The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (DRHCC) has an important role of supporting and promoting local businesses.  The most important role is the networking opportunities.  We organize different events for members to know each other.  More specifically, our breakfast networks, which provide our valuable members the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build relationships with each other.
Our organization also takes the role of advocacy and representation.  DRHCC serves as a voice to advocate the interest and concerns of local businesses.  DRHCC Board of Directors often engage with policymakers, government officials and other community leaders to ensure that welfare and a positive economic impact regarding regulations and policies.
One of the major roles we take is marketing and promotion.  Activities include the participation in community events, festivals, doing marketing on social media, the DRHCC website and also the monthly newsletters.  DRHCC is available for our members for any promotion they need.
DRHCC also has the responsibility to foster collaboration between businesses and other agencies.  By us facilitating connections, we promote collective growth and innovation within our community.  We are a one-stop resource guide for the growth and success of local businesses.
When you shop at a local and small businesses, the money stays in our local economy, which helps create more job opportunities and it is also a contribution to the overall economic growth of Del Rio.  By shopping local, you are supporting local families and even friends and family members.  It creates a sense of belonging, a true sense of community and strengthens the bonds within our city.
Small Business Month is celebrated in the month of May. It was created by the Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) to recognize small local businesses for their courage, dedication and hard work.  According to the S.B.A., a 2020 study shoed that there are 31.7 million small businesses in the United States, making the small businesses the backbone of our country’s economy.
DRHCC is here to serve, support and assist with your needs.  We urge our valuable members to utilize our agency and make us work more! We want to continue providing network opportunities, foster collaboration and support local businesses.  Supporting local and small businesses can create a thriving and resilient community; it stimulates our local economy and is an investment in the prosperity of our community.  We would like to invite all businesses to become members of the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber or Commerce and take advantage of everything that we offer.

Winners of the 2023 DRHCC Annual Business Awards! We would like to congratulate all individuals and institutions for their hard work and dedication while representing our community. A special thanks to our main sponsor Gilbert Mercado of Money Concepts for the breakfast network.

We celebrated empowerment! Thank you to all people who joined us for this breakfast network! We had a great time and it was very inspiring hearing our speaker Maria Martinez CEO of @borderfcu and her successful history! BFCU was our main sponsor as well! Thank you to all the people who made this possible and all our empowered members for supporting us!

My name is Maria De La Luz Lichlyter, I’m a wife and mother.  For the past 14 years I have had the opportunity to work in different places serving our community in various capacities and roles.  All of them are different from each other, but uniquely impactful in its program goals and outcomes. Professionally, I have worked at BCFS (Health Human Services) as a Facilitator in the Domestic Violence Program, Parental Liaison at Del Rio Middle School, and currently as the City of Del Rio WIC Program as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
The special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides support from pregnancy, to deliver, to raising a toddler and up until your child’s 5th birthday. WIC offers free Breastfeeding and Nutrition Counseling. Also, WIC’S Online Classes make it easy for you to learn about a variety of nutrition and Breastfeeding topics. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor my goal is for Mom’s Reach their goal and be healthy.  The City of Del Rio also has a World Breastfeeding Week celebration at the Civic Center where many local agencies support the event, providing free guidance and resources to citizens of our community.  It is a very impactful event and it’s a perfect example of how the community comes together for a good cause.
I’m honored to serve as the Director of Woman Issues on Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
As a woman, I feel the empowerment in every job that I have served.  I feel that I have a voice to make the difference, but together we can rock the world!
In March we celebrate the International Women’s Day.  Empowering women is the fundamental right of women.  All women have equal rights to participate in education, society, economics, and politics. Empowering women have numerous benefits both for women themselves and society as whole. For example, studies have shown that when women are economically empowered, they are more able to support their families, contribute to their communities, and invest in their own education and future.
When women have access to education and job opportunities, they are also able to reduce poverty and inequality.  In addition, when women are represented in political decision-making, their voices are heard, and they can advocate for policies that benefits their communities.
Women’s empowerment also leads to improved health and well-being. When women have access to reproductive healthcare and education, they are much prepared to make informed decisions about their bodies, which can lead to improved health outcomes, including an improved maternal health.
There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise to the occasion.  Every Woman’s success should be an inspiration to another.  We’re Strong when we cheer each other on! ​

The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce provides your business with all sorts of different and added values, like our Monthly News Letter, and our Social Media Promotions on both our Web site and Social Media Pages.
  Every week our Social Media Post is an excellent way to obtain free publicity to promote all aspects of your business.
The very best part is that Membership with all the perks is available to you for as low as $120 a year depending on the number of employees.
The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is also a member of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and also of TAMMACC. So as a member of the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce you also have access to huge amount of resources through both organizations the state and national organizations. Both organizations are ready to help your business grow.
I am, Javier A. Martinez co-founder and member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce since 1986.
As a former co-owner of a radio station that grew to be one of the city’s most popular and successful I then started the Texas Times Publication in 1981. A Monthly Magazine with circulation in Del Rio, Bracketville, Uvalde as well as Acuña, Zaragoza and Coahuila, Mexico.
In association I started a Media Agency knows as Pam American Advertising to promote local and area businesses with exposure throughout our area and areas like San Angelo, Eagle Pass and Northern Mexico.
In 1997 I started a Talk Show on KWMC Radio, AM 1490 called “Town Talk Live” and even though I may not anchor the show anymore but I still contribute in my Semi-Retired state. Yes, that show remains on the air to this day.
I have remained an active member of this chamber since them as well as an active member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church.
As Director of Membership, I would like to make a special invitation to those businesses or individuals that have not yet become part of this organization.  
DRHCC is here to assist you and utilize our platform in any way to make your business successful.
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On December 31st, Del Rioans enjoyed our first Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Masquerade ball. We welcomed the new year dancing with the music of Nightlife Orquestra and enjoyed a great time with friends, family, and some of our board members. Thank you again, Del Rio, Texas for your support in our events, and thank you to our main sponsor Jesco for always supporting us. We wish you a year full of blessings, good health, and quality time with your loved ones. Happy new year 2023!