The Canadian Hispanic Business Association (CHBA) promotes entrepreneurial and professional development for Hispanics in Canada, with an initial emphasis in Ontario.
Led by founder Mauricio Ospina and supported by its 24 Founding Directors, it runs since 2007 the annual awards program '10 most influential Hispanic Canadians’. The "10 most" was formally recognized in 2009 by the Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada. Read More on the letter from the Prime Minister...
- To create business opportunities between Hispanics and in Canada’s mainstream
- To promote formation of new Hispanic businesses
- To promote the image of Hispanics in Canada
Duties and responsibilities
The membership structure and official events of the Hispanic Business Association will be implemented by the director of www.HispanicBusiness.ca and its staff/appointees.
Members must actively promote the vision, goals and programs of the Association among all stakeholders, as well as to maintain and project a good image of the association and of the Hispanic community.
- Membership is not transferable. Members are entitled to automatic renewal upon payment of the annual fees.
- Members can be expelled for failure to fulfill their obligations by consensus among the Honorary President and Directors. No fees will be reimbursed.
Membership types
1. Honorary President: Open to a corporation in business for 10 or more years. The Honorary President has the right to form and lead the Canadian Hispanic Secretariat. It also has first right to request the main sponsorship of the “Influential Hispanic Canadians” awards. In addition, it will be promoted at the Association’s regular events and can propose and implement new programs, subject to approval of at least half plus one of the other members in good standing. The Honorary President, or in his/her absence the director, has a Casting Vote to resolve any deadlock.
2. Founders (Honorary Director): Open to a minimum of 15 entrepreneurs and service providers in business for at least 2 years and with good standing in the Hispanic community. Honorary Directors can propose and implement new programs, subject to approval of at least half plus one of the other members in good standing. Honorary Directors can be expelled when half plus one of all members (Honorary and Regular) are in agreement - no fees will be reimbursed.
3. Founding Member (Regular Members): Open to about 35 entrepreneurs and service providers in business for a minimum of 1 year and with good standing in the Hispanic community. It can be opened to companies participating in the Association’s regular events, especially boot camps.
From time to time the Association may add or change the membership categories to better reflect the growth and dynamics of the community. Such changes will be implemented by the Director of Hispanic Business in consultation with the Honorary President and Directors.