WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2026

2026 is the year Hispanic-owned businesses are making their voices heard. Across energy, capital, workforce development, economic development, and beyond, Hispanic-owned businesses are rising to the challenge and leading the way in all industries.

That leadership was on full display at two of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s signature Spring events: the 2026 Energy Summit and the 2026 Legislative Summit. The conversations happening in those rooms are all about one thing: how to scale businesses.

The impressive numbers speak for themselves: the Hispanic-owned business economy is a $4.1 trillion global economic force. These are innovators, builders, and trailblazers, and this summer, their impact will be felt on a scale unlike anything before. With the World Cup on American soil, Hispanic culture will take center stage for a global audience. From the Super Bowl to the World Cup, the celebration has been building and driving economic impact all year long

But beyond the cultural moment, there is a deeper truth: Hispanic-owned businesses aren’t just participating in the American economy, they are actively shaping it. They are building infrastructure, employing communities, and driving industries forward. The visibility this moment brings is a recognition that is long overdue.

A recent Brookings Institution study drives the point home even further: providing more capital for Hispanic-owned businesses would unlock an additional $2 billion in economic growth for America. Yet despite that staggering potential, Hispanic-owned businesses remain one of the most undercapitalized segments of the U.S. economy. The gap between what these businesses contribute and what they receive in return, in funding, in policy support, in access, is not just an equity issue. It’s an economic missed opportunity for the entire country. Closing that gap should be a national priority.

The energy sector is one of the clearest examples of what’s at stake.

Hispanic-owned businesses represent one of the largest workforces in the country, and their role in America’s energy future cannot be overstated. At the USHCC Energy Summit, a clear message emerged: these businesses must have a seat at the table when energy decisions are made, not as a gesture of inclusion, but as a strategic decision. Hispanic-owned businesses are positioned to be the catapult toward a more independent, more resilient, and more prosperous and affordable energy future. The question remains whether policymakers will finally recognize that opportunity.

Setting the stage at the 2026 USHCC Legislative Summit

That sense of urgency carried directly into the Legislative Summit, where scores of local and state chambers met with a significant number of congressional offices, pushing for the policies that will help Hispanic-owned businesses grow, compete, and advance. This kind of direct national advocacy matters. Policy shapes access, and access shapes outcomes. These Hispanic business leaders represent millions of workers, families, and communities whose economic futures are tied to these decisions. The USHCC remains committed to ensuring those voices don’t just enter the room, they drive the economic conversation.

The stage is set and the facts are clear. What comes next depends on whether America is ready to fully invest in one of its greatest economic engines that has consistently powered our nation’s economy for more than 300 years.