Photos from March Networking Event at Mayo Clinic
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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  Plato said that the direction in which education starts a man or a woman will determine his or her future life. One of our Chamber's goals is to provide educational opportunities for our members and community. To reach this goal, we have launched our second series of "Talleres de Negocio" in Spanish.
Participants described their experience at this seminar
as "empowering, instructive and friendly". I am extremely grateful to those individuals and organizations that made this seminar a success. Particularly, Carmen Merced and Nancy Alvarez-Hernandez who did an outstanding job at teaching; Jose Rodriguez, Maylene Moneypenny, Rebeca Vezga and Nelson Estepa who worked diligently in the planning and execution of the seminar; the Hispanic Newspapers and Radio that helped with promotion; Seven Wonder's bakery that donated delicious pastels; and the participants who were engaged and interactive. Gracias a todos!! Additional information about these series is at our website and newsletter.
The Chamber will also be providing two seminars on How
to become a U.S. Citizen to assist with the understanding and planning for naturalization. These seminars will only benefit those that are legal permanent residents. Additional information about these seminars is provided in this newsletter.
Get all the education you can and don't just stand there, take action and make it happen!
Giselle |
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Membership Spotlight - Roberto J. Guardia  Hello Everyone!!
My name is Roberto J. Guardia, but I'm known as "Bobby". I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to my father's homeland of Panama, when I was 14 years old. I started my engineering degree at the University of Panama, only to finish at the University of Illinois with a bachelor's and masters in Geotechnical Engineering.
Life in the U.S. began as a temporary transfer but the political turmoil and uncertainty my family encountered due to the Dictatorial regime of the time forced us to consider our move to the U.S. as permanent. I have been working at Shannon and Wilson for over 16 years and recently transferred from Seattle to our new offices in Jacksonville.
Our recent move is a testament of the adaptability of our family. It hasn't always been easy moving around from Panama, to Dallas, to Seattle and now to Jacksonville. It requires adapting to new friends, places, and even the weather. I love this country, for the possibilities it has given me and my family which include my wife Marisa, and our four children Angelica 23, Juan 21, Anna 19, and William 17. One of my greatest joys has been to witness my daughter graduate from the University of Washington and how my other children are following fast in her footsteps.
I am a dedicated worker and make time for family and to pursue the simple pleasures of life. I am enjoying the challenges of learning golf, seek nature's beauty and enjoy camping. And although I'm not an expert yet, my wife Marisa and I enjoy salsa dancing and taking lessons. I feel that I am a strong product of my Panamanian and American upbringing and look forward to making new friends in Jacksonville and the things life has yet to bring.
We are very proud to have another Puerto Rican and Panamanian among the members of the FCHCC. Welcome Bobby and your family! |
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Workshop Series in Spanish
 This is for you, Hispanic Businessperson. The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) is pleased to invite you to the Second Annual Business Series Facilities completely in Spanish!
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Jacksonville Hispanic Latin Professional Network
Date: April 10, 2008: FCHCC Meeting
Jacksonville Hispanic Latin Professional Network
Hosted by: Merrill Lynch
Location: Merrill Lynch 6-8pm
Address: 4800 Deer Lake Drive East, Bldg 1, 1st floor
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Contact: Alida Lupari
Phone: 904-634-6057
RSVP: fchcc@comcast.net
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Florida Minority Supplier Diversity Council April 2008 Chapter Meeting This is an excellent opportunity for chapter members to find out what the FMSDC does and members will have an opportunity to get in front of corporate buyers. As a background, the Florida chapter of the MSDC is proactive, engaged, committed and about creating opportunities for minority owned businesses.This is due to strong leadership at the top, specifically Malik Ali and his entire team in Orlando. The chapter has small business owners as part of the board to be the voice of small businesses.
One of their initiatives is to build relationships with other minority organizat
ions i
n the community. Many of the objectives are the same: to create opportunities for minority owned businesses.
