KCMO hosts 45th annual US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Did you know Kansas City is the home of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce?

Now, in it’s 45th year, the city is hosting the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention, bringing over 1000 people to the city.

“Kansas City has an amazing Hispanic community, an amazing number of Hispanic business leaders who have opened their doors and arms wide open for us to be here,” said Jackie Puente, this year’s chair of the event.

Puente also serves at the vice president of external affairs for Comcast and NBC Universal.

The chamber represents five million small and large Latino businesses throughout the country.

In the few days of the event, attendees will network, listen to speakers and participate in workshops.

They address topics like how to modernize chambers, build stronger networks and drive resources.

This year’s main topic revolves around health and wellness, and artificial intelligence.

“There are always new issues, but you see many of the same leaders coming …