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Chairman's Message
Dear Chamber Members and Partners:

It is with great honor and humility that I address each and everyone in this my very First Chairman’s Message. I wanted to take this time to say Thank You, first to my God, second to my Family and third to each and every one of you. Without you, the chamber would not exist, and we would not have a purpose and a reason.
 
You have my word that our commitment to helping you manage, grow and become even more successful is enshrined in our mission and vision. FCHCC is here to stay and together we can make the changes necessary for a better Jacksonville.
 
“Successful businesses understand the power of positive business communication. Whether it is relaying policy information to employees, advertising products and services to prospects or giving a presentation about the company's strategic objectives to shareholders, communicating positively is about communicating well. If your audience understands the message as it was meant to be interpreted, you have done a successful job at communicating in a business environment”….we at FCHCC want to help you and your business achieve this goal.
 
I encourage you not to miss out on our monthly events, take the opportunity to let others know about your dreams, goals and objectives.
 
I sincerely which you, all the success in the world and believe you me when I tell you I will be praying for you and your family….and may you prosper in all you do.
 
Sincerely,

Jose Paredes, Pastor
Chairman of the Board

This is a great time to join our chamber!
Save the Date! Upcoming FCHCC events!
March Networking Event
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Sugar Cane Authentic Cuban Food Restaurant
(SEE FLYER BELOW)


April Networking Event
Date: Friday, April 25, 2018
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Fogo de Chão Jacksonville
4784 Town Center Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Cost: $5 FCHCC members;
$10 non-members/guests


May Networking Event
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2018
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: DEX Imaging
4810 Executive Center Court Jacksonville, Fl 32216
Cost: $5 FCHCC members;
$10 non-members/guests
In case you missed this on
our social network...

FCHCC had a first successful meeting, February 21st with the group L.I.D.E.R. which is a business group that seeks to promote the union of Hispanic entrepreneurs in order to share experiences, knowledge and prospects through mutual recommendation.
Connect with us on our social networks!
Professional Networking Event
Click the flyer to register!
Castillo de San Marcos Hosting Four Discussion Groups
Maribel Hernandez, former FCHCC President, is working on a project assisting the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine. The Castillo is committed to ​learning more about how it can better serve the local Latino/Hispanic community. ​They will be hosting four discussion groups in early April in order to hear from Latino/Hispanic adults in St. Johns County. Refer to the flyer below to sign up!

Welcome New and Renewing Members
We could not achieve our mission without our members. THANK YOU very much for your partnership!

Members that joined or renewed in February.

Large Corporation 2
CarePlus Health Plans

Small Business
Beauclerc Dental
Inspired Closets

This is a great time to join us! If you have not renewed your FCHCC membership or want to join, click below!
In the Spotlight:
Raul & Marisa Reyes, Inspired Closets
Raul and Marisa Reyes (pictured left) are Inspired Closets dealers serving Northeast Florida. We create and install professionally designed home organization solutions including walk-in closets, garage systems, offices, pantries, laundry rooms and storage rooms or closets for any room in your house.
 
Inspired Closets is the official sponsor of the 2018 HGTV Dream Home and we designed and installed all of the closets in the Dream Home. Inspired closets is a new brand, but the company has been around for more than 35 years. All of our closets are custom manufactured in one facility in Holland Michigan, which allows for more consistency and higher quality.
 
Marisa and I moved to Saint Augustine last year from the Chicago area where we spent 13 years. In Chicago we purchased a home that had the most beautiful master closet. We loved the style and organization that it provided so much, that we decided to redo other bedrooms, the home office and then the garage. Now we have an opportunity to share our passion for these beautiful and smart home improvements!
 
I have over 30 years experience as an international business executive where my primary responsibility and skills were geared towards finding solutions - for our customers, our employees and our suppliers. I now have the opportunity to bring this expertise to our customers by creating beautiful and smart home organization solutions.
 
Marisa has a degree in marketing and extensive experience in advertising and design. Designing Inspired Closets gives her the opportunity to apply this knowledge. She loves meeting new people and helping them enhance their favorite home spaces, by finding design solutions.

We are proud to be new members of FCHCC and look forward to our partnership with the chamber.
 
Our goal is to find solutions to your home organization challenges and to always exceed your expectations. We look forward to having you 'Love your Closets’!! ~ Raul and Marisa Reyes

To learn more about Inspired Closets, visit their website here !

Take a look at some of the designs below by Inspired Closets!
In the News:
Stories about FCHCC's Members and Partners
  • Member Discounts Program
Discounts provide positive exposure for your business and can add value through increased business with chamber members. Any business may request to offer a member discount and you don’t have to be an FCHCC member! Click here to learn more >>

-- Current Member Discounts --

Florida RX Card Program
Save money with a FREE Florida Rx Card.

Florida Development Business Council
Free business technical coaching assistance available.

Edward Meredith Foundation
Free business consulting services.

Point Taken
Discounts available on website design services.

For more information on these discounts, click here!
Is it Time to Renew your Membership?
Renew your membership easily online! Click here. If you would like to join FCHCC, click here. We also accept checks and money orders. Make checks payable to:

First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 57972 ~ Jacksonville, FL 32241
Job Opportunities

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