SAVANNAH, Ga. ()– The Hispanic community has grown of the past few years, and the Metropolitan Savannah Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president said it will continue to grow.

The Hispanic Chamber said it’s their mission to provide a voice for the local Savannah businesses. They also don’t only serve the Hispanic community, but also the non-Hispanic community by bridging the gap between them.

“The Hispanic Chamber is basically, people who don’t know anything about Hispanics and people who know about Hispanics or are Hispanic and bringing them together,” Hispanic Chamber President Alfonso Ribot said.

Ribot said that the diverse community is what the Savannah area needs, and the Hispanic businesses have something unique that everyone can enjoy.

“I know we’re talking about some of the things that are happening out there in which businesses are closing, but one of the things that Hispanic businesses are doing is food,” Ribot said. “Our culture, our way of treating people is appealing not just to Hispanics.”

Ribot said Hispanic business owners are more prone to stick to the business because it’s like a family and that business needs to be promoted.

“If you are non-Hispanic, Hispanic and you are able lease patronize Hispanic businesses and anyone that has that little sign on the door that says Hispanic Chamber of Commerce member, come in you’re going to love it,” Ribot said.

The Metropolitan Savannah Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said they welcome anyone to join the chamber.