
Weekly Highlights September 11, 2018
AHCC Board Member of The Week! Larry Lujan Managing Partner, Verge Fund llujan@vergefund.com Meet Larry Lujan Committee of the Month Hispanic Heritage Committee 2018 Chair: Dr. Jennifer Gomez-Chaves - Director Student Success, UNM - jengomez@unm.edu Hispano Staff Liaison: Shannon Jacques – 505-842-9003 – shannon@ahcnm.org Meeting Schedule: Monthly – Every other Thursday @ 3pm – AHCC Campus Boardroom Commitment: To organize, teach and preserve the traditions of all Hispanic Cultures – Cultura y Herencia. Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Press Conference Thursday September 6th 9:00am - 9:30am Press Conf 9:30am - 11:00am Networking read more... New program encourages community involvement during Balloon Fiesta Kai Porter ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Balloon Fiesta organizers want people in the metro area to help guide balloonists back down to earth. Jim Garcia, who sits on the Balloon Fiesta's board of directors, says finding a good place to land can be challenging at times. For the first time, the Balloon Fiesta is launching the program X Marks the Spot, which is sponsored by the Hispano Chamber of Commerce. read more... AHCC MOBILE APP We're excited to announce that we have launched the New Albuquerque Hispano Chamber App. Available on both Apple & Android Platform.... It's Membership at Your Fingertips! Download yours today! Membership 1309 Fourth Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-842-9003 \| AHCNM.org C & T Partner Events Trip Details Peru & Chile Trade Mission More Information AHCC Social Media AHCNM Member Events EMPRENDEDORES I 09/12/2018- 10/03/2018 ENTREPRENURIAL MINDSET 09/13/2018- 10/04/2018 ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET Powered by: CNM 09/13/2018- 10/04/2018 Small Business Workshop â€” â€œDoing Business with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps 09/13/2018 Ask the Expert: One Hour of Q&A on Marketing 09/18/2018 How to build Wealth and Financial Security with Investments 09/19/2018 Thrive as a Solopreneur 09/20/2018 NetworkingPartners.Org COORS Chapter Meeting 09/20/2018 Eubank Women's Symposium 09/20/2018 The Route 66 West Fest powered by Think Big 09/22/2018 Ask the Expert: Business Funding & Alternative Financing 09/25/2018 Microsoft O365 & Business Efficiency 09/27/2018 Amanda Velez-mari 09/29/2018	Featured Member of The Week Featured Member of the Week Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico Sharon Tenorio (505) 837-9223 – Sharon.tenorio@bbbs-cnm.org Member Since 2003 Click for More Information AHCC Events HEALTH & WELLNESS SEPTEMBER COMMITTEE MEETING September 11th 2018, 4:00pm MDT - 5:00pm Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 MEMBER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST September 12th 2018, 8:30am MDT - 10:00am MDT Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER PROCUREMENT SEMINAR September 12th 2018, 3:00pm MDT - 4:00pm MDT Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 VETERANS COMMITTEE MEETING September 12th 2018, 4:30pm MDT - 5:30pm MDT Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 AHCC EL PORTAL MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION September 14th 2018, 9:00am MDT - 10:30am MDT Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Comcast Supports Veterans Comcast Expands Internet Essentials Program to Include Low-Income Veterans More than 157,000 veterans call New Mexico home, but unfortunately, more than 36,000 New Mexico veterans lived below the poverty level in the last year, according to the United States Census Bureau. At Comcast, we’re working to bridge the digital divide for all New Mexicans. We’re excited to share that for the eleventh time in seven years, we are expanding the eligibility of the Internet Essentials program to include low-income veterans. Internet Essentials is the largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S. Since 2011, the company has connected more than six million low-income Americans to the Internet. Including: 132,000 individuals across New Mexico 76,000 individuals in Albuquerque 17,200 individuals in Las Cruces 11,2000 individuals in Santa Fe Full Story AHCC Barelas Economic Opportunity Center (BEOC) “This program will nurture small businesses by connecting them to critical resources; helping them to grow faster, creating jobs and strengthening our economy. The series will be six classes each quarter (every 3 months), with mandatory one-on-one pre-assessments/consultations beginning in September and the second cohort launch on September 25th, 2018.” Click Here for More Info The Entrepreneurial Mindset Program A powerful learning program designed to educate and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. Begins: September 13th 2018, 6:00pm MDT Ends: October 4th 2018, 8:00pm MDT Hire Apprentices Train employees to fit your company culture and pace. Gain reliable workers that compliment company goals and expectations. Reduce turnover by creating skilled and experienced employees who are productive, flexible and dedicated. AHCC Trainings & Classes To register email: *JANA@AHCNM.ORG* Excel Training Introductory and intermediate series recurring on the first Tuesday of every month. Taught by our Mission Partner, award-winning Catholic Charities Education Opportunity Center. Classes will run in 4-week series Comcast Skill-Up Offering customized and responsive classes adapted to participants’ needs in the following areas: Microsoft training (Word, Excel & Outlook), resume building and job search/interview skills, and customer service training. New Article
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