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Dear MHCC Familia,
Like many businesses, The MHCC team enters the final two months of 2023 buttoning-up plans to finish the year strong and prepare for next year. We’ve received a number of inquiries regarding Tercer Jueves Business Networking events for November and December, as this year’s TJs have been great experiences for our members and guests. I want to give a special shout-out to our member business, LIFT in Detroit, who hosted and sponsored a great event last month! Unfortunately, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays falling near the third Thursday of November and December, we do not have anymore Tercer Jueves’ scheduled for 2023. Stay tuned and ready to mark your calendar, as we prepare for an exciting line-up of businesses to collaborate with as hosts and sponsors in 2024.
Our MHCC Team looks forward to keeping you apprised of your member benefits, getting the most out of your membership, and introducing more businesses to all the MHCC has to offer. We want to increase our engagement with you and knowledge of how we can better serve your business in 2024. To this end, I’m excited to announce a new MHCC engagement opportunity called ‘Cafecito & Conversations with the Chamber.’ These monthly gatherings led by our Business Development & Communications Director, Patricia Nava, are designed for existing and prospective members. They will initially be held virtually, with the intent to incorporate in-person engagement in the not too distant future. As you enjoy your morning java (or tea, smoothie, etc.), set aside some time on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and let’s connect!
Finally, we can’t wait to ‘Celebrate the Stars of our Community’ with you at our Annual Gala Hispana, Friday, December 1st at the MGM Grand Detroit. Sponsorships and tables/tickets are still available for our year-end, signature event fundraiser. We anticipate a sell-out crowd with a spectacular headliner sure to make a lasting impression, soon to be announced. Registration deadline is November 10th. And be sure to take a few minutes to submit your Gala Award nominations too! The deadline for nominations is November 3rd. Links for more details can be found below. 2023 MHCC Gala Hispana Award Nominations
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving, as you take time to enjoy and appreciate with gratitude the friends and family in your life.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Moreno
Executive Director
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Come and celebrate with us one of our most glamorous signature events of the year for the MHCC! Our 34th Annual Gala Hispana registration is now open! Come and join us at the MGM Grand Detroit on Friday, December 1st, from 6 p.m. to midnight as we celebrate the stars of our community! You’ll enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, music, dancing, awards, prominent speakers, and more! You won’t want to miss it!
Registration and hotel booking deadline is November 17th.
We invite you to check out our 2022 Gala and see what to expect!
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Becoming a member of MHCC: What to expect -Every Second Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
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We had a fantastic Tercer Jueves Networking Event with LIFT Headquarters! We love witnessing all those business and friendship connections at our events. Stay tune for our 2024 calendar and plan the year with us! | |
MHCC had a great time supporting our members in their endeavours and being part of a celebration and recognition in the Annual Premios Latinos 2023! Congratulations to all the winners for their commitment and hard work. And to Liliana Ospina for making this event possible! | | |
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Another day supporting the Hispanic community at Lincoln Park with the Adelante Michigan program!
Advisor session with our dear Maria from Familias Saludables. If you are looking for a healthy tea, snack or shake, this is the place you must stop by!!! Very soon, pick-up and ordering online are available!
Adelante Michigan is a free program that seeks to support Hispanic businesses to achieve success in their businesses. We are grateful to Josue Tellez from The Other Guys Marketing for partnering with us and providing small business owners like Maria’s business with the Marketing advisor she needs to take her business to the next level!
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Thank you to the DIA and The Interview Institute for inviting us to the workshop The Paucity of Initiative and be part of the workshops “An Indispensable Mindset” and a “Train the Trainer Workshop” led by our Founder and Executive Director, Emanuel Wilder. We enjoy learning essential tools to increase the chances of having a better job interview and skills. We are looking forward to collaborating for the benefit of our members! | |
The MHCC team enjoyed visiting your campus and talking about plans and collaboration benefitting our members and our Latino community. Thank you, Cheri Betz, President Douglas Palmer, Cesar, and Liesel Riggs, for making possible a perfect campus visit! | |
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Congratulations to Reliance One on reaching this remarkable milestone of 25 years! We are thrilled to celebrate with you this wonderful accomplishment! We wish you all the success you all deserve! | |
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We are thrilled to recognize Chad Toms from Reliance One, Inc. as our highlighted member of the month. Chad Toms is Vice President of Sales & Strategic Accounts at R1. Chad Toms has a gift for connecting with people. He has parlayed his connections, ability to build relationships, passion for the auto industry, and sales expertise into a highly successful career at Reliance One.
Based on his experience and relationships, Chad has taken on many new challenges. He opened new offices and markets and launched new programs. To build on Chad’s successes, he was promoted to his most recent position, Vice President of Sales & Strategic Accounts. In this role, he is working hard to brand Reliance One nationally with the largest of clients. After almost ten years to the day he started working for Reliance One out of a house, Chad helped open a new state-of-the-art 22,000 sq ft Headquarters for Reliance One in Auburn Hills, MI. Chad Toms is an eight-time Contest Winner for Reliance One, holds two Most Valuable Player Awards, and has been honored with the “Reliance One Chad Toms Visionary Award”, which was named in recognition of his contributions to Reliance One.
Chad continuously participates in community outreach and charitable activities. He actively supports the Ally Challenge; in Grand Blanc, he manages Player transportation for the tournament.
His wife of 28 years and two children are active in the community along with him. Chad inspires everyone around him to interact with others, build relationships, and “whatever you’re thinking, think bigger.” He continues to strive for success both personally and professionally.
We are proud to have had Chad Toms as our member for over 16 years! We look forward to witnessing continued success and partnership with R1 and their fantastic team!
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The MHCC is committed to inclusivity, understanding that businesses and individuals have distinctive demands. To provide for all, we offer a range of membership options for everyone from large companies to professionals, students and individuals. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can benefit from our Chamber's resources and network, regardless of their size or background. | |
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As a valued MHCC member, you have the exclusive opportunity to feature your events on our Community Events Calendar. These events encompass a wide spectrum, including in-person gatherings, webinars, and any other occasions that you believe would benefit the community.
If you are in search of events to participate in, we encourage you to check out our Community Calendar to stay in the loop about local activities and opportunities.
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The Federal Government has a wide range of resources to help small business sell their goods and services internationally. And while it is great that those resources exist, accessing those programs and services can seem daunting. Where does one start?
Join SBA’s Office of International Trade for this Learn to Trade webinar for information on the resources available at each stage in the export journey and tips on how to access them.
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Show your commitment to the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with our digital badge! By displaying this badge on your website, social networks and email signature, you can connect with other members and get the recognition and resources you need to help promote and grow your business. Download the badge today and let us endorse you – join us in making a difference for Hispanic-owned businesses in Michigan. | |
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