Fresno, CA - July 27, 2009 - The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Executive Director, John Hernandez has been selected as the Executive of the Year by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce represents the interest of over 720,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the State of California. With a network of over 65 Hispanic chamber and business associations , the CHCC is the premier and largest regional Hispanic business organization in the United States of America.

"As the Hispanic business community continues to increase and expand its contributions to both the U.S. and world economy, the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce is proud to honor those at the forefront of this unprecedented growth," said Joel Ayala, President & CEO of the CHCC. "On behalf of the CHCC, our Board of Directors, and the 720,000 Hispanic businesses we represent statewide, I congratulate and applaud Executive Director Hernandez for his accomplishments and exemplary leadership."

The CHCC presents this prestigious award each year to a extraordinary and visionary Hispanic Chamber Executive, who has contributed to and demonstrated exemplary excellence and leadership in business. The awards pay tribute to the unparalleled achievements and innovations that have significantly empowered the California Hispanic community, the nation's largest and fastest growing minority group.

"This award is greatly appreciated and would not be possible without the support of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members, sponsors, board of directors, partners and my wife Karen. I would like to thank Dora Mora our Membership/Marketing Director for her support. She plays a critical part in the success of the chamber" said John Hernandez. "We hope that this award like others we have received continues to put Central California (Fresno) on the map as a great place to live and work."

This latest award is the 7th in a series that the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has earned which includes the following...

• 2009 Fresno County Outstanding Partnership Award (2009 Job Fair)

• 2008 USHCC Executive of the Year Region 1

• 2007 USHCC Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year Region 1

• 2006 Program of the Year (state award) National Parks Family Day

• 2005 SBA Community Partner of the Year Award (15 county region)

• 2004 Website of the Year (Best in State) www.cchcc.net

The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Executive of the Year will be recognized at the CHCC State Convention in San Diego on August 19th - 22nd at the US Grant Hotel. Click the logo below to learn more about this convention.

For more information, and to register for the event, click here.

Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
John Hernandez
Executive Director