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Key Data Sites for Hispanics Visit fchcc.com for a list of links to data and resources! You can also email us at fchcc@fchcc.com if you have any recommended links you'd like us to post. |
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October's 2015 Achieving the Dream Awards Luncheon & Professional Networking Event
To view all the photos from other networking events, click here!
To view all this year's Achieving the Dream Awards Luncheon photos, click here! |
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Keep Up with Florida Blue Events at
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President's Message
 Hola FCHCC Members and Supporters:October was a month of dreams come true! We awarded 16 scholarships valued at $2,500 at the 2015 Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Hispanic Heritage Celebration. It was a successful event and very inspiring to watch our current and future Hispanic leaders come together. Many thanks to all who participated and made it possible to help such talent achieve their dreams of a college education. Special thanks to the Grainger Foundation for presenting a check that will allow four students achieve their dreams in 2016. Click here to donate to the scholarship fund and help others achieve their dreams. There was also a Professional Networking Event (PNE) at The Grotto Wine and Tapas Bar. November's PNE will take place on November 18, 2015 at the Aloft Hotel. Also, mark your calendars for a special treat on December 10, 2015 where The Honorable Carlos Lopez-Cantera, our Lieutenant Governor, will be the guest speaker at the Business Luncheon. Sign up for our mailing list so that you can receive an invitation. I look forward to seeing everyone there! As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I am very thankful for each and every one of you and the support you have given to the Hispanic business community. I wish you a blessed gathering and feast with your loved ones. Remember those who do not have someone to celebrate with and families who are less fortunate. Diversity is a beautiful thing so strive to make your table beautiful this year! To renew your FCHCC membership or to become a member, click here for more information. Warmest regards, Maribel Hernandez Maribel Hernandez, MBA, ACB, ALB FCHCC President and CEO |
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Welcome New and Renewing Members The FCHCC is proud to announce our new and renewing members: Large Corporation/Trustee Members:
JAXPORT
Mid-size Business Members:
Enterprise Holdings
Small Business Members:
Jacksonville Sharks
We could not achieve our mission without our members... THANK YOU very much for your partnership! To review member benefits and/or to become a member, please visit our website for more information. |
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Calendar of Events
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FCHCC December Business Luncheon When: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Omni Hotel & Resorts
245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Speaker: Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera  For more information, click here! |
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| Committee Happenings Achieving the Dream Scholarship Committee
We are pleased to announce that The Grainger Foundation recently donated $10,000 to FCHCC in support of Achieving the Dream Scholarship. This will make it possible for four deserving Hispanic students to achieve their dreams of a college education.
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We are extremely excited and grateful to all our Achieving the Dream Scholarship Sponsors for your support of this very important program. If you would like to donate to ATD fund, click here!
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FCHCC Member Discounts
Child ID Program.
New York Life's Child ID Program is designed to help children in our community learn how to stay safe in the home, at play, or wherever they happen to be. Download this flyer for more information.
Florida Blue.
Receive a FREE gift when you visit the centers at Jacksonville River City Marketplace or the St. John's Town Center. CL!X.
Get a discount for a single image Headshot CD that includes a full resolution image with a copyright release that also includes free basic touch ups on the image for $35.00. The Florida RX Card - Free Statewide Program. Savings with this drug card can be up to 30-75% off retail price for most brand & generic FDA-approved medications. Click here for more information or to add a member discount to our website! (You do not have to be a member to offer a discount to FCHCC members.) |
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 Awards & Recognition
FCHCC Strategic Partner - Winn-Dixie, Derek Lott Wins Advocate of the Year Award at the 40th Anniversary Awards Gala
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 Brunet-García Wins $100 Million Contract by Centers from Disease Control and Prevention Brunet-García is one of 16 companies - and six small businesses across the U.S. - selected for the Blanket Purchase Agreement, which extends over a 10-year term. The company will provide health marketing services for the CDC, something that Vice President Molly Walker said that they are particularly excited to be taking on. Brunet-García has been a long-time corporate member of the FCHCC and we congratulate their success! To read the full article, click here! |
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 FCHCC Seeking 2016 Board of Directors
FCHCC is currently determining its 2016 slate for Board of Directors. If you are interested in exploring the opportunity to serve as a Board Member, please contact Roberto Sanchez. Skills currently needed are CPA, fundraising, Sales/Membership Growth, grant writing and Strategy. FCHCC Members will be voting on the 2016 slate in December. |
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|   Follow News and Events with Eco Latino Media Group
Eco Latino is the most trusted name in bi-lingual journalism of Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia. You can learn about upcoming events, news, and information affecting the Hispanic community. Like Eco Latino's Facebook page here! |
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Member Spotlight: Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings is a family-owned, world-class  portfolio of brands. A global network that spans across more than 70 countries. Some 83,000 dedicated team members sharing common values. And more than 1.5 million vehicles taking our customers wherever they need to go. Any way you measure it, we've become a leader in the transportation service industry. How did we get here? By taking care of our customers, our communities and our employees - and staying true to our mission We are always looking to support local diversity initiatives and different ways to provide value to our communities/business partners. Our local Hispanic representation consists of a team of senior leadership, Jessenia Morales - Talent Acquisition Manager, Mauricio Solano - Risk Manager, Elsy Perez - Operations Manager and Juan Ledesma - Area Rental Manager. We are proud to be members of the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about us, visit us on the web at: http://enterpriseholdings.com. |
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 Jacksonville Armada FC
Gearing Up for 2016
Jacksonville Armada is in the process of season ticket renewals for 2016! Also, NEW Season Ticket locations for the upcoming 17-match 2016 Season are now available through full payment or a 12-month payment plan with NO interest and NO finance charges. Contact Orlando Ruis, Ticket Sales Account Executive at 904-516-3764 or email oruiz@armadafc.com.
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Submit your Available Job Listings to Appear on FCHCC's Website
Is your company hiring? If you're an active corporate member, you can send your available job postings to us from our website! Click here! Current Job Opportunities BB&T Bilingual Banker
Employer: BB&T
Insurance Representative
Employer: Kathy Scott State Farm Insurance
Part-Time Educator II
Employer: MOSH
Dr. Pepper Snapple Job Portal Employer: Dr. Pepper Snapple
Florida Blue Jobs Portal Employer: Florida Blue To view all the above positions and to apply, please visit our website by clicking here. |
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Become an FCHCC Trustee
The FCHCC recognizes the leadership and support of these leading organizations, which are also our trustees. Strategic Partner | | Trustees and Large Corporations #2 | |  | |  |
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Joining FCHCC as a New Member or Renewing your Membership?
We have several payment methods for your convenience. If you would like to mail in a check or money order, please mail your payment to: First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 57972
Jacksonville FL 32241
FCHCC also Accepts Credit Card Payments for New Memberships and Renewals. You can join the FCHCC or renew your membership with any of these credit cards. To use this method, click any of the links below:
 To join the FCHCC with your credit card, click here. If you're renewing your membership with your credit card, click here! |
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Monthly eNewsletter publishes the first week of every month!
Editor-in-Chief: Maribel Hernandez, FCHCC President and CEO
Editor: Madelene Skinner: Chair, Media and Public Relations
Designer / Creative Director: Kim McDougal, Interactive Communications
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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. _____________________________________________
To learn more about the FCHCC, please visit us on the web at www.fchcc.com, send us e-mail at: fchcc@fchcc.com, or call us at 904.346.1118. |
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