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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:30 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/ http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/img/cp_logo.jpg 87 50 http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=233 The USHCC and the USHCC Foundation celebrated the 27th Annual Convention and Business Expo in Philadelphia 2006 Convention Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=231 Kicking off the 2006 convention festivities was the 6th Annual FedEX-USHCC Foundation Golf Classic at the Brandywine Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware 2006 Convention Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=232 Frank Ramos participated as a panelist at the USHCCC Foundation Plenary Session representing the US Department of Defense, where he expressed the importance of supporting the education of Hispanic children 2006 Convention Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=206 Susan Gonzales, Senior Director of Federal Govenment Affairs in Comcast, was interviewed at the booth of USHCC Foundation. 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=198 Ford Motor Company Fund President and Honorary Chair of the BizFest competition, Sandra Ulsh speaks to the students about the importance of education.In this clip, we can watch the speech she gave to the BizFest students.. 2006 Convention Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=207 The Honorable Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic, was the guest speaker at the International Luncheon 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=215 At the USHCC Awards Dinner, Honorable Corzine emphasized the valuable contribution of Hispanic businesses and said there are 40.000 businesses in New Jersey, a seven billion dollar market 2006 Convention Sat, 30 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=217 The president of the USHCC Foundation talked about the priorities the foundation is going to be pursuing the next three years: policy and research, training on dealership development and developing business strategies 2006 Convention Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=223 At the cocktail party sponsored by FedEx, the USHCC and the USHCC Foundation welcomed participants and announced that the convention would be a historic event, with a record number of international companies exhibiting 2006 Convention Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=224 The National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency (US Dept of Commerce) expressed the importance of the partnership with the USHCC Foundation, which focuses on research, knowledge management and the study of the opportunities to engage business growth for the Hispanic community 2006 Convention Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=225 Multi-Ethnic Success Ventures is a multimedia training and development company which focuses in teaching entrepreneurs critical fields such us building collaboration, growing sales practices and skills to manage and navigate the business world. 2006 Convention Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=227 At the USHCC Awards Dinner, Honorable Corzine emphasized the valuable contribution of Hispanic businesses and said there are 40.000 businesses in New Jersey, a seven billion dollar market 2006 Convention Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=199 Edwards -a long time supporter of the National Youth Entrepreneurship BizFest Training Sessions- expressed her gratitude to the USHCC Foundation and the honor for representing Sprint Nextel 2006 Convention Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=208 The Chairman of the Board of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce invited business entrepreneurs to participate in the next business convention in Puerto Rico to be celebrated next year on September 19th to the 22nd, predicting that it will be an amazing event where the chambers will stand out 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=211 The USHCC Foundation's National Leadership & Chamber Excellence Institute celebrated a session about best practices and growth strategies on small business. Ernie Post, Director of Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University, talked about the educational programs available for students and entrepreneurs. Watch it only at USHCC Foundation TV channel 2006 Convention Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=212 The USHCC Foundation's National Leadership & Chamber Excellence Institute celebrated a session about best practices and growth strategies on small business 2006 Convention Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=213 San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The USHCC Foundation's National Leadership & Chamber Excellence Institute celebrated a session about best practices and growth strategies on small business 2006 Convention Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=216 On behalf of The Coca Cola Company, Frank Ros, Assistant Vice President of Cultural Affairs, congratulated the students for their commitment to be better entrepreneurs 2006 Convention Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=222 Pennsylvania Convention Center 2006 Convention Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=226 The Chairwoman of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) emphasized the importance of attending the Business Convention because of the educational opportunities available during the seminars, but most importantly for the access to meet one on one with diverse suppliers and individuals from corporate America, who are representing recruitment departments 2006 Convention Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=228 A long time supporter of the USHCC and the USHCC Foundation, Armando Ojeda, Supplier Diversity Development Purchasing Director of Ford Motor Company, emphasized the importance of understanding and recognizing the growing Hispanic market 2006 Convention Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=230 Massey Villareal, Chair of the Board of Directors of the USHCC Foundation said he was honored to give the Chairman’s Award for special recognition to Rudy Beserra, presenting him as the person who strongly supports Hispanic chambers and organizations nationally 2006 Convention Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=210 The USHCC Foundation's