IT'S HAPPENING!

IT'S HAPPENING! ©2024 Mercedes Young is the president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay. Her history represents the fulfillment of her motto "Always in Service." She is originally from Panama where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology. After over a decade of working for the US Department of Defense, she relocated to the United States and began a career in business development serving growing entrepreneurs. With the loving support from her husband Eric and her two children, Mercedes launched her civil engineering, land surveying and safety supply company Vivid Consulting Group, LLC. Mercedes serves in many national, state and local associations including COMTO (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials) and the HPWA (Hispanic Professional Woman Association) leading their "Master Mind" organization. She is also a graduate of the SBA’s Accelerated Leadership Program, an honoree for Prospera (the Hispanic SBA). #It'shappening2024