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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' Message - Giselle Carson  "Bloom where you're planted". This was Mayor Peyton's message at the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. I encourage you all to embrace this message and to become involved in the Hispanic Chamber and our community so that we can make Jacksonville a place where diverse businesses and cultures thrive, and where families prosper and children can grow up with every chance of success.
I encourage you to follow the lead of BlueCross BlueShield of Florida and CSX and become one of our trustees. Commit to use some of your company's resources to support diversity programs. Every 7.5 seconds a baby boomer turns 50 years old and by 2050 Hispanics will be one-fourth of the total U.S. population. Join us in building and developing your future workforce. Visit our website (under membership) for additional information about becoming a Hispanic Chamber trustee.
Be a part of the solution, to fight crime and violence. Hispanics have suffered from crime targeted at them, and are particularly vulnerable as a result of language and cultural barriers. To make matters worse, when victimized, some are too afraid to report the crimes carried out against them. I have been the victim of crime in our city and know of the anxiety, frustration, and vulnerability associated with it. Let's join The Jacksonville Journey, a comprehensive community-wide initiative to fight crime and violence. Let's all be more vigilant and caring towards each other as a first step in this battle. Please visit coj.net, then click on the Jacksonville Journ
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As we team up to improve our city, let's also Enjoy Super Bowl XLII and Valentine's Day!
Giselle |
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Membership Spotlight - Elizabeth deJesus  The First Coast MPO is an independent regional agency responsible for transportation planning in Duval County and most of Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties. Elizabeth deJesus works for the First Coast MPO as the First Coast Commuter Services Manager, a program funded by the Florida Dept. of Transportation. Elizabeth is also
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eptional dancer and social event coordinator. We thank her for her contributions and recommendations to the FCHCC!
First Coast Commuter Services - Making it Easier to Get to Work
The Commuter Services/car and vanpool program in five Northeast Florida counties makes getting to and from the job easier and very cost effective; and benefits our environment. Here is how it works.
Carpools are for two to four people who share a general trip route and work schedule. You take turns driving your own cars or a single driver can be reimbursed for trips. The program can help you find fellow riders through a matching rideshare service.
A vanpool is a group of commuters (usually 7-15) who ride to and from work in either an employer or employee-sponsored van, available for lease through a national leader in vanpool programs. The Commuter Services offers a turnkey program including the vans, maintenance, insurance, rider matching and employee communications materials. For both a carpool and vanpool, participants qualify for the Emergency Ride Home program so if an emergency arises and you need to get home quickly, a taxi ride will be provided.
For anyone interested in learning more about the ease and savings of car and vanpools and how it helps the environment, please access www.cooltopool.com or telephone 904-306-7500. |
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2008 Meeting Calendar
I would like to thank the following companies for their generous offer to host an FCHCC Meeting in 2008. We had an overwhelming response. Thank you again!
February 14, 2008: Alterman & Johnson Family Chiropractors, Contact: Franca Alterman, 423 N Third Street, Jax Bch, 32250, 904-247-3933; francabernal@yahoo.com
March 13, 2008: Merrill Lynch - cafeteria Contact: Alida Lupari 4804 Deer Lake Drive East (bldg 3) Jacksonville, FL 32246 (w) 634-6057; Alida_Lupari@ml.com
April 10, 2008: Mayo Clinic - details to come
May Scholarship Lunch: No Meeting
June 12, 2008: JAXPORT Contact: Joanne Kazmierski 2831 Talleyrand Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Joanne.Kazmierski@jaxport.com Phone: 904-354-1230
July 10, 2008: Law Offices of Arthur Hernandez, P.A. Contact: Arthur Hernandez 2223 Oak Street, Suite 711 Jacksonville, Florida 32204 904.389.6989 arthur@arthurhernandez.com
August 14, 2008: AAA - Southside location Contact: Carmen Sostre 8101 Southside Blvd., Suite 2 Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 565-7740 csostre@aaasouth.com
September 11, 2008: PHH Mortgage Contact: Matt Leturmy 5201 Gate Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32256 Matthew.Leturmy@mortgagefamily.com Phone: 904-445-4506
October 9, 2008: BCBSFL / HOLA Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Advancement Contact: Jose Rodriguez 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32246 Jose.Rodriguez@bcbsfl.com
November 13, 2008: CSX, Southpoint - details to come
December 11, 2008: State Farm Insurance Contact: Becky Vasko becky.vasko.iam8@statefarm.com |
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Meeting Fees Begin February 2008
Please be aware that as of February 1, 2008, the FCHCC will begin collecting $5 at the door from each NON-MEMBER to attend the monthly networking meetings.
We ask that you please bring exact change as it will help us when collecting the funds
If you have any questions or would like to become a member, please email me or view the FCHCC website at www.fchcc.com for membership information. |
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FCHCC now accepts PayPal
The FCHCC will immediately begin accepting Paypal payements. You can pay for your membership this way and even workshops. You MUST have a Paypal account already or set up an account before being able to use this feature. For more information about how to join the chapter using PayPal, please visit fchcc.com.
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Job Opportunities Bi-lingual Receptionist
Bi-lingual Receptionist for busy Immigration Law Firm to greet people, answer phones and keep the calendar. Will also do light filing and typing as well as go to the post office and other duties as necessary. Congenial international atmosphere, M-F from 8:30 to 5:30. Please send resume to:
Rebecca Black Law Office of David R. Fletcher, P.A.
541 E. Monroe St. Suite 2
Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more careers please visit the job opportunities section at fchcc.com
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