National Leadership & Chamber Excellence Institute celebrated a session about best practices and growth strategies on small business 2006 Convention Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=214 We present in this rought cut clip the Awards ceremony and speaches of National Youth Entrepreneurship BizFest 2006 Convention Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=201 The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the US Dept of Commerce and the USHCC Foundation were excited to announce their partnership 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=209 The USHCC Foundation's National Leadership & Chamber Excellence Institute celebrated a session about best practices and growth strategies on small business. Watch it only at USHCC Foundation TV channel 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=218 2006 Convention Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=219 2006 Convention Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=220 Sprint Nextel 2006 Convention Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=221 2006 Convention Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=202 Business leaders such as Deborah Rosado-Shaw, Partner of Multi-Ethnic Success Ventures and Elizabeth Finch, VP Inside Sales, FedEx, discussed the Hispanic business policy with Honorable Ronald Langston, President of MBDA and Frank Ramos, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, while they explored the implications for the business owners. 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=203 Business leaders such as Deborah Rosado-Shaw and Elizabeth Finch, discussed the Hispanic business policy with Honorable Ronald Langston and Frank Ramos, and the implications for the business owners. 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=204 Business leaders such as Deborah Rosado-Shaw and Elizabeth Finch, discussed the Hispanic business policy with Honorable Ronald Langston and Frank Ramos, and the implications for the business owners. 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=205 Business leaders such as Deborah Rosado-Shaw, Partner of Multi-Ethnic Success Ventures and Elizabeth Finch, VP Inside Sales, FedEx, discussed the Hispanic business policy with Honorable Ronald Langston, President of MBDA and Frank Ramos, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, while they explored the implications for the business owners. 2006 Convention Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=168 U.S Senator John McCain, R-Arizona, delivers keynote address at Immigration Reform Forum at the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference, in Washington D.C., April 4, 2006. Legislative Conference Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=242 During four days, from May 16 to May 20, students were immersed in a learning experience and entrepreneurship competition in McAllen, Texas BizFest McAllen Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=175 U.S Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-New York, delivers keynote address at the Luncheon of the USHCC's 16th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC on April 5, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=241 During four days, from May 16 to May 20, students were immersed in a learning experience and entrepreneurship competition in McAllen, Texas BizFest McAllen Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=237 (Winner) Business Plan: CHAMPION YOUR TIRE SOLUTION BizFest McAllen Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=169 U.S Representative Luis Gutierrez, D - IL, makes keynote presentation at Immigration Reform Forum of the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference held in Washington, DC April 4, 2006.at the USHCC. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=238 (Second Prize) Business Plan: The Next Step BizFest McAllen Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=174 Presentation of the Annual USHCC Foundation President's Award to a partnership from New Orleans Louisiana that includes the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, the Southeastern Louisiana University, The Catholic Charities/Archdiocese of New Orleans and the Jefferson Parish Public School District Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=184 Keynote address by U.S Surgeon General Richard Carmona at the Awards Dinner of the 17th Annual USHCC Legislative Conference held on April 5th, 2006 in Washington, DC Legislative Conference Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=239 Business Plan: Festival Cafe. BizFest McAllen Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=180 U.S Representative Xavier Becerra, D - CA, makes keynote presentation as part of Telecommunications Session of the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference held in Washington, DC April 5, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=234 In this video you will get a chance to hear directly from a young Latino Entrepreneur, Adrian A Garcia, and the Franchise Ownership business opportunity that he considers himself fortunate to be managing as part of a family-owner business BizFest McAllen Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=235 Hear Osvaldo Garcia, Executive Director of the Alliance of Ford Motor Minority Dealers, with his perspective as to the importance of what is accomplished through the USHCC Foundation BizFest Program BizFest McAllen Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=236 See USHCC Foundation Online TV interviwing Daniel Ramirez, President of Ramirez Family Dealerships during a recent visit at his Volvo, Jaguar and Lan Rover Dealership in McAllen, Texas BizFest McAllen Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=179 Susan Gonzalez, Senior Director Federal Government Affairs at Comcast Corporation, makes presentation as part of Telecommunications Session of the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference held in Washington, DC April 5, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=185 William L Kovacs Legislative Conference Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=240 Founder Green Apple Designs BizFest McAllen Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=182 View panel discussion on how major partners from the New Orleans Gulf Coast region of Louisiana responded after the disastrous effects of Hurricane Katrina to garther a holistic approach through which to provide services