In this episode of the Think Small podcast, we sit down with Luis Rodriguez, President and CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC). As the first Hispanic business organization established in the U.S. back in 1929, the SAHCC has a storied history of creating a dedicated space for Hispanic entrepreneurs when they were excluded from other business circles. Rodriguez shares insights into the chamber's nearly 100-year legacy and its current role in supporting small to medium-sized businesses in a city where the Hispanic population makes up two-thirds of the community.

The conversation dives into the vibrant economic landscape of San Antonio, highlighting the significant impact of local traditions like Fiesta San Antonio and upcoming national milestones like the U.S. 250th anniversary. Rodriguez outlines how the chamber provid ...