Marco V. Ávila, P.E.
Chair
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A message from the Chairman...
Saludos,
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humble greeting during these uncertain times as we all struggle with an unprecedented disruption of business activities in the face of a global pandemic, the MDHCC Board of Directors stands in solidarity with our members and their businesses as a whole.
Welcome and GRACIAS, for becoming a new member of MDHCC. We’re thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to get to know you. To help you get involved, see the Chamber's News Update and upcoming events planned for the month of August 2020.
In addition, we want to make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the membership benefits available! See our current promotion, 50% Off all membership levels. Here are a few other things to get started with ASAP: Informational Webinars; networking opportunities; access to members-only promotions, professional development opportunities, and so much more!
The current crisis has once again demonstrated that regardless of physical distancing, we are always stronger together. We know that we can find strength in our professional community and from our diverse businesses. MDHCC stands ready to play our part as we continue to disseminate information and resources that can benefit our members.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Be Well, Be Safe!
Gracias,
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MD Hispanic Chamber News Update - August 2020
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MDHCC LAUNCHES
THE WESTERN REGION COMMITTEE
Baltimore, MD - August 2020 -
The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(MDHCC), the leading chamber of commerce representing and connecting over 60,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the region. The MDHCC is proud to announce and introduce its Western Region Committee, that will be powered by Ms. Sila Alegret-Bartel, located 17 East Avenue, Suite 402, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The Western Regional Committee will include Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. Sila identified the need for the Hispanic Business Community to re-organize and re-establish a professional business networking organization to create a stronger and thriving business community and just like that evolved the MDHCC Western Regional Committee.
Ms. Alegret-Bartel is originally from Cuba and has lived in the United States since 1966. She is a Hispanic Business owner herself, the founder and president of “International Corporate Training and Marketing, LLC (ICTM)”. She is a community activist and very involved, as a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of directors of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-Frederick), United Way of Frederick County and American Red Cross-Frederick County Chapter. Currently, Sila is a member of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, board member of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Horizon Goodwill Industries.
“We want our businesses to succeed. It’s very important for the businesses in Western Maryland, especially Hispanic owned, to have networking opportunities and be informed, and coming together through the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the first step towards making that happen
,” Sila told the business leaders. We are proud to bring the MDHCC to Western Maryland, and we are proud to bring the MDHCC and its presence felt in our Business Community.”
Organizers said the new Western Regional Committee will meet quarterly and will provide speakers who can help businesses strengthen their sales, practices and achieve their goals. The MDHCC will offer many services, that will include jobs fair to help members find qualified employees from within their community. The MDHCC will also promote businesses by spotlighting them on the chamber’s new website at
www.mdhcc.org
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BAM! Roundtable - "
FEEL THE ENERGY"
Friday, AUGUST 14, 2020
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Join Us!
Thursday, August 27, 2020
(12:30 - 1:30 pm)
"Economic Update"
with
Thomas I. Barkin,
President & CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, October 16, 2020
Join us!
2nd Annual Scholarship Golf Event
The Woodlands Golf Course
2309 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, Maryland 21244
Sponsorship Packages available NOW!
$150 individual golfer, $600 foursomes
For event and sponsorship information, please contact:
Yolanda Cullen
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Event Co-Chair,
María Pílar Rodríguez
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Executive Director
To be eligible for a refund the MDHCC requires a 72-hour cancellation notice @
info@mdhcc.org
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LET'S GROW TOGETHER
Join us Today!
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Should you need any assistance or have any questions or comments about your membership or benefits, please feel free to contact us at
443-620-0165
or email us at
info@mdhcc.org
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About the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:
The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the premier state-wide institution for the representation and advancement of business interests before the public and private sectors. The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC) focuses on developing a business network that provides the Hispanic community and the business community at large with cohesion and strength. The MDHCC delivers its members with the three proven “P’s” to propel businesses towards success:
Promotion, Partnerships and Procurement Advice.
Since its inception, the MDHCC has worked towards bringing the issues and concerns of the state’s thousands of Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the state’s economic agenda. Throughout its 36-year history, the Chamber has enjoyed outstanding working relationships with the state’s Administration, the state legislature and its leaders, Members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation and the current and former White House Administrations. Through its association with a network of local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Hispanic business organizations, the MDHCC effectively communicates the needs and potential of Hispanic and non-Hispanic enterprises to the public and private sector. For more information visit
www.mdhcc.org
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