to the Hispanic population of New Orleans and the Metarie region, including small business recovery and incubation services to the Hispanic Business community Legislative Conference Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=186 USHCC Foundation Telecommunications agenda Legislative Conference Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=178 Lonnie Taylor, Vice President Sate External Affairs at Sprint Nextel, makes presentation as part of Telecommunications Session of the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference held in Washington, DC April 5, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=171 U.S Senator John McCain, R-AZ, interviewed at the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference, in Washington D.C., April 4, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=172 Rep Luis Gutierrez, D-IL, in the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference, in Washington D.C., April 3 - 5, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=173 U.S Senator Sam Brownback, R-KS, is interviewed on Immigration Reform at the USHCC 16th Annual Legislative Conference held in Washington, DC April 4, 2006. Legislative Conference Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=188 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=189 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=190 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=191 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=192 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=193 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=194 Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=195 Strategic Policy Dialogue sessions Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=196 Strategic Policy Dialogue sessions Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=197 Strategic Policy Dialogue sessions Homeownership as a Path Toward Entrepreneurship And Technology Industry and Services Access for the Hispanic Business Community Strategic Policy Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=100 Frank Lopez, President of USHCC, wants to thank to all the sponsors and people involved their participation in the launching of this program. He wants to give special thanks to the people of FedEx and Spring for their unvaluable effort and support. Massey Villareal, President & Precision Task Group, also thanks all the people who collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and asserts that all net proceeds of the charitable event are invested to support year-round initiatives that help build capacity throughout the local Hispanic Chamber network as well as to support youth entrepreneurship education programs across the country. FedEx Golf Reception Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=99 The USHCC announces the launching of a project with $500,000 in grant support from the SBC Foundation, that will seed the development of 20 new business incubator projects under the auspices of USHCC affiliated local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce which will provide opportunity to Latino businesses owners. This major initiative falls under the strategic Chamber Capacity Building Development Priority of the USHCC Foundation during calendar year 2006, and it will be focused on 16 target states where SBC Communications has a major footprint across the country. Also announced is the award of a direct grant for the creation of a CasaCyber Project managed by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana located near New Orleans, to assist in Latino Small Business disaster recovery from the tragic impact caused by Hurricane Katrina. AT&T Foundation Grant Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=136 HISPANIC ENTERPRISE: ATTAINING SUCCESS, BUILDING WEALTH is the theme for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) 26th Annual National Convention and Business Expo which will be held on September 14-17, 2005, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Business Expo Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=78 Elizabeth A Mazier, Senior Marketing Manager of FedEx, a major philanthopic sponsor of the USHCC Foundation, says that they have been engaged with the Foundation for 3 years and so far they are delighted to count on the USHCC and the USHCC Foundation to reach Hispanic businesses and Hispanic communities in order to try to offer them a portfolio of services that small business may need. Her experience in the Convention has been very positive so far, since she was able to combine both a lot of fun and hard work Business Expo Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=101 Cerry S Hermosillo, Human Resources Assistant, Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds attends the Convention in order to highlight a few vacant positions available at the agency Business Expo Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=108 Take a look at the 26th Annual National Convention and Business Expo of the United States Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). The Hispanics chambers around the U.S met in their annual convention to discuss several issues concerning Hispanic business and entrepreneurs. A really special time to expose objectives, fulfill goals and also to overview the situation of the Hispanic business in United States Business Expo Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=83 Raquel Egusquiza, Director Community Development of Ford Motor Company Fund says that their relationship with the USHCC consists on a program focused on young Latinos to help them to become entrepreneurs, so they can run their own business and learn how to do it at a young age. They want to be sure that they are able to reach the whole community, that is why they have recruiting programs and marketing programs Business Expo Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=137 The United States Hispanic chamber of commerce holds its 26th annual national convention in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as one of the major events among the variety of programs they promote through the year Business Expo Sat, 26 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=82 Rynthia Manning Rost, Vice President of Public Affairs from Geico thanks to the USHCC. She adds that fellows all over the country "are coming to the convention, so we can learn a lot about the business". Geico is located in Washington D.C., where there is a huge