Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ Newsletter
April 20 - 24, 2015 
In This Issue




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Save the Date
for our
25th Annual Convention & Awards Luncheon

Friday, October 16th, 2015
9AM- 3PM

Save the Date!

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre to hold 3rd Annual Flamenco Dance & Spanish Cultural Arts Festival  

Take a Journey and Spend a Sunday Afternoon in Spain - in Woodbridge !

The Bank of Woodbridge, Division of BCB Community Bank and UPS, in collaboration with Woodbridge Township, Presen

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre's
Third Annual "Feria de Sevilla"

The Feria celebrates Spain's unique cultural heritage with live Flamenco music and traditional Flamenco dances performed by Alborada's professional artists, clicking castanets, gorgeous ruffled costumes educational workshops, plus delicious foods and drink, children's arts and crafts, ALL Spanish Style!
Experience the vibrant colors, sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Spain. Admission to this colorful and exciting festival is FREE!

When:
Sunday May 3, 2015
(Rain date Saturday May 9th)

Where:
Parker Press Park
428 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Time:
02:00PM - 05:00PM

For more information on the Feria:
please visit www.AlboradaDance.org or
email [email protected] or
call Eva Lucena at 732-598-3979

SHCCNJ Chairman to be presented with the Mariade Castro Blake Community Service Award 

The Friends of the NJ Hispanic Research & Information Center at Newark Public Library wish to congratulate the SHCC of NJ's Chairman Carlos Medina on his Mariade Castro Blake Community Service Award to be presented by the Friends of HRIC on May 14, 2015. at Mayfair Farms in West Orange!

Click here for more information

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SHCCNJ Chairman Carlos Medina on My9 New Jersey  

On Sunday April 19th, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerces' Chairman Carlos Medina was interviewed on MY9 New Jersey now to discuss the Business Impact of the recent amendments to the regulations dealing with Cuba.

Click here to view interview

Join the SBA & the SHCC-NJ in celebrating the Small Business Person of the Year Awards 

In conjunction with the SBA and Small Business Week, The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ is celebrating the Small Business Person of the Year Award Winner Michael Miqueli!

When:
Thursday May 7th, 2015

Where:
NJ State Museum
West Gallery
205 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Time:
05:30PM - 07:30PM

Wells Fargo updates mobile app to allow Spanish language preference & donations to the HSF 

"On March 23, Wells Fargo issued a news release announcing Spanish-language functionality on the Wells Fargo mobile app for iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Customers with a preference for Spanish can now check account balances, make transfers between accounts, pay bills or friends, and make secure mobile deposits in their preferred language!

Wells Fargo is also very pleased to announce that they will donate $1 (up to $50,000) to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for every customer who selects and maintains Spanish as their preferred language preference from April 1 to April 30. They've had a longstanding and very successful relationship with the HSF, and since 2003 they've committed $12.7 million to them to help Latino families successfully complete higher education.

Career Opportunities at UPS  

In an attempt to increase UPS Latino talent, we want to make sure you are aware of UPS' great job opportunities 

 

Below is a link to some great jobs at UPS in the NJ area.

 

Click here

Savings at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City!   

Because of our partnership with Harrah's, we are able to provide you an exclusive discount code for 20% off your stay at Harrah's Resort! The code is: SHCCNJ.  

 

If you'll be staying anytime between Sunday and Thursday, you will get 40% your stay with the code: SHCCNJMW! 

  

Click here to book your stay!

April 22


The newest member to the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, World Wide Land Transfer, is hosting a Special Networking Event for those in the Real Estate industry featuring a Happy Hour and Lite Fare.

 

There is limited seating so please R.S.V.P. by April 17th!

If you are in the Real Estate Industry or work with Developers, Attorneys, or Brokers, you can email Leticia Rojas @ [email protected] and receive a code for one (1) Free Registration!

