For Immediate Release
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Contact:
615-216-5737
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) Announces Election of Officers
"Businesses Leaders Meet & Greet" minority entrepreneur engagement series by NAHCCF kicks off at Manuel American Designs*
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It is our great pleasure to introduce these individuals who will be serving in their respective roles: Board Chair, Claudia Zuazua, Williamson Inc.; 1st Vice-Chair, Juan Lombera, MC Granite Nashville; 2nd Vice-Chair, Manuel Cuevas, Manuel American Designs; Treasurer/Secretary, Joyce Espy Searcy, Belmont University.
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Additional board members to serve the 2023-24 term include: Hugo Reyes, Pupuseria Salvadoreña; Rolando Toyos, MD., Toyos Clinic; Anel Flores, Stereonashville's Chilanga en Tennessee; Moncherie Holmes-Jones, MOJO Marketing+PR; Marisa Muñoz, Monarch Management and M Casting Inc.; Perla Salas, Perla Salas PLLC; Marie Sueing, Chief Diversity Officer Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp.
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Founded in the year 2000, the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) is the oldest, longest running Hispanic business non-profit association in Tennessee, promoting the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who trusted me and chose me as the NAHCC Chairman for this coming period, I feel very honored. The partnership between Williamson, Inc. and NAHCC has grown through the years and I am sure that together along with our amazing Board, we will continue to work in favor of our business community" said newly elected chair Claudia Zuazua, who serves as Community Development Manager with NAHCC's official strategic non-profit development agency partner Williamson Inc.
*Click HERE for complete biographical information of all NAHCC board members.
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Elected officers (2023-24): Juan Lombera, Claudia Zuazua, Manuel Cuevas and Joyce Searcy |
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"We take great pride in having exceptional leaders within our community. I am delighted to announce the appointment of our new Officers to the highly diverse NAHCC Board of Directors, comprised of more than 60% women entrepreneurs and business leaders. Their expertise in business and civic leadership will greatly benefit our organization and the Nashville community" says Yuri Cunza, President & CEO of the NAHCC.
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The NAHCC leadership during its board of directors meeting at Manuel American Designs |
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Elected by the membership every two (2) years, the NAHCC Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the organization. The Board encompasses business and professional leadership from every facet of the Nashville and Middle Tennessee community and represents all levels of commerce- from family own mom and pop shops to Fortune 500 companies. The collective leadership of the Board establishes initiatives and goals for the organization. In turn, all staff, volunteer and financial resources are directed at achieving those goals.
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*NAHCCF launches "Businesses Leaders Meet & Greet" Bilingual Minority Entrepreneur Engagement Series" |
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Nashville Opportunity Fund director Thomas Sheffield addresses small business owners at NAHCC event |
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The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (NAHCCF) launched this week the "Businesses Leaders Meet & Greet Bilingual Minority Entrepreneur Engagement Series". This initiative aims to create a platform for networking and collaboration among business leaders in the Nashville area. The series, conducted in both English and Spanish, provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships. By fostering a bilingual environment, the NAHCC Foundation in partnership with the NAHCC, and its extended network of contacts and strategic allies, aims to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the local business community.
The networking series geared to engage small business in our local community will feature information about the Nashville Small Business Recovery Fund (NSBRF) programs with loans at 2% interest rate for small business located in Nashville and Davidson county. In 2022, Nashville Metro Council approved for $9 million to go towards grants and another $9 million for loans for small businesses impacted by the pandemic and to help the local economy bounce back. According to Nashville Opportunity Fund Director, Thomas Sheffield, who spoke at the inaugural chamber meeting, there are still a little over 5 million dollars available for loans which are administer by Pathway Lending.
For more information about the NSBRF program please contact Pathway Lending or NAHCC Foundation Director Loraine Segovia Paz at 615-216-5737.
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NAHCC members celebrate with legendary fashion designer to the stars Manuel Cuevas. Photo: John Partipilo. |
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In Spanish:
La Fundación de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Área de Nashville (NAHCCF, por sus siglas en inglés) lanzó esta semana la "Serie de reunionnes bilingües para dar a conocer y saludar a los líderes empresariales y compartir informacion sobre el "Fondo de Oportunidad de Nashville" (Nashville Small Business Recovery Fund). Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo crear una plataforma para la creación y afianzamiento de redes empresariales y la colaboración entre los líderes de negocios en el área de Nashville. La serie, que se realiza en inglés y español, brinda una oportunidad para que empresarios, profesionales y miembros de la comunidad se conecten, intercambien ideas y exploren posibles asociaciones. Al fomentar un entorno bilingüe, la NAHCC Foundation con el apoyo de la NAHCC, y su extensa red de contactos y aliados estrategicos, tiene como objetivo cerrar las brechas culturales y lingüísticas, promoviendo la inclusión y la diversidad dentro de la comunidad empresarial local.
La serie de redes orientada a involucrar a las pequeñas empresas en nuestra comunidad local presentará información sobre los programas del Fondo de Recuperación de Pequeñas Empresas de Nashville (NSBRF) con préstamos a una tasa de interés del 2% para pequeñas empresas ubicadas en Nashville y el condado de Davidson. En 2022, el Consejo Metropolitano de Nashville aprobó $9 millones para subvenciones y otros $9 millones para préstamos para pequeñas empresas afectadas por la pandemia y para ayudar a que la economía local se recupere. Según el director del Fondo de Oportunidades de Nashville, Thomas Sheffield, quien habló en la reunión inaugural de la cámara, todavía hay un poco más de 5 millones de dólares disponibles para préstamos administrados por Pathway Lending.
Para obtener más información sobre el programa NSBRF, contacte a Pathway Lending o con la Directora de la Fundación NAHCC, Loraine Segovia Paz al 615-216-5737.
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NAHCC Foundation Business Leaders Meet and Greet: Nashville Opportunity Fund Series. Photo (bottom): John Partipilo |
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About the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) is the oldest, longest running Hispanic business association in Tennessee, promoting the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs. With a membership of more than 375 businesses, the NAHCC represents their interests in Nashville and surrounding areas connecting entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises, facilitating strategic alliances, networking and sharing of business and financial best practices. The NAHCC is one of the first Hispanic chambers in the nation to receive the CTI Minority Chamber Certification Designation issued by the University of Notre Dame and co-signed by the USHCC, USBC, USPAACC. The CTI Certification highlights the achievements made by the chamber. The NAHCC is a recipient of the "Chamber of the Year Award" presented by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please visit www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com
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Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
530 Third Avenue So. Ste 5 Nashville, TN 37210 Tel. 615-216-5737
info@nashvillehispanicchamber.com www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com
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