Weekly Highlights October 23, 2018

AHCC Board Member of The Week!





Morris “Mo” Chavez
Shareholder
Saucedo Chavez, P.C.
 mo@saucedochavez.com
https://saucedochavez.com



Meet Morris “Mo” Chavez

Committee of the Month





Ambassador Committee 
2018 Chair: David Williams – FASTSIGNS - 505-980-4126 -– david.williams@fastsigns.com

Hispano Staff Liaison: Luis Hernandez Jr. – 505-842-9003 – Luis@ahcnm.org

Meeting Schedule: Monthly – Last Tuesday @ 1:30pm – AHCC Campus Boardroom.

Commitment: To serve as goodwill representation for the AHCC and to welcome new members and assist with networking events and ribbon cuttings.

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Member Deal of the Week







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Hispanic Heritage Awards



Congratulations to this years winners! 

Lifetime Achievement Awards 



LORETTA ARMENTA





Ambassador ED ROMERO





New Business of the Year

Liv’s Good Nutrition
Olivia Thompson





Health & Wellness Business of the Year

NM Brief Relief
David Valdez






Technology Business of the Year

AdWallet
Adam Greenwood





International Business of the Year

El Mezquite
Sergio Bermudez





Women Owned Business of the Year

Q’s Cakes & Sweets Boutique
Queenesha Myers





Arts & Culture Organization of the Year

Sandia Peak Tram
Jessica Fox & Michael Donovan





Non-Profit Organization of the Year

Boys & Girls Club of Central New Mexico
Tim Sheehan





Native Owned Business of the Year

Isleta Resort & Casino
Kayla Singletary






 Small Business of the Year

Tahir Gauba
Donut Mart





Business  Person of the Year

Joe Maez
The Maez Group


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Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Featured Member of The Week

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Casa Esperanza, Inc.
Chrisann Gray
(505)-246-2700 – cgray@casanm.org
Member Since 2004​

 

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AHCC Events





 SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE PRESENTS
OCTOBER NETWORK ALLIANCE

October 24th 2018, 9:00am MDT - 10:00am MDT
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102






AHCC WELCOMES
"FIRST NATIONAL 1870"
RIBBON CUTTING

October 24th 2018, 5:30pm MDT - 6:30pm MDT
First National 1870 - 7300 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA





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Come celebrate the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday, October 25th at El Pinto Restaurant 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 10500 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Food, Entertainment and Awards! Event is Free!





MONEY WISE
WORKPLACE FINANCIAL EDUCATION
October 29th & 30th 2018, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA

A Happier Employee is a much more productive Employee!

Our Workplace Financial Education System will show your employees how to: Eliminate debt up to 3 times faster! 

We work with employers to create workplace financial solutions that are affordable and easy to understand! These solutions will empower you and your employees to live happier, productive and more fulfilling lives! Financial Wellness is becoming the new normal! Its not surprising that Financial Wellness is changing the workplace in a positive and lasting way. However, it is evolving from a “nice to have” to a “must have” Benefit for employers.
 
Please Join us for one of these sessions 10am, 1pm, or 3 pm. 








2018 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
GALA LAUNCH EVENT

November 1st 2018, 7:30pm MDT - 11:00pm MDT
Sid Cutter Pilot's Pavilion
4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

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Small Business Saturday



This Nov 24, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It's a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses members like ours, And it wouldn't be a celebration without members like you joining us. 

So mark your calendar for Nov 24th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® with us. 

You can help get the word out and celebrate Small Business Saturday by using #ShopSmall #ahcnm on Facebook, Instagram, and all your social networks.

Thank you for all your support, and we'll see you Saturday, Nov 24th!
 
ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

How to Participate



Partner Events



Bruce Katz, Author/Speaker - "New Localism"
How Cities Can Thrive In The Age Of Populism


Mission Graduate



Let’s Bridge New Mexico’s Skills Gap

Fill out this survey to help us understand the challenges in finding qualified employees

Go to this Link: https://bridgingthetalentgap.org/albuquerque-employer-survey/
 
BONUS!
If you fill out the survey you will be entered into a drawing for a
$300 Take Your Staff to Lunch gift card!


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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 October 16th, 2018.”
 





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 20th 2018, 6:00pm MDT
Ends: October 11th 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 Mexico True Guía de Cultura

New Mexico True

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New Mexico True Guía de Cultura Commemorates the Hispanic Culture Unique to New Mexico

12 Authentic Experiences to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, the New Mexico Tourism Department has put together a list of “only in New Mexico” experiences rich in Hispanic culture. The New Mexico True Guía de Cultura, or Culture Guide, identifies 12 opportunities to be immersed in the history, heritage, and traditions of Hispanic settlers in the American Southwest.

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