The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the only organization in the Quad Cities created to address specific needs of the Hispanic business community. The GQCHCC serves the Quad Cities and surrounding areas in Illinois and Iowa including Sterling, Rock Falls, Muscatine, and West Liberty.
Our mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local businesses and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Hispanic cultural identity to generate new business opportunities.
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce welcomes businesses, organizations, and individuals from any cultural background to join this great organization designed to support, assist and recognize your efforts in our community. Join now!
Upcoming Community Events
On September 4th, Riverhouse Music Festival is Featuring: Identity Crisis will be benefiting GQCHCC member the American Red Cross. Read More...
On September 9th, GQCHCC is partnering with Viva Quad Cities Inc., to host the Viva Quad Cities' First Annual Scholarship Award Dinner. See More...
On September 11th, GQCHCC is partnering with Viva Quad Cities Inc., for the Viva Quad Cities Fiesta and 4th Annual Run for Viva Race. See More...
On September 14th -15th GQCHCC member St. Ambrose is partnering with the University of Notre Dame for the Supervisory Certificate Progam. Read More...
On September 18th, GQCHCC Member, City of East Moline is hosting Mexico's Independence Day Parade. See More...
On September 18th, GQCHCC Member, join LULAC Council 10 to celebrate Mexico's Bi-Centennial. All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. Read More...
On September 20th, GQCHCC Member, American Red Cross is hosting the TPC Deere Run Golf Outing.
On September 21st, GQCHCC Members, Augustana College and St. Ambrose are partnering to host the Pro Fair. Read More...
On September 26th GQCHCC Member QC United is hosting Unity Fest International. See More...
On October 13th, GQCHCC is co-sponsoring "Your Business in Motion" with AT&T. Read More...
On October 15th-16th, "Strengthening and Valuing Latino/a Communities in Iowa" will be held at the University of Iowa. Read More...
GQCHCC Member's Entertainment Sites and Weekly Events
Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau-Direct Link
Member Announcements and Accomplishments
GQCHCC Chairman Bob Ontiveros is to receive the El Pipila Award September 16th, 2010. Read More...
GQCHCC member, WIU-QC cited for Hispanic Student Success. Read More...
GQCHCC welcomes our newest Board Members, Lori Freemire and Seth Rowland. See More...
GQCHCC Chairman Bob Ontiveros received the Member Appreciation Award at our "Summer Splash Social" event that was held at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf. Read More...
GQCHCC President, Alfred Ramirez: Radio station 93.9, WYEC, has requested Alfred as a guest on their morning talk show, Mid Morning in the Cities. Alfred will be interviewed live the first Wednesday of every month from 11:20am-noon. The interview has been underwritten by Ascentra Credit Union. Recorded Interviews...
GQCHCC Member, Illinois Casualty: Is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Arron Sutherland, CPA, CPCU, AIAF as their new President and Chief Executive Officer.
GQCHCC Member, Group O: Has been ranked 9th out of the 500 largest Hispanic-Owned Businesses by Hispanic Business Magazine. Read More...
Congratulations, Vice Chairman Greg Aguilar: Named Augustana College Director of Multicultural Services. Read More...
GQCHCC Member, Viva Quad Cities, Inc.: announces the availability of the Viva Quad Cities Scholarship. This provides financial assistance to area students pursuing higher education. Connect to the Viva Quad Cities Scholarship Link...
Congratulations, Bob Ontiveros Founder and Chairman of Group O: Bob has been inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame. Read More...
Welcome New Members that joined in August
ECCO Select Corporation: Corporate Membership: Directory Link
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the only organization in the Quad Cities created to address specific needs of the Hispanic business community. The GQCHCC serves the Quad Cities and surrounding areas in Illinois and Iowa including Sterling, Rock Falls, Muscatine, and West Liberty.