The Hispanic Project

Understanding and enhancing the success of Hispanic businesses in the U.S. economy

Who are we

The Hispanic Project is an applied research initiative aimed at understanding the needs of Hispanic businesses in the United States. It seeks to partner with Hispanic business organizations in the development of educational solutions with measurable results for business leaders, their families and their communities.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

Help Hispanic businesses gain the recognition they deserve in the development and advancement of the U.S. economy and its culture.

Vision

Leverage applied, measurable research to develop innovative methods to assist Hispanic Chambers of Commerce across the United States in improving and inspiring their members.

Our Leaders & Educational

Board of Directors

Michael C. Stalker

CFA Co-Founder, The Hispanic Project and President of MCS Family Wealth Advisors.

Claudio G. Müller

Ph.D. Co-Founder and Academic Director The Hispanic Project.

Educational Board of Directors

Ana Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Ph.D., Director Family-Owned Business Institute & Assistant Professor, College of Business, Grand Valley State University.

Gaia Marchisio, Ph.D.

Ph.D. Former Director Family Business Center at Kennesaw State University.

Isabel Botero, Ph.D.

Ph.D., Associate Professor of Practice & Entrepreneurship, College of Business, University of Louisville.

Our Stakeholder Advisory Council

Hispanic Business Leader
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Leader
Research Leader
Business Consultant Leader
Hispanic Professional Association Leader
Government Leader
Technology Leader
Ad Hoc Leader

About our

Research

Our research program focused on exploring the impact of the Hispanic businesses segment of the U.S. economy through research, knowledge dissemination, collaboration and application.

Our research objectives include:

Understanding best practices for Hispanic family businesses by collecting and conducting research in this field.
Disseminating research that can have a direct impact on decision making in your business.
Stimulating effective policymaking, trade association practices, as well as the expansion of knowledge and skills through applied research.
Offering educational solutions to Hispanic businesses that allow their families to improve their prosperity, generation after generation.

How do we do it?

Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research on Hispanic businesses in the United States through the use of local surveys, Census data, as well as qualitative research and interviews with Hispanic business owners.
Disseminate applied research insights to a variety of groups, from legislators to educators to Hispanic family business owners.
Connect professors, researchers and professionals who can use the data to conduct quality research and advance Hispanic family business education.

Our Areas of Expertise

Teaching/Education/Application/Measurement (TEAM)

Signature Series Webinar
Practitioners Series Webinar
Hispanic Businesses Summit
Inspired family business trips
Doing Business in Latin-America
Advising Program for Practitioners
Peer Mentoring Programs
Stakeholder Advisory Council Recommendations

Counseling for families

We help Hispanic family businesses with their core issues: Governance, leadership, succession, philanthropy, development of the next generation, family strategy and communication.