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To positively impact the regional economy by creating value, promoting and facilitating the success of Hispanic-owned businesses and by engaging the community at large.
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JTA Bid/Pre-Bid Opportunities Keep up with all of JTA's open and active bid/pre-bid proposal opportunities! |
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 President's Message
Hola FCHCC Members and Supporters:
¡Mi gente!! It is my hope that you are enjoying the summer and spending time with your loved ones. We are so excited to announce the recipients of the 2015 Achieving the Dream Scholarships! This year's applicants were extremely impressive and we are so pleased with the talent and potential that these Hispanic students bring to our community. Planning is underway for the formal awards on October 16, 2015 at the Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards Luncheon where we will not only honor these students but also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
July was a month for mid-year reflection as we all re-focus to ensure that we are on track with delivering on our goals for the year and preparing for 2016. There was an Educational Workshop on taxes where members Veronica Garcia, CPA, and Rebecca L. Perez, CPA, shared valuable information to ensure that business owners remain in compliance with the tax laws and maximize their net profit. Many thanks to Veronica and Rebecca for donating their time and sharing their knowledge.
We are gearing back up in August and have exciting events planned for you which include an Educational Workshop on August 25 where experts will discuss planning for your financial future and our Professional Networking Event on August 27 at Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails sponsored by valued member New York Life where we will network and have an opportunity to promote our respective businesses. I look forward to seeing you there!
It's a great time to be an FCHCC member so if you have not renewed your membership or are considering joining as a new member, click here for more information.
Warmest regards, Maribel Hernandez Maribel Hernandez, MBA, ACB, ALB FCHCC President and CEO |
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News and Announcements  Board Chair Rebecca Black and President Maribel Hernandez were invited to meet with Lt. Governor, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, as representatives of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber among other leaders to discuss the issues impacting the Hispanic community in the First Coast and how we can partner to help businesses grow and the overall community prosper. |
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Welcome New and Renewing Members
The FCHCC is proud to announce our new and renewing members:
Small Business Members:
APPS Paramedical Services of North Florida
Hispanic Nexo, LLC
Valvexport, Inc.
Individual Members:
Castro (CJ) Hipolito
Student Members:
Jesus Montero
We could not achieve our mission without our members... THANK YOU very much for your partnership! To review member benefits and/or to become a member, please visit our website for more information. |
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Calendar of Events
Education and Training Workshop
Topic: Investing & Planning for the Future: RIA's, 401K's, Real Estate,
Investment Plans Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Nova Southeastern University, Room 208 6675 Corporate Center Pkwy #115
Jacksonville, FL 32216Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails 4972 Big Island Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32246 Click here to register for these events! |
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Committee Happenings
Achieving the Dream Scholarship Committee
Congratulations to the 2015 Achieving the Dream Scholarship Recipients! Click here to download the full press release.
Please mark your calendars for the Annual Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards Luncheon October 16, 2015. Visit our website to purchase your table or tickets! There are sponsorships opportunities available, please contact Alice Gonzalez for more information by clicking here.
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Government Relations Committee
Mayor Lenny Curry's proposed budget was outlined. Click here to download the full report. Contact Jesus Montero, Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee via email here.
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Member Spotlight: Omni Hotel and Resorts
The Omni Jacksonville is the perfect starting point for any occasion in Florida's boldest city. Only steps away from some of Jacksonville's biggest highlights, our hotel offers everything the savvy traveler needs for a comfortable night away. Whether joining us for business or pleasure our upscale accommodations put you in the heart of the city and at the height of luxury! Omni Jacksonville understands the needs of today's business traveler. Express check-in, Executive King Rooms with work spaces and 14,000 square feet of meeting space make our hotel the obvious choice for a corporate stay or group meeting. Our proximity to federal and state courthouses as well as Jacksonville's Fortune 500 companies means less time spent commuting and more time focusing on what matters, business. When business beckons Omni Jacksonville is the clear choice for comfort and convenience.
Jacksonville is the cultural center of Northeast Florida and nowhere makes it easier to experience it all than Omni Jacksonville. As the official hotel for the Sharks, the Armada and the Jaguars our support for our local teams is matched only by our fandom! Being just across the street from the Florida Times Union Center for the Performing Arts we are the ideal location for a pre-show dinner, post curtain cocktail and a night of indulgence in one of our 354 newly transformed guestrooms.
