Hispanic-owned Businesses Increase by 750,000 in Three
Years, Fifteen Times the National Growth Rate
Hispanic-owned businesses will surpass 4 million nationally by the end of the year,
contributing $661 billion in combined annual revenue
September 21, 2015 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
MIAMI & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There will be over 4 million Hispanic-owned businesses
projected this year – or 23 percent more than the last official Census release, according to a study
released today by Geoscape, a leading provider of business intelligence technology, data and
analytics, and published in partnership with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This growth
rate is more than 15 times the national average during the same timeframe.
“As we’ve conducted this study over the years, we’re finding that Hispanic
businesses continue to grow dramatically, as this is the single largest jump
we’ve seen since we started studying the data”
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The Hispanics in Business 2015 study details the impact of Hispanic businesses ownership,
entrepreneurship and wealth. The results were formally unveiled at The USHCC National
Convention, taking place this week in Houston.
The study revealed that the total number of Hispanic-owned businesses is projected to reach 4.07
million in 2015, an increase of 750,000 firms since the last Census report in 2012. The combined
annual revenue of Hispanic-owned businesses is projected to exceed $661 billion this year – an
increase of $144 billion since 2012.
Hispanic business growth is taking place in regions that are not historically associated with the
Hispanic population. The fastest-growing region for Hispanic business activity is the West North
Central Census region, consisting of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South
Dakota. This increase can be attributed to the migration of Hispanics into the region for jobs, local
and socioeconomic conditions, including customer base, industrial composition and the low cost of
living relative to other regions.
The Pacific Census region continues to be the area with the highest number of Hispanic-owned
businesses, projected at more than 1.05 million across California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska –
an increase of 22 percent since 2012. All regions in the United States experienced more than 20
percent growth in Hispanic business owners over the past three years.
“This year’s findings solidify what we’ve been saying for a long time – that Hispanic businesses are
the future of our nation’s entrepreneurial activity,” said Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “The remarkable gains our Hispanic business community has
made in the past year are both inspiring and encouraging – our members are proud to be the future
builders of the American economy.”
“As we’ve conducted this study over the years, we’re finding that Hispanic businesses continue to
grow dramatically, as this is the single largest jump we’ve seen since we started studying the data,”
said Cesar M. Melgoza, CEO and founder of Geoscape. “The more you do the math, the more you
realize that Hispanic business are not just part of the future, they’re also a huge component of our
present economy. Our leaders need to understand their importance in driving the American
economy, and they will only grow in importance in the future.”
To view the study in its entirety, visit www.geoscape.com/HBR
About Geoscape:
Geoscape provides automated intelligence systems, unique data products and analytic services for
companies seeking to tap into the growth of new mainstream consumers in the U.S., Canada and
Europe. The online Geoscape Intelligence System (GIS), the DirecTarget® database enrichment
system and a variety of geo-demographic, consumer, business and media databases enable
actionable insights that lead our clients to gain significant business advantages. Geoscape is a
privately held company owned by NMS Capital and Cesar M Melgoza, Founder & CEO, and is
headquartered in Miami.
About the USHCC
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic
entrepreneurs and represents the interests of over 3 million Hispanic owned businesses across the
United States that contribute in excess of $465 billion to the American economy each year. It also
serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers and business
associations in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.USHCC.com.
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