New York, NY, Aug. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (“USHCC”), NYS Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (“NYSCHCC”), and NYC LGBTQS Chamber of Commerce (“NYC LGBTQS”) announce they have reached a settlement of the current actions pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”).
The NYSCHCC, the NYC LGBTQS, and the USHCC have agreed to amicably resolve their dispute, with no party admitting any wrongdoing. The settlement resolves all pending claims against the USHCC by the NYSCHCC and NYC LGBTQS and reinstates the NYSCHCC and NYC LGBTQS as members of the USHCC. With the settlement, the parties have committed to work together to strengthen the representation of the Hispanic community’s small businesses and its various chambers.
About NYSCHCC
The NYSCHCC is a coalition of chambers of commerce, sole proprietors, partnerships, multi-national corporations and small businesses. It advocates on behalf of Hispanic chambers and businesses throughout the State of New York. For more information, visit nyschchamber.com.
About NYC LGBTQS
The NYC LGBTQS is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (6) whose purpose is to assist in and facilitate economic development opportunities for LGBTQS in business and minority businesses throughout New York City. For more information visit www.nyclgbtqscc.com. Follow us on Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/nyclgbtchamberc.
About USHCC
The USHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development and interests of more than 4.37 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $700 billion to the American economy every year. It also advocates on behalf of 260 major American corporations and serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local chambers and business associations nationwide. For more information, visit ushcc.com. Follow us on Twitter @USHCC.