First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter
OCTOBER 2017 - In This Issue:
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
 
Cesar J. Grijota_ President and CEO
Dear FCHCC Members and Partners,
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends, families, brothers and sisters in Mexico and Puerto Rico who are currently facing such difficult times. During times like these, we must come together and show resilience. The FCHCC will continue to  support our business community and work with the same passion to serve our members and to create quality events and opportunities that foster business relationships. We are proud to serve our community and will continue to work as a platform for information and business resources.   
 
While we continue working together to make our businesses and communities grow, we remain cognizant of the most urgent need. Below you will find a direct link with information on how you can continue supporting those in need by donating to the disaster relief efforts. We have also created a temporary page on our website to provide you with this information: https://fchcc.com/fchcc-puerto-rico-mexico-relief/ (see the flyer below).
 
Vamos a ayudar!

Cesar J. Grijota
President and CEO
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
 
This is a great time to join us! If you have not renewed your FCHCC membership or want to join, click here for more information.

WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
  
The FCHCC is proud to announce our new and renewing members that joined or renewed in September.

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Gustavo Ascanio 
Kevin Cisneros 
Ramses Marte Espinoza 
David Manjarres 
 Luis Armando Tejeda 

We could not achieve our mission without our members... THANK YOU very much for your partnership! To review member benefits and/or to become a member, please visit our website for more information. 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click the flyer to register!

FCHCC Puerto Rico Mexico Relief

Click here to download additional information on relief efforts.
2017 HISPANIC HERITAGE GALA &
ACHIEVING THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

2017 Hispanic Heritage Gala _ ATD Awards 2017 Hispanic Heritage Gala _ ATD Awards

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2017 Hispanic Heritage Gala _ ATD Awards
More pics from the gala will be posted soon, so be sure you're following our Facebook page!

To see pics from all our events, click here!

2ND ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE GALA &
ACHIEVING THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

2017 Hispanic Heritage _ ATD Awards

On Friday, September 29, the FCHCC hosted its second annual Hispanic Heritage & Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards presented by Virginia College in Jacksonville. The event was held at WJCT Studio A in downtown Jacksonville and was an Academy Awards themed event. Our "Stars of the Evening", the 2017 Achieving the Dream Scholarship Winners arrived at the event in a limousine donated by Twins Luxury Limousine. 

Upon arrival, all guests walked the red carpet down the entry hall lined with movie posters. Our student "Stars" were then able to take their pictures with our live Academy Award in front of the step and repeat highlighting our sponsors for the evening. The guests then enjoyed a cocktail reception with all proceeds being donated to relief efforts of the FCHCC for Puerto Rico and Mexico.   

After the cocktail reception, guests were escorted to Studio A for dinner catered by Havana JAX as we began the presentation. Our emcees of the evening were Monica Garcia from First Coast News and Nick D'Castro. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Jacksonville Youth Symphony Orchestra and Ritmo y Sabor.  The highlight of the evening was the recognition of our scholarship recipients:

Gabrielle Argueta
Florida State University
Camille Benitez                 
University of North Florida
Jordan Bubar 
University of Central Florida
Ivan ClaudioUniversity of Florida
Anastasia Daniels
University of North Florida
Kimberly Laynes 
University of North Florida
Xsyvier Rosas
University of North Florida
Alfonso Soria                     
University of Central Florida
Danielle Torres 
St. Johns River Community College
Moises Valcarcel-Gonzalez
Florida International University
 
Other special recognition of the evening included: Maira Martelo, Community Mobilization Director with the Jacksonville Public Education Fund as the Jacksonville Jaguars 2017 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, and Maribel Hernandez, FCHCC Immediate Past President honored Nelson Estepa with the 2017 FCHCC Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The FCHCC would like to thank all the sponsors: Virginia College in Jacksonville,
EMED Multispecialty Group, Everbank, Fields Auto Group, Jacksonville Jaguars, Memorial Hospital, Publix, Rebecca Black Immigration Law, Vystar Credit Union, C. Vargas & Associates, PQH Group, ETM, Jacksonville University, and Webster University.

