Photos from June's Multicultural Networking Event at CSX
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President's Message - Giselle Carson
 Allow me to take a moment to thank you! A Swedish proverb says: "Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief." Despite the economic hardships, the FCHCC because of the professional and dedicated work of its board, executive assistants, committees, members, friends, and volunteers, has continued to grow and strengthen. I am very grateful to all of you for your friendship and enthusiasm and thank you for it!
Our growth and strength was clearly reflected at the June Multicultural Event hosted by CSX
where more than 200 participants shared connections, learned about
business opportunities and the importance of the upcoming U.S. Census.
To all of those that contributed to this remarkable event, my
appreciation and gratitude!
Our July networking event will be hosted by Mayo Clinic, and I look forward to another fantastic event, this time with a Healthy Theme!
To a Healthy and Happy Summer!
Giselle
Board Member's Message - Leon Carrero
 I was born in Venezuela and came to the US in 1982. Approximately 18 years ago I moved to Jacksonville. I have been a member of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (formerly Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) for approximately eight years and served as president from 2005 to 2007. I am also a member of the Rotary Club of Southpoint, the Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board, and a graduate of Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2003. I strongly believe in community involvement and helping those less fortunate by promoting education and providing children, at an early age, with all the necessary tools to grow into responsible adults. That is why I support the Achieving the Dream Scholarship being sponsored by the FCHCC and the MHAB in October. I have been married for 13 years to Elizabeth and have 2 sons.
I work for Aerostar Environmental Services, Inc., an engineering and environmental consulting company headquartered here in Jacksonville. At AEROSTAR, we provide Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Asbestos, and remediation of contaminated properties throughout the Southeastern U.S.
We, as Hispanics, phase many challenges when coming to the U.S. with language and lack of good high level education, in my opinion, as the main obstacles to succeed. This is a great country with opportunities for all and the sooner we remove those obstacles we will all achieve success for us and future generations.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve this great community.
Leon Carrero
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Membership Spotlight - Silvia Pulido, Owner of Havana Jax Cafe
 Silvia Pulido was born in Nicaragua and has lived in the Jacksonville community for the last 34 years. She is the owner of Havana Jax Cafe which was established in 1994. As a self-starter and business entrepreneur, she nurtured the restaurant from the ground up by personally training all of her employees in an effort to maintain the tradition, ambiance, and heart of the Cuban experience.
Her keen insight into the business comes from seven years of experience in the export industry as well as her educational background in Marketing Management combined with her deep affection for traditional homemade recipes and Latin warmth. Her passions are her family and her business.
Silvia's latest business venture: is the Cuba Libre Bar and Banquet Room which connects to the restaurant. Her latest expansion is a part of her vision to provide a place where people from all cultures and nationalities within the community can enjoy the taste of Latin food.
Her personal accolades include the 2006 Ace Award for Business Person of the Year. Havana Jax Cafe bas been listed on three occasions by the Chamber of Commerce as one of the Top 40 Minority Businesses in Jacksonville. In addition, it has received Waters Edge's Best Cuban Restaurant award since 1999, Jacksonville Magazine's Best of Jax award since 2000, and the Folio Weekly's Best Cuban Restaurant award.
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July 2009 Calendar of Events
FCHCC Professional Networking Meeting
Date: July 9, 2009
Event: Your Health
Hosted by: Mayo Clinic
Location: Kinne Auditorium, Cannady Building
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Address: 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224
RSVP: Tuesday, July 7th before Noon! Look for the upcoming invitation in your email!
Additional Information:
Come join us! The featured speaker Ellia Pico. Pico who helped launch the Mayo Clinic Hispanic Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach Program in the Hispanic community last year.
Small Business Administration Financial Assistance Program Brown Bag Roundtable Discussion and Workshop
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009
Cost: FREE but seating is limited!
Location: 1350 13th Avenue, South - Conference Rooms A & B
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Time: 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Additional Information: Bring your lunch and business cards, networking time available before and after event. This is your opportunity to get real answers to your questions about securing SBA financing under President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Presented in an informal setting, this program is designed to allow you to ask tough questions and come away with valuable information you can use immediately!
RSVP: Donna Padgug, U.S. Small Business Administration
donna.padgug@sba.gov or call (904) 443-1971.
Visit www.fchcc.com for future meeting dates.
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FCHCC Scholarship Luncheon Featured in
Hola Noticias!
Hola Noticias published a story Friday, June 12th about the FCHCC Scholarship Luncheon. If you would like to read the full story, contact Kim McDougal for a PDF copy at kmcdougal@fchcc.com.
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Donate to the "Achieving the Dream" College Scholarship Fund
Your contribution will help the most talented Hispanic students on Florida's First Coast pay for and graduate from college.
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Job Opportunities
Position: Port Captain
Employer: Crowley Maritime Corp.
Special Job Opportunity!
The Jacksonville Accounts Management Call Center located in the Modis Building is currently recruiting GS-05 Seasonal English and Bilingual (Spanish) Contact Representatives to staff our toll-free phone lines. The TOD will be 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Bilingual applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written communication). The announcement will be posted online at http://www.usajobs.gov, beginning June 22 through July 6. Applications will only be accepted online at this web address. Applicants must have an email address and access to check email on a regular basis.
For more information or to apply for any of these positions, please visit our website here.
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FCHCC is proud of our Trustees!
Blue Cross Blue Shield has upgraded to Gold Trustees!
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. |
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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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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To learn more about the FCHCC, please visit us on the web at www.fchcc.com. Or send us e-mail at: fchcc@fchcc.com.
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