USHCC Applauds JPMorgan Chase Efforts to Boost Small Business


WASHINGTON, July 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) applauds the launch of Small Business Forward, a new program by JPMorgan Chase that will boost small business support networks through a five-year, $30 million grant. Small Business Forward will help small businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen communities by connecting entrepreneurs to critical resources.

"The USHCC is proud to see JPMorgan Chase make substantial investments in American small business – a critical segment of our economy that is responsible for two-thirds of all new jobs," said USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez. "JPMorgan Chase understands that providing resources for our nation's entrepreneurs and small business owners is a fundamental component for economic growth. Our association fully endorses the new Small Business Forward initiative and looks forward to working with our partners at JPMorgan Chase to ensure the program's success."

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has provided more SBA loans than any other bank in the country. The Small Business Forward initiative, which has also been endorsed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, will fund nonprofit organizations that focus on supporting small businesses operating in a specific industry. The initiative will also provide business owners with a suite of resources, including networking opportunities, research partnerships with universities, workforce training, supply chains, and access to new markets.

"Beyond their vital role in our economy, small businesses are often the source of innovation and inspiration," said Scott Geller, CEO of Chase Business Banking. "Helping local, small business clusters grow faster and create more jobs will take JPMorgan Chase's involvement in the entrepreneurial community to a new level."
 
For more information about the grants and research, visit www.jpmorganchase.com/smallbusinessforward and follow #SmallBizForward on Twitter.
 
About JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.5 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
 
About 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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