If you are interested in learning more about this dynamic organization and the opportunities that are possible, please join them at their next meeting where members from NAPM - National Association of Purchasing Agents will attend to meet them.
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM
Event: First Coast Chapter Meeting
NAPM / FMSDC : Joint Meeting The National Association of Purchasing Agents, Florida
Host & location: Anheuser-Busch
Location: Anheuser-Busch Plant
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Everyone planning to attend must contact at: Shayana@fmsdc.org
IFMSDC 6880 Lake Ellenor Drive, Suite 104A Orlando, Florida 32809 (407) 245-6062 (407) 857-8647 For more information, visit www.fmsdc.org.
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Meeting Fees Have Begun
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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Nuevo programa educativo para prevención de cáncer de seno
Maira Martelo
Hola Noticias
Jacksonville. La clínica Mayo de Jacksonville, en conjunto con la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer, la Universidad del Norte de la Florida y el Departamento de Salud del condado Duval, lidera un proyecto que busca educar a las hispanas del Norte de la Florida acerca del cáncer de seno, una enfermedad que aqueja a un creciente número de hispanas que lamentablemente se hacen los exámenes de diagnóstico correspondientes de manera tardía.
"Investigaciones científicas han demostrado que las hispanas presentan casos de cáncer de seno más avanzados, debido a que se realizan los exámenes de detección mucho más tarde. Por esta razón buscamos financiación para educar a las hispanas de la zona sobre la importancia del autoexamen de seno y de otros hábitos saludables para prevenir el cáncer", asegura el Dr. Gerardo Colón-Otero, oncólogo y hematólogo de la clínica Mayo, coordinador de la iniciativa.
Informarse es clave
Esta iniciativa también pretende que la comunidad hispana conozca acerca de los recursos disponibles que existen en la zona para la detección y tratamiento del cáncer de seno y también de otros tipos de cáncer.
"Muchas personas desconocen la existencia de un programa que administra el Departamento de Salud del condado Duval y mediante el cual se hacen mamografías y tratamientos gratis para las personas que califican. Queremos que todos esos recursos estén disponibles para los hispanos", agrega el Dr. Colón-Otero.
Iglesias apoyarán campaña
El proyecto de prevención de cáncer de seno planea llegar a la comunidad hispana a través de los medios de comunicación hispanos y también a través de las iglesias de la zona.
"Hasta el momento hemos contactado a cinco iglesias católicas donde realizaremos charlas informativas del tema, pero estamos en proceso de contactar a ot
ras ig
lesias. Lo importante es llevar el mensaje de prevención a nuestra comunidad con el propósito de que también pue-dan beneficiarse de los estudios médicos sobre cáncer que se hacen localmente", explica el Dr. Colón-Otero.
A través de este proyecto la comunidad hispana, y en particular las mujeres, tendrán acceso a importante información que les permitirá prevenir el cáncer de seno, especialmente aprenderán cómo hacer el autoexamen de seno de manera correcta y cuáles son las recomendaciones en términos de nutrición y de actividad física para prevenir esta terrible enfermedad.
Arranca en verano
"Esperamos iniciar los talleres en mayo o junio, dependiendo de los acuerdos que se hagan con las iglesias. Iniciaremos con la información sobre el cáncer de seno, pero esperamos ampliarlo al cáncer colorectal ya que también es una enfermedad común entre los hispanos y su detección temprana es de vital importancia", afirma el Dr. Col
ón-Ote
ro, quien es de origen puertorriqueño.
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Learn How to Become a US Citizen
Thursday, May 29th 6 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 31st 12 - 2 p.m.
Two FREE Informative Seminars!
Note: You should be a legal permanent resident ("green card" holder) to benefit from this presentation.
Presented by:
The Jacksonville Bar Association and the Central Florida American Immigration Lawyers Association
In Association with:
Florida Coastal School of Law
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville Asian American Alliance
Indo-U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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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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