based on Julia Alvarez’ historical novel about dictator Rafael Trujillo’s bloody reign in the Dominican Republic from the 1930s to the 1960s and the four Mirabal sisters, code named the “Butterflies," who sparked a revolution to overthrow his regime. Three of the sisters were assassinated in 1960.

To say that the "Butterflies” are deeply meaningful to people of Latinx heritage might be an understatement. Today they are considered national heroes in the Dominican Republic for the courage they demonstrated in taking on a corrupt government. The United Nations General Assembly was so moved by their experiences that in 1993 it designates each November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

So when Producing Artistic Director  Wayne Brinda made the decision in 2016 to schedule In the Time of the Butterflies as part of Prime Stage’s current Season of Courage, there was only one caveat: that the director and cast (with the exception of one American character) must include and feature Latinx professionals.

“On one hand,” said Brinda, “because the play features dialogue in both English and Spanish, authenticity could only be achieved if the cast members have strong familiarity with the language and the culture.  To be compelling, entertaining, and engaging, it has to be accurate!”

Producing this story enables Prime Stage to present a range of programs with local partners through the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program which honor and raise awareness of the local Latinx community. “Prime Stage has always strongly promoted diversity in all its forms, and knowing that there are so many truly accomplished and talented Latinx performers and artists in Pittsburgh inspired me to green-light this production,” he said.  

"We are also honored that  Minou Mirabal, the daughter of Minerva, one of "the Butterflies" endorses the program.  She will meet with students, present the NEA keynote address, and meet with audiences during the opening weekend of the production. In this way, Prime Stage continues to truly bring literature, culture, and history to life in unique ways."

Vila-Roger, a University of Pittsburgh artist-in-residence of Caribbean descent who acts in addition to directing, is proud to be helming this production. “There aren’t a lot of plays produced in Pittsburgh that give Latinx folks the opportunity to explore and play our heritage,” he said. “I’m proud to be associated with this production and, I can tell you that there’s already a buzz about it in the local Latinx community.”

Veteran Latinx-Pittsburgh actor Enrique Bazan, who landed the coveted role of dictator Rafael Trujillo in the production, is looking forward to playing the real-life villain. “All actors want to play the bad guy,” he said. “And playing an actual person who made life so difficult for so many Dominican people gives me the opportunity to create more awareness about how he impacted our culture.”

Prime Stage’s production of In the Time of the Butterflies, along with nearly 20 book and play discussion programs that are scheduled across the Pittsburgh region in early 2019, are part of an initiative funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) Big Read in collaboration with Arts Midwest, which has selected Prime Stage as the only Pennsylvania organization to participate in the 2018-2019 Big Read.

Tickets are available at www.primestage.com. 

About Prime Stage Theatre

Prime Stage Theatre is a Pittsburgh theater organization that presents professionally produced plays based on works of classic and contemporary literature. Founded in 1996 by Wayne Brinda and Connie Brinda, the organization also presents a diverse variety of community and educational programs for students, teens and adults. More information is available at www.primestage.com.

About the NEA Big Read

Since the program began in 2006, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1,400 NEA Big Read programs, providing more than $19 million to organizations nationwide. In addition, Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country. Over the past 11 years, grantees have leveraged more than $44 million in local matching funds to support their NEA Big Read programs. More than 4.9 million Americans have attended an NEA Big Read event, approximately 82,000 volunteers have participated at the local level, and 39,000 community organizations have partnered to make NEA Big Read activities possible. For more information about the NEA Big Read, please visit arts.gov/neabigread.

About the National Endowment for the Arts

Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. Visit arts.gov to learn more about NEA.

About Arts Midwest

Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people’s lives. Based in Minneapolis, Arts Midwest connects the arts to audiences throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. One of six non-profit regional arts organizations in the United States, Arts Midwest’s history spans more than 25 years. For more information, please visit artsmidwest.org.

Theater in Pittsburgh is going Latino! This season local theaters are bringing 4 Hispanic shows to our area. Check the information below for show details, a special event, a chamber discount and ticket information!

RSVP TODAY for the FREE evening of Latin Food, Music & Drinks (at Casa Brasil) to Marketing@primestage.com

In the Time of the Butterflies (showing from March 8, 2019 – March 17, 2019) is a play by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Julia Alvarez and directed by Ricardo Vila-Roger.

