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Upcoming Events
Caring for Loved Ones with Special Needs
The
Prudential Special Needs Solutions …For All Ages program was developed
by The Prudential Insurance Company of America to assist families
caring for loved ones with special needs to financially prepare for
their future. The program provides essential information, tools and
resources to assist families in the selection of insurance and
investment products specific to their needs. The event take place at
the Technology & Resource Center on
Thursday, February 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Free for members, $10 for
non-members. You can sign up for the 4:30 pm session here, or the 7:00 pm session here.
Taxes & You
Come
learn about some of the largest opportunities and changes, including
the Roth IRA Conversions and Estate Taxes. There will also be other
updates regarding changes in legislation. Whether you are a seasoned
professional of these changes, or learning of them for the first time,
this new information will prove to be valuable and timely. Presented
by the Foundation for Personal Financial Education. The event take
place at the Technology & Resource Center on Wednesday, February 24
from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Click here to register.
Member Appreciation Night
Join
the Hispanic Chamber's Board of Directors as we honor our members with
an
evening of food, beverages, and fun. This is a members-only event at
the Technology & Resource Center on Thursday, February 25 from 6:30
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8:30pm. Click here to make your reservation.
Business Financing Workshop
Join
Mac McDougell of Regions Bank to learn about a variety of financing
options for your small business and the
strategies to qualify for them. The event take place at the Technology
& Resource Center on Thursday, March 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Free
for members, $10 for
non-members. Click here to register. And check out Mac's article on credit building in the current issue of En Contacto by clicking here.
Business After Hours
The next Business After Hours (BAH) event will be held at the
Technology & Resource Center from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. This BAH is
hosted by Edward Jones. Come join your fellow members for a great
night of networking, food, drink, and timely financial information from
Edward Jones. Please RSVP by clicking here.
To reserve a BAH slot for your company, call the Chamber at 314-664-4432, or email at info@hccstl.com.
Featured Member
One of the Chamber's valued members is Facilitec. Founded in 1993, Facilitec is a Women Owned, Minority Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The company is proud to offer environmental friendly Teknion furniture along with over 200 ancillary lines to complete every project. Facilitec offers comprehensive dealership services which include client inventory of equipment and furniture, Project Management, Union and Non Union Installers, Warehousing, Relocation Management and Long Term Purchasing Agreements. The company also provided all of the furniture for the Chamber's Technology and Resource Center.
Owner Georgina Randazzo offers over 22 years of industry experience. She is an interior designer and is degreed in Small Business Administration. She specializes in Federal Government Sales, National U.S. Air Force Base Furniture Sales, Project Development and Marketing. She also focuses on research and development of new programs. Georgina is currently examining trends in office space size and configuration which will affect office leasing and sales. Two of the top trends right now: a move away from private offices in favor of work stations with a centralized conference area; and "touchdown" areas, which are offices that support e-mail, voice mail, and basic filing - a recognition that many employees are more productive away from their desks and are more efficient by simply having a space to "touch down" for essential office functions.
You can visit Georgina and Facilitec at www.facilitec-stl.com.
Chamber News
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February 07, 2010
PepsiAmericas has agreed to provide its products for all of the events during 2010 at the Chamber’s Technology & Resource Center. In addition, the company will provide its products for the Adelante Awards Gala this April and the annual golf tournament in September.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce thanks PepsiAmericas for its support.
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February 02, 2010
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Hispanic Chamber Silver Sponsor Anheuser-Busch and its employees are focusing on the immediate needs of the Haitian people, including the need for fresh drinking water and the infusion of desperately needed cash to aid in this truly global humanitarian mission. The company's partner brewery in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, about 160 miles from Port-au-Prince, shipped nearly 350,000 cans of water to Haiti the day after the earthquake and continues to coordinate additional shipments.
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January 31, 2010
Edward Jones ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2010" list in its 11th year on the prestigious list. Edward Jones also ranked No. 1 for large-sized companies.
Edward Jones' eleven FORTUNE rankings also include top 10 finishes for eight years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. This is the firm's second consecutive year at Number 2.
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