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President's Message - William G. Mora
 Up and Running! We are in the middle of the year and have just 6 more months ahead to better deliver our programs. Our signature event, The ATD - Achieving The Dream Scholarship Program will be delivered with a luncheon as we do every year in the frame of the Hispanic Heritage Month.
Save the date!
Friday, October the 11th at the UNF -
University of North Florida. All scholars interested in applying are very welcome to do so by visiting our website www.fchcc.com and directly on the tab "Scholarships" or by visiting our website here where they will find the whole information as: Basis for Selection, Deadline for submission, Criteria for Selection, what and how the applicants must submit, frequently asked questions and Success Stories. Process is open from June 1 and will close on August the 30th. All members and friends are very welcome to participate in the ATD -Achieving The Dream Committee. If interested, please send an e-mail to our Executive Director Alice Gonzalez at: execdirector@fchcc.com. The Internship Program is being set up and almost ready to be delivered: - The Internship program will begin on or approximately September 9, 2013 through November 15, 2013 lasting approximately 9 weeks or 180 hours maximum.
Those companies interested can apply on a first come first served basis by addressing the interest to: education@fchcc.com. So, Small Businesses: Hurry Up to get your intern! We are partnering with Bank of America at the University/St. Augustine Rd., where a Membership Drive will run on Friday, July the 12th as a Hispanic Customer Appreciation Day. Kudos to Membership Committee! During our June networking event at the MOSH we were pleased to have invited a student who diligently attended. She is the head of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Chapter (SHPE) at the UNF. Margarita you are one of us and would like to formally extend an invitation to join forces with us and to spread the word among other students to interact with our Chamber and be part of the FCHCC student's organization. During the Clay Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" Event on Thursday, June the 20th, the FCHCC had the opportunity to share with them the event in our progressive plan towards the Business Expo 2014. Our mission to promote the welfare and growth of Hispanic businesses, utilizing our strength in numbers and unity remains paramount. Similarly, it is our vision to be the Hispanic Business Organization of Influence in Northeast Florida; we feel our actions contribute to the continuous creation of a higher standard of living and quality of life in our community. William Guillermo Mora President FCHCC-First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
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Welcome New and Renewing Members
The FCHCC is proud to announce our new and renewing members:
Trustees/Large Corporation:
Branch Banking & Trust Co.
Small Business:
Beacon Property Services
Miranda Contracting, Inc.
Rebecca Laracuente-Perez CPA PA
Individual Members:
Eva Bonano
Cathy Tejada
Student Members:
Ana Andescavage
Jacob Blatzes
Laiza Correa
Roberto Gonzalez
Lisa Resto
Sonia San Juan
We could not be where we are without our members so, thank you very much for your partnership. To become a member, please visit our website for more information! |
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Calendar of Events
July 2013 Professional Networking Event
Date: July 11, 2013
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: The Florida Blue Center (at St. Johns Town Center)
4855 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246
THEME: "Networking with Better Health!"
Come meet Florida Blue's CEO, Pat Geraghty!
Keep up with all our networking events information by visiting our website calendar!
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Committee Happenings!
Our members play an integral role in this organization. Enhance your experience and get involved.
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Membership Committee (MC):
The Membership Committee continues to slowly, but steadily increase its membership. By the end of June, we have achieved over 61% of the projected goals for 2013. The membership has increased by 12 new active or renewing members. I reiterate the need for all Chamber leaders to continue supporting the MC's effort by forwarding contact information of potential members to the Membership Director at nestepa@fchcc.com or the Executive Director at execdirector@fchcc.com.
We are currently in the process of reviewing the Member Services Guide and hope to have it complete and available on the website by end of August 2013. I would like to express MC's sincere gratitude to Maribel Hernandez, Francisco Sefair, and Javier Enrique García who have made several referrals that have become active members. Thank you for your dedication and support.
The Membership Committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in attending and experiencing firsthand your FCHCC Membership Committee at work, please contact Nelson Estepa, Membership Director at nestepa@fchcc.com for details. Thank you for the support to FCHCC.
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Programs Committee:
Don't miss the July 11th Professional Networking event hosted by Florida Blue at the Florida Blue Center. You'll have an opportunity to hear from the CEO of Florida Blue, Pat Geraghty. You will also be treated to a Tai Chi demo and nutritional information for a healthy lifestyle. We will be networking to achieve better health! For questions or more information, contact programs@fchcc.com.
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Education Committee:
Achieving the Dream Scholarship application period is open until August 30, 2013. Please help get the word out to potential recipients.
For more information, check the FCHCC website under Scholarships or contact education@fchcc.com.
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 As members of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber know, Giselle is dedicated, focused and tireless. She served on the Hispanic Chamber as Board Member (2004-2010) and President (2008-2010) and was very effective at promoting and supporting Hispanics. Her involvement has earned her the respect and recognition of many. As she was completing her sixth marathon in London in April, she learned she had been named, 2013 Lawyer of the Year by Jacksonville's Daily Record. She is one of only four women lawyers to receive this inspiring award. She is a Shareholder with the Jacksonville based law firm, Marks Gray, P.A. She was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States after living in Canada. She focuses her practice on International Business Law and Immigration. She has written numerous articles on Immigration and is a frequent speaker at professional organizations. She is honored to be a Shareholder at Marks Gray. The law firm proudly serves local, regional, national and international clients with a variety of legal needs including; banking and finance, business law, commercial and construction litigation, employment and labor law, immigration and naturalization, medical liability, product liability, securities litigation, tax and estate planning, trucking and transportation and workers' compensation. For more information, visit www.marksgray.com.
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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 CSX Career Site Jobs Opportunities Employer: CSX Florida Blue Jobs Portal
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.
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The FCHCC Accepts Credit Card Payments for New Memberships and Renewals
You can join the FCHCC or renew your membership with any of these credit cards.
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"CONEXIÓN": Monthly eNewsletter publishes the first
week of every month
Editors: FCHCC Board of Directors
Designer: Kim McDougal, Interactive Communications |
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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.
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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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