Angela Franco is the President & CEO of the DC Chamber, where she developed programs and services to be a resource and advocate for businesses throughout DC. Franco has worked with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as a Mayoral appointee to the DC Workforce Investment Council.
What makes you proud or excited to lead a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce?
The DC Chamber is the voice of all businesses in DC—it’s the Chamber’s job to advocate for perspectives from communities that are not traditionally heard. That is our mission, and we are proud to help advance the voices of Hispanic business owners in our community and their unique interests.
What should more people know about your local community of Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs?
DC is fortunate to have a large population of Hispanic entrepreneurs. Despite the challenges we faced since the pandemic, DC’s Hispanic community continues to be resilient and determined to serve our city and region. These businesses are led by people passionate about their community and what they do.
How can we better support Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs?
Find and develop opportunities for sponsorship and collaboration with Hispanic businesses while listening to their needs. Through listening and engaging, you can build deep relationships with communities. The Chamber’s goal is to be the eyes and ears of local businesses – you can’t do that without understanding the business community and culture.