Latino population. They want to make sure that the Hispanic community understands that the comapny value them and want them to be consumers of the Geico products. So far they have over quarter million Hispanic clients or more. She also says, Geico works closely with the Hispanic College Fund. Business Expo Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=81 Judy Hearst, Vice President, WI Region, Coldwell Banker, Residential Bookerage says she is proud of being a member of the USHCC, since the population of Milwaukee is becoming more diverse. She states that this forum is a good way to provide services to Hispanic agencies Business Expo Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=77 Cindy Santos Mendoza, Marketing and Communication Manager, at The First American Corporation, considers that they are very fortunate to collaborate with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation. They are working together in order to create a real estate financial literacy program absolutely in Spanish to help Hispanics to close the gap upon ownership. Today, only 47% of Hispanics are home owners Business Expo Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=80 Tim Rios, Senior Vice President, Community Development, Wells Fargo, announced that Wells Fargo is going to land 5 billion dollars to Latino business by the year 2010. Mr Business Expo Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=88 Jon Muñoz, Director Hispanic Marketing, Nextel/Sprint Mr Muñoz states that being a member of the USHCC receives discounts on purchasing phones at their company and they share a part of the revenues that they generate from that with the Hispanic College Fund. Their relation with the USHCC is growing and getting better all the time Business Expo Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=110 Mr Frank Lopez welcomes the participants to the convention that has been able to gather a very prominent group of people on behalf of small business and the Spanish community. He underlined that he has had the honor of having worked with the moderator, Miss Tina Cordova, in her role at the USCC board of directors National Leadership Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=111 Ms Tina Cordova, former Chair of the USHCC Board of Directors and President of Queston, talks about the relationship between business and political engagement and encourages the participants to share ideas and let her know how is for them in a particular region National Leadership Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=94 Cindy Ramos Davison from El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce explains that “the advocate of small business is success” tells the story of who they are and what they do in collaboration with the Chamber. She also shows the importance of local markets for the “In our market there’s a lot of people who like to come and support with their time, their talent and their intellect, but they think that if their last names is Ramos, Gonzales, or they look like me, they can´t participate”, adds Ramos. In the Hispanic Chamber there’s a place for any company as long as they care about small minority woman in business. National Leadership Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=95 Frank Lopez, President of the USHCC Foundation talks in the National Leadership in Chambers Training Session. This is one of our scheduled sessions in addition to the previous about investment opportunities, venture capitals and development of businesses. We have gathered a prominent and very distinguished group of people that are in the franchises and they have all kind of experiences doing legislative advocacy work on behalf small businesses, on Hispanic community. National Leadership Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=96 Mark Rodriguez, State of Texas Public Relations Consultant, explains that he is the bad guy in the convention because he is a contract Lobbyist. Rodriguez explains really quickly what Lobbyist means National Leadership Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=97 Pam Fielding CEO of e-Advocates.com talks about using the Internet to make your voice heard, to advocate for the issues that business care about and how to grow the economic and political power of the companies. E-Advocates, is an online advocacy consultant firm, we work with associations, coalitions, individual activists and companies to develop an internet political strategy literally moving the issue online. Cyber advocacy is the simple act of using the Internet to communicate with an elected official on line. It can be as simple as sending an e-mail to a legislator or it could be actually, lobbying the media or it could be as big as multimillion dollar on line campaigns National Leadership Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=98 Pedro Colon from Wisconsin State Legislature explains that people have to practice democracy because the simplest thing asked is to vote. There’s a lot of work to do in this community. “I ask for your vote because you think I’m the best person to work the issues and to work the issues of the community, I don’t want your vote cause I’m Latino”, Colon adds National Leadership Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=109 Tina Cordova, President Queston Construction Inc. refers to the issue of relations between business and engagement in the legislative process, for her it is important to learn the tools to act in this process. She also states the importance of fundraising, it is important for small business to group together in order to interact in the fundraising process, just as big corporations do. It is also important to talk with employees about the policies that could affect them. Small Business Workshop Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=107 Rosa Navajar from the Ft Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announces that thanks to what she learned about banking, now the Chamber of Commerce has a $200,000 reserve account. She assures that even non-profits organizations should run their organizations as if they were businesses. She said that the most profitable thing they ever did was to teach the class “How to Start and Maintain a Business”. She mentions the importance of community: “what is good for you is good for the community”. Small Business Workshop Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=92 Michelle Glean-Simoneau, Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ms