Carlos Medina will be missed. Board of Directors Honors Outgoing Leader’s Legacy of Advocacy, Growth, and Community Impact
LYNDHURST, N.J. March 16th, 2026, — By Giovanna Aguilar
The Board of Directors of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) announced today that Carlos Medina has formally resigned as President & Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, acknowledged with deep respect and gratitude for the extraordinary chapter he authored in the life of the organization.
Carlos’ tenure was defined by vision, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to New Jersey’s Hispanic business community. Under his stewardship, SHCCNJ became one of the largest and most respected chambers in the country, representing Hispanic- owned enterprises — built through tireless advocacy, strategic acumen, and coalitions forged across industries, institutions, and communities.
We accept Carlos Medina’s decision to resign after more than 20 years of leadership. His impact on New Jersey’s economic growth and the inclusion of our multicultural businesses in the state’s economy has been extraordinary.” — Chairman Luis O. De La Hoz, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
New Jersey’s 150,000-plus Hispanic-owned businesses contribute over $100 billion annually to the state’s economy. SHCCNJ has been a cornerstone in advancing that force. Carlos took an organization once $300,000 in the red and built it into a multimillion-dollar economic engine, growing membership to more than 7,000 and establishing programs — including ETP and LETS — that have delivered free business education and mentorship to hundreds of small business owners across New Jersey. He also guided the organization through some of its most difficult periods, channeling critical relief resources to minority-owned businesses when those communities needed it most.
As we move forward, our experienced Board, representing corporate, government, and community organizations across the state, remains committed, as a familia, to the programs and partnerships that drive economic growth for our members, stakeholders, and the broader small business community.
The programs Carlos championed, the relationships he forged, and the doors he opened will endure well beyond his tenure. He transformed SHCCNJ from a regional voice into a statewide force, and the Latino business community is stronger today for the foundation he built. As he moves on to his next chapter and endeavors, the Board expressed full confidence that his leadership and dedication to the community will continue.
The Board extends its deepest gratitude for his service.
About SHCCNJ
SHCCNJ is the leading voice for more than 150,000 Latino-owned businesses, representing a community that contributes $127 billion to New Jersey’s GDP and is part of the $4 trillion U.S. Latino economy. Since 1989, the chamber has supported small businesses through education, advocacy, and networking, earning the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and recognition as one of the nation’s leading Latino chambers.
For more information, visit www.shccnj.org.
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