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A MOMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT
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From the Desk of John Hernandez, President of the FWHCC
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As 2016 comes to an end, I'm reminded of a mentor's advice. He was one of the best managers I ever worked for. He always said, "Celebrate your wins but analyze your mistakes so you won't repeat them." For the last few weeks, my team and I have gone through a series of strategic planning meetings doing just that. We reviewed our calendars, budget, programs, events and, most importantly, what we feel we should work to improve or might need to eliminate. It also gave us a chance to share our thoughts and feelings about our team dynamic. Like many of us out there, we sometimes spend more time with our co-workers than our own families. So it only makes sense that just as a family would, we should discuss our work relationships as well. After all, for us to push forward and plan for a successful 2017, we need the entire team to be moving the same direction.
As the president of this great organization, I'm proud to see that each and every one of our team members views their role as more than just a job. Each is passionate, dedicated, creative and hard working. And like most families, we don't always agree but we have each other's back and stand fast to do what's best for each other and this organization.
So for my last "Moment with the President" of this year, I challenge you to go through this exercise. Evaluate your own work and work equally as hard on strengthening your team. As for the FWHCC, we have celebrated our wins, analyzed our mistakes and we feel stronger and ready to make 2017 bigger and better.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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State of Hispanic Business
The State of Hispanic Business in North Texas on
December 8th will inform the respective chamber and association members, partners and the community about the economic conditions and trends of the region's Hispanic-owned businesses and potential growth opportunities. Presented by Wells Fargo in collaboration with
FWHCC,
IHCC,
GDHCC,
Telemundo 39 and
RHCA. Register
online.
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St. Francis Ribbon Cutting
Join the FWHCC on
December 9th
as we welcome St. Francis Veterinary Clinic
to our Chamber and community. Come out to support long-time FWHCC Ambassador, Mario Valdez, his wife, Dr. Cristina Jaramillo and the entire St. Francis staff at a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating their grand opening. Enjoy lunch and a tour of their recently completed state of the art facilities. Lunch will be provided. Free to attend but please register online.
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34th Annual Fiesta Night at the Rodeo
We are nearing our first fundraiser of 2017! Join us at the Will Rogers Coliseum on
January 20th
for a night of fun at the 121st Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. We will serve a BBQ dinner at the Round Up Inn prior to the rodeo and will host a dance with live music from Latin Express afterwards. All proceeds from our silent auction will benefit the FWHCC Scholarship Fund. For more information or to purchase tickets, click
here
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HWNT Stand Up!
Join the Hispanic Women's Network for a moderated panel discussion on December 1st to learn more from women leaders who are achieving success in traditionally male-dominated fields.
The event will be held at the Central Library Auditorium and light refreshments will be provided. HWNT Members and guests are welcome! Free to attend. Click here for more information.
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Minority Leaders in Business Awards
The Fort Worth Business Press will recognize Tarrant County's top minority leaders in business and the community on
December 15th.
Honorees will be chosen based on professional achievements, community contributions, philanthropy and other milestones and awards. For tickets and more information, click
here
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Cowboy Santas Finale Toy Drive
The Cowboy Santas Finale Toy drive will be held at Globe Life Park in Arlington on
December 13th. Local groups will perform holiday songs, holiday movies will be shown on the video screen, the Rangers KidsZone will be open, and drink and food specials will be available.
Donations of new unwrapped toys and books are greatly appreciated. Please click here for more information.
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CHAMBER
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Fiesta Night Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities
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The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is rounding up its partners for the upcoming 34th Annual Fiesta Night at the Rodeo to be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. This signature event attracts over 600 participants and features a dinner, auction and raffle, rodeo and dance with live music from Latin Express.
In order to make this event a success, we are seeking your partnership as a Fiesta Night Sponsor or Auction and Raffle Item Donor. Your generosity enables us to continue to enhance the many programs that benefit our membership, outreach programs and businesses in our community. All proceeds from the silent auction will be donated directly to the FWHCC Scholarship Fund. If you would like more information or would like to be an event sponsor or silent auction item donor, please contact our Director of Events, Nicole Antonini, at (817) 625-5411 or by email.
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State of Hispanic Business in North Texas
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The State of Hispanic Business in North Texas is a collaborative effort made possible by our generous sponsor, Wells Fargo, as well as our community partners: Dallas Business Journal, Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Telemundo 39. This first-of-its-kind forum will inform the respective chamber and association members, partners and the community about the economic conditions and trends of the region's Hispanic-owned businesses and potential growth opportunities. Join us on December 8th at the Omni Mandalay Hotel for breakfast, break out sessions, lunch and a CEO panel with some of DFW's most influential leaders. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Please register online.