Finally, thank you to all our volunteers, FCHCC staff and our Board of Directors for the success of this event. For information about our 2018 Hispanic Heritage Gala/ATD Awards, or if you would like to donate to the Achieving the Dream Scholarship program, send an email to: specialevents@fchcc.com.
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2017 ACHIEVING THE DREAM SCHOLARSHIP DOCUMENTARY

If you haven't had a chance to catch our video by Carlos Bouvier, watch it now! 


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Jacksonville JAGS Game September 17_ 2017

Maira Martelo was recognized at the JAGS seasons opening game, September 17th.
 
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Maira Martelo as the recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award.

She is a phenomenal leader in our community who has served on the board, chair of the Achieving the Dream Scholarship selection committee and so much more. We are so proud of her accomplishments and contributions! Congratulations Maira!

Learn more about the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award by visiting: www.nfl.com/HispanicHeritage.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Symphony in 60, Part of the Fun of the 
Jacksonville Symphony
Jacksonville Symphony
Jacksonville Symphony

As a proud member of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Jacksonville Symphony seeks to reach all of North Florida through its music and performances. Whether it's hosting entertainers such as the Mambo Kings, playing the score of "Raiders of the Lost Arc" with the film or presenting the classics such as Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Beethoven, there is something for everyone to love. This year's expanded schedule includes more of everything - more Fidelity National Financial Pops performances, more Florida Blue Masterworks, more holiday presentations and a four concert series at Daily's Place. 

One of the unique popular programs that Music Director Courtney Lewis has brought to Jacksonville is Symphony in 60. It's a great way to meet friends, enjoy a cocktail, hear the Symphony and visit with the musicians on stage after the performance. You can even take a selfie at the conductor's podium which a conductor's baton!

This season's first Symphony in 60 program will be Thursday, October 19 - Czechmate. The doors open at 5:30 PM for happy hour and the concert, just an hour long, starts at 6:30 PM. During the presentation, Music Director Courtney Lewis will explain what to listen for in the music, and in addition to watching the Symphony on stage, there will be an overhead video screen to get a close-up look at the musicians as they make their magic. Czechmate will include Janáček's Taras Bulba and Dvořák's Symphony No. 6.

To show our appreciation for the members of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Symphony is offering a special $25 ticket to Czechmate. To get the special price, which includes the Happy Hour, 60 minutes of music and After Party, visit jaxsymphony.org and use special code "FCHCC".

So don't miss out on the fun and join us for a social event at Jacoby Hall in the Times-Union Center of the Performing Arts.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
FCHCC Member Discounts

Riverside Fine Arts
20% Off Discount on Tickets to see Brasil Guitar Duo at Riverside Fine Arts. Call them at (904) 389-6222 with the discount code: "Hispanic".

Jacksonville Symphony
The Symphony is offering a special $25 ticket to Czechmate, October 19th. To get the special price, which includes the Happy Hour, 60 minutes of music and After Party, visit their website at: jaxsymphony.org and use special code "FCHCC".

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IN THE NEWS
Stories about FCHCC's Members and Partners
News Articles
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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job Opportunities

Bilingual Call Center Representatives for Hurricane Relief
Employer: Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Chase Bank Jobs Portal
Employer: Chase Bank

Everbank Jobs Portal
Employer: Everbank

JAXPORT Jobs Portal
Employer: JAXPORT

JEA Jobs Portal
Employer: JEA

Publix Jobs Portal
Employer: Publix

AT&T Florida Jobs Portal
Employer: AT&T

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Jobs Portal
Employer: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
 

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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JOIN FCHCC OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Join FCHCC or Renew 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 
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FCHCC PARTNERS
The FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading organizations!

Strategic Partners 
   florida Blue
iHeart Media Inc.

Memorial Hospital


Norsan Media

TU 18 Jax Mega TV

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Large Corporations


 
Cancer Specialists of North Florida

CarePlus Health Plans
   
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Editor-in-Chief:
Cesar GRIJOTA............ FCHCC President and CEO
Editor: Madelene SKINNER....................Media and Public Relations
Designer, Creative Director: Kim MCDOUGAL..........Director of 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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