Glaen-Simoneau remembers that at the very beginning they were 180 members in the Chamber, inactive and with no money. So, a handful of them got together and they tried to address the situation by listening to the needs of the Hispanic community, then things went much better. She tells, as an example, the story of an art dealer who has very bad times to speak in public, but with their help, she was finally able to speak to a crowded room and she did it well Small Business Workshop Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=93 Guests to this workshop speak about the relations between Government, Corporations, Hispanic Chambers and Latino owned busineeses in relationship to supplier diversity and procurement opportunities Small Business Workshop Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=113 Ann Marie Dias Lebrun, an attorney and corporate consultant with BMW of North America, explains how BMW handles the different ways to attain success while building wealth Business Women Luncheon Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=116 Mr Rios considers an honor to be present at the convention and in a city, Wisconsin, with an increasing Hispanic presence Business Women Luncheon Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=114 The speaker, born in Panama, is proud to represent Latinas as entrepreneurs and leaders She explains that Latinas are starting business faster than any other community and introduces to the audience both a convention and an award named under a Latina business woman, Ana Maria Arias Business Women Luncheon Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=115 Mr Bard remembers how people thought that Ana María Arias was crazy when she created the magazine eleven years ago Business Women Luncheon Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=103 Frank Lopez, President of the USHCC Foundation, takes part in one of the several panels celebrated during the convention. Lopez explains that “our primary focus is the priority and projects and other issues we are rolling up, and we had some success in the past. We also will talk about other ones we are related to". "We want to hear some feedback from the public in terms of what is important for particular markets", he adds. Texas Delegation Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=104 Massey Villarreal, President and CEO of Task Group explains that the objective of the foundation is going to be translated into national focus, because there is a lot of work to be done in the local chambers Texas Delegation Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=117 The speaker refers to a childhood memory: He considers that the most important thing he is able to recall is something his mother told him when he was 5 years old. "God has given you your life because he has a great job for you to do International Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=118 The speaker thanks the UHSCC the honor of having been invited, and also thanks his wife, his mother and God for their support International Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=119 Mr Flores is proud to attend the convention with the recognition of the Yacatzleputi International award, name under the Mexican deity of Commerce International Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=120 Mr Ramirez defines himself as speechless because he never thought he was going to achieve such a goal as to be present at a business convention. He remembers that he crossed the border 32 years ago, and that during 13 years he remained as an undocumented alien International Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=121 Mr Gutierrez thanks the audience for its leadership in promoting Hispanic owned business Hispanic Americans, he says, are playing an expanding role in setting the direction of US and they are growing younger at a time when the American population is growing older. He mentions that half of Hispanics are under 27 years of age, 1 of 5 American children is Hispanic and 1 of 7 Americans is of Hispanic origin International Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=122 After welcoming the audience, Mr Current acknowledges the individuals within the firm who have helped to organize the convention International Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=123 In perfect Spanish, ("como si no fuera gringa, sino Latina" in her own words) the lecturer address the audience to state how Milwaukee has a Spanish Chamber of Commerce that is a powerful network increasing across the State of Wisconsin Opening Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=124 The lecturer states that the Convention is proud to continue the implementation of the Chamber Executive Program He thanks the support of four sponsors that make this possible as well as bringing executives to the convention from across the country Opening Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=125 Mr Galek thanks USHCC for its many contributions to the Wisconsin region In the lecturer's words, USHCC has created a very positive climate for Spanish business to take root and proper and these are good news for all Opening Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=126 Mr Colbert refers to the 600 Hispanic employees that contribute to the values of the firm and remembers that Miller actively recruits Hispanics and other minorities Opening Breakfast Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=129 The lecturer congratulates the Chamber and the Foundation and explains that there is no wonder about why they are so successful, once that you meet their people Awards Gala Night Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=130 Mr Lopez announces the USHCC 2005 winners, six candidates selected among excellent participants. Organized in two simultaneous tracks, national and regional, they will be awarded scholarships and intrenship opportunities valued over $50,000 in total. Mr Awards Gala Night Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=135 The speaker congratulates USHCC and sends his best wishes for success to the new leadership of the chamber, including Chairman George Franco and President & CEO Michael Barreto. Mr Awards Gala Night Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=134 Mr LaSchiaza explains that SBC strives to support iniciatives that build communities The firm also provides tools that will help Latinos and Latinas realize their potential. Awards Gala