
AHCNM Weekly Highlights June 1, 2020
AVANZAR - Business Accelerator Program *A year-long accelerator program designed to help small scalable HBEs Avanzar* (or advance) and take their business to the next level. Session 1: Leadership in Your Business Session 2: Getting Your Team in Place: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hiring/Retaining the Right People Session 3: Marketing Session 4: Advanced E-Commerce Session 5: Customer Feedback & Business Communications Session 6: Getting Financial Controls in Place Session 7: Accessing Capital & Capital Allocation, presented with Wells Fargo Session 8: Family Dynamics of Small Business Ownership & Considerations for Family Succession See if you qualify and apply today! #ReadyToOpen / #OpenTogether The #ReadyToOpen / #OpenTogether initiative was created to help businesses navigate the re-open rules set forth by the state in the "COVID - SAFE PRACTICES" Handbook for employers: This handbook helps guide employers and employees through the re-opening phases safely and using best practices to limit the spread of COVID-19. #HispanoHelps The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to connecting local small businesses with resources to cope with the COVID-19 health crisis. Many businesses, organizations, and government agencies at all levels have stepped up to offer assistance to other businesses and the community. We have compiled a list of these resources and opportunities for small businesses to take advantage of during these unprecedented times. We will regularly update this list as more information becomes available. NEW MEMBERS John Lopez Real Esate John Lopez Join Date: 04/03/2020 Bernalillo County Sheriffs Deputy Association (BCSDA) Aaron Velarde Join Date: 04/07/2020 Action Coach New Mexico Mark & Nicole Tobiassen Website nicoletobiassen@actioncoach.com Join Date: 04/10/2020 Xcel Energy James R Garness Website James.r.garness@xcelenergy.com Join Date: 04/17/2020 Ultra Health Marissa Novel Website marissa@ultrahealth.com Join Date: 04/20/2020 Native Community Capital Dave Castillo Website dcastillo@nativecap.org Join Date: 04/21/2020 Akima Jennifer Harvey Website jennifer.harvey@akima.com Join Date: 04/21/2020 BeWell NM** Ansel Lane Website ansel@waitecompany.com Join Date: 05/04/2020 JOIN.CONNECT.THRIVE	Open Together Campaign: Supporting Small Businesses Re-Open Open Together Campaign: Supporting Small Businesses Re-Open Hispano Helps in collaboration with City Councilor Klarissa Pena's Office and Sombra USA will be distributing 1000 tote bags containing masks, gloves, sanitizer, thermometer and many more local products for SMALL business owners that need assistance. NOTE: Business must have less than 5 employees. Come by for our drive-thru style pick up location conveniently located at The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce - 1309 Fourth Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Thursday June 4th. Must Register and bring proof of registration. You must also must bring a business card with you to receive your tote. Supplies is limited to the first 1000 registrants. FEATURED MEMBER OF THE WEEK Claudia Sanchez New Mexico Mutual PO Box 27825 Albuquerque NM 87125 Thank you for the New Mexico Mutual Webinar Series throughout the month of May. We are grateful to have wonderful community partners like New Mexico Mutual! Member Since 2000 Did you miss a webinar? Watch the full New Mexico Mutual Small Business Resource Webinar Series here: Hispano Chamber 45th Anniversary UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS Comcast presents Business Economic Recovery Series: Re-Opening Albuquerque Small Businesses Monday and Wednesday 12PM Through the Month of June ZOOM and Facebook LIVE stream Negocios Ahora: Reapertura y Estrategias de Comercializacion Durante COVID-19 Cada martes 12PM Hasta el mes de junio Transmisión en vivo de ZOOM y Facebook MEMBER PRESS RELEASES Wells Fargo and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Expansion of Innovative Small Business Accelerator Program to 5 New Markets 05/15/2020 Avanzar (advance) is an eight-month business accelerator designed for Hispanic small businesses that are ready to take their businesses to the next level. Affordable Small Business Healthcare 05/26/2020 Entering Phase 1 of re-opening , how does small business attract employees-providing healthcare options PPE Care Packages Available to Small Businesses 05/28/2020 Albuquerque, NM - City Councilors Klarissa Pena, Don Harris, Cynthia Borrego, and Brook Bassan with Mayor Tim Keller are partnering with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce to provide small businesses care packages with Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) and other item
AHCNM Weekly Highlights - AHCNM Weekly Highlights June 1, 2020