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 MARCH/APRIL 2022
MEMBERS NEWS
Southeastern Grocers joins FCHCC as its Newest Strategic Partner

Southeastern Grocers has been supporting the Hispanic Community through the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) since 2010, and to continue the trend they recently joined as a corporate Strategic Partner of our organization. Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket, and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S.
SEG grocery stores, liquor stores, and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout the five southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Click here for additional information.
FCHCC NAMED MARCH
2022 CHAMBER OF THE MONTH
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) was recently named March 2022 Chamber of the Month by the National Federation of Latino Chambers of Commerce and Associations (NFLCCA). Julio Fuentes, President of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  (USHCC) and Board Member for the NFLCCA nominated the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Read more
INDUCTION CEREMONY RECAP
FCHCC’s 2022 Induction took place February 22nd at the River Club. The new Board of Directors were inducted and members were also recognized for their 2021 outstanding work. Click here to read the full post and view the photo gallery!
Thank you to Norsan Media for the coverage of the Induction Ceremony!

Read the full article on Hola News!
IN OTHER NEWS
FCHCC 2022 Excellence in Business Awards
Nominations OPEN

You can nominate a business or individual to receive an award in any of the five categories (see flyer) and you DON’T need to be a member of FCHCC to nominate or receive one of these awards.) Click here to submit your nomination(s)!

DEADLINE to Nominate:
APRIL 1, 2022

FCHCC's new radio program, “FCHCC on the Air“ features topics such as: sharing new initiatives, talking with special guests, business news, culture and special events.

Tune in to Acción 97.3 weekly at 10 AM EST.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FCHCC Women del
Mañana Connect!

Mothers, Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Artists, Women!
Let's celebrate courage, leadership and strength together!

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SILVIA PULIDO

Event Language: English & Spanish
Havana Jax Cafe
Address: 2578 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207

COST: FREE for FCHCC Members
$15 for Non-members
Prospera USA March 23 Seminar: "Hispanic Business Coaching and Training Program in Jacksonville" (Spanish)

Prospera is an economic development, nonprofit organization specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business. Prospera empowers Hispanic entrepreneurs through training, support and resources so their businesses can grow and prosper.

Prospera is able to serve entrepreneurs and the community, and without charging for its services, thanks to investments in its mission by generous corporations, individuals and government agencies.
Prospera was selected as one of the Florida state spokes to the SBA’s new Community Navigator Program, a testament to their experience and tenure in the small business technical assistance area. 

If you are not familiar with Prospera and their work through FL and the southeast, visit their website: English: https://prosperausa.org/  

Register at Admin@prosperausa.org or call 407-413-8564
NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS
We could not achieve our mission without our members.
THANK YOU very much for your partnership!
JANUARY

Strategic Partner
iHeart Media, Inc.
Southeastern Grocers

Large Corporation #1
Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)

Small Business #1
Brennan, Manna & Diamond, PL
Kathy Scott State Farm Insurance
Luis Vienrich Allstate Insurance
Cobb & Gonzalez, P.A.

Individual Members
Lionel Perez
FEBRUARY

Large Corporation #1
Publix Supermarkets
Brunet-Garcia Advertising, Inc.
DEX Imaging

Small Business #2
Property Solutions
Connections to the Nation's LLC

Small Business #1
Rebecca Black Immigration
The Holmes Organisation of Florida, Inc.
Mocha Misk'i Brownie Shop
Pinnacle Communications Group
Wilson Financial & Tax Strategies
Incer Global Services

Non-Profit #1
Latin Community Services/Unidos en la Música

Individual Members
Mario Echeverri-Ospina
Elena (Nena) Von Sternberg
Edmund Saldaña
FCHCC PARTNERS
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