The chamber's ultimate goal is to create economic development. It believes that an educated workforce is a more productive workforce and that ultimately makes Valencia County a great place to start a business or attract existing companies.

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HCVC holds it's "World's Largest Matanza" each January as a way to raise money to provide college scholarships to Valencia County college students. To date, the event has raised more than $130-thousand dollars in scholarships and helped more than 200 students meet part of their financial needs.

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The matanza is a centuries-old tradition brought to the New World by the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th Century and is quite possibly the oldest European tradition still practiced in the Americas.

Similar to a Hawaiian luau, it involves the butchering and cooking of an animal (in this case a pig). The meat is then shared by community members.

The Hispano Chamber of Valencia County (HCVC) re-introduces the matanza to community members each year as a way of recognizing and honoring this Hispanic tradition.
 

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