named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy
Represents members in local and state policy discussions to advance economic development and support for minority-owned businesses.
Grants and Loans Information
Connects members with up-to-date information on local, state, and federal grant and loan programs for small and minority-owned businesses.
Marketing and Promotion
Amplifies member visibility through social media spotlights, newsletters, sponsorships, and community outreach initiatives.
Networking Events
Hosts business mixers, expos, and cultural events to connect Latino entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for collaboration and growth.
One-on-One Business Support
Provides personalized consultations to help entrepreneurs with business planning, licensing, funding access, and other operational challenges.
Training and Workshops
Offers bilingual business development sessions on topics including marketing, financial literacy, legal compliance, and digital tools.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for Latino and minority-owned businessesAdvocates for policies, funding, and programs that support Latino-owned and minority small businesses at local, state, and federal levels, including representation in economic development and policy discussions.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Capacity building for Latino entrepreneursProvides business development programs, mentorship, one-on-one consultations, and bilingual training in business planning, financial literacy, marketing, legal compliance, and access to financing for Latino-owned businesses at all stages.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Marketing and promotional support for membersProvides marketing and promotional services to member businesses through social media spotlights, newsletter features, event sponsorships, and community outreach.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Networking and community events for Latino professionalsOrganizes regular networking events, business mixers, industry panels, cultural celebrations, and community outreach initiatives to connect Latino entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders across Long Island.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Scholarship provision for the Hispanic communityProvides scholarships to support members of the Hispanic community, as part of its mission to promote economic and educational advancement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$287K
Contributions & grants$287K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$284K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash$44K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$44K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ELIZABETH CUSTODIO — BOARD MEMBER
- XIOMARA LETO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Alante Security Group, Inc. Partner — Luis A. Lopez served as President & CEO of Alante Security Group, Inc., and his leadership connected the organization to the Chamber's mission and network.
- Latino entrepreneurs Partner — Core constituency represented and supported by the Chamber
- M&T Bank Partner — Representative from M&T Bank serves as a board member, contributing expertise in community banking and economic development.
- US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization that provided a ceremonial grant or funding support to the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advocacy-Driven Empowermentmethodology: advocacy-driven empowermentBy engaging in policy advocacy and institutional representation, the organization produces greater economic inclusion and influence for Latino-owned businesses, because systemic barriers are reduced when public policies and funding mechanisms are aligned with minority business needs.
- Inclusive Economic Access as Community Developmentmethodology: inclusive-economic-accessBy creating pathways to economic participation for underrepresented entrepreneurs, the organization produces broader institutional and community success, because equitable access to markets and resources compounds economic resilience and generational wealth in marginalized populations.
- Network-Centered Entrepreneurial Growthmethodology: networking-for-entrepreneurial-growthBy creating structured networking opportunities and platforms for connection, the organization produces business growth and resource sharing among Latino entrepreneurs, because peer relationships and professional ties enable access to capital, contracts, and collaboration that isolated businesses lack.
- Visibility Amplification for Market Accessmethodology: visibility-amplificationBy increasing the visibility of Latino-owned businesses through promotional platforms and public outreach, the organization produces expanded market opportunities and customer engagement, because recognition and brand exposure are critical prerequisites for business growth in competitive economies.