Night Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=132 The speaker asserts that the chamber will refocus on the growth of the Hispanic Business since business is the business of the chamber Awards Gala Night Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=131 Mr Scott considers that it is a honor for the city of Milwaukee to host the USHCC convention. He also confesses that they of success for Harley Davison is to recruit diverse employees, dealers, technicians and give them potential to continue their growing Awards Gala Night Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=200 fdlaf;jlf BizFest Competition Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=90 The President of USHCC, Freank Lopez, delievers the annual prices for its members A summary with the most exciting moments of this ceremony. BizFest Competition Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=141 Stephanie Medina explains that her business is going to offer medical services for Latino Community with Diabetes BizFest Competition Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=138 Giselle Roskette is launching a new software system for cars that will control the speed though GPS and, therefore, will make driving safer BizFest Competition Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=139 Luis Panameño, from Kansas City, presents his business plan called “Driving my dream” o “Manejando mi sueño” BizFest Competition Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=140 Rebeca Cruz explains that her service will be based in offering cruise legal defends for the Latino Community in the U.S BizFest Competition Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=150 Frank Lopez, president of the USHCC Foundation asks to the public how many of them want to become an entrepreneur Houston BizFest Channel Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=145 Carlos Ojeda Jr delivers motivational keynote to participants of Houston Youth Entrepreneurship BizFest, November 2005, on the importance self-confidence to achieve personal as well as entrepreneurship success..Mr Ojeda reflects on the importance of education to achieve success in the future, and uses his own experience to make the point of perseverance and not giving up on oneself. Houston BizFest Channel Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=143 Ismael "Junior" Ortiz Jr, making motivational speech at a recent Latino Youth Entrepreneurship BizFest Training camp held in Houston, Texas where he speaks about passion and the crucial link between the application and transformation of one's passion into entrepreneurship success Houston BizFest Channel Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=144 Laura Lopez from the Coca Cola Company shows her enthusiasm of being the sponsor of the program Ms Houston BizFest Channel Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=160 Leticia Sanchez, Diversity Marketing Coordinator at GMAC, takes the BizFest students through the process of understanding the importance of credit Houston BizFest Channel Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=146 Karen Soehnge, Chief Academic Officer talks about the million of opportunities that the hispanic leaders have nowadays in business. That´s why seniors in college and high schools must foccus to achieve their success Houston BizFest Channel Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=147 Damaris Gonzalez starts her conference talking about the difficulties pronouncing her name when she got to the United States years ago Houston BizFest Channel Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=149 Mr Donnelly starts his conference talking about Latin baseball league that he had to profesionalise years ago Houston BizFest Channel Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=151 Carlos Ortiz Jr, motivational speaker, talks about the importance of a good personal “branding” in business Houston BizFest Channel Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=152 Antonio Blanco explains that the most important thing in Business is to provide emotions to the clients Houston BizFest Channel Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=153 In our business we want to design printed commercials for our audiences, but we play with a really good thing, that we are bilinguals Houston BizFest Channel Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=154 They told him at the school "Don't take all of this kids", and I told them "I'm taking a chance of them because I believe in you Houston BizFest Channel Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=155 One of the students, Noraida Lozano, presents an interesting business project She expose how to face the competitors and one of her strong ideas is to open 24h 7 days per week Houston BizFest Channel Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=156 Gerald Turner explains a little bit about his personal experience in life He came from a little town and after a big effort he has a couple of masters and degrees Houston BizFest Channel Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=157 Gloria Tostado gives thanks to all of the students, because without them, the USHCC Learning programs wouldn’t be possible Houston BizFest Channel Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=158 Juan Elisondo is promoting his career as a professional Photographer During the presentation, he shows some of his works in publications and magazines Houston BizFest Channel Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=159 Karina Flores is presenting her business to the judges She is going to give access to professional care to all her clients. Using her business she is going to give clear explanations to all the people about healthcare benefits Houston BizFest Channel Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=148 Mr Castanela speaks welcomes students to Laredo National Bank and gives some advices to consider in their decission process choosing ther professional careers: "Whatever you choose to do you have to enjoy it". Houston BizFest Channel Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=161 María Gonzales, brand manager from Laredo Bank talk about the importance for entrepreneurs to prve the bankers that they can pay back the money they need for start a business Houston BizFest Channel Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ushccfoundationtv.org/strategicpolicy/index.php?id=229 DreamBig Channel Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT