Su Voz Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Newsletter May 9, 2012 100 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 351-3610
Join Us! Vamos a la Playa 2012 iNetwork Business Professional Mixer Special Announcement Gene Kim, Executive Vice Preseident Metro Northern California, Citibank Enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks Network with other local business owners and professionals Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some GREAT PRIZES Music by Sno Aro Productions First 150 attendees will receive a complementary reusable tote with a variety of goodies RSVP and receive a FREE raffle ticket! When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Three Flames Restaurant & Banquets 1547 Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA Click here for map. FREE! GRATIS! Register: www.inetwork123.eventbrite.com
Healthy Workers Program Presentation Low Cost Health Insurance For Your Employees? Free Workshop A collaborative effort of Story Road Business Association and the SBDC Hispanic Satellite. Breakfast provided at 7:45am. Welcome by Assemblyman Jim Beall at 800am. Learn about Healthy Workers program. A pilot program in Santa Clara County designed to make health coverage available to eligible lower wage employees of small businesses that: Have 2-50 employees Have not offered health care coverage for the past 12 months if the business is contributing 50% or more of the premium for that coverage. Have at least 50% of employees eligible to participate in the program. To be eligible, an employee must: Be 19 to 64 years old Live in Santa Clara County Work at least 20 hours per week for the business Be paid no more than $39,095 per year from this employment When: Friday, May 11, 2012 7:45am to 9:00am Where: Center for Training and Careers 749 Story Rd. Suite 10 San Jose, CA Contact: (408) 874-1400 healthyworkers@scfhp.com Do you want to start a business in San Jose? Workshops Presented by SBDC Hispanic Satellite Guide to Doing Business in San Jose Learn about legal structures, registration, licenses, business planning, obtaining financing, insurance, taxes, employer responsibilities, ans sources of assistance. When: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:00am - 12:00pm Guia Para Comenzar Un Negocio en San Jose Aprenda acerca de estructuras legales, matricula, licencias, el plan de trabajo de la empresa, obteniendo el financiamiento, seguro, impuestos, responsabilidades del empleador, y los recursos de ayuda. When: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:30pm - 1:30pm Regiser: HCCSV Office 408-351-3610 info@hccsv.org FREE! GRATIS! Bringing Legislators to Silicon Valley Meet Assemblymembers: Joe Simitian, California State Senate Jerry Hill, California State Assembly Rich Gordon, California State Assembly Paul Fong, California State Assembly Topics to include: Governor Brown's Sale Tax Initiative Pension Reform- Revising Proposition 13 The Economy and California's Competitiveness CEQA and Government Regulations Redevelopment - R&D Tax Credits Working with the Governor When: Friday, May 11, 2012 9:30am - 12:00pm Where: Sunnyvale City Council Chambers 456 West Olive Avenue Sunnyvale, CA Free with RSVP Contact: HCCSV Office (408)351-3610 Guelaguetza in Santa Cruz Market 9am-6pm Cultural Music and Dance presentations 10am-4pm When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 9:00am - 6:00pm Where: Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Ave. Santa Cruz, CA Cost: General Admission $10 Under 5 Free Contact: info@viveoaxaca.com 831-425-0338 Latino Art Now MACLA's 14th Annual Latino Art Auction Exhibition View the very best of contemporary Latino art from the Bay Area an beyond. Over 50 artists have generously donated a vast array of paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture available for purchase. Auction proceeds support MACLA's programs in the visual arts, performing & literary arts, youth arts education; and community development through the arts, which reach over 30,000 people annually. When: April 4 - May 19, 2012 Gallery Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:00pm to 7:00pm Fridays & Saturdays: 12:00pm to 5:00pm Additional hours by special appointment. Live Auction: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 6:00pm Where: 510 South First St. San Jose, CA 95113 Contact: (408) 998-2783 x 28 More info: www.maclaarte.org Job Fair San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School The San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School is delighted to invite employers to participate in its Job Fair. If you are looking to hire entry-level employees, their prepared graduates with work-ready job skills are ready to work. Their young men and women are ready to enter employment in numerous areas such as landscaping, construction, recycling, transportation, office administration, high-tech, and much more! Students will have resumes and participate in on-site interviews. When: June 1, 2012 9:00am - 11:00am Where: 1560 Berger Dr. San