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COMMUNITY
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This past month, the FWHCC had the honor of nominating our member, E9 Construction LLC, as a candidate for the Rising Star Firm of the Year Award at the 2016 Regional Hispanic Contractors Association Luna Awards. The Luna Awards celebrates the achievements of individuals and companies with a vision for women in the construction, architecture and engineering industries by encouraging, promoting and developing women at all levels in the construction industry. The Rising Star Firm of the Year Award recognizes a company that has taken great risks to break new ground, demonstrated innovation and trendsetting, and exhibited the potential for growth into an established enterprise. We are very fortunate to be able to work with Monica Vasquez, owner of E9 Construction, and welcome her to our board of directors in 2017. Monica donates considerable time and resources to our Chamber and community, including veteran-focused projects and initiatives. Congratulations again on your nomination, Monica and E9!
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Friends of Northside is a group of community leaders, elected officials and Northside citizens who have realized the need for immediate attention to several projects in the Northside community. With the Trinity River Vision Project, Panther Island, and Stock Yards expansion bringing new life into this historic community, several community improvement projects are underway to revitalize this iconic part of Fort Worth.
Friends of Northside is currently supporting two projects: an expansion project at All Saints Catholic Church and an expansion project at Marine Park.
Through its various ministries, programs, school, religious education, and leadership development, All Saints Catholic Church has been a beacon of hope and a bright light to the Northside community since 1902. The size of the parish has continued to grow throughout the years and the attendance at Sunday Mass is overflowing at each service.
The blessed growth of All Saints' faith community necessitates the urgent need for expansion. The parish is embarking on a Fund Drive to raise funds for the expansion of the church. The preliminary expansion plans net 161 additional seats in the sanctuary with accompanying upgrades to the church, including a new sound system, reconfiguration of the chapel and ADA restrooms.
This expansion provides the most productive use of All Saints' present site and will ensure that this integral part of the Northside community stays in Northside.
Marine Park is located in the Northside of Fort Worth across from All Saints Catholic Church and School. Marine Park is heavily used by the Northside community as it is in the heart of the Northside. Marine Park is open to and used by community members, students of All Saints School, outdoor workout groups, community partners and many more. Because of continuous wear and tear on the park and equipment, it is in urgent need of maintenance and improvements. The City Bond election where any funds might be allocated to the improvement of Marine Park is still several years away. These improvements are needed now.
Not only will the project's efforts focus on providing maintenance to the existing park structures and equipment, a new workout area and playground area will be added to the park's amenities.
By providing this segment of the community with additional outdoor fitness environments, we may be able to drastically contribute to our community's building of long-lasting, ideal healthy habits.
All gifts are welcome, large or small, in this community effort. Please contact the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at (817) 625-5411 for more information on how to donate to either of these projects.
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Panther Island Ice Mariachi Christmas
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 Looking for something fun to do with the family this holiday season? Check out Panther Island Ice! Now open until January 16th. Visit their website for more information at
www.pantherislandice.com
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Panther Island Ice and Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts are celebrating Artes de la Rosa's Mariachi Christmas with Mariachi de Oro c
oming to Fort Worth with a special night at the ice rink on December 15th!
The night will feature live mariachi performances, ticket giveaways and a chance to learn more about upcoming shows at Artes de la Rosa! A
nyone who brings an item to donate to the Constable Christmas Holiday Toy & Gift Drive will receive $2 off admission to the rink.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Rangers unveil timeline for $1 billion stadium project
Arlington -- November 30, 2016
Aiming to open the Texas Rangers' new stadium in April 2020, team and city officials now have a timeline for planning and building the $1 billion project.
The schedule and framework, unveiled at a City Council meeting Tuesday, also clarify the city's and the team's responsibilities as work begins on the project. Among the first orders of business, the Rangers plan to hire an architect by year's end to get the design process started.
Read the entire Star-Telegram article
here.
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MEMBERS
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Wayne Covey is the Director of Training for
M Crowd Restaurant Group. M Crowd restaurants include Mi Cocina, Taco Diner and The Mercury. Wayne believes anything can be accomplished when you put your mind to it, that hard work and dedication can overcome any obstacle. Successes are a team effort and he also believes in motivating each other. Wayne not only cares about the education of students but also wants to give back to the community in every way he can.
Wayne began his career at the Olive Garden as a server and was promoted into management within 6 months. After having served as Sales, Service, & Culinary Managers in a number of restaurants (a team player, going where there's need), he was promoted to General Manager in Flagstaff, Arizona in 2001 and was GM in both Flagstaff and in Killeen, Texas. In 2004, he became the Dallas Division Training Manager. He was promoted to Director of Operations for the Olive Garden Arkansas market in 2006 where he remained until March of 2013. He was hired on with Tropical Tango LLC in March of 2013 as Director of Operations. Wayne joined the M Crowd Restaurant Group in August 2014 as Director of Training.
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Interested in a Ribbon Cutting?
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A great benefit of your FWHCC membership is that we offer ribbon cuttings for members who have started a new business, moved to a new location, or
have remodeled/
expanded an existing business. Please let us know if you are interested in scheduling a ribbon cutting by contacting Nicole Antonini at (817) 625-5411 or
nicole.antonini@fwhcc.org
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Thanks to Our Corporate Partners
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GOLD
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