 

Click here to register


Where:

Huntley Taverne
3 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901

When:
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Time:
06:30PM - 08:30PM

April 23

 

100 Hispanic Women, Inc. National and the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center are hosting the 12th Annual Mind, Body and Spirit  Conference (MBS). The MBS offers an all-day symposium where various topics are  addressed by physicians, nutritional experts, mental health professionals and many other health experts. The  conference is designed as a therapeutic retreat for women to de-stress and deal with the challenges of conforming to the traditional roles and demands of their professional careers. MBS conferences have included guest speakers from various fields, interactive workshops, exhibitions, yoga classes, Zumba, dancing, massages and makeovers to provide attendees with information and activities to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

 

When: 

Thursday, April 23rd

 

Time:

08:00AM - 04:00PM

 

Where:

Yankee Stadium

Gate 4

East 161st Street and Jerome Avenue 

Bronx, NY 

 

To RSVP, please email [email protected]  

April 24  

 

Our good friends at the New York Wine Festivals have graciously set up a 10% discount code (up to $400) for all SHCC-NJ members! The code is: SHCCNJ. Enter the code once you get to your shopping cart! Feel free to pass along to friends and family and we hope to see you there!

 

 

New York Wine Events is pleased to invite you to the 8th Annual New Jersey Spring Wine Festival. Celebrate spring and enjoy an amazing array of 150+ wines selected by the Wine Library! Enjoy full-bodied and rich reds, crisp whites, and many specialty wines - awesome wines for Spring and Summer!  

Join us, hang out and meet up with other wine lovers while enjoying live jazz. It promises to be yet another great night of wine and merriment to remember. 


When:
Friday April 24, 2015

Where:
Hilton Short Hills
Short Hills, NJ

Time:
7:00PM - 10:00PM

Click here for more information

April 29

 

PSEG has put together a panel discussion at their Edison Training Center with fellow Assemblymen Daniel Benson, Carmelo Garcia and Jamel Holley to explore the legislators' perspective on issues of interest to the next generation of PSEG "Utility of the future", careers in public service, goals and legislative priorities for the future.

When:
Wednesday April 29th, 2015

Where:
PSEG Edison Training Center
Main Conference Room
234 Pieron Ave
Edison, NJ


Time:

11:30AM - 01:00PM

Click here to view flyer  

April 29

 

STOP DIABETES AT WORK DINNER SYMPOSIUM

"Get Fit - Don't Sit"

 

Join the American Diabetes Association and distinguished guests for an informative and interactive session focused on how exercise can energize your workforce and improve your bottom line, along with the benefits of extending worksite wellness activities to ADA's Step Out Walk and/or Tour de Cure events.

When:
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015

Where:
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
One Robert Wood Johnson Place 
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Time:
06:30PM - 08:30PM 

Click here to view flyer

For more information or to register, please contact Peter Ruccione @ [email protected] or call 732-469-7979 x3515

April 29


The Jose Marti Student Aid Fund invite you to participate in their Domino Tournament & Cocktail Reception in order to aid local students in their higher education costs.

When:
Wednesday, April 29
th, 2015

Where:

Sabor Latin Bistro 
8809 River Road 
North Bergen, NJ 07047

Time:

06:00PM - 10:00PM

 

 Click here to view flyer

April 30


Railroad Construction Company, Inc. (RCC) is a major General Contractor with experience and expertise in all areas of civil, track and building construction. As a GC, RCC is proficient in executing, administering and coordinating all aspects of the construction work necessary to complete projects on time and within budget. We often seek sub-contractors in an array of business outlets to help complete projects and fulfill MWDBE goals.

In an effort to show our good faith and maintain an up-to-date list of MWDBE suppliers, we are hosting an East Coast Outreach Event and would greatly appreciate ASDO's assistance in inviting qualified MWDBEs to attend.

 

When:

Thursday, April 30th  

 

Where:

RCC Main Office

75-77 Grove Street

Paterson, NJ 07503

 

Time:

8:00AM - 1:00PM

 

 Click here for more information

 

 

Please contact Rebecca Walka-Perry at [email protected] or 973-413-1879 with details of any certified MWDBEs that may be interested in attending our Outreach Event or feel free to forward this information directly to them.

May 2

 

Our good friends at the New York Wine Festivals have graciously set up a 10% discount code (up to $400) for all SHCC-NJ members! The code is: SHCCNJ. Enter the code once you get to your shopping cart! Feel free to pass along to friends and family and we hope to see you there!

 

 

It is "wine time" again in Sunset Park as the Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival: Spring 2015 Edition takes place. New York Wine Events is turning Industry City's Factory Floor into a sumptuous wine and food tasting - just in time for your spring sipping pleasure! 

