Public Affairs (Community, Corporate, Government) Committee

Mission

  • To raise the visibility of the HCSB by forming strategic alliances with NGOs, corporate partners, media outlets and elected officials, positioning the organization as an advocate for small businesses and their communities.

Public Affairs Committee

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Committee Chair

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      Frank Montes

                    Chair                   

Committee Co-Chair

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Nelva Ruiz-Martinez

                    Co-Chair                 

  1. Raise visibility of HCSB throughout California and the U.S.
  2. Develop strategic community alliances to engage with small and mid-sized businesses
  3. Engage media to share the HCSB story and showcase our small business members and community partners
  4. Collaborate with external stakeholders-corporate partners, and elected officials to support legislation and funding needs of HCSB and its small business owners