Articles from The United States Hispanic Business Council

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) for his leadership in calling for a strategic review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the cornerstone of free trade, investment, and economic collaboration in North America.

WASHINGTON, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Donald Trump announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem would step down from her role and that he would nominate Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This announcement comes after over a year of controversy surrounding the department’s leadership and immigration enforcement strategy, which has resulted in the deportation of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants–of which nearly 75% have no criminal conviction–the deaths of at least 38 detainees, 8 fatal shootings–including American citizens–by ICE and CBP agents, and long-term confusion and uncertainty for America’s small business community and the entrepreneurs that depend on migrant labor.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) has been recognized as one of the leading advocates for the small business community. As part of this advocacy, the USHBC maintains a growing board of advisors that inform decisions, strategy and operations. Cynthia Stopani, COO of LaborNow of America and founder of Talenta Group, represents the latest addition to the USHBC Advisory Board.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night’s State of the Union address focused heavily on economic momentum, stock market performance, energy policy, immigration enforcement, and tariffs. While President Trump emphasized record market highs and economic resilience, recent polling among Hispanic business owners suggests a widening gap between macroeconomic indicators and kitchen-table reality. According to the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC)’s most recent survey of 1,354 Hispanic business owners nationwide, nearly 70% cite cost of living as the top issue facing the country, 66.91% say they do not feel represented at the federal level and 41.65% believe the economy is getting worse.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), the leading advocate for America’s 4.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses contributing more than $850 billion to the U.S. economy, is deeply opposed to Google/YouTube TV’s proposal to remove Univision from its Base Plan. This action amounts to what Univision has called an ‘18% Hispanic Tax,’ disproportionately burdening nearly 9 million Hispanic households who rely on Univision for trusted news, cultural programming, and vital community connection.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) congratulates all parties involved in finalizing the acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations into a new, U.S.-based subsidiary. This structure both addresses national security concerns and safeguards a platform that supports America’s entrepreneurs.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 4, the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) hosted an honest, on-the-record bipartisan conversation with Senator Bernie Moreno (R–OH) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D–AZ). Moderated by USHBC President & CEO Javier Palomarez, the discussion explored pressing national issues shaping the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential landscape.

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The USHBC recently announced the appointment of April Diez, CEO of The Diez Group, to its Board of Directors. The Diez Group services multiple industries including automotive, specializing in metals processing, with precision-level blanking, cut-to-length lines, laser welding systems, milling, wash and oil capabilities, warehousing and logistics centers. In 1997, Delaco Steel received the distinction of becoming the first minority-owned, steel service center to be awarded Q1 by the Ford Motor Company. The group has been awarded several other distinctions including: GM Supplier Of The Year, Chrysler Pentastar, The Gold Award, Honda Plant Manager’s Award, Ford Manufacturing Excellence Award, The North American Supplier Performance Award, Ford Recognition of Achievement, General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award and more.

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly congratulates Cristina Antelo, founding principal of Ferox Strategies and Legislative Co-Chair of the USHBC Board of Directors, on the expansion of her bipartisan federal government relations firm. This growth, marked by the addition of high-profile clients such as the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), Fresenius Kabi, Kohl’s and the National Football League (NFL), further solidifies Ferox Strategies’ reputation as a trusted advocate across a broad range of industries.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) releases a survey of 2,700 of its members, garnering a unique understanding of the needs and concerns of the Hispanic small business community heading into the New Year.