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ICE CREAM SOCIAL THIS THURSDAY, JULY 28th
Ice Cream Social changed from July 20 to July 28 due to office construction. Escape the triple digit heat and join IHCC for yummy scoops of ice cream. Don't miss out on making your own ice cream cone Thursday, July 28th from 1-4 PM at the IHCC office (801 W Irving Blvd, Suite 201). We will also have sorbet for those that are lactose intolerant.
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Fade Station
#InvigoratingSouthIrving initiative's goal is to highlight a downtown business and their entrepreneurial journey post-COVID to encourage local shopping.
Whether you're getting ready for back to school or celebrating a new occasion, head downtown to Fade Station, a new modern style barbershop for the newest and latest styles in hair designs. They have 5 barbers that specialize in their craft and take pride on making our customers happy.
They are open 7 days a week starting at 9am.
You can find Fade State at 124 E. Irving Blvd.
For more information, please contact Benjamin Martinez, owner at 469-509-5618.
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After a 2 year postponement due to COVID, IHCC Hot Sauce Festival will be back with a twist!
Coming in October...stay tuned!
In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage month we will have chef competition from different hispanic cultures, performances by young marachi band and ballet folklorico, and more!
Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities to come...
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The gala energy continues...
We have a new theme with style.
Irving Goes Paris
Save the Date: Saturday, December 10th at the Irving Convention Center
Let's celebrate the City of Irving through fashion!
Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities to come...
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Quarterly Headshots on Thursday, August 4th from 10 AM- 2 PM CT.
Headshots are one of the most valuable assets of your business. How you present yourself is going to have a lot of weight on your brand.
It's more than a just a picture. Here are just some of the diverse uses:
- Business headshot
- LinkedIn profile image
- Personal branding
- Website "About Me"
Reserve your session at The Study USA, 801 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX, 75060. There are limited spots.
$40- Members
$50- Non-members
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August 11, 2022 | 8:30am -10am
Join us for the IHCC 2022 Annual Legislative Breakfast to hear legislative updates and see how your business could be impacted. This event is designed to provide direct access to legislators and local elected officials, to ensure that our business community’s voice is heard. Come connect and create relationships with our local, state, and national officials.
Catered by Glory House
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August 16th 2022 | 11:30am- 1pm
Networking: 11:30 AM- 12 PM
Presentation: 12- 1 PM
Sponsorship opportunity still available!
More details to come.
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Our next Member Orientation and On-Boarding is taking place Thursday, August 18th at 11:30 AM- 1 PM at IHCC new office.
Please note that any member that hasn't been through new member orientation, is welcome to join us.We highly encourage IHCC members to download the MemberPlus app in AppStore and GooglePlay. It will help increase more connectivity, accessibility, and convenience for our members.
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CORRECTED DATE
Our After Hours Networking Mixer is on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5:30 PM- 7 PM
Networking mixers are a great opportunity to invite members to showcase their business and provide a social setting for fellow members & non-members to network and grow their business.
FREE: Members
$15: Non-Members
Sponsorship opportunity is still available!
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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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NEXT STAKEHOLDER MEETING: AUG. 9
Can’t attend in person?
No problem. Attend virtually via Zoom.
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Meeting ID: 863 2479 8030
Passcode: 540627
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2022 USHCC NATIONAL CONFERENCE FROM OCTOBER 2 - 4TH, 2022 IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA!
The USHCC invites you to save the date for the 43rd Annual National Conference to be held from October 2-4, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s conference will be hosted
in-person at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. The co-host for the National Conference will be the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. We encourage you to book your room today!
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USHCC Navigates Small Business and Hello Alice present a FREE self-paced
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The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is helping America's small businesses as a leader of the SBA Community Navigator Program!
The USHCC is helping America's small businesses by leading through the SBA Community Navigator network. This national program is called USHCC Navigates Small Business, which supports small, Hispanic and minority-owned companies to better navigate through the challenges and opportunities that will help them grow, thrive, and contribute to public and corporate supply chains throughout our nation's economy.
Learn more about our program and how our affiliated chambers and allies can help you today through readiness, access to capital, counseling, networking, and job and business opportunities - totally for free.
