Photos from December 2014 Business Luncheon
To view more pics from other photo galleries, click here! |
JTA Bid/Pre-Bid Opportunities 
Keep up with all of JTA's open and active bid/pre-bid proposal opportunities! Current RFPs: |
Get your Business Spotlighted! We also advertise your business on our website for the month!  We love to spotlight our members! And, as an FCHCC corporate member, this is an excellent opportunity to let all our readers learn and know more about you and your company. Requirements: articles must be no more than 300 words, images need
to be .jpg, or .png, and you must be an active chamber member.
Submit your article and photo by clicking here.
Contact Kim McDougal with any questions. |
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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| | President's Message - Maribel Hernandez  Dear FCHCC Members: Happy New Year! It is my hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and that your new year is off to a great start. A new year always brings changes, some planned and others unexpected. As you may be aware, Andrew Russell recently announced that he will be starting a new career opportunity that will take him outside of the First Coast and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I am honored to have been elected as your new President and will work hard to continue to earn your trust and confidence. During the next six months, it is my intent to focus on three key areas which are to establish a strong structural foundation, secure our financial strength and ensure business continuity. Click here to read full letter to the Board and Members. Thank you for your continued support of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce! Warmest regards, Maribel Hernandez Maribel Hernandez, MBA, CTM, CL FCHCC President/CEO |
| Welcome New and Renewing Members
The FCHCC is proud to announce our new and renewing members:
Trustees/Large Corporation Members:
Wells Fargo
Small Business Members: Brennan, Manna & Diamond, PL
Brunet-Garcia Advertising, Inc.
C. Vargas and Associates
Kathy Scott State Farm Insurance Agency
Miranda Contracting, Inc.
North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO)
NP Construction of North Florida, Inc.
Non-profit Organization Members: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5-30
Museum of Science & History (MOSH)
Wealth Watchers, Inc.
Individual Members: Melinda Brown
Jose Cuetos
We could not achieve our mission without our members so, thank you very much for your partnership. To become a member, please visit our website for more information! |
| AT&T Donates $25,000 to Achieving the Dream Scholarship  | Formal presentation with Mayor Brown in December 2014. |
 The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce extends its most sincere appreciation and gratitude to AT&T for their support in helping Hispanic students achieve their dreams of a college education by funding a $25,000 grant to be used specifically for scholarships. AT&T has been a strong partner in education with the Chamber and is committed to supporting the Hispanic community.
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Calendar of Events  FCHCC Professional Networking Event
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2015
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Havana Jax Cafe
Cost: FREE for FCHCC Members/ $10 for Non-members
Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Come out and network with us!
Look for your email invitation to register or visit fchcc.com!
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| Florida Blue Events
Think you may qualify for savings on your Health Insurance? Don't have coverage through your employer? Received an insurance discount in 2014?
Watch this quick video of what to expect when you reapply. Florida Blue members who received financial assistance from the government in 2014 need to reapply for their 2015 subsidy to make sure they are getting all they are entitled to. If you didn't qualify before, it pays to double-check for 2015, just so you don't lose out on possible savings.
Visit your Florida Blue Center to meet one-on-one with a sales consultant to explore your health insurance options. Now is the time because you only have until February 15th to enroll in a plan for 2015. Appointments are filling up fast, click the link below to schedule your time. Call 904-363-5870 or click below to make your appointment with a sales specialist today! |
Keep Up with Florida Blue Events at
these locations below! |
|  Member Spotlight: Jose Cuetos, Century 21 Lighthouse Realty
Jose F. Cuetos is an accomplished Real Estate Broker Associate who serves all of Northeast Florida. He has invaluable experience in the industry as an Accredited REO Agent and Certified Community Stabilization Expert. His background in law and technology has given him a strong knowledge base for understanding complex contracts and situations as well as creating innovative strategies to help people buy/sell their homes. Jose is very well-versed on international client base, re-locations in or out of the Jacksonville, FL area, as well as general residential sales or acquisitions. Furthermore, he has always been active in the community and serves as a member of local non-profit organizations including Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a member of the Education Committee for the Latin Chamber of Broward County as well as on the Board of Directors for Coral Springs International Partnerships as well as President of the Board. Jose F. Cuetos was born and raised in Venezuela and has been a Jacksonville resident since 2012. Visit www.josecuetos.com to
learn more! |
| JTA MobilityWorks Offering First Annual Business Development Academy
 JTA will be offering the first annual Business Development Academy this month. This training is designed to better prepare professional, technical and construction consultants and contractors on critical processes and business development. Each session will be presented by subject matter experts including transportation industry professionals and transit technicians.Click here to download the flyer! |
| 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 Employer: BB&T Bank Check out the Florida Blue Jobs Portal for all their latest job postings!
Employer: Florida Blue To view all the above positions and to apply, please visit our website by clicking here. |
Become an FCHCC Trustee
The FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading organizations, which are also our trustees.
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Joining FCHCC as a New Member? Or, are you 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! |
"CONEXIÓN": Monthly eNewsletter publishes the first
week of every month
Editors: FCHCC Board of Directors
Designer: 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. | | |
