Photos from October's Networking Event at BCBS/OptaComp
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The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) strives to establish and encourage better business practices among Hispanic-owned and -operated businesses in northeast Florida and south Georgia. All business professionals, both Hispanic and non-Hispanic, are welcome to become involved with our Chamber. The FCHCC also strives to foster understanding of Hispanic heritage through educational endeavors, business opportunities and social interaction. |
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President's Message - Giselle Carson  Unity, teamwork and enthusiasm can go a long way to achieve success and address problems. So, let's strive to work united, feel enthusiastic and celebrate every success, no matter how small it might seem. Enthusiasm is contagious!
With enthusiasm go out and vote! This is a historic Presidential election and the Hispanic vote is critical and, no matter who wins, we must unite under their leadership. You will also be receiving an email to vote to elect your 2009 FCHCC Board. We count on your participation!
We thank the BCBS/OptaComp team for an outstanding October networking event with a very timely theme "unidos podemos hacer mucho mas". See photographs from the BCBS/OptaComp's networking event in this newsletter. I look forward to seeing you at the CSX networking event in November.
Cheers!
Giselle
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Membership Spotlight - Best Buy  The FCHCC is very proud to have as a new member a multinational retailer of technology, entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth, innovation and community involvement Best Buy. With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Puerto Rico and soon Mexico, the Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $40 billion annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, The Carphone Warehouse, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath Centers, The Phone House and Speakeasy. Approximately 165,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities.
Community partnership is central to the way Best Buy does business. In fiscal 2008, we donated a combined $31.8 million to improve the vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work.
Best Buy employees strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. This commitment to growth and customers has driven strong, consistent earnings growth. Retail requires constant innovation, new ways to delight our customers and to work together. To meet the unique product and service needs of our customers, our stores and operating models are being transformed to shift our focus from product-centric to customer-centric - a move that poises Best Buy to truly offer the entertainment and technology solutions that meet our customers' needs, end-to-end. For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com.
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November 2008 Calendar of Events
FCHCC Professional Networking Meeting
Date: November 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Hosted by: Ed Perez
Location: CSX, Southpoint Location
Address: 6737 Southpoint Drive South,
Jacksonville, FL 32216
RSVP: to fchcc@comcast.net by noon November 12.
Visit www.fchcc.com for future meeting dates.
JAXPORT Export Series: Florida SBDC International Trade Certificate Program
Date: September 29 - November 3, 2008
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: UNF, University Center
Address: 12000 Alumni Drive., Jax, FL 32224
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - $295.00
For more information, contact: Cathy Hagan at 904-620-2478. |
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Family Art Fest & Salute to the Troops  Midtown Centre Office Park, formerly Koger Center, announces Community-wide STAYcation Event: "Fall Art Fest & Salute to the Troops" in Historic St. Nicholas!
There will be ART/exhibits, activities, museums, artists, Military/recruiters, Chinook helicopter, 27-ton AMTRAC, International Food Fest/Matthew's Market, 1171, Juliette's/OMNI JaxHotel, Red Chilies, Havana Jax, Firehouse Subs, Community Health & Safety Expo w/First Coast Primary Care (bp screenings); Kids4Jax Kids Zone; Community Hospice Veterans Partnership's "Veterans History Project"; Jax ART & USO Stages, Fogle Fine Art.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 8th and 9th, 2008
Location: Historic St. Nicholas at: 3947 Boulevard Center Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207,
Corner of Beach Blvd. & Executive Ctr. Dr.
Contact: Jacqueline McClain: jmcclain@dgroupmanagement.com
Free to the Public, All Are Welcome!
To learn more, visit www.familyartfestsalutetothetroops.org. |
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Planning on Becoming a US Citizen?
 If so, you might be required to take a new exam. A redesigned naturalization exam took effect on October 1, 2008.
If you submitted your citizenship application before October 1, 2008
but are scheduled to have the naturalization interview after October 1, 2008 you can choose whether to take the traditional or redesigned naturalization exam. However, all applicants scheduled for the naturalization interview after October 1, 2009 must take the new test. The revised naturalization exam puts more emphasis on our democratic system; and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Please visit www.uscis.gov for additional information. |
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Be sure to participate in the First Jacksonville Latino Film Festival
 Dates:
November 14 - 16, 2008
Location: Various
Opening Night Featuring: "Dance of My Heart: The Life and Career of Alfonso Alonso".
Other Featured films include films with and directed by Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, and Premieres of new films from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Panama, Peru & USA.
For more information, visit FilmFestival.Jacksonville.com.
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Job Opportunities
Position: Wachovia Mortgage Bilingual Loan Origination Opporunities
Employer: Wachovia Mortgage
Responsible for origination of mortgage loans through portfolio referrals. Must be bilingual in Spanish. To apply, contact Christine Morse at (407) 228-1735 or email at: Christine.Morse@wachovia.com.
Position: Manager - Financial Reporting
Employer: Crowley Maritime Corporation
Position: Sr. Planning Analyst
Employer: Crowley Maritime Corporation
Send resumes for the above Crowley Maritime positions to: resumes@crowley.com.
Position: Inside Sales Coordinator
Employer: Trailer Bridge
Position: Area Supervisor
Employer: Trailer Bridge
Position: Consultant
Employer: Stop at Nothing
Position: Consultant/Facilitator
Employer: Stop at Nothing
Position: Project-based Consultant (Contract, Flexible)
Employer: Stop at Nothing
Send resumes for the above Stop at Nothing positions to: hr@stopatnothing.com.
For more information or to apply for any of these positions, please visit our website here.
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Trustee Program
 The FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading organizations which are also our trustees.
If you would like additional information about this important program, please click here to learn more. |
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FCHCC Accepts Credit Card Payments for New Memberships and Renewals You can now pay to join FCHCC or renew your membership with any of these credit cards.
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To learn more about the FCHCC, please visit us on the web at www.fchcc.com. Or send us e-mail at: fchcc@comcast.net.
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