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The Learn About the Earned Income Tax Credit With Small Business for America's Future
Tax season is here and your employees may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC provides greater security for working Americans, especially for those with children – providing families with a financial boost while growing the economy and reducing poverty rates.
An estimated 20% of eligible taxpayers miss out on thousands of dollars by not claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit. Make sure you spread the word and ensure your team isn’t missing out on refundable credits.
Who is eligible for the EITC?
To qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, employees must:
· Have worked and earned a maximum income of $57,414 (see chart below)
· Have investment income below $10,000 for Tax Year 2021
· Have a valid Social Security number by the due date of their 2021 tax return
· Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year
· Not file Form 2555 (related to foreign earned income)
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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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Officer of the Governor Events |
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The Office of the Governor would like to announce the launch of a new recovery program, the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR), which will begin accepting applications July 6, 2022. The purpose of this program is to provide grants to Texas businesses in the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry that were negatively impacted due to COVID-19.
The TTIR program will issue a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to eligible Texas businesses in the following industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation; food services and drinking places; traveler accommodation; RV parks and recreational camps; traveler arrangement and reservation services; convention and tradeshow organizers; breweries; wineries; and distilleries.
Applications will be accepted in phases by industry group. Below is a listing of application timelines, based on business NAICS code.
Application Timelines:
- Category 1 – July 6 to July 31, 2022: NAICS 312120, 312130, 312140, 5615, 561920, and 7212
- Category 2 – August 1 to August 21, 2022: NAICS 71
- Category 3 – August 22 to September 11, 2022: NAICS 7211
- Category 4 – September 12 to October 2, 2022: NAICS 722
- Category 5 – If funds remain after the first four phases a fifth phase will revisit any unfunded applications to award the remaining funds.
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office will host a series of webinars for specific industry groups to provide more information and answer questions on the program and application process. To register for the webinars and for eligibility and grant application details, deadlines, and more, click the link below.
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Resources to help accelerate growth!
JPMorgan Chase in partnership with The Acceleration Project (TAP) are offering FREE small business group coaching sessions with expert consultants.
Coaching topics are:
- Customer insights (Explore how to gather and use customer insights that help you make smarter, data-driven business decisions.)
- Brand strategy (Define the visual and verbal significance of your brand, articulate your purpose and develop a differentiated strategy to win the hearts and minds of your customers.)
- Improving Web Presence (Discover how to optimize your website to help increase your customer conversion rate and use your sales and marketing strategies for successful returns.)
- The Power of Capital (Work with a coach to reflect on your current funding methods, understand how to prepare for a meeting with a lender, and learn from other businesses who may have done this before.)
$750 bonus cash back offer available on the Chase Ink Business Unlimited business credit card offer is available through this program. See offer details on chase.com/coaching
Go to chase.com/coaching to register for your free coaching sessions. Feel free to share with your networks
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Meet the new DISD Superintendent
August 17, 2022
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The Alliance of Irving is hosting the Open Golf Tournament on October 28, 2022 |
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DFW Airport is excited to announce its first ever DFW Procurement Buying Plan. The Buying Plan is a forecast of upcoming contract opportunities and resource guide to help prospective vendors discover contract opportunities and prepare in advance for contract solicitations. Although this plan is limited to the remaining months of FY2022, an annual, 12-month plan will be released each fall in the future. Now is the time to learn, prepare and develop partnerships to effectively bid or propose on upcoming contract opportunities.
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Take Your Small Business to New Heights! New funding available through the Women of Tocqueville Women & Children Resiliency Fund! The fund offers affordable microloans for woman-owned and minority-owned businesses in Dallas.
Must have less than 10 employees and annual revenue less than $250K.
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The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business-Dallas College site application deadline for the Fall cohort (Sept 2022) is fast open!
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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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.
Click the button below for several bid opportunities!
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IHCC Members are HIRING!
IHCC members are constantly posting job opportunities on our website.
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The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hiring!
Looking for an opportunity in Washington D.C.? Ready to join a hard-working, fast-paced, and mission-driven team? The USHCC is currently hiring for various positions and ready to grow their team! To view the current hiring opportunities available, please click on the link below! Email your resume to [email protected].
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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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