 

When:
Saturday May 2, 2015

Where:
Industry City / Factory Floor
(Building 1)
233 37th Street
Brooklyn, NY

Time:
03:00PM - 06:00PM
or
08:00PM - 11:00PM

 

Click here for more information 

 

May 4 

 

The St. Mary's Foundation invites you to be a part of the greater Passaic area's healthcare future by supporting our first major fundraising event,

The Annual Golf Classic

 

When:
Monday May 4, 2015

Where:
Upper Montclair Country Club
177 Hepburn Road
Clifton, NJ 07012

Time:
10:30AM - 10:00PM

 

Click here for more information 

 

May 9

 

Our good friends at the New York Wine Festivals have graciously set up a 10% discount code (up to $400) for all SHCC-NJ members! The code is: SHCCNJ. Enter the code once you get to your shopping cart! Feel free to pass along to friends and family and we hope to see you there!

 

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New York Wine Events is pleased to invite you to the NYC Spring Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine Downtown.  

 

When:

Saturday May 9, 2015 

 

Where:

Broad Street Ballroom

41 Broad Street

New York, NY

(opposite NYSE) 

 

Time:

03:00PM - 06:00PM

or

08:00PM - 11:00PM 

 

 

July 21 

 

Feria de Negocios is proud to present the 5th Annual Hispanic Business Expo!

 

When:

Tuesday, July 21, 2015 

 

Where:

Pines Manor,

2085 NJ-27 

Edison, NJ 08817 

 

Time:

04:00PM - 08:00PM 

 

Click here for more information

If you would like to exhibit or showcase your business or to become a sponsor of this multicultural networking event, please contact Alex @ 732-745-8090 x204 

September 12 

 

Heartbreaking Dawn & High River Sauces presents

First Annual NJ Taco Festival

 

Tacos, Tequila, Beer, Lucha, Mariachi and more!!   

 

When:

Saturday September 12, 2015 

 

Where:

Sussex County Fairgrounds

37 Plains Road

Augusta, NJ 07822 

 

Time:

10:00AM - 08:00PM 

 

 

 
Employment & Volunteer
Opportunities

NJM Insurance Group is looking for

Bilingual Professionals   

Click here to read more 

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Interested in a Career Change?  

Financial Representative and Advisors are wanted.

Click here to read more

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Allies in Caring are looking for a  

Behavioral Assistant 

Click here to read more 

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Allies in Caring are looking for a  

Licensed Therapist 

Click here to read more 

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Allies in Caring are looking for a  

Behavioral Assistant Intern  

Click here to read more 

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Allies in Caring are looking for a  

 Staff Therapist 

Click here to read more 

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S&G Cleaning Services are looking for

Housekeepers / House Cleaners 

Click here to read more 

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Aflac is seeking a

Benefit Advisor  

Click here to read more 

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Aflac is looking for  

Sales & Marketing Interns

Click here to read more 

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Perfect Match Recruiting is seeking a 

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Specialist

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Perfect Match Recruiting is seeking a 

Collections Specialist 

 Click here to read more  

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Millenium Strategies, LLC is hiring a

Research Assistant

Click here to read more 

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Toys R Us & Babies R Us are hiring a

Department Manager

Click here to read more 

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Emerald Financial is seeking

Financial Advisors

Click here to read more 

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 Bon Venture Services is seeking an

Outside Sales Account Executive

Click here to read more 

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Farmers Insurance is seeking

 Agency Owners  

(English & Spanish speaking opportunities) 

Click here to read more 

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BetterTeamUSA is hiring

Garment Cutters & Sample Makers

Click here to read the Description 

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New York Life is hiring

Bi-lingual Professionals

Click here to read the Job Description in English or Spanish  

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A State Farm agent in New Brunswick is hiring for

Insurance and Financial Services Position  

Click here to read the Job Description

   

The Newark office of The Intersect Fund is seeking to hire a  

Full Time Microfinance Loan Officer

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SCORE of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties is looking for

Bilingual Small Business Mentors
Click here to read the Volunteer Description

 

We hope you found this newsletter to be informative and helpful. Our mission is to promote the continued growth and development of the New Jersey business community. We fulfill our mission, in part, by helping our members & friends find expanded business opportunities.
 
Sincerely,

Carlos A. Medina, Esq.
Chairman
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

Phone: (973) 900-5886

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