AUTHOR TERESA VAZQUEZ MARTINEZ TO SPEAK AT THE TAMPA LATIN CHAMBER ’ S APRIL 27 TH LUNCHEON
AUTHOR TERESA VAZQUEZ MARTINEZ TO SPEAK AT THE TAMPA LATIN CHAMBER ’ S APRIL 27 TH LUNCHEON
The Tampa Latin Chamber ( TLC ) welcomes Cuban-born and Lakeland resident Teresa Vazquez Martinez , author of the bilingual book titled SUCCESS in EXILE / EXITO en el EXILIO , to speak at its next luncheon on Tuesday , April 27 th at the Doubletree Hotel at 4500 West Cypress Street in Tampa . Musical entertainment will be provided by Lemay Olano- James , a classically trained violinist .
SUCCESS in EXILE / EXITO en el EXILIO is an inspirational short story book that spans five decades starting in 1958 . In their own words , it follows the lives of 25 Cuban families , their struggles to flee the island , and the various levels of success they have achieved in the United States .
Ms . Martinez will also be available after the lunch for any book signing requests . Teresa is the president and CEO of the Institute of Spanish Communication . Her company provides businesses and individuals with accurate and professional language and cultural instruction , document translation and oral interpretation , thus insuring success in dealing with the growing Hispanic market and the global economy .
Networking and registration begins at 11:30 a . m . and the lunch program starts at 12 p . m . The luncheon cost is $ 25 for Chamber members or $ 30 for non-members and guests paying at the door . Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee a seat and meal at the event . All individuals interested in attending must e-mail reservations @ tampalatinchamber . com or call ( 813 ) 936- 4029 prior to the event .
TLC ’ s monthly lunch meetings are scheduled for the LAST TUESDAY of each month except in December . Companies or individuals interested in speaking at a future chamber event should contact Ileana Devin via e-mail at secretary @ tampalatinchamber . com to specify the nature of their business and topic of interest . TLC ’ s sponsorship opportunities provide unique benefits for a company to showcase their business to a new audience each month . For more information on event sponsorship , please contact Ileana Iturriaga-Giordano via e-mail at iiturriaga @ entravision . com .
The 2010 TLC yearly membership cost is $ 150 for individuals and corporate membership pricing is $ 300 . The TLC membership provides many exclusive benefits including networking opportunities , discounted event costs and unique advertising options with local media available only to chamber members . The TLC membership application and payment authorization form can be obtained online at www . tampalatinchamber . com and should be sent by fax or to the mailing address noted on the form .
TLC is a vital resource to the business community where members can convene on a regular basis to network , discover new business opportunities and tap into resources that will enable their business to prosper . This philosophy is the basis for TLC ’ s slogan : “ Bringing Businesses and the Latin Community Together to Make Top Local Connections ”. For more information or questions , please e-mail info @ tampalatinchamber . com or call ( 813 ) 936- 4029 .
Visa Inc . and U . S . Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Launch Small Business Alliance Joint Effort to Help Hispanic-Owned Merchants Run , Expand Their Businesses
isa Inc . ( NYSE : V ), a global payments technology
Vcompany , and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ( USHCC ) today announced a new strategic alliance to help strengthen and grow the three million Hispanic-owned businesses that USHCC advocates on behalf of through their member chambers . Together , Visa and USHCC will provide Hispanic-owned merchants with an array of tools to help them improve cash flow , manage payment acceptance costs , streamline operations and grow their businesses . Additionally , USHCC members will receive customized access to Visa ’ s suite of small business solutions and educational resources , including :
• Visa Business Network ( VBN ), a dedicated community on Facebook that provides small business owners exclusive access to networking opportunities with other businesses and trusted advisors , small-business news feeds , videos , blogs and editorial commentary about issues such as cash flow management and new ways to attract customers .
• Visa ’ s comprehensive online self-help business education content , including podcasts , interactive workbooks and workshops on topics such as managing and building a business .
• Tailored cash flow management workbooks and complimentary Point of Sale signage .
The USHCC and Visa will also work together to develop acceptance solutions for USHCC merchants , especially smaller players with sales up to $ 1 million , to ensure that they have access to best-available interchange rates and other acceptance solutions from Visa .
“ Our card acceptance partnership with Visa will offer Hispanic small businesses an important economic advantage ,” said Javier Palomarez , President and CEO , Hispanic Chamber of Commerce . “ This initiative will offer our members access to affordable card acceptance programs that support business growth , especially during these challenging economic times .”
Hispanic-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States today , on track to grow 41.8 % to 4.3 million merchants over the next six years according to recent estimates from HispanTelligence .
“ Visa is keenly aware of the role merchants – large and small – play in the health of our economy . We are committed to doing our part by developing payment products and services that enable merchants to strengthen and grow their businesses and , in turn , help drive economic growth ,” said William M . Sheedy , Group President , The Americas , Visa Inc . “ The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its members are an important part of this effort , and we are honored to be working with them in this partnership .”
About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Founded in 1979 , the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate nearly $ 400 billion annually . It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States and Puerto Rico .