The venue will take place at the Adam W. Herbert University Center - University of North Florida, on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM.

The FCHCC has supported the education of Hispanic immigrants and their descendants for more than 20 years through college scholarships. Our organization is proud of having positively impacted the life of more than one hundred scholarship recipients along those years.

It's with you, Entrepreneur, small business owner, individual! You are still on time to help any student to achieve his/her dream?

Remember that local businesses often look for opportunities to give-back to your community. The wonderful thing about this is that not only do companies receive tax benefits (as your sponsorship fee is considered a donation), but you also receive exposure through presence at the event. This allows you to reach out to new potential customers, and receive free publicity through media coverage. Sponsoring an event also gives employers an opportunity to engage employees and business partners in a social setting outside of the workplace, while encouraging teamwork and goodwill.

You would like also talk to employees, our members and partners, members on our board, to find out what connections you have in our community. Perhaps they can introduce us to people who handle corporate sponsorships for large businesses. It's your opportunity to show support.

You can be added to the list by knowing the benefits that companies will receive from sponsoring our Scholarship and Internship programs events such as exposure to potential customers and media through: expected event attendance, promotional efforts, lead generation, event signage, advertising inclusion, viral marketing efforts, on-site sampling, VIP passes, etc. Join us in our effort by funding more scholarships and adding your name to the list of sponsors. Any help is very welcome. This is the right time. Please write directly or call the president or any other Board Member or the Executive Director. Get more information by clicking here!

United We Can!

Sincerely,

William G. Mora

Our members play an integral role in this organization. Enhance your experience and get involved. 

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As Assistant Vice President for Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T), the most recent Large Corporate sponsor of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber, John is responsible for overseeing the growth of the Kendall Town Center office. Through his role as Financial Center Leader, John devotes the largest portion of his time servicing the Small Business needs of existing and potential clients throughout the Southside and Arlington area of Jacksonville. The Kendall Town Center office is one of three (3) Jacksonville branches that BB&T has recognized as having the most opportunity to bring financial solutions to the Hispanic community.

As a professional in the Jacksonville financial industry for nearly 13 years, John has guided his clients through many of the changes that have impacted the small business community due to various economic and political factors over the last decade.

John was recently honored as one of "Jacksonville's Finest" by the North Florida chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for his role in raising awareness and funds for finding a cure for the deadly disease impacting children and young adults. He is also a member of the Gator Bowl Committee, which focuses on bringing college football to the First Coast, maximizing the economic impact to the local community, and provides an annual monetary injection into local charities.

As a new member to the FCHCC John looks forward to garnering new relationships where he can personally learn from and bring value to the growing Hispanic business community. On a professional level, he has a genuine passion to ensure that BB&T's mission of making our world a better place to live...by helping our client's achieve economic success and financial security is made known throughout the community. When away from work John enjoys spending time with his wife of five years, Kimberly, along with their 17 month old son, Jake.