Source: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

USHCC to Honor Senator John McCain with Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to honor U.S. Senator John McCain with the the 2014 "Lifetime Achievement Award." The award will be presented at the USHCC's 2014 Legislative Summit closing gala on March 27th at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, D.C. Each year, the award commemorates the accomplishments of a national leader who has devoted their life's work to serving our nation's best interests. Previous recipients of this award include former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra.

"Senator McCain is an exemplary national leader and a tireless ally to America's Hispanic business community. His legacy is measured by pure character and effective action. The USHCC is proud to present this honor to Senator John McCain, an American hero, model public servant and true statesman," said USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez.
 
The Legislative Summit Gala marks the finale of a three-day engagement between members within the highest pillars of government and business  -- all culminating with high level remarks by honorary guest speakers and USHCC leadership. The event will host over 300 Hispanic business, corporate and executive leaders, and will recast the association's vision for America's business future.   
 
About the 2014 Legislative Summit

The Legislative Summit is the USHCC's premier advocacy event, offering guests an unparalleled opportunity to meet, engage and join forces with business leaders, corporate executives, legislative and policy experts, as well as elected and appointed government officials. This event provides USHCC members - corporate partners, Hispanic businesses, our network of local chambers and business associations - the opportunity to benefit from our exceptional working relationships with members of Congress and White House administrations to discuss legislative policies impacting business. This year's Summit will offer more networking events, training opportunities, workshops, roundtable discussions, procurement matchmaking sessions with federal agencies, and the chance to meet with your congressional representatives on Capitol Hill.
 
For more information, visit www.ushcclegislative.com
 
About the USHCC

Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of our nation's entrepreneurs. The USHCC advocates on behalf of nearly 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that together contribute in excess of $468 billion to the American economy, each year. As the leading organization of its kind, the USHCC serves as an umbrella to more than 200 local chambers and business associations across the nation, and partners with more than 220 major corporations.
 
For more information, visit www.ushcc.com  
 
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