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President's Corner:
WE'VE COME A LONG WAY
I was 3 years old when the Mexican-American
Chamber of Commerce (later changed to Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) was founded with 30 members. Back then in 1973, the official population of Fort Worth was approximately 394,000. Dick Salinas was our first President and most of our meetings were held at Jimenez Restaurant in the Northside with our files, minutes and notes stored neatly in a milk crate.
We've come a long way in 45 years. I recently completed my third year as FWHCC President & CEO. We now have nearly 400
Chamber members, 22
board of directors, 5 full-time staff and a building in the heart of Northside. Our city's population, not surprisingly, has almost tripled to approximately 900,000.
According to the latest data, 35-40% of our city's current population is Hispanic but the most telling statistic is that 68% of the FWISD student body is of Hispanic decent. What does that mean for Fort Worth...as well as our business community and our city's culture?
To me, it means opportunity. More Hispanics are attending college, starting businesses and serving in the Fort Worth community. Overall, this will make Fort Worth better, more advanced, more diverse and a beautiful blend of many cultures.
Even after 45 years, some things remain the same:
The FWHCC serves the business interests of the Metroplex community and strives to seek opportunity for its membership and achieve economic benefit for all.
Seeking opportunities? It is our objective to help you
Start, Expand & Connect! Whether it's in education, business or community, we are your Chamber. #WeAreFW
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2018 Five Pillar Lecture Series: Education
Thursday, September 6th | Fort Worth Club
Guest Speaker: Stuart D. Flynn, M.D., Dean of TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine
The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's annual Five Pillar Lecture Series addresses each of the areas that we believe are the cornerstones of a productive, thriving business environment: civic engagement, economic activity, a thriving education system, quality business development, and diversity in leadership. REGISTER NOW
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Coffee with the Chamber
Friday, August 17th at 8AM
This morning networking event provides insight to local businesses. Chamber
members, community members and guests are invited to attend. Seize an opportunity to expand your network! This month's event is sponsored by
Jim Austin Online
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REGISTER NOW
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Maximize Your Membership
Wednesday, August 29th at 5:30PM
Whether you're new to the Chamber or have been a member for many years, join us to network with other members, learn about the Chamber's initiatives, upcoming events and how to seize opportunities with your FWHCC membership.
REGISTER NOW
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2nd Annual Clay Shoot
The Annual Clay Shoot attracts shooters from all industries by providing them a fun time out of the office and the opportunity to network and make connections while benefiting the Chamber's nonprofit initiatives.
REGISTER NOW
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Survey Hopes to Help Shape Fort Worth's Identity
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FWHCC President John Hernandez was recently featured on NBC 5 discussing the resident survey that the city is using to gather data that could help shape the future of Fort Worth's identity.
"Fort Worth is so diverse that everybody has their own experiences. Everyone has their own story. That's kind of what the survey is about," Hernandez said.
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Member Spotlight: Cancer Care Services
For 72 years, Cancer Care Services has been continuously providing financial and emotional support services to cancer patients, caregivers and survivors in our community.
We serve individuals of all ages, cancer types and income levels.
Through free financial and emotional support programs provided to anyone affected by cancer in our service area, Cancer Care Services addresses financial, social and psychological barriers, enabling patients to access life-sustaining medical treatment, while helping cancer patients, survivors and caregivers decrease their levels of distress and anxiety resulting in an improved quality of life.
Cancer Care Services is expanding programs for the Hispanic population in Tarrant County. We have a multi-disciplinary bilingual staff team with representation in the areas of social work case management, volunteer outreach, and administrative support. Due to cancer being the leading cause of death among Hispanics, we are now able to address diverse cancer-related needs (including language barriers) and also collaborate with the local Hispanic community to further improve health outcomes. Learn More
Ambassador Spotlight: Rodney Mirabal
Rodney Mirabal is a local Texas USAF Veteran Business Latino Owner having his MBA with an International Business emphasis. He is the Executive Director of Business Development for the local family-owned McGee Law Firm that focuses in on real estate, title and elder law. Rodney is a very experienced strategy business developer with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer, real estate, legal and senior citizen industries. He is skilled in business relationship building, negotiation, cross-cultural issues, business planning, sales and team building. He is always helping others evolve, engage and be strong, focused and inspired within their personal, family and professional goals. He has the selfless passion to help others.
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45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. Since our founding, the FWHCC has grown to hundreds of businesses and professional leaders.
Today, the FWHCC is a dynamic force, promoting international trade, education, opportunity and economic mobility for all and the continuous development of its members.
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Job Links Job Provider
September 5th at 8:30AM
Job Links
connects the business community and organizations working with qualified job applicants. It also expands your talent acquisition network and helps make what may seem impossible. Learn More
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Volunteers Needed
Various Dates & Times
Get involved with The Women's Center. Attend one of the upcoming volunteer sessions to learn about opportunities to serve.
Learn More
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