United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation

01/22/2013

College Scholarships Still Available! Learn how to apply to the HSF/USHCC-Wells Fargo Scholarship Program today!

The HSF/USHCC-Wells Fargo Program is a new scholarship program for the 2013-2014 academic year open to dependents or relatives of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members, their employees and small business members, and past participants of the USHCC BizFest Program. There are 40 awards available at $2,500 each for eligible students, and we need more applicants! Join the webinar to hear from Wells Fargo Executive VP and Hispanic Scholarship Fund Board Member Tim Hanlon, meet the new Hispanic Scholarship Fund CEO Fidel Vargas, and learn more and ask questions about how to apply!

Register Here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/700121906

Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

The HSF/USHCC-Wells Fargo Program is a new scholarship program for the 2013-2014 academic year open to dependents or relatives of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members, their employees and small business members, and past participants of the USHCC BizFest Program. There are 40 awards availab...

11/06/2012

Have you participated in the USHCC Foundation's Chamber Training Institute? If so, please take this quick survey and share your thoughts with us!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7TZLZTT

10/26/2012

Visa Small Business Holiday Guide - Prepare now to make the most of this holiday season!

Want to make sure your business is set up to take full advantage of the busy holiday season? Visa has teamed up with renowned small business ambassad
or and expert Rhonda Abrams to create the Small Business Holiday Success Guide. Inside, you’ll find easy-to-implement tips to help you start planning for the holiday season. The guide will show you the basics of how to:

• Develop a marketing plan
• Use social media and advertising to drive sales
• Attract customers with special deals and discounts
• Come up with creative merchandising ideas

They've also included checklists and worksheets that you can download separately, print out, and keep at your fingertips.

Go to www.visa.com/holidaysuccess and help ready your business for success this season.

Want to make sure your business is set up to take full advantage of the busy holiday season? Visa has teamed up with renowned small business ambassador and expert Rhonda Abrams to create the Small Business Holiday Success Guide.

09/06/2012

ATTENTION CHAMBER LEADERS:

THERE IS AN INCREDIBLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR MEMBERS - SPREAD THE WORD...QUICKLY!

As part of the USHCC 33rd Annual National Convention, there will be a business matchmaking session that pairs buyers with your members for 15 minute face-to-face meetings. This Matchmaking event is 100% FREE OF CHARGE.

Our partners at My Business Matches will host 3 calls and detail: WHICH BUYERS ARE COMING, WHAT THEY ARE PURCHASING, HOW SELLERS CAN REGISTER, HOW SELLERS CAN CONFIRM MEETINGS & WHAT SELLERS SHOULD DO TO PREPARE FOR THEIR MEETINGS. ----> Click link below to find out the details!

http://visitor.benchmarkemail.com/c/v?e=1F8515&c=303AD&l=127527A&email=LmHnu%2F%2Ff20RhWRgXS3ZASJsoOw1vJVEAfMGPOVnZMlE%3D&relid=D161D5FB

USHCC [1] ATTENTION CHAMBER LEADERS: THERE IS AN INCREDIBLE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR MEMBERS - SPREAD THE WORD...QUICKLY! As part of the USHCC 33rd Annual National Convention, there will be a

08/21/2012

Are you a Hispanic business owner? Do you want to learn what the real state of Hispanic business is today? Let us know where your business stands by answering a quick 5-question poll and be a part of the real time dialogue at the USHCC’s 33rd Annual National Convention's "State of Hispanic Small Business" panel discussion sponsored by Wells Fargo. We will reveal the results of the poll at the event on September 17 in Los Angeles.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FKKLBMN

08/03/2012

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Dont forget, August 10 is the last day to apply for the USHCC Chamber of the Year Award.

You can apply online at http://ushccconvention.com/chamber-awards.php

Good luck!

One national award winner (in unique cases, two winners) may be selected for each category. Judges and the USHCC reserve the right not to select a winner in each category, depending on the quality and appropriateness of nominations.

07/30/2012

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/52Z5HCN

If you are a chamber member or Hispanic small business owner, please take a minute to answer this very short, 4 question survey from the USHCC Foundation. Thanks!

07/09/2012

http://www.ushccfoundation.org/denise-graham/

Check out the new USHCC Foundation website which features 2011 First Place BizFest winner, Denise Graham!

Denise Graham is no stranger to competition. In addition to her recent acceptance to Georgetown University, whose 20% acceptance rate makes it one of the most selective colleges in the nation, Denise also competed in the USHCC Foundation’s regional BizFest and placed first in the 2011 National BizFe...

06/11/2012

If you're in LA on June 19, please join us for the USHCC National Convention Kick Off Reception at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach! We hope to see you there.

06/11/2012

JOB OPENING: The newly formed Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) in Waco, Texas is seeking to hire an Executive Director. http://wacodowntowndevelopment.com/

Submit application by mail to: Executive Director/Downtown Development Corporation P.O. Box 8052 Waco, Texas 76714 Phone: (254) 548-4846

02/28/2012

Great scholarship and educational opportunities at the Hispanic College Fund!

http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/

The Application Deadline is March 1, 2012 for all Hispanic College Fund scholarship programs.

01/13/2012

Congratulations to our Pasco business owners who participated in our Green Builds Business Program!

Pasco Business Owners Recognized by USHCC Foundation Green Builds Business Program.