El Griton-August 8th, 2023 |
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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
The Latino Chamber has an amazing and affordable office available for rent! Our office is conveniently located in Downtown Pueblo and is within walking distance of several restaurants, banks, and local shops. For additional information please contact us at 719-542-5513 or [email protected].
Features Include:
-120 sqft
-All Utilities
-Alarm & Security System
-WIFI
-Printer, Copier, & Scanner
-Mailbox
-Kitchen
-Client Parking
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Upcoming Latino Chamber Events |
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The Latino Chamber Foundation and the Latino Chamber of Commerce are excited to host the 16th Annual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony! The Ceremony will be held in the Occhiato Ballroom on the CSU-Pueblo campus on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 11:30am. The Latino Lifetime Achievement Award intends to exemplify and honor individuals who have exhibited continuous and selfless contributions to the Hispanic community of Pueblo in any one or more of the following areas: business, education, government, humanitarian, non-profit, philanthropic, politics, and social. The recognition also depicts the progress predicated on vision, dedication, hard work, and courage.
The 2023 Latino Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are Ms. Sandy Gutierrez and Ms. Stephanie Garcia. Sandy and Stephanie are both Pueblo natives, have contributed to the Latino Chamber's mission for many years, and have both inspired many young Latino leaders in their respective fields. The 16th Annual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony will include an afternoon of celebration, networking, giveaways, and a vision to move forward.
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RejeuveIt Ribbon Cutting - July 21st |
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Junior Latino Chamber Program Luncheon - July 28th |
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Coffee Break Sponsored by SECAHEC - August 2nd |
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29th Annual Richard Reyes Golf Tournament - August 4th |
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$10.00 - $300.00
3 Margaritas
Gift Card
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$10.00 - $50.00
Steel City Nutrition
Gift Card
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$10.00 - $200.00
RazMaTaz
Gift Card
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The CSU Pueblo Foundation and Alumni Association announce the call for nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards. The award recognizes one alumnus from each college under 40 who has enhanced the reputation of the college through their outstanding professional achievements, personal accomplishments, and/or their loyal service to their alma mater and community.
The link to application is below. Nominations are due by August 21, 2023.
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Are you interested in becoming a mentor? United Way of Pueblo County’s Middle School Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
Benefits of becoming a mentor:
· Validate leadership skills
· Build a reputation as a caring adult
· Gain new perspectives
· Give back and encourage youth in your community
For more information or to apply, visit www.pueblounitedway.org/mentor. Deadline to apply is September 1, 2023.
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The Nature Wildlife and Discovery Center, founded in 2018 by the merging of the Nature and Raptor Center and the Mountain Park Environmental Center, is a very unique asset for Pueblo and Southern Colorado.
NWDC is going through a strategic planning process to envision how the River Campus (including the Raptor Center) and the Mountain Campus (including the Pueblo Mountain Park) can better serve the community. Please share your thoughts with us via this survey! If you haven't been to the Nature Center in ages or you were there yesterday we still want your opinion! We hope to hear from as many community members as possible to influence our future direction. If you have any questions, please contact our executive director, Taylor Driver. Thank you for taking the time to support the future of NWDC.
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The Pueblo County Government is now accepting enrollments from business vendors for upcoming projects and events in 2023! Pueblo County is establishing a database of local business vendors that can potentially be selected to serve and attend an upcoming event. If you are a local business vendor looking for new and unique business opportunities in 2023, apply today!
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Check out "Painting With A Dinner Twist" on Eventbrite!
Date: Thu, Aug 17 • 6:00 PM MDT
Location: 330 Lake Avenue Back dirt parking lot door 5 by the playground, Pueblo, CO 81004
Tickets are $25 and all sales go to art programming with ACES School of eXpression and food access with RMSER.
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Welcome back to our second annual ¡Muchachas Inteligentes! Golf Tournament! Join PHEF at the Country Club on September 22nd to support young Latina scholars.
Young Latinas face cultural, economic, and educational barriers to finishing high school and entering and completing college.
The ¡Muchachas Inteligentes! Scholarship supports these Latina students with financial support as well as program support as they select a post-secondary educational opportunity.
4 person scramble
Early Bird Registration $125 per player
Late Registration $150 per player
8:30 am Women's shotgun start
1:00 pm Co-Ed Shotgun Start
In case you missed it, we are welcoming the men this year with a co-ed flight in the afternoon!
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The Pueblo Latino Veterans Profiles in Courage Committee (PLVPIC) is holding the 8th Annual Pueblo Latino Veterans Profiles in Courage Awards Ceremony at the Pueblo Convention Center on Saturday, October 14th starting at 5:00pm!
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) the PLVPIC honors veterans from the city and county of Pueblo who are of Hispanic decent and served honorably in the military, either in combat or non-combat time. The awards ceremony is held for family and community members to honor and recognize Pueblo Latino veterans for their courageous service. This year’s awardees will be announced soon!
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or donating an item for the silent auction please contact Gloria Gutierrez at 719-334-1503 or [email protected].
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United Way of Pueblo County is collaborating with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to select and administer the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant funds in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, and Pueblo Counties. |
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently implemented the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP ensures that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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The Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program provides technical assistance and small grants to Colorado small businesses to help businesses legally establish themselves.
Any Colorado small business can take advantage of this program. This program is intended for small businesses that want to be establish legally in Colorado, create their basic accounting system, and incorporate digital tools to improve their reach and customer service.
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This list is designed as a resource for Colorado's small businesses to find access to alternative funding sources beyond EIDL, PPP and other federal loans and programs. For details on those resources, please visit choosecolorado.com/covid19/ or coloradosbdc.org/covid/ |
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Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo, Inc.
(719) 542-5513
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