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President's Message - Betzy Santiago
No Limits: Progress, Expansion and
a Higher Calling
Embrace the second decade of the
21st Century! I'm honored to be serving as your 2010 First Coast
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president. To date, we have had innumerous
opportunities. As we enter into a new year, I'm excited at what lies ahead. Ronald
Reagan once said that "There are no great limits to growth because there are no
limits of human intelligence, imagination, and wonder."
My theme for this year is one that
focuses on our abilities, our perseverance and our intentionality to build on
what we have already started. The foundation has been established. 2010 will be
a year to progress, expand, and rise to our higher calling.
The FCHCC is fortunate to have a
strong core of committed volunteers who share my passion in seeing our
organization prosper. Your 2010 Leadership Team is a team of devoted
individuals who daily give of themselves and who genuinely care. I
encourage you to get motivated, get connected and get involved.
Remember that it is the small daily changes we make that over time add up to map
big differences. Let's have a
spectacular year!
Help me thank your 2010 Leadership
Team:
Officers:
President-Elect: Ed Perez
Secretary: Carmen Rosa-Brooks
Treasurer: Angela Tharp
Immediate Past President: Giselle Carson
Directors:
Nelson Estepa
Annie Grogan
Alida Lupari
Zsuzsanna Rivera
Becky Vasko
Francisco Sefair
Committee Chairs:
Community Affairs: Becky Vasko
Programs: Annie Grogan
Advisory Board: Alida Lupari
Membership: Zsuzsanna Rivera & Nelson Estepa
Communications/Public Relations: Carlos Bouvier &
Francisco Sefair
Scholarship: Angelica Guardia & Idania Lizano
Board Member's Message - Angela Tharp
 With every new year comes an opportunity of looking back, getting organized, and re-energized! 2009 was a rollercoaster of emotions and uncertainty. The nation as a whole felt uneasy. These are times that teach us all how important it is to stay focused, be grateful for what we have, and take the opportunity to give back to our community. I feel very positive about being a part of the FCHCC Board of Directors as the new Treasurer. I am honored to be a part of this great organization.
I've lived in Jacksonville since 1990 moving here with my husband Randy from South Florida. I graduated from UNF with a Finance degree in 1993. Three days before attending the graduation ceremony, I gave birth to my oldest son and were blessed again with another son in 1996. I have worked in different areas of real estate for many years and my career has never been boring and I've been very fortunate to be doing well in a tough market.
I've been a member of the FCHCC for several years; started networking with different Hispanic business owners and local industry leaders. Later, I joined the Membership Committee which is a very special committee and are the "front line" of the FCHCC as they each care about making you feel welcomed. The sentiment is echoed throughout the organization in all its endeavors. May all your lives be enriched in the new year as mine has been by being a member of the FCHCC!
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Membership Spotlight - Maria Hernandez,
El Ranchito Restaurant
 Meet Maria Hernandez Owner of El Ranchito Restaurant! Located on Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville, El Ranchito offers a wonderful and wide variety of Mexican cuisine dishes such as fajitas, Mexican rice, and burritos but doesn't stop there.
You'll also find Cuban and Colombian cuisine like: Cuban sandwiches and Empanadas. Also, El Ranchito serves several specials from their menu all of which are very affordable and Maria caters to special events.
Please join us in welcoming her. If you're interested in further information about El Ranchito Restaurant, please contact Maria at (904) 992-4607 or email her at abelmaria18@aol.com.
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January 2010 Calendar of Events
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Date: Friday, January 8, 2010
Location: Prime Osborne Convention Center
Address: 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 AM Visit www.fchcc.com for future meeting dates.
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Carmen Rosa-Brooks Receives the Diversity Champion Award
Monday, December 7th, FCHCC Secretary Carmen Rosa-Brooks was awarded the Blue Cross 2009 Diversity Champion Award for her "sustained commitment to the pursuit of cultural competence diversity" at the Blue Cross Blue Shield annual diversity luncheon. Please join with us in congratulating Carmen on such a marvelous honor and award!
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For Members Only
Chamber Chats
Join us for a lunch get-together! This is a great opportunity to meet
new people and introduce yourself and your business. Buy your own lunch
and enjoy this networking opportunity to expand your contacts and
possibly increase your sales. Bring your business cards and network!
RSVP: by email at fchcc@fchcc.com no later than
Monday, January 18th
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Location: El Ranchito Restaurant
Address: 14333 Beach Blvd., Jax, FL 32250
Click here to view map.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1 PM
AND, REMEMBER: As a current active member, one of the benefits you receive is that you can have your job postings listed on our website as well as on our Facebook Fan Page! In our current economic struggles, many visitors look to our website for current positions. We welcome helping you get the word out about any job listings at your company.
Please send any postings (preferably in a text file or Word document) to Kim McDougal and we'll get your listing up within 48 hours!
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FCHCC's Website will Have a New Look
 As we are heading into a new year with a new Board and new outlook, our website will also get a new makeover! We are presently working very hard on it so look for it in the coming weeks! It is guaranteed to be more interactive, sleek, and informative! We want to thank Diane Brunet-Garcia and her talented team at Brunet-Garcia Multicultural Advertising & PR for the new design and direction and we look forward to its official launch!
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Current Job Opportunities
Position: Bi-Lingual Sales Representative
Employer: State Farm
Position: Human Resources Investigator
Employer: Publix
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 of these positions and to apply, please visit our website here. |
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Become a FCHCC Trustee!
The
FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading
organizations which are also our trustees.
As a 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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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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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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