Photos from January's Martin Luther King Breakfast
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President's Message - Betzy Santiago
 "To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream. Not only plan but also believe." (-- Anatole France)
Thank you for allowing us to spend the month of January planning and preparing for our exciting new year. Your FCHCC Board and Committee Chairs are full of enthusiasm, ideas and determination to make a difference. Be on the lookout for many opportunities throughout the year of ways you can get involved and get connected.
As we approach our first networking mixer for the year, I want to encourage each of you to begin maximizing this great resource. The networking mixers were designed with you in mind. We aim to educate on topics of interest, update on area happenings, and create an environment where you can meet and build rapport with other members. People like doing business with people they like. In most instances, you must pass the "friend" test before you can pass the "business" test. I encourage each of you to make at least THREE new friends at the next networking mixer. The object should not be to collect business cards, but rather to increase levels of comfort and trust. FCHCC provides a non-threatening environment for you to start establishing these relationships. Take advantage of the opportunity and let's have a profitable new year!
Board Member's Message - Zsuzsanna Rivera
 I feel very honored and humbled to introduce myself as your new 2010
Membership Director of the FCHCC. My name is Zsuzsanna Rivera, and I
come from a multicultural family. I was born and raised in Havana, Cuba
before moving to Hungary at age 9. While in Hungary, I graduated from
the Vocational School of Economics Branch of Administration. My family
and I then moved to Key West, Florida in 1993, where I started my banking
career.
Today, I work for Synovus Bank of Jacksonville as a branch manager,
where we offer our customers the strength and resources of a large
financial company with the high-quality service you expect from a
community bank. I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you
and your business with all of your financial needs.
My husband of 13 years, Moises and I have seen tremendous growth within
the Hispanic population since moving to Jacksonville in 1998. I have
always been proud of my heritage, and wanting to be closer to the
Hispanic Community. I joined FCHCC in 2008. From the very first
networking meeting I attended, I've felt very welcomed by every member
of our organization and can wholeheartedly say that it has been and
continues to be a very rewarding and fulfilling experience.
I encourage everyone to continue making a difference in our community
by staying involved with FCHCC and volunteering in one of our many
committees. Let's all continue spreading the goodness of this
organization and recruiting new members!
Zsuzsanna
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Membership Spotlight - Francheska Acevedo, Crowley Maritime
 Crowley Maritime Corporation's history began in 1892 and provides diversified transportation services in domestic and international markets by six operating lines of business: Puerto Rico/Caribbean Liner Services, Latin America Liner Services, Logistics, Marine Services, Petroleum Services, and Technical Services. Crowley supports all five of its business segments by providing corporate services, i.e., purchasing, human resources, where one of our members, Francheska Acevedo is an HR representative. They employ approximately 4,300 people and provide services using a fleet of more than 210 vessels. Francheska frequently provides the FCHCC with their available job listings for posting on the FCHCC website.
Francheska began her career with Crowley in 2003 as an InRoads program intern where she had the opportunity to work in various company business units. While she currently focuses on compensation, she also has experience in recruitment, training, benefits and employee relations. A native of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Francheska is a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certified and holds a bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of North Florida.
If you'd like more information on Crowley, contact Francheska at 904-727-2564 or email at: Francheska.Acevedo@crowley.com.
Also, visit their website at www.crowley.com.
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New Members, Trustees & Anniversaries!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Coastline Federal Credit Union for your commitment to the FCHCC and for partnering with us as we enter into a new decade.
The
FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading
organizations which are also our trustees.
As an FCHCC trustee, you'll receive many member benefits in addition to the following:
Official membership certificate issued for annual membership -
Business listed in Chamber's website directory -
Access to electronic "Job Opportunities" listings -
Committee participation in Chamber events -
Educational business opportunities -
Opportunity to be recognized as a member during events -
Sponsorship opportunities
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Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
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Electronic news updates and event notifications -
Access to post business events in electronic event calendar
Click here to learn more about this important program and to learn more about all the trustee-level benefits.
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February 2010 Calendar of Events
FCHCC Professional Networking Event
Topic: Financial Update: Tax Changes, 401K for your Business
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Location: Coastline Federal Credit Union
Address: 4651 Emerson St., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Special Speaker: Steve Strum
More Information: "Being Customer Centric in 2010"
Coastline has changed much of their operating model and will be sharing what that will translate to for their customers. FCHCC members free, non-members $5 at the door! Look for your upcoming meeting invite to register to attend!
Visit www.fchcc.com for future meeting dates.
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Awards & Accomplishments!
Brunet-Garcia Named in Jacksonville Magazine's 30 Companies that Care List for 2010!
 Congratulations to Brunet-García Multicultural Advertising & PR! "We are honored to be able to work with some of the finest nonprofit organizations in Jacksonville. We look forward to an exciting 2010 and the opportunity to continue to give back to our community," Diane Brunet-Garcia, President.
The FCHCC appreciates all the work Brunet-Garcia has done over the years in all our events and marketing collateral. Be sure to visit their website for information at www.brunetgarcia.com.
Brunet-García Multicultural Advertising & PR is a full-service advertising, branding, public relations, and interactive services firm. For information, give us a call at 904.346.1977 or email Diane Brunet-García at dbrunet@brunetgarcia.com, or Tim Kinney at tkinney@brunetgarcia.com.
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Welcome New Members
The FCHCC is proud to announce we have two new members: Obie Fernandez with Hashrocket Web Design & Development Group and Lacy Brinson of Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger and Tetzeli, P.A.
Obie is CEO and co-founder of Hashrocket, which is an expert web design and development group. He writes a popular blog and speaks at conferences around the world on a regular basis. Obie also is a series editor for Addison-Wesley, and author of the best-selling The Rails Way.
Lacy is an attorney in immigration law and litigation. She received her Juris Doctor with a Certificate in International and Comparative Law from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007. Lacy is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Her passion is immigration law, and her favorite areas of practice are removal defense and federal court litigation. |
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Committee Happenings! Our members play an integral role in this organization. Enhance your experience and get involved.
Two New Committee Chairs: We have some new leaders, and they all come with lots of talent and enthusiasm. We've also added two new committee chairs. Please help me officially welcome Carlos Bouvier (Public Relations & Communications) and Carmen Gonzales (Education).
As the first role of the Education Committee, two students were nominated by the FCHCC and recognized for the Martin Luther King breakfast. Congratulations to: Stephanie Pineiro, 12th Grade student at Sandalwood High School and Michael Brooks, 10th Grade student at Center Academy. |
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For Members Only
Chamber Chats
This month the Program's Committee hosted our first Chamber Chats, a
program designed to help you get better acquainted and share referrals.
Thanks to those who participated! We plan on having more of these
throughout the year and you don't want to miss them.
If you'd like to know more about how about Chamber Chats, please email us at: fchcc@fchcc.com.
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Current Job Opportunities
Position: Inside Sales Representative
Employer: Crowley Liner Services, Inc.
Position: CPA Accountant, Bilingual
Employer: Metropolitan Insurance Services
Position: Licensed Insurance Agent, Bilingual
Employer: Metropolitan Insurance Services
Position: Internal Auditor, Jax, FL
Position: Inside Sales Representative, Jax, FL
Position: Administrator/Developer Business Applications, Jax, FL
Position: Filenet Technical Architect, Jax, FL
Position: Engineer, Logistics, Jax, FL
Position: Buyer, Jax, FL
Employer: Crowley Maritime
For more details about these positions and to apply, please visit our website here. |
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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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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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