Media Advisory: Annual Gala to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Award Scholarships to Local Students

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September 21, 2017 – (Jacksonville, FL) – First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Gala and Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards presented by Virginia College in Jacksonville. Festivities include a star-themed evening with live music, red carpet, photo booth, Latin food and more to celebrate the rich Hispanic culture, and showcase the achievements of local Hispanic students. Guests will be entertained by event emcees Monica Garcia (First Coast News) and Nick D’Castro (comedian, actor), Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, Ritmo and Sabor, and Javier Perez Latin All Stars. Additional sponsors for the gala include:

  • Everbank
  • Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Fields Auto Group
  • Memorial Hospital
  • Rebecca Black Immigration Law
  • eMed Multispecialty Group
  • Vystar Credit Union
  • C Vargas and Associates, Ltd.
  • PQH Group
  • Publix

Florida Blue, Norsan Media, iHeart Media, and TU18 Jax Mega TV all which are First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Strategic Partner Trustees, will also be present at the event. Follow @fchccflorida and hashtag #FCHCCGala on Twitter, First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, and www.fchcc.com for the latest updates. Visit the FCHCC website for 2018 Achieving the Dream scholarship donation opportunities.

WHAT: Hispanic Heritage Gala and Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards

WHEN: Friday, September 29, 2017, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

WHERE: WJCT Studios
100 Festival Park Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32202

For more information about the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, please visit fchcc.com or send an email to fchcc@fchcc.com.

Media Contact: Madelene Skinner
E-mail: madelene.skinner@madfab-media.com
Phone: (904) 346-1118