Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association

GLBRHBA - We are a non-profit organization established to enhance relationships and promote economic growth and development for Hispanic businesses and professionals. That December the Mid-Michigan Hispanic Business Association (MMHBA) was organized as a 501-c6 non-profit organization from the Hispanic Business Alliance steering committee. The group officially began meeting as the MMHBA on January

14, 1984. In November of 2010, membership voted to change the name to the Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association. The objectives of the GLBRHBA are to bring awareness to local Hispanic businesses and their owners, promote networking among members and local business organizations and to be of service to the community as a whole. Throughout the year, the GLBRHBA sponsors or co-sponsors “business-to-business and social events where new entrepreneurs, established business owners and community members can share ideas and discuss ways to collaboratively strengthen our community. The GLBRHBA is also concerned about the education for future generations of business people. To this end, members have supported local efforts to better the quality of education for all students. The GLBRHBA stands resolved that effective community members and business leaders are those who are educated and use their knowledge and experience to help others succeed. As the GLBRHBA approaches its 27th year as an organization, in 2011, we look back in appreciation on our struggles, accomplishments and overall evolution as an organization. We humbly recall our efforts to aid earthquake victims and other fundraising efforts, our participation in events celebrating our heritage, and in our work to secure representation among local and school government. With our membership steadily increasing, we envision the future to be one of continued success for Hispanic businesses and the communities in which we live and serve.