MAY 2018
EMPRESARIO
Presented by:

A MOMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT
John Hernandez
JOIN AN ELITE GROUP: THE BUSINESS OWNER
Owning your own business is hard, time consuming and sometimes lonely. It is also considered to be one of the biggest financial risks one can take. Even though most have dreamed of owning a successful business, many simply cannot fathom taking the leap.  There is a very true and very real trade off. Taking a job with a company provides a certain amount of security and benefits. You go in, day in a day out, doing your job to the best of your ability and a guaranteed paycheck is provided. But is it?

More and more these days, job security is scarce and big company health and longevity is no longer a sure thing. Unfortunately, the days of joining a good company and retiring 30 years later with a healthy pension is very rare. I had an SMU professor ask the following questions: Do you feel your job is 100% secure? What would you do if you lost your job? Is your job providing you and your family with a good quality of life?

These were exactly the thought-provoking questions I needed to stir up my entrepreneur spirit. After a lot of soul searching and planning, I resigned from my corporate banking job and opened my business three years later. The next eight years were filled with ups and downs, but it was one the most rewarding experiences of my life. I sold my business in January of 2015 and by July, I was fortunate to take my current position as President/CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I love my job and as former member of this elite club, I find it very rewarding helping businesses succeed.

Here in Fort Worth, that entrepreneurial spirit is running rapid. In fact, we will be recognizing five local companies with our Milestone Award at our upcoming Five Pillar Lecture Series focused on Economic Development. This award specifically highlights local businesses for their invaluable service and contribution to our Fort Worth economy. Please join us as we congratulate them on being selected as a recipient of our inaugural award. It is the strength and growth of our local businesses that make Fort Worth a great city.
Women in Leadership: Civil Service
The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates and supports women in leadership roles who are trailblazers in their fields. Our upcoming Women in Leadership breakfast features women first responders. These women will share their experiences and will candidly discuss the risks and rewards associated with their experiences. The event moderator will be Zarina Blankenbaker, President of Tarrant County College Northwest Campus.

Panelists include: 
Elisa Rios, Fort Worth Fire Department
Lieutenant J. Gabbert
Lieutenant Kimberly Turner
Detective Sergeant Kara Cooper, Department of Public Safety
Captain Janet Onim, DFW Department of Public Safety

The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates and supports women in leadership roles who are trailblazers in their industries. This event will give you a closer, more personal opportunity to learn from accomplished women in our community. 
DATE:  May 24, 2018

REGISTRATION:  7:30AM
BREAKFAST & PANEL:  8:00AM

LOCATION: Petroleum Club of Fort Worth (40th Floor)
777 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Purchase tickets now at www.fwhcc.org or call 817.625.5411.
Five Pillar Lecture Series: Economy

The upcoming Five Pillar Lecture Series will focus on Economy with Sean Donohue as the keynote speaker.  Sean Donohue serves as Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, the fourth-busiest airport in the world. 

At this Five Pillar Series luncheon event, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will introduce its Inaugural Milestone Awards. These awards specifically highlight local businesses for their invaluable service and contribution to our Fort Worth economy. 

Immediately following the luncheon, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a roundtable discussion on doing business with DFW International Airport.  Learn More
DATE:  June 14, 2018

REGISTRATION:  11:30AM
LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE:  12:00PM

LOCATION: Fort Worth Club (12th Floor)
306 W 7th St,  Fort Worth, TX 76102
Purchase tickets now at www.fwhcc.org or call 817.625.5411.
Workshops & Mixers
Dale Carnegie: Uncovering Leadership Blind Spots
May 17th
7:30AM-10:00AM
The Fort Worth Club
306 West 7th Street
12th Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Coffee With 
The Chamber
June 8th
8:00AM-9:00AM
Cancer Care Services
623 S.Henderson
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Primerica
 
June 8th
5:30PM-7:30PM
1617 Park Place Ave.
Suite 110-3
Fort Worth, TX 76110
MEMBERS Members
New Members

Join the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce today and expand your network!

SPOTLIGHTS
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: PRA Group 

PRA Group, through its subsidiaries, is a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, and providing a broad range of other revenue and recovery services to business clients. PRA Group is a publicly-traded (Nasdaq: PRAA) company employing more than 5,000 people across the Americas and Europe.  The vision for the company is to create a professional business in the debt recovery market. Specifically, with a goal to build a company that treats customers fairly and with respect, meeting high levels of compliance and reliability, and creating a rewarding career for its employees. Learn More


AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT: Corporate Member Plaque Presentations



Ambassador Meeting with Jason Treu
Pictured left:   Thank you to Executive Coach Jason Treu for speaking at our last Ambassador meeting.  Jason shared some great strategies on building high performing and innovative teams.

XTO Energy
Pictured right:  The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized XTO Energy for their continued partnership. A special thanks to Robert (Bob) Manthei for making time to meet our FWHCC ambassadors as we presented him with the corporate member plaque. 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic-Development
The personal finance website WalletHub named Fort Worth as one of the Top 20 Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs. In an interview with the Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President John Hernandez said "The Hispanic business community is growing faster than any other segment and as Fort Worthians we want to embrace that, encourage that, and constantly look for ways to support these businesses ....That's what's going to make Fort Worth better." Read More
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Highlights
45th Annual American Salute Gala
 

Thank you for helping to make the 45th Annual American Salute Gala a big success! It was a wonderful evening in celebration of our members and in tribute of to our past and current military servicemen and women. We also had the great privilege of hearing firsthand from the beneficiaries of our community partner, Heroes Race. Read More
COMMUNITY EVENTS

Grupo Pakal's "Colors of Maya"
May 19, 2018
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Artes de la Rosa 
Cultural Center for the Arts


 HWNT Continuing Education Fair
May 23, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tarrant County College
Trinity River Campus
RIBBON CUTTINGS ARE COMPLIMENTARY FOR OUR MEMBERS!

Gain exposure for you and your company. 
  • Are you a new member?
  • Have you recently moved to a new location?
  • Remodeled or expanded an existing business?

Schedule your ribbon cutting by contacting Sandra Garcia at (817) 625-5411 or sandra.garcia@fwhcc.org

Thank You to Our Corporate Members