The United Corpus Christi Chamber of The Commerce United Corpus is the premier organization working to advance economic prosperity for all business while preserving the region ’ s diverse cultures .
To unite Corpus Christi to be the best place to live and work .
The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce recognizes that strength comes from diversity and unification with a cultural awareness of the value of the local Hispanic legacy and culture that inspires and helps all business in the Corpus Christi region to succeed . In both its values and practices , the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is committed to the inclusion and excellence in the management of all diverse people irrespective of differences . There are no barriers to participation in any activity on the basis of economic position , gender , race , creed , age , sexual orientation , gender identity , national origin or disability . Diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision-making .
August 17 , 2017 , marked the one-year anniversary of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce . As a new organization born from the unification of the 100-yearold Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and the 78-year-old Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , we are in a unique and significant position to serve the coastal bend business community .
Throughout the past year , your chamber has worked hard to advance our mission of becoming “ the premier organization working to advance economic prosperity for all business while
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