"Julia Alvarez' novel is as lovely as a butterfly at rest, and as moving as one in flight.” ~ Burlington Free Press. Experience the spirit, passions and courageous acts of the Mirabal sisters - "The Butterflies" - as they inspired a fight for freedom in the Dominican Republic. Their legacy led to the UN creating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

The show is Presented with the NEA Big Read, which is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

To purchase tickets to the show:

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A Celebration of Love

This festive two-part event includes a cocktail hour, four course dinner, complimentary Valentines Day toast and Live Entertainment by Luis Angel Cortes (Puerto Rican vocalist with experience playing with El Gran Combo) and Luis Adrián (one of the “Top 12 Finalists” on "Idol Puerto Rico" and one of the top 20 Global Finalists in the “2014 FIFA World Cup TM SuperSong competition”). Finally live music, dancing and continued drinks with a Latin American DJ and music.

Where?  Mansions on Fifth Hotel, 5105 Fifth Avenue, Shadyside.

When? February 15 (Friday), 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m

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Where Did We Sit On The Bus is showing January 19 – February 24, 2019 at the City Theatre.

"This show is something any Latino-Americano can relate to. Brian's story is part of our story as well. His talent is immeasurable and his performance unforgettable! Absolutely a 'must see'! "

- Melanie Marie Boyer (Director of Development, PMAHCC)

With pulsing rhythms and original rhymes set to a live, looped soundtrack, Brian Quijada stages a hip-hop autobiography about falling in love with performance, the power of family, and growing up Latinx in a world that categorizes everyone in black and white.

¿Dónde nos sentamos en el autobús?

Por Brian Quijada

Dirigida por Chay Yew

19 de enero - 24 de febrero de 2019

Con ritmos palpitantes y rimas originales en una banda sonora en vivo y en bucle, Brian Quijada presenta una autobiografía de hip-hop sobre enamorarse con las presentaciones en vivo, el poder de la familia y cómo es crecer en Latinx en un mundo que clasifica a todos solo de blanco y negro.

More information: http://www.citytheatrecompany.org/play/where-did-we-sit-on-the-bus/

You may contact Nikki Battestilli ( City Theatre, Marketing Director) for questions regarding group rates and other inquiries at nbattestilli@citytheatrecompany.org or 412-431-4400 ext 230.

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This high-energy group is a joyous celebration of Cuban music and dance styles. The Havana Cuba All-Stars are some of Cuba’s greatest musicians. With rhythms and melodies from the cha cha to the rumba, from “Son Cubano” style to the salsa, the All-Stars will showcase a wide variety of Cuban beats. The group is inspired by and dedicated to promoting the entire tapestry of Cuban music through a fresh, contemporary lens.

Get 25% off by using the code "Chamber25" when purchasing tickets.

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" El Rubio " The great Latin Jazz Trumpeter/ Orchestra & Singers coming to The Kaufmann Center 1825 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA March 16th, 2019 Showtime 7:30 pm General Admission $25.00 dollars. A Great view of the Concert wherever your seat is. Food, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages available for purchase. This is one night to "Party It Up" in Pittsburgh, PA The best concert in the city......Downtown Pittsburgh will be jumping to the sensational and powerful sound of "El Rubio" his Orchestra & Singers. A percentage of Ticket sales will be donated to the Pittsburgh Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce.

"El Rubio" was discovered by the great music icon Sid Bernstein and John Anthony. Bernstein was responsible for bringing The Beatles, Rolling Stones and many more great artists to the U.S.A. through his impeccable career as the world's most famous and best promoter of musical acts.

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Can you teach Spanish? We get many requests from people who want to learn Spanish - so if you would like to volunteer to teach a class or hold a conversation group, please contact srvalerie@casasanjose.org.

Archi Enterprises is seeking a Sales Representative for his Boost Mobile franchise at locations all over Pittsburgh, from as close as Downtown to as far as New Kensington.

Employees will be mainly responsible for sales. This means communicating our promotions and pricing to customers, as well as performing changes to customers accounts, and the occasional troubleshooting when a device malfunctions. Beyond sales, employees will be responsible for basic marketing (such as flyering) and maintaining the store in operating condition. This may include cleaning, organizing, placing inventory orders, validating purchases, and performing the necessary training and attending required meetings in relation to the store. Employees may occasionally have to cover shifts at multiple locations. Growth opportunities are plentiful in the company, and more senior positions earn more.

