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A MOMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT
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From the desk of John Hernandez, President of FWHCC
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Life is dynamic and constantly evolving. Nothing stays the same for very long. Not the towns we grew up in, nor the software running on our phones. It is difficult to make progress without change, but it often happens that when our lives are directly affected by change, we don't necessarily like it at first. It is easy to be comfortable with the things and routines we know and to which we are accustomed. We are taken out of our comfort zones when things change.
Change is inevitable, though. We cannot make progress in business or life without change. In order to adapt to change in the workplace, it is necessary to let go of how things used to be and the way things used to work. Business consultants often find that the reason behind set business procedures is "because that's the way we have always done it," even when that way doesn't necessarily make sense. Changes in life require the ability to adapt. According to the Health Psychology Center, when it comes to life transitions and letting go, the ability to adapt points people on a path to leading a more satisfying and enriched life.
As many of you may know, the Chamber is announcing some changes this month. We want to honor and respect the work that has been done in our Chamber, as it has brought us to where we are today. That being said, we have to adapt to the climate around us. Times are changing, and so are we. Click here to learn more.
"Change is inevitable. Growth is intentional." -Glenda Cloud
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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We are nearing the most anticipated event of the year: The Evolution of the Hispanic Chamber. On
February 10th, we will reveal our recent rebranding, realigned mission, and new programing. W
e are sold out of tickets to this event, but if you would like to be added to a waiting list, please call the office at (817) 625-5411.
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BAH Networking Event
We are excited to host our first Business After Hours Networking Mixer of 2016 at Rios Interiors. Join us on
February 18th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at 2465 North Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76164 for a look at Rios Interiors, refreshments, and a chance to network with members.
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The Agenda for Building Capacity business-to-business networking roundtable event provides MWBE's access to public and private entities to learn about their procurement processes and upcoming events. Join us on
February 29th from 8am-11:30am at The Resource Connection Center 2300 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119.
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For Love of Our Community
The North Texas Area Community Health Centers invites you to be part of the 2nd annual For Love of Our Community Fundraising event. This event will engage guests in a casino night, silent auction, and dance to benefit NTACHC's community health centers.
February 5th from 7pm-11pm at the Ashton Depot.
Due to limited space, tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis.
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Healthy Lives Matter
The 2nd Annual Healthy Lives Matter Prostate Cancer Awareness Screening event is on
February 13th at the Moncreif Cancer Institute. Join Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks as this event provides men with free prostrate cancer screenings and educational information about prostate cancer. Register
here or call the office of Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks at (817) 531-5600.
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CHAMBER
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Fiesta Night at the Rodeo
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Thank you to everyone who participated in Fiesta Night at the Rodeo 2016. We had an amazing turnout. We would like to extend a special thank you to our committee, donors, sponsors and El Jefe sponsor, Coca-Cola, who made Fiesta Night 2016 possible.
Check out the photos
here!
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| Our first New Member Orientation was a success and we had a much higher turnout than we expected! Thank you to our sponsor, Reliant Energy, for making it possible for the Chamber to provide its newest members with orientations each quarter. If you are a new member and were unable to attend January's orientation, join us in April for our second quarter orientation. More info to come. |
| We had the pleasure of welcoming two businesses into our community during the month of January: D&M Leasing Fort Worth and Cisneros Real Estate Solutions, LLC. We are excited to have both of these companies as part of our community and Chamber. |
COMMUNITY
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Zacatecas Federation of Fort Worth's "Zacatecas Day"
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On January 16th, the FWHCC joined the Zacatecas Federation of Fort Worth for their yearly "Zacatecas Day" celebration. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to see the organization in action and we were beyond impressed! The organization not only helps local Mexicans, but it also believes in creating better conditions for Mexicans in their home state. Part of their vision highlights the fact that if Mexicans have fair living conditions at home, they have fewer reasons to immigrate legally or illegally.
In addition to their talented state band, beauty pageant and the governor's eloquent speech at the celebration, we also witnessed a wonderful reunion of elderly Zacatecans who have not seen their families in many years due to immigration issues. We certainly left with a positive impression and seek to have future collaboration with the Zacatecas Federation of Fort Worth.
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FWISD STEM's "Noche de Ciencias"
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On January 21st, the FWHCC had the honor and opportunity to join the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Lockheed Martin, North Side High school's culinary team, staff, students and many more amazing volunteers for "Noche de Ciencias". This event is part of Fort Worth ISD's STEM program. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The event was incredibly rich, informative and fun, proving that there are many extraordinarily talented, intelligent and ambitious young minds right in our own community.
Students were able to talk to engineers and other professionals, have a delicious dinner prepared by their peers in the school's state-of-the-art culinary facility, and build their own wind mills. Students also had the chance to add electrical charge to test their windmills, allowing them to understand how design may impact the production of energy.
The FWHCC left with a greater understanding and appreciation for our community's students, their abilities and a desire to join further FWISD STEM initiatives.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with
the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) in their new ScaleUp program. The SBA's ScaleUp America Initiative is designed to help small firms with high potential "scale up" and grow their businesses so that they will provide more jobs and have a greater economic impact, both locally and nationally. The SBA has structured this community-focused initiative with local entrepreneurial ecosystems in mind: a key emphasis of the program is building and strengthening entrepreneurial networks within a particular community, so that firms can grow by leveraging and complimenting the existing resources and expertise in their areas.
The ScaleUp initiative functions by supporting communities' efforts to deliver cohort-based intensive assistance to established high-potential small businesses and entrepreneurs that are primed for growth beyond the start-up or early stages. The initiative provides funds to organizing entities in local communities to do the following:
- deliver a proven entrepreneurship education curriculum for growth-oriented entrepreneurs and small businesses;
- provide on-going one-on-one support,
- provide mentoring and technical assistance;
- facilitate connections to growth capital; and
- identify opportunities to build and strengthen connections and networks in their community.
Visit SBA's page
here fore more information on the ScaleUp program. If you are interested in participating in the program, please apply
here.
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MEMBERS
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Talento
Talento offers bilingual training and recruiting services. Talento will help you recruit, maintain, and motivate exceptional employees who contribute to your organization. Whether you need a permanent or temporary employee, Talento will deliver just the right person to meet and exceed your needs. Talento also provides training design and training facilitation services in English and Spanish for organizations seeking to develop employees, address compliance concerns, implement new procedures, and offer job search preparation and outplacement services.
Learn more
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Keller Williams Realty
Dina Morales
A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door and the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there.
This is about more than real estate. It is about your life and your dreams.
Keller Williams Realty takes a different approach to real estate, one that is built on personal touches, win-win deals and positive results. Dina Morales utilizes the latest technologies, market research and business strategies to exceed your expectations. More importantly, she listens and that means she will find solutions that are tailored to you. Learn more
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University Car Wash
University Car Wash's location is not new to the community, but everything else about it is. Formerly Flagship, University Car Wash is now the "Proud Partner of TCU Athletics" and underwent a name change and remodel to highlight its unwavering support and desire to provide services to the community. The dedicated staff at this location have been washing and detailing cars for over 25 years. University Car Wash is intent on bringing the location back to its former glory as Fort Worth's premier full service car wash. Service, value and the highest quality customer experience are management's top priorities. Customers are provided with a complimentary espresso bar, luxury gift shop and trendy waiting lounge.
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A Special Welcome to Our New Members
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Thanks to Our Corporate Partners
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