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Power Hour Sponsored by AlphaGraphics
TOMORROW, February 15th at 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at IHCC Office. Come learn the importance of scaling and growing your business through marketing and promotional products, top sellers and proven stats/facts. Lunch will be provided.
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Member Onboarding
Hosted by IHCC
Join us February 17th, at 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at IHCC office. The purpose of member onboarding is to become acquainted with our history; promote upcoming events and programs. Lunch will be provided.
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State of the Chamber
Title Sponsor
JP Morgan Chase
Join our inaugural State of the Chamber on February 22, 2022 from 11:30 AM- 1 PM, Irving Convention Center, Junior Ballroom 3rd Floor, to introduce our new board members, 2021 recap, and 2022 plans
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Networking Mixer: Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase
Block your calendar on Wednesday, February 23rd from 5:30-7 PM at Nosh & Bottle. Bring your printed or digital business cards to network over wine & cheese
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Cafe Con Nosotros
March 8th from 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM
If you are in the silver membership level ($1,500) contact us for hosting privileges! If you are interested in sponsoring, check one pager.
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Big Heroes
Appreciate Day
MEMBERS & VENDORS ONLY
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 25th
The Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognizes ALL Irving first responders with a fun outdoor lunch and vendor fair. Check out our 2019 video!
For FOOD and BUSINESS Vendors, please email us.
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WE3: Fashion Show
EVERYONE WELCOMED
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 9th
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Sip & Shop
11:30 AM- 1:30 PM: Fashion Show
Interested in volunteering or want to be a vendor for the Sip & Shop?
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Frost Bank
A warm welcome to the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce family, Frost Bank!
Frost Bank, founded in 1868 by Thomas Claiborne Frost, is a Texas chartered bank based in San Antonio, which offers customers a full range of banking, investment and insurance products to help them better manage their money, grow their wealth and protect their assets.
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Aspen Square Homes
A warm welcome to the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce family, Aspen Square Homes!
Aspen Square Townhomes is a 174 individual townhomes community at the north east corner of Beltline and Shady Grove. The community will have 2 and 3 stories townhome ranging from 1800+ sq. foot. Each townhome will come with a minimum 3BR, 2.5 Bath and 2 car garage. The community will have amenities including Swimming Pool, Club house, kids play area, dog park etc. In the Phase 1, Aspen will be building 56 townhomes. The utilities work has already started and should be completed by end of March 2022. The Phase 1 deliveries will start end of Q3 2022.
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Define Orthodontics
A warm welcome to the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce family, Define Orthodontics!
Define Orthodontics is fully committed to providing the highest quality of dental care and an exceptional patient experience for all orthodontic services to patients of all ages in Irving, TX. They provide compassionate and comprehensive care, no matter what stage the patient is in their orthodontic journey. They help find the perfect treatment option to meet the patient's goals and needs. At Define Orthodontics, everything revolves around the smile! They never take a one-size-fits all approach to dentistry. From dental impressions to digital x-rays and other diagnostics as needed, Dr. Kirat Sodhi has the experience and training to diagnose and address both common and complex orthodontic concerns. Dr. Sodhi and her team provide modern orthodontic solutions like Invisalign Clear Braces and InBrace Lingual Braces to patients looking to avoid the metallic aesthetics and associated inconveniences of traditional metal braces.
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Businesses Supporting Community |
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One of our IHCC members, Toyota of Irving, recently partnered with the Jack Singley Academy Culinary Program, to bake cookies for all nurses at Baylor Scott & White hospital. This is LOVE! Check out the video below.
Volunteering your time to support a cause you are passionate about is something that will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective for the rest of your life. Helping your community is an opportunity for you to grow as a person, to better understand how you fit into the world around you.
If you are interested in volunteering with our members, please email us at ihcc@irvinghcc.com
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Check out the City of Irving's monthly events for animal services, celebrating diversity, Irving Archives and Museum, Irving Arts Center, Library Adult Program, Library Events, Library Kids, Library Teens, Meetings, Parks & Recreation, Special Events and more... |
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JP Morgan Chase: Black History Small Business Event |
Please join JPMorgan Chase for a Black History Month Small Business Event. You will be getting great information for your business from the SBA and ADP. Don’t miss this event on February 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM CST.
See you there!
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Registration is now open for the University of Dallas Spring 2022 Internship and Career Fairs on Feb 23 and 24th.
They are offering both virtual and in-person fair options.
Dates are subject to change depending on university and federal safety policies.
If you wish to attend BOTH you'll need to register for both events.
The fairs are FREE to companies and graduate schools. The in-person fair will take place at their university campus at 1845 E. Northgate Drive in Irving, TX. Their virtual fair will take place via the Handshake platform.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month together! Join Hispanic 100 on March 7, 2022 in this virtual power-hour webinar with The Boeing Company to discuss the impact of corporate America in developing the pipeline to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the professional and supply chain ecosystems. They will discover the role of minorities as leading innovators and how corporations like Boeing are creating pathways to develop and expand opportunities and influence.
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Shaping the Future Women of Color Conference 2022 |
The Women of Color Conference (WOC) seeks to empower and strengthen minority women of color business owners so they can increase earning potential, close the inequality gap when it comes to access to capital and other resources, and become successful entrepreneurs. This event will cover topics on funding options, supplier diversity, digital marketing, impactful mentor relations, growth strategies and much more!
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58th Annual SER National Conference |
Join us for SER’s 58th Annual Conference on April 21, 2022. We welcome all vendors and participants to join us for this year’s event, titled “Pathways to Progress”. The conference will feature inspiring speakers, educational entrepreneurial workshops, and training. In addition, we will be hosting a luncheon and fun-filled reception with giveaways and special activities. This in-person event will follow all safety protocols.
See you there!
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The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business-Dallas College site application deadline for the Summer cohort (May 2022) is fast approaching!
They are looking for applicants who generally meet these criteria:
1. Owner or co-owner of a business
2. Business in operation for at least two years
3. Business revenues of at least $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year.
4. Business with a minimum of two employees (including the owner).
If you are selected, you will receive a full scholarship to participate at no cost to you. Apply online today for a chance to receive a full scholarship to participate in the summer cohort!
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2022-2023 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. Deadline: February 15th.
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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has recently received some grant funding from the AARP Foundation to help small businesses provide professional development training to employees who are over 50 + years of age.
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Get Local Assistance - The SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses.
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Grow your skillset and make connections with other business owners and community organizations. LiftFund’s events offer you a chance to learn new skills to navigate the complexities of business ownership.
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SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. Easily request a mentor to help you start, grow, or transition your business today!
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The LiftFund Dallas/Fort Worth Women’s Business Center empowers women entrepreneurs to become successful business leaders by offering them education, training, consulting, and support.
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The Chamber provides opportunities to engage you with the Dallas County/City of Irving business community, including exclusive bidding, referral, and advertising opportunities.
Get connected with our current Chamber partners with their associated Bid/Procurement Opportunity Website Links.
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IHCC Members are HIRING!
IHCC members are constantly posting job opportunities on our website.
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The IHCC is here as your guide to not only help start your business, but to help you sustain your business. We offer programs that are aimed at bringing together local businesses and entrepreneurs to establish new connections. Join us! |
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