If you are interested contact Pedro Acosta - Director of Operations: Veronawireless2017@gmail.com / 412-918-0613

The Allegheny County Health Department is now hiring for an Air Quality Engineer 2 position. Please post the attached job announcement in all applicable locations.This is professional engineering work in the field of air pollution control. An employee in this class performs field and office engineering duties involving plant inspections, field investigations, sampling surveys, computer modeling, prepares and presents technical engineering reports for the control and abatement of air pollution.

Please visit www.alleghenycounty.us/healthdepartment CAREERS for an online application form and job announcement.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mascaro Construction Company, L.P. will be accepting bids for the Bid Packages listed below for the WQED First Floor Accessible Toilet Rooms project. A complete set of the bidding documents will be distributed electronically beginning December 5, 2018 at 8:00 AM. If necessary, hard copies of bid documents can be made available for pick-up at the offices of Mascaro Construction at 1720 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Interested bidders should contact Jessica Ramsey at jramsey@mascaroconstruction.com to obtain documents. The following bids will be received until Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM.

The Project includes: Demolition, Concrete, Metals, Doors, Frames & Hardware, Rough Carpentry, Drywall, & Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring & Base, Painting, Toilet Partitions & Accessories, Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

There is an Invitation to Bid for a construction project--the La Roche College Batting Facility Project. The project is funded in part by the Gaming Economic Development Fund (GEDF).

The project includes, but is not limited to: removals, erosion and sedimentation control, earthwork, bituminous paving repair, concrete walk, concrete curbs, landscaping, load bearing masonry wall building and associated mechanical, plumbing and electrical construction.

La Roche College, the project's owner, will accept bids for the project on January 8th until 1 pm. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on December 18th at the La Roche College Athletic Complex Facility building. Hard copies of the bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope; bids will be publicly opened on January 8th at 1 pm. The bid documents will be available through DRS Architects' FTP site beginning on December 5th. Please contact Robert Graham for access to the FTP site.

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PMAHCC thanks you for your continued support and hopes to see you at one of our upcoming events! For information on memberships, scholarships and more please visit: www.pmahcc.org

Newsletter By: Melanie Marie Boyer

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 4300 ● Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

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PMAHCC Newsletter

December 2018

January 12, 2019 Charity Basketball Game

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) and Penn State Greater Allegheny are partnering to host a basketball charity game to raise funds to be used scholarships for college students. This event benefits the PMAHCC Foundation Educational Fund and PSUGA’s scholarship program.

Food will be provided at the event.

Featuring Darius Prince, Arena Bowl XXX MVP from the Philadelphia Souls and Philadelphia Eagles (2018 pre-season), Orlando Melendez, Harlem Globetrotters, Frank Connolly, Pittsburgh Pirates President, Joey Cora, Pittsburgh Pirates 3rd Base Coach,  Omar Moreno, ex Pittsburgh Pirate and 1979 World Series champion team, Robert Mangino of KDKA Radio and many more!  

For Player Bios, giveaways and other updates please be sure to follow our Facebook page!

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Pittsburgh’s Coro Latinoamericano—one of the nation’s only secular choirs performing in Spanish—is teaming up with the First Unitarian Universalist Choir & students at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music for a special holiday concert—Paz y Armonía (Peace and Harmony), Sunday December 16 at 3:00pm.

Directed by award-winning cellist, Ábner Jairo García, from Morelia Mexico, the groups will present an evening of traditional Spanish & Latin American holiday and popular music, with special songs for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa too!

Date & Time: Sunday, Dec. 16th, at 3:00PM

Location: First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., Pgh, PA 15213.

Admission is free although donations will be accepted. The concert is family friendly; the venue is handicap accessible.

A Special Thanks to UPMC, Inventionland and Coca-Cola for sponsoring our Fiesta Navideña on November 27th.

Guests raved about the unique and beautiful event space describing it as "the Coolest place I have ever been".

Special Guests included Peter Villegas (Coca-Cola), County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald, Joey Cora of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto Clemente Jr and more!

