WASHINGTON, DC, , Jan. 23, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHO: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) President & CEO Javier Palomarez

WHAT: San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 87th Annual Gala

WHEN: January 23, 2016
Starts at 6:00 PM
Speech at 7:20 PM

WHERE: Grand Hyatt San Antonio Downtown Hotel, Texas Grand Ballroom
600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

WHY: USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez will be endorsing Secretary Julian Castro as Vice President. He will also commemorate our long standing partnership with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at their 87th Annual Gala, discussing the future of Hispanics in business and politics as well as the importance of the San Antonio's small business community on the national stage.

About the USHCC
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of our nation's entrepreneurs. The USHCC advocates on behalf of nearly 4.1 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that together contribute in excess of $661 billion to the American economy, each year. As the leading organization of its kind, the USHCC serves as an umbrella to more than 200 local chambers and business associations across the nation, and partners with more than 259 major corporations.

CONTACT: Nidya Sarria
         786-514-1311