The Omni Jacksonville is waiting for you; waiting to expedite and accentuate your business, waiting to host your night to remember, waiting to help you make memories that will last a lifetime. From our rooftop pool to our newly renovated lounge, all of the pieces for a memorable guest experience are in place. The only thing we're waiting on is you! Book today at 1-800 THE-OMNI. |
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 FCHCC Congratulates its Member, Annie Grogan
One of FCHCC's members, Annie Grogan (pictured right), The H.I.L.L. of Northeast Florida, for being selected as a 2015 Woman of Influence by the Jacksonville Business Journal. She will be recognized at The Women of Influence Awards on August 13th. Details: Women of Influence Awards
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
225 E. Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Cost: Single ticket - $55 Note: Suggested dress - business. For more information about this event and to register, click here! |
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Join Us for Our Fall 2015 Hispanic Career Expo. How is your organization preparing to benefit from the expanding $1.5 trillion Hispanic consumer sector? Employers, business owners and community leaders realize that by 2020 Hispanics will represent 19% of the national population. Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are already experiencing a steady growth. Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015 Time: 10 AM to 2 PM Location: 1225 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 Click here for more information!
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 Looking to Jump Start your IT Career?
If so, Florida  State College at Jacksonville's Information Technology Rapid Reemployment (I-TECH) program may be for you. Qualified individuals* will complete an 8-week training program to develop the skills necessary to pursue careers as IT developers, database administrators and testers. The I-TECH program also includes paid, on-the-job training opportunities with some of Northeast Florida's leading companies. Download the flyer here for more information or to learn more about the I-TECH program and to see if you qualify, email itechprogram@fscj.edu or call (904) 646-2211. Veterans receive priority admission. *Qualified candidates must currently be unemployed or underemployed for at least 27 weeks prior to admission into the program. |
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Jacksonville Armada August Games
A special discount is now available for First Coast Hispanic Chamber members, friends, and family! All three August home matches can be accessed through the following http://www.armadafc.com/markshainbrown using the promo code: FCHCC.  "SAVE THE DATE" Saturday, September 26th, 7:30 PM Armada vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies "Hispanic Heritage Night"! More details forthcoming, stay tuned! |
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Latinos in the News: Why Some Cities Are Better For Minorities Than Others
| A new study finds that Florida's largest city by population, Jacksonville, is the
most welcoming to Latinos in the U.S. (mutrock/Flickr)
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Jacksonville, Florida, wins the prize for best American city - for Latinos. A study by the Center for Opportunity Urbanism determined which U.S. cities are most welcoming to minorities. It considered affordable housing, median household incomes, self-employment rates and population growth. |
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Submit your Available Job Listings to Appear on FCHCC's Website
 Is your company hiring? If you're an active corporate member, you can send your available job postings to us from our website! Click here! Current Job Opportunities Administrative Assistant/Office Manager - Bilingual Employer: Valvexport, Inc.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Job Portal Employer: Dr. Pepper Snapple
Bi-lingual (Spanish) Banking Professionals Employer: BB&T Bank
Check out the Florida Blue Jobs Portal for all the latest job postings!
Employer: Florida Blue To view all the above positions and to apply, please visit our website by clicking here. |
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Become an FCHCC Trustee
The FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading organizations, which are also our trustees. Strategic Partner | | Trustees and Large Corporations | |  |  |
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Joining FCHCC as a New Member? Or, Renewing your Membership?
We have several payment methods for your convenience. If you would like to mail in a check or money order, please mail your payment to: First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 57972
Jacksonville FL 32241
FCHCC also Accepts Credit Card Payments for New Memberships and Renewals.
You can join the FCHCC or renew your membership with any of these credit cards. To use this method, click any of the links below:  To join the FCHCC with your credit card, click here. If you're renewing your membership with your credit card, click here! |
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"CONEXIÓN": Monthly eNewsletter publishes the first week of every month
Editor-in-Chief: Maribel Hernandez, FCHCC President and CEO
Editor: Madelene Skinner: Chair, Media and Public Relations
Designer and Creative Director: Kim McDougal, Interactive Communications
_____________________________________________ The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) strives to establish and encourage better business practices among Hispanic-owned and operated businesses in northeast Florida and south Georgia. All business professionals, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic, are welcome to become involved with our Chamber. The FCHCC also strives to foster understanding of Hispanic heritage through educational endeavors, business opportunities and social interaction. _____________________________________________ To learn more about the FCHCC, please visit us on the web at www.fchcc.com, send us e-mail at: fchcc@fchcc.com, or call us at 904.346.1118. |
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