Event photography was provided by Oscar Aquino of Rugraphics Studios. To see the photos CLICK HERE

Headshots were provided by Cut 'n Run Studios. To see the headshots CLICK HERE

Floral arrangements were provided by Flora Vista.

The delicious cupcakes taken home by all of the guests were made by Ashley Cessarato.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the Latino Business Initiative, Event Planning, Gala Outreach and more! If you are interested in volunteering Please email: MelanieMarie@pmahcc.org

Please send the names of any individuals and organizations that you feel would want to/ should participate to MelanieMarie@pmahcc.org as soon as possible.

In 2018 PMAHCC held more events than any past year. More than 2,000 unique individuals have registered for these events over the course of the year. For these events we teamed up with ALPHA, LACU, Facebook, The City of Pittsburgh, Acrobatique Creative, Brown Forman, La Palapa, The Rivers Casino, The Rivers Club, Casa Brasil, Innovation Works, The Hotel Monaco, Izzazu Salon, Verdettos and known Artist Jeremy Raymer, Zone 28, Reed Smith, The Pittsburgh Business Show, Mooka entertainment, UPMC, Inventionland, Coca-Cola, The Latino Community Center, El Jimador Tequilla, DJ SMI and more.

We have established a relationship with Acrobatique Creative and Brown Forman to produce an annual event, Dia De Los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo. If you were not at our Dia De Los Muertos event, put it on your calendar for next year. This year 366 people came to the hotel Monaco in Dia De Los Muertos makeup and partied the night away to celebrate diversity and unity and next year it will be even BIGGER!

Chairman of the board- Carmen Malloy, Chamber president- Ivan Usero and Director of Development- Melanie Marie Boyer attended our United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention where we discovered many tools to drive the chamber forward and made invaluable connections that, we hope, will benefit all of our members.

Over the course of the last eight months, our Social Media and website have increased traffic dramatically. Website traffic has increased more than 1,000% on average. Our Facebook page went from an average of 15 engagements per month to more than 14,000 engagements over the last 8 months. The number of people following the Chamber page has increased 700%. If you follow and like our page - which you should- you can keep up with everything going on in the Hispanic community, not only chamber items.

These are only a few highlights of the things PMAHCC has done this year. We believe that by increasing visibility, awareness and engagement that we can better give back to our members and the community as a whole. It is with your support that we may ensure the future viability of the chamber. In 2019 we are going to continue to build on the foundation that has been established at our organization and keep moving forward with your help.

Did you know that the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was awarded the 2018 Chamber of the Year by Latino Connection Magazine?!

By 2020, 20% of the population will be Hispanic and by 2060, Hispanics are projected to represent 31% of the total U.S. population; only 12% less than the projected number of Caucasians! Hispanics have $1.7 trillion in buying power in the United States, a 55% increase from 2010 and are opening businesses at a rate of 8 to 1 when compared to Caucasians.

Marketing to U.S. Hispanics is on the radar of every Fortune 500 CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) and it should be on yours too!

"Surveyed a select panel of senior-level marketers to see if the U.S. Hispanic audience was on their roadmaps. They clearly recognized the opportunity: Most saw 11—25% of their company's growth coming from this demographic in the next three to five years. Still, most brands didn't have a marketing strategy for this audience, and most agencies were advising clients to invest in reaching them either "somewhat" or "not at all." -Google

*All Statistics are based on Local, Regional, State and National Census data.

PMAHCC Thanks our Executive Board, elected in early 2018, for their dedication and hard work.

PMAHCC Newsletter

November 2018

November 27 Fiesta Navideña

Please join us in celebrating the Holiday Season as well as PMAHCC's 2018 accomplishments at the whimsical & festive, Inventionland.

Admission includes three courses Canap Style (provided by La Palapa), Two Alcoholic Beverages, Non Alcoholic Beverages & a party favor.

We will hear from Keynote Speaker will be Peter Villegas, Coca-Cola Vice President of Latin Affairs and United States Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board. Music will be provided by Noel Quintana, Food by La Palapa and Floral Arrangements from Flora Vista (all PMAHCC Small Business Members).

Note: TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND SELLING QUICKLY. GET YOURS NOW!

