August 2022

Dear NAHCC members and friends,

Our traditional Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is around the corner. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

At over 62 million, the Hispanic population of the United States is the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted more than 18 percent of the nation's total population.

During Hispanic Heritage Month the NAHCC recognizes the professional, civic, cultural and business contributions of members and non-members in our community. Click HERE for a list of NAHCC members. To nominate someone who demonstrated commitment and leadership to the advancement of our organization, the Hispanic community, and our city, please send us you nomination via our web portal HERE.

With more than a dozen community programs and events honoring Hispanic Heritage Month last year, we expect our 2022 celebration to be a memorable  experience as we celebrate 18 years of recognizing the contributions of those who help make our city the best place to live, work and visit.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact us via email or call 615-216-5737

* CELEBRATE Hispanic Heritage Month is a NAHCC Foundation partnership program.

2022 is a Board of Directors election year. Make sure you are current with your dues to take advantage of the opportunity to be nominated to serve and to vote to elect the new and returning board leaders for the 2022-23 term. *Details below. Please call our office if you have questions about your membership level.

As we continue our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program efforts impacting our growing community, we need your support and leadership in facilitating partnerships in the community. 

Juntos Podemos!! Join us!

Yuri Cunza

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber

of Commerce

615-216-5737 Office

SAVE THE DATE: NAHCC's 18th Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition and Awards Celebration

"Recognizing the business, professional, civic, cultural & artistic contributions of more than 62 million Hispanics in our

country and in our local Nashville community"

Thursday, August 30: Small Business - Fortune 500 Matchmaking Virtual Event!

Applications open for Metro funds for Nashville and Davidson County Small Businesses!

9 million dollars fund for loans to small businesses in Nashville and Davidson County up to $200,000. Apply NOW HERE - Next NAHCC Engagement Event: 9/1

Pathway Lending serves as the administrator for the Nashville Small Business Recovery Fund in Davidson County, Tennessee. Use the instructions detailed here to get acquainted with the loan and grant program, and learn about the requirements for submitting a complete application.

Metro Council approved $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the federal government to establish the Nashville Small Business Recovery Fund in the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Community Development (RS2022-1356, RS2021-1303).

The funding will support Nashville and Davidson County small businesses’ recovery from the pandemic’s impacts and will bolster economic development in Nashville communities recovering from the pandemic and prior economic challenges.

Council directed $18 million for Davidson County small businesses impacted by COVID with half ($9 million) going to grants small businesses will not have to repay (already disbursed) and half ($9 million) going to low-interest loans recipients will repay at affordable, below-market rates and terms that facilitate ease of repayment.

A portion of these funds will cover costs associated with administering the programs.

Mayor John Cooper’s Office of Economic Development engaged Pathway Lending to administer the program in accordance with the Council resolution. Pathway Lending will distribute the funds, build the online grant application portal, and put in place the teams, processes and policies needed to run the program.

The Mayor’s Office has also engaged a group of nonprofits that Metro Council approved April 19 along with the allocation of $2 million to disburse across the organizations based on the scale and scope of each nonprofit’s work.  FIRST STEP TO FUNDING? SIGN UP NOW

September Hispanic Heritage Month Workshops:

NAHCC/NPL Means Business

The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) is proud to announce the return of NAHCC/NPL Means Business, in partnership with Nashville Public Library, during our Hispanic Heritage Month calendar, to provide guidance to Hispanic entrepreneurs through a month-long workshop based around Who Owns the Ice House: Eight Life Lessons from an Unlikely Entrepreneur by Clifton Taulbert and Gary Schoeniger.

Starting the week of September 19, 2022, Nashville Public Library’s NPL Means Business, an initiative that seeks to create a more diverse and motivated entrepreneurial eco-system in Nashville will have its first session, with the library being an essential player in helping Nashville’s citizens discover and realize their dream business.

Classes will be held at different Nashville Public Library locations. Participants who attend at least three sessions will receive a certificate at the end of the series.

If you would like to register for this program, please fill and submit the Contact and Availability Participant Information for Bilingual Workshop Series form HERE

NAHCC teams up with Meharry, TNCeal to

increase Hispanic entrepreneur vaccination

The NAHCC continues working with Meharry, TNCeal and partners in vaccine up take outreach to Hispanic-owned businesses. Efforts lead by our organization include: 

• Disseminate information on COVID 19 vaccines and boosters with Hispanic CoC members
• Schedule COVID-19 trainings for Hispanic small businesses in central Tennessee
• Coordinate the scheduling of COVID vaccine boosters with  Hispanic small businesses
• Help disseminate COVID resource kits to employees of Hispanic small businesses. (COVID resource kits include face masks, tests, and educational flyers)
• Recruit employees of small businesses to serve as COVID health ambassadors for their business

About TNCeal: We all know that COVID updates can be confusing. #TNceal was created to be a resource and help you get clear concise news. Watch Follow the Science every Monday to stay up to date. If you miss the live broadcast catch the replays on #YouTube.

IS YOUR NAHCC MEMBERSHIP CURRENT?

It is important to keep your membership current to enjoy your member benefits. In addition to FREE access to year-round member services (in English and Spanish), your annual membership investment gives you:

1. Opportunity to co-host NAHCC Special Events
2. Complimentary admission to NAHCC's Annual Membership Meeting
3. Complimentary registration to our Annual Business Awards Gala
4. Free business educational training, expert/mentor briefings and financial literacy
5. Exclusive participation in Corporate Sponsor/Partner programs
6. B2B discounts, increased visibility and brand awareness
7. Features in NAHCC ads, newsletter, press releases, social media and partner publications
8. Complimentary job listings/access to our online bilingual Job Bank
9. Support with Affinity/Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and participation with Latinas In Action (LIA), Latinas 4 EBO and, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board (DEICAB)
10. Access to great connections, board/committee membership opportunities and more!

• Are you a Small Business? (1-10 employees)   Click HERE to process your renewal
• Are you a Mid-Size Business? (10-49 employees) Click HERE to process your renewal
• Are you a Large Size Employer? (50+ employees) Click HERE to process your renewal

Questions about your membership? Please mail us: [email protected]

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