USHCC Foundation

December 2006

Message from the President

Welcome back to the final 2006 edition of E-News.
As we look back I would like to thank all the people who made this past year such a success for the USHCC Foundation including the USHCC Foundation Board of Directors, staff, sponsors and volunteers. It is with your support that the USHCC Foundation was able to offer such successful events and programs in 2006.
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Foundation At Work

27th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION & BUSINESS EXPO

The 27th Annual National Convention & Business Expo which took place in Philadelphia, PA, September 19-23, 2006 proved to be extremely successful. Kicking off the weeks festivities was the 6th Annual FedEx-USHCC Foundation Golf Classic. Over 150 golfers hit the greens of the Brandywine Country Club to raise money for the USHCC Foundation’s Latino Youth Entrepreneurship Program.

National BizFest Winners

Foundation Focus Series

Last April the USHCC Foundation announced 20 new technology projects that led to the development of centers throughout the United States that are community-based and focused on small business incubation. The Brooklyn Kings County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was one of the recipients that were selected to receive a grant of $18, 500.00. Through the initial grant funded by the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc., the Brooklyn Kings County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has since leveraged a total of $42,000.00. Those funds will now be used to start an incubation center which will provide entrepreneurial training, one-on-one

Life after the Storm: Louisiana

CHAMBER Capacity Building

USHCC Foundation Partner with Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

At the 27th Annual Convention, Ronald Langston, National Director, MBDA joined USHCC Foundation President & CEO, Frank Lopez and USHCC Foundation Chairman, Massey Villarreal at a press conference to announce a strategic partnership between the USHCC Foundation and MBDA. This partnership will focus on education, social services and business enterprise research for Hispanic businesses. Through the partnership the USHCC Foundation and MBDA will develop and analyze economic data and identify procurement opportunities for the nation’s 1.6 million Hispanic businesses.

Opportunities

The Hurricane Contracting Information Center provides a central point of reference for businesses, especially minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and small- and medium-size enterprises, to register for and become aware of federal contracting opportunities in the Gulf Coast. While the HCIC does not award contracts, their mission is to ensure that businesses understand the process and are aware when opportunities become available.

Please visit www.rebuildingthegulfcoast.gov for more information. For your convenience, this link is also available through the USHCC Foundation homepage, www.ushccfoundation.org.

Technology Corner

Earlier this year the USHCC Foundation launched USHCC Foundation TV an online TV and video on demand channel. Since the launch of the channel, the USHCC Foundation has been able to provide value to the USHCC network by streaming and live web casting activities and events on different channels. Through these channels viewers can view content on a variety of topics including 2006 Convention, BizFest, Legislative Conference and Strategic Policy.

Today's Entrepreneur

Philadelphia BizFest

Aspiring students from across the country came to Philadelphia, PA to compete in the National Latino Youth Entrepreneurship “BizFest” Competition.

Letters from the Field

James Hoover, 2006 National BizFest Winner and Freshman at San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas writes:

“I have learned so much from BizFest! I learned that if you want something you have to work for it and find something that really interests you. You should be friendly and always network. I also learned to be creative and think outside the box...

Helpful Web Resources

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation

The USHCC Foundation is launching a new website designed to be an interactive education and information resource for local chambers, entrepreneurs and the Latino business market. Please visit us to see for yourself! .

List of Credits for Newsletter

Editor in Chief –		Frank Lopez, President & CEO, USHCC Foundation

Managing Editor –		Nicole Herrera, Coordinator of Media & Marketing Strategies, USHCC Foundation

Senior Contributing Editor –		Shana Mosher, Senior Director of Program Operations, USHCC Foundation

Graphic, Technical & Online TV Partner –		Michael Amigot, Founder & CEO, AMIGOTCORP The New Video Channels