January 12, 2019 Charity Basketball Game

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) and Penn State Greater Allegheny are partnering to host a basketball charity game to raise funds to be used scholarships for college students. This event benefits the PMAHCC Foundation Educational Fund and PSUGA’s scholarship program.

Food will be provided at the event. During the game, we will hear from keynote speakers, Jackie Edmondson, Carmen Malloy and Orlando Melendez.

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PMAHCC would like to thank everyone who came together to plan and celebrate our Dia De Los Muertos Event, a celebration of Diversity and Unity enjoyed by 366 people! We are already looking forward to celebrating with you next year!

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At a time when it was needed most, Friday night's Dia de Los Muertos event was a wonderful celebration that brought all ages, races, socioeconomic classes, sexes (and more) together to celebrate diversity, unity and life!

This event did not only celebrate a traditional Mexican holiday, but started a new tradition FOR ALL here in Pittsburgh. We can not wait until next year!

Thank you to all of those who celebrated with us at our extravaganza. Please share your photos and tag us in them. Tag yourselves and other attendees in our photos!

Acrobatique Creative & Acrobatique Signature Events put together an AMAZING night for all to benefit our PMAHCC Scholarship fund to assist the next generation of future Hispanic leaders here in Pittsburgh.

Special thanks go to Greta Harper, the mastermind who made all of the connections to make this event possible.

Thanks to Ronda Zegarelli, Amanda Chirumbolo & their team who worked tirelessly to be sure that the event went off without a hitch from the beginning to end.

Thank you to Oscar R. Aquino of RuGraphicstudio for photographing the event on behalf of PMAHCC.

Thank you, el Jimador Tequila for sponsoring this event with the MOST DELICIOUS and high-quality tequila. We enjoyed every last drop as well as the awesome t-shirts, masks & more!

Thank you to Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar & Deb Docherty for providing the looks that made our event that much more amazing!

Thank you to DJ Smi Swigart and Mariachi Internacional de Pittsburgh PA for the awesome entertainment.

Thank you to NEXTpittsburgh, Pittsburgh Current & Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for covering the event!

We also thank the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh for allowing us to use their exquisite event space!

The Hispanic community and our friends of all races, religions, sexes, political preferences (etc.) will continue to come together in order to make a positive impact in our region.

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If you are interested in joining the chamber, attending an event or donating to our scholarship fund please visit: www.pmahcc.org

PMAHCC is honored to have been recognized by the Latino Connection as the #1 Chamber of commerce for 2018 and look forward to continuing our mission into 2019.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the Latino Business Initiative, Event Planning, Gala Outreach and more! If you are interested in volunteering Please email: MelanieMarie@pmahcc.org

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released a statement supporting Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, Calls for Permanent Solution.

"WASHINGTON, D.C. –The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) stands in support of the federal ruling that protects the legal status of 240,000 immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS)." Read More

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

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October 29, 2018

Through this communication, the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (“PMAHCC”), its constituent Board of Directors, and its membership at large, express the most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to all those directly and indirectly affected by the recent acts of senseless, horrific violence perpetrated against the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Violence, in any of its harmful forms, has no place in our community, especially when directed against innocent human beings targeted because of their race, gender, religious beliefs, or any other personal identifier. Our organization, one of Pittsburgh’s largest and most diverse community engagement non-profits, will continue to cherish diversity and inclusion in our community, and our activities will always promote principles of respect and solidarity applicable to all.

The PMAHCC stands in solidarity with the Jewish community, the Tree of Life Synagogue, and our city as a whole. Additionally, we are grateful for the admirable courage demonstrated by the local law enforcement authorities and first responders that sacrificed their wellbeing amidst the gravest of dangers. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Pittsburgh was built, brick by brick, by a cohesive community of hard-working, honest immigrants, and it has evolved into one of the country’s most dynamic and resilient sectors. Acts of bigotry, hatred, and racism will not define or destroy us - they never have, they never will. As such, Pittsburghers will overcome this tragedy, and, through our collective resilience, we will prove that isolated acts of hatred cannot undo the bonds that have unified the Steel City together for centuries.

On behalf of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board.

Carmen O. Malloy

Chairman of the Board

Attached below is an official PDF version of this statement.

In Solidarity with Tree of Life Synagogue.pdf

Please direct all questions to MelanieMarie@pmahcc.org

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