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Dear Chamber Members and Supporters:
The first quarter of 2019 is almost over and we’ve had a few great events that I hope you've enjoyed. Mark your calendars and join us on
March 20th
at
iHeart Radio
at 6 PM. Our keynote speaker and board member,
Jorge Lopez
, will share with us his experience and knowledge of the Hispanic Market in Northeast Florida.
Moreover, don’t forget to join
The First Coast Multicultural Toastmasters Club
tonight at 7 PM. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Toastmasters is a great way to improve and practice public speaking and meeting others (see the flyer below in this newsletter) for more information or go to our website
here
.
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Next,
FCHCC is happy to announce the
2019
Excellence in Business Awards
!
We will be awarding nine (9) different categories as we recognize the commitment, dedication and accomplishments of Business Leaders in Jacksonville.
Nominate a business or individual you feel meets the criteria in any of the categories by visiting our website
here
.
Nominations are opened now until July 15th! Also, help us share this event with your colleagues.
It is very important to the chamber that we continue to bring visibility to our Hispanic business owners and leaders as we continue to positively impact the local community and economy. We appreciate your support!
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Also, prior to entering the 2nd quarter, I’d like to get your feedback on our events and programs being offered. Remember, we are here to serve you. FCHCC is committed to bringing our members and partners the most value possible.
Follow the link below and complete the short survey.
And, lastly, don’t forget that the
2019 Achieving the Dream Scholarships are now available. Make sure to continue to share this with other Hispanic students.
Registrations will close in March 24th.
Thank you and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event!
Monica Hernandez, MBA
President
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Monica Hernandez, FCHCC President, has been recognized twice this month! First up, she was named as one of the
40 Under 40 Honorees of 2019! Join us in congratulating her on this accomplishment!
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Secondly, Monica was asked to be part of the
Hightower Emerging Leaders Program
by the
Jax Chamber of Commerce
. The Hightower Emerging Leaders Program
connects a class of talented young professionals (“Fellows”) with prominent and influential Jacksonville leaders. The Fellowship will foster meaningful relationships between our current and next generation of community leaders. The Fellowship program lasts from February through November, with Fellows meeting at least once each month.
To learn more about this program,
click here
!
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February Networking Event Photos
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Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us!
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Thank you New and Renewing Members
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We could not achieve our mission without our members. THANK YOU very much for your partnership!
Members that joined or renewed
end of January & February:
Small Business 1
Brennan Manna Diamond, PL
Kathy Scott State Farm Insurance Agency
Martinez Cargo Express Corporation
Public Square Pharmacy
Student Members
Carliana Harris
Erick Yepez
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Deadline is
March 24th for the 2019 Achieving the Dream Scholarship
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We are awarding ten (10) $2,000 scholarships to deserving Hispanic students.
The deadline to apply is March 24, 2019. We will celebrate the winners at our annual Hispanic Heritage Gala and ATD Awards ceremony in the Fall.
Click the flyer below to apply! Share this opportunity with anyone who can benefit!
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Event:
2019 Hispanic Heritage & Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards Gala
When:
Friday, October 11, 2019
Guest Speaker:
Ramiro Cavazos
,
President/CEO
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
We will be awarding 10 scholarships to our deserving Hispanic students this year.
This is an event you will not want to miss!
We are currently working out the final details and will announce the venue in our April newsletter!
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Join the First Coast Multilingual Toastmasters Club
TONIGHT!
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If English is your second language and you want to improve your speaking skills, come check us out and see if Toastmasters can help you improve your communication and leadership skills.
The club meets on the
2nd
and
4th Tuesday
at
7 PM
(please arrive by 6:45 PM)
at the
Southeast Branch Library
near Town Center.
Guests are welcomed! The next meeting date will be March 26th.
Come out and learn more about the club!
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We're doing something
NEW
this month!
We're spotlighting
TWO
of our members!
Maira Martelo
of
Jacksonville Public Education Fund
and
Diego Gomez
of
Public Square Pharmacy!
Let's meet them!
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Dr. Maira Martelo
leads
Jacksonville Public Education Fund’s
community mobilization initiatives, including convening community stakeholders through
ONE by ONE
events and
Parents Who Lead
, an initiative in partnership with
Duval County Public Schools
, the
Jacksonville Public Library
and the
Kids Hope Alliance
.
Maira grew up in Cartagena, Colombia, and has more than a decade of teaching experience as a college professor in Colombia, Mexico and the United States. She also has worked as a research consultant in Colombia and Mexico, evaluating several programs that involved community engagement.
She has lived in Jacksonville for more than 12 years, getting to know the Hispanic community through her work as a contributing writer for
Hola Noticias
, the local Hispanic newspaper, as well as her engagement in several Hispanic organizations. During her time in Jacksonville, Maira completed a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of North Florida, writing her dissertation on early literacy practices at home and beliefs about education among the Hispanic community in Jacksonville. Based on the results of her dissertation,
Duval County Public School
created the first bilingual
Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program
at
West Riverside Elementary School
.
Maira also worked as an assessment assistant at the
College of Education and Human Services
at the
University of North Florida
. She has served as a board member of the
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
and has chaired the
Achieving the Dream Scholarship
for Hispanic students for the last three years. In addition to her doctorate, Maira holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degrees in communications. She mentors high school students who are pursuing their college education and also mentors through
Generation Wow
. Maira also volunteers with the Refugee Program at
Catholic Charities
and recently received the
2017 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award
for her contributions to the Hispanic community in Jacksonville.
Visit the Jacksonville Public Education Fund's
website
for more information!
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Diego Gomez
is the owner of
Public Square Pharmacy.
He chose to be an entrepreneur after working as a pharmacist and district supervisor for a large retail pharmacy chain for nearly a decade.
After noticing a large discrepancy of pharmaceutical care for the community, Diego's career led him to a crossroad. With the support of his family and a passion for being a pharmacist and helping the community, he decided to pursue entrepreneurship. Public Square Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy where everyone (no matter about gender, race, age or nationality) can receive the best service and healthcare possible. They strive to help the community live and maintain healthy lives while addressing healthcare accessibility and affordability in the community.
As a Hispanic entrepreneur, Diego decided to join
FCHCC
to partner up with local businesses in order to have a greater impact with their mission to provide affordable and accessible care to our community.
"Entrepreneurship is tough, but it's tougher when you go at it alone. I look forward to partnering up with the other FCHCC businesses and impacting the lives of all of our Northeast Florida Community."
~ Diego said.
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Offer a Business Discount to our FCHCC Members!
Discounts provide positive exposure for your business and can add value through increased business with chamber members.
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Our Jobs board is the perfect place to come to see new jobs or submit a job posting!
Click here
to learn more!
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Looking for upcoming workshops, webinars or events? Check out our
web calendar!
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Renew your Membership
Renew your membership easily on our website,
click here
. To join FCHCC,
click here
. We also accept checks and/or money orders.
Make checks payable to:
First Coast Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 57972
Jacksonville, FL 32241
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Be a Member Spotlight!
We love to share stories about our active members and it's very easy to submit your article and photo to us!
Get more information about submitting your article on our website
here!
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The FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading organizations!
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Monica Hernandez
President
Editor-in-Chief
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Kim McDougal
Director of Interactive Communications
Creative Director
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