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West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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167 Madison Ave. SE
Suite 102 Mail Box #8
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616-452-3960
Fax: 616-452-4090
Email: info@hccwm.org
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Latest New Members:
Renewing Members:
Sanchez Income Tax & Translation Services
Kellogg Company
Headbloom Cross-Cultural Communication
Macatawa Bank
El Vocero Hispano
State Farm Luke Bagnall Agency
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2015 Awards Gala
Congratulations to the 2015 Award recipients:
Hispanic Business of the Year:
Lindo Mexico Restaurant
Hispanic Businessperson of the Year:
Abe Carrillo, Herman Miller
Most promising Hispanic Business:
Sport Latino Magazine
Young Professional of the Year:
Arturo Gonzalez, Kids' Food Basket
Building Bridges Award:
Alan Headbloom
Non-Profit Champion Award:
Carlos Sanchez, Ferris State University Latino Business & Economic Development Center
Presenters for our Caf? con Leche meetings
The monthly membership meetings for the Hispanic Chamber feature a short presentation on a business-related topic for members. We are currently looking for presenters for the meetings this year. If you're interested in presenting, please submit topic and a brief description of the presentation to membership coordinator Paola R. Mendivil at pgonzalez@hccwm.org.
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Hispanic Chamber Member Orientation
Date: Thursday, April 9th
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Location: WMHCC office
1167 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Training Room
Registration: Free to attend, register here today!
Caf? con Leche Membership Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: DeVos Place - Chase Boardroom
303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hispanic Chamber's After-hours
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: El Granjero Mexican Grill
950 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
SAVE THE DATE FOR EL TORNEO 2015
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: The Mines Golf Course
Registration coming soon!
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Bid Solicitation
Grand Rapids Community College is now accepting bids for a project on their
Music Center Renovation Architectural and Engineering Design Services.
Bids will be received until
3:00 pm on
Monday, April 13, 2015
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See
www.Buy4Michigan.com
for all bid documents and details.
New location for Tiger Studio
Tiger Studio, a multidisciplinary creative firm, has announced a studio relocation and expansion. The West-Michigan-based design firm has moved its studio space from the Colonial Clock Building in Zeeland, MI, to the former Holland Engineering building in Holland, MI. The new address is 418 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423.
After being located in Zeeland for almost 15 years, the move to Holland provides additional square footage to help meet continued growth and the ability to better serve clients with a wide range of capabilities. Tiger Studio also provides Consumer and Product Research, Business Strategy, Industrial Design, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Prototyping and Development, User Experience Analysis and Interface Design. Tiger Studio's cliental includes local companies such as Bissell, Herman Miller, Visteon, Whirlpool, X-Rite, Stryker
Instruments, and SoundOff Signal.
Leadership Program this spring and summer
Our members at Instituto Crece Latino are offering a Leadership Program for Hispanic business owners. The program is designed around interactive workshops that cover analysis and resolution of practical cases; videos; research; and customized support online. The cost of the workshop includes materials and refreshments for each session. The enrollment deadline is Wednesday April 15, 2015. Space is limited, register today with Valeria Scheid at 616-901-1447 or vscheid@institutocrecelatino.com
Member Discount for Pepe Aguilar concert
The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention Arena Authority is proud to announce the next big concert this summer! Ranchera and mariachi legend Pepe Aguilar comes to Van Andel Arena on June 27, 2015. This Mexican icon has sold over 13 million of albums and unveiled his own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in July of 2012. Pepe Aguilar is a producer and songwriter who has worked with artists such as Lupita D'Alessio, Edith M?rquez, Guadalupe Pineda, Julieta Venegas, Ely Guerra, and Taboo form the Black Eyed Peas. As a member and supporter of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to take advantage of an exclusive pre-sale offer before tickets go on sale to the general public. This exclusive presale will be available until Thursday, April 16 at 10:00 PM.
Use the code WMHCC on Ticketmaster.com to receive $10 off each ticket!
Registration Now Open for Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2015
Nearly 60 companies from across the state will be honored at the eleventh annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event on May 7, 2015, at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. Awards include the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, Main Street USA, Small Business Innovation, Government Contractor of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Exporter of the Year, and more. Michigan Celebrates Small Business was launched in 2005 by the Michigan Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Edward Lowe Foundation, Small Business Association of Michigan, and Chris Holman - Small Business Advocate. MiQuest is the Managing Partner for Michigan Celebrates Small Business. The mission is to highlight the contributions small businesses make to the state's economy. Nearly 1,000 are expected to attend this year's event. For details and to purchase tickets, visit
http://www.michigancelebrates.biz
Sponsorship opportunities for Rock the Block 2015
Rock the Block provides a chance to celebrate diversity and community, with distinctive vendors, a variety of entertainment, multi-cultural cuisine, local art and more. June of last year over 7,000 attendees joined us in Madison Square along with over 100 vendors. Rock the Block is scheduled for
June 13, 2015. LINC is all about connections and uplifting community, and Rock the Block is an unparalleled chance to support this work and to link directly to the people we serve throughout the year. All vendors get a unique opportunity to connect to the LINC network through our events, online presence, and the authentic relationships built by our unrivaled Community Engagement Team. Visit
www.lincrev.org
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Refresh Leadership LIVE Simulcast 2015
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Salvation Army Kroc Center
2500 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Cost: $25.00
Register: www.expresspros.com
Gazelle Girl Half Marathon
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 am
Location: race starts at Calder Plaza
Registration here
Experience Grand Rapids and Pure Michigan Partner for Free Training
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: GVSU Downtown (Pew Campus) Room 204A
401 Fulton Street W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Registration here
Home Buyer Education Workshop - In Spanish
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Macatawa Resource Center
665 - 136th Avenue, Holland MI 49424
Register: Brooke VanEe, (616) 392-2368, Ext. 129
Email: brookev@communityactionhouse.org |
Members can post up to 5 job opportunities on our website for free!
Click here to see our job line.
Current openings:
- Bilingual Front Desk Assistant - Staffing Inc.
- Food Production and Packaging - Staffing Inc
- Development Director - Disability Advocates of Kent County
- Bi-Lingual Customer Service - Fifth Third Bank
- Bilingual Admin, Office Assistant - Manpower
- Operations Laborer- The DeVos Place
- IT Manager - D.A. Bridget Saint John's
- Parent Coach - Family Futures
- Long Term and Short Term Bilingual Customer Service Positions - Manpower
- Part Time-Entry Level Teller - Chemical Bank
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