Jose, CA Contact: Olga Madera (408) 595-6542 olga@sjcccharterschool.org Hispanic Chamber Board of Directors James Duran Duran H.C.P. Chair Servando Sandoval Pahl & McCay Vice Chair Miguel España Españas Collision Repair Treasurer Margie Sanchez California Solar Screens Secretary Monica Amador El Observador Lori Ramos Ehrlich Center for Training and Careers, Inc. Donna Garcia-Cowsert El Futuro Advertising Miguel Ortiz Bank of the West Alex Torres Wells Fargo Bank Emeritus Val De Leon Allstate Insurance Vic Zavala Zavala Mini Storage Hispanic Chamber Staff Dennis King, Executive Director/Editor Ingrid Alonso, Member Services Martha Torres, SBDC Hispanic Satellite Emma Gonzalez, SBDC Hispanic Satellite Anita Garcia, SBDC Hispanic Satellite	iNetwork (formerly H.O.P.E) Mission: "We work to foster the growth of our community and it's businesses through networking, mutual support and camaraderie with one another." iNetwork is dedicated to helping participants grow their businesses. When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:30am-9:30am Contact: Dr. Grace Basista 408-363-1991 HCCSV Ambassador Lunch Meeting Now accepting applications for new ambassadors. Be a guest at our next meeting to learn more! When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:00pm - 1:00pm Contact: Carrie Casillas carrie@shcsouthbayarea.com Connections Leads Group Connections SJ is a professional business networking group designed to facilitate professional growth for its members, provide peer feedback and best practices while networking and exchanging leads and referrals. Connections SJ is filled with professionals via the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley. Our goal is to provide a system for you to increase your business. Our group meets once every other week in a convenient location where you can represent and promote your business exclusively to people who can use your products and services, andcan refer you to their network of business contacts. Now taking applications for various categories. Be a guest at our next meeting! Presenters: Monica Amador, El Observador Romy Bermudez, Caremore Health Insurance When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:00pm Contact: Romy Bermudez 408.613.3328 romy.bermudez@caremore.com RSVP (Reconnecting Silicon Valley Professionals) RSVP provides a forum to network and grow through business contacts. RSVP intends to build its business through their commitment to each other, its customers and the community it engages. When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:30am - 10:00am Contact: Xiomara Vielman 650-533-8285 The Alliance Business Referral Network Group Want more customers? Want to expand your business? Perhaps we can help! You are invited to participate in a Business Referral Networking Group. We are a small group of business owners and professionals who get together on a bi-monthly basis, to help one another get more business and learn different business growth strategies. The meetings are held every other Tuesday, from 11:30 am to 1:00pm. We are currently looking for Business Owners/Professionals in the following areas: ** Caterers ** Auto Body Repair ** Bankrupcy Attorney ** Real Estate Attorney ** Dessets/Cakes/Bakery ** General or Trades Contractors Focus & Mission: To provide a forum where we network, build relationships and learn about one another's business and/or services. Our number one goal is to strengthen our businesses through our commitment to our communities and to our members. When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:30am- 1:00pm Contact: Alexandra Anderson 408-244-4400 Career Opportunities State Farm is looking for great people to become State Farm Agents, who are entrepreneurial individuals and want to operate their own State Farm agency as an independent contractor. This unique State Farm Agent opportunity offers: * A competitive compensation structure and high income potential * A solid reputation * Worldwide travel incentives * Extensive resources and support for success Contact: Les Hansen (408) 570-7360 les.hansen.b9c9@statefarm.com Doris Tran (408)570-7364 doris.tran.qa2j@statefarm.com Vive la Experiencia Want to learn Spanish for your travel, business and/or academic needs? Vive la Experienceia gives you the opportunity to directly experience Hispanic culture through hands-on activities. Do not limit yourself to your grammar and vocabulary; expand your horizons beyond the language. Our chamber is forming a small circle of professionals dedicated to learning and improving their Spanish with Rosario Puga. She has over 20 years of Spanish instruction in the Bay Area and Mexico. Call for more information. More info: 408-768-7202 info@vivelaexperiencia.org www.vivelaexperiencia.org Save the Date! Networking Mixer Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley and Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council When: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Where: Bay 101 San Jose, CA Contact: HCCSV Office (408)351-3610 More details coming soon!