"Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber"
Mr. Aldaz is the President and CEO of the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The growing Latino population has dramatically changed the complexion of the United States and the State of Colorado. By 2050, population estimates predict that one in three Americans will be Latino. In Colorado, more than 21% of the population is Latino, with an average age of 26. The percentage of Latinos is going to continue to grow significantly over the next several decades. El Paso county is one of five counties in Colorado with the highest Latino population growth from 2010 - 2014.
The need to support the work of the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber and commit to diversity and inclusion is ever more apparent given that the Latino demographic represents the 8th largest economy in the world ($2.13 Trillion GDP) eclipsing the combined GDP of the European Union. Supporting the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber enables businesses and individuals to engage a constituency with purchasing power of $1.5 trillion dollars comprising 17 percent of the American workforce.
Over the next 20 years, Colorado’s population will increase from its current share of 21% to 33%. The growing Latino population will characterize the demographic destiny of Colorado and the United States. In fact, Latinos will have an impact on all aspects of life, specifically in small business enterprises. Currently there are over 6,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the Pikes Peak region as of 2017 projected to reach over 9,000 by 2022.
The Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber continues to gain relevance in El Paso County as Hispanic start-ups and entrepreneurs continue to emerge. In order to support this growth, the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber has put in place seasoned executive leadership to advocate for Hispanic-owned and small business enterprises in El Paso County. The credibility and influence of the Hispanic Chamber’s leadership has enabled direct access to City of Colorado Springs leadership and representation and Colorado Springs Chamber Board of Directors representation.