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2020
Awards & Recognition
The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) has attracted many Professional Hispanics over the years, committed to the success and professional growth of its members and Hispanic businesses. Monica Hernandez, current FCHCC President is a vivid example of one of them. Monica Hernandez is being recognized by the Board of Directors, Staff and Ambassadors for her outstanding achievements and Post Graduate studies culmination at Harvard. Her selfless commitment as President of the Hispanic Chamber and her hard work to promote programs and opportunities in benefit of the Hispanic Business community of Northeast Florida makes us proud to be part of her team. Great results come from hard work; Well done Monica! We are wishing you many more successes in the future. Congratulations graduate!
2019
Listen to Monica Hernandez’s iHeart Media Radio Interview
2019 Newsletter Issues
2018
2018 Holiday Party Slideshow
Pics from our December 2018 Celebration at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse!
Photostream
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FCHCC on the Cover of Latin Connection Magazine
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Cesar Grijota, President and Monica Hernandez, Treasurer/Board Member made the cover!
Check it out at www.LatinConnectionMag.com!!!
From our YouTube Channel
Channel 4’s Interview about the Sheriff’s Watch Program
Newsworthy News
FCHCC is very happy that Nelson Estepa, and his wife Gloria, made it back to Florida from Puerto Rico. After all they’ve been through, President, Cesar Grijota, the board and staff are so pleased to be able to give him in person his chamber “Lifetime Achievement” plaque at our last board meeting. Nelson has held many roles within the chamber and has been a long-standing member.
“On behalf of the Torres and Rodriguez families, I want to thank FCHCC for putting a smile on so many people by providing them with the opportunity to attend for the first time to a Jaguars game. They were all like little kids, they all had so much fun. After going thru what they did in Puerto Rico, those hurricanes that left them with so many sad memories.” – from Lillian Gotay Bessellieu, Appeals & Disputes Coordinator, HOLA Community Director/Florida Blue
The Jacksonville Jaguars gave tickets to the game to many displaced Puerto Ricans!
2017
Newsworthy News
October 18, 2017 ~ FCHCC Helps Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Irma and Maria: “Thanks to all the people who donated, to the first coast Hispanic chamber of commerce for donating the cost of the container, to Pedro Ortega, Hector Rivera Rivera, Yesenia Ortiz López and Millie Vargas for being our eyes and support in Puerto Rico!” ~ Todos Con Puerto Rico
Awards & Recognition:
Cesar Grijota
FCHCC President, Cesar Grijota was recognized as a community partner of Florida Diversity Business Council at the 2017 FDBC State of the Council luncheon in Orlando at the National Entrepreneur Center. We are excited to share with you our ongoing work in the supplier diversity field.
2017 Photo Galleries
- December 2017 Holiday Party at Havana Jax Cafe
- October 2017 Professional Networking Event at Florida Blue Center
- September 2017 Hispanic Heritage Gala & ATD Awards at WJCT Studios
- August 2017 Professional Networking Event at Cuba Libre Bar
- June 2017 Professional Networking Event at loanDepot/Jimenez Law Firm
- May 2017 Professional Networking Event at Cuba Libre Bar
- April 2017 Professional Networking Event at Empire City Gastropub
- March 2017 Business Luncheon at Northeast Florida Transportation Planning Organization
2017 Newsletter Issues
2016
2016
Photo Galleries
- December 2016 Holiday Networking Event at Cuba Libre Club
- October 2016 Professional Networking Event at Gabriel House of Care
- September 2016 Hispanic Heritage Gala & ATD Scholarship Awards – The Club Continental
- August 2016 Business Luncheon – Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club
- July 2016 Excellence in Business Awards – The University Club
- May 2016 Professional Networking Event – Cuba Libre Club
- April 2016 Business Luncheon – Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- March 2016 Professional Networking Event – Ovinte Restaurant
- February 2016 Professional Networking Event – Tres Leches Eatery
2016 Newsletter Issues
2015
Photo Galleries
- December 2015 Business Luncheon at Omni Hotel
- November 2015 Professional Networking Event at the Aloft Hotel
- October 2015 Professional Networking Event at Grotto Wine & Tapas
- September 2015 ATD Scholarship Awards at Omni Hotel
- FCHCC at Jacksonville Armada Game, September 26, 2015
- September 2015 Education Workshop
- September 2015 Business Luncheon at Omni Hotel
- August 2015 Professional Networking Event at Moxie Kitchen & Cocktails
- July 2015 Education Workshop at Nova Southeastern University
- June 2015 Professional Networking Event at Uptown Kitchen & Bar
- June 2015 Education Workshop
- June 2015 Business Luncheon at Omni Hotel
- May 2015 Business Luncheon at Omni Hotel
- May 2015 Beaches Mixer
- April 2015 Professional Networking Event at Brennan, Manna & Diamond
- March 2015 Business Luncheon at Omni Hotel
- February 2015 Professional Networking Event at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- January 2015 Professional Networking Event at Havana Jax Cafe