August-September 2014 Volume 7 – Issue 4

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2014 California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention

The California Hispanic Chamber Commerce Annual Convention brought more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, small business advocates and corporate representatives together in Garden Grove on August 13-15. The convention celebrated the history of CHCC leadership and accomplishments in addition to promoting the growth of Latino business in California and its contributions to the overall California economy. The CHCC Annual Convention gave participants the opportunity to learn the latest trends in business development, network with outstanding business professionals, and gain insights into growing and maintaining a successful business. Through its network of Hispanic chambers and business associations, the CHCC represents the interest of over 700,000 Hispanic business owners in California. The National Hispanic Business Women Association would like to commend the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on a successful conference.

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Event Location Date/Time

Federal & State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community District 2323 N Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

October 8, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Practical Market Research: Create Value for Customers and Your Business

Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community District 2323 N Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

October 9, 2014 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The West Coast Franchise Expo Register Here

Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave

Anaheim, CA 92802 October 23-25, 2014

The Art & Science of Creating a Successful Business Plan Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community District 2323 N Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

October 30, 2014 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Small Business Orientation Workshop Register Here

Rancho Santiago Community District 2323 N Broadway, Room 107

Santa Ana, CA 92706

November 5, 2014 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. Information from: www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov

Advisory and Executive Board Members at Mexican Independence Day Celebration

The Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce partnered with the National Hispanic Business Women Association, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, and the Orange County Transportation Authority for a Mexican Independence Day Happy Hour Celebration at Tlaquepaque Restaurant in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event brought over 100 individuals. The National Hispanic Business Women Association would like to thank all of the individuals that helped make the celebration a success.

NHBWA CELEBRATES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

Meet Alicia Valdez

Meet Alicia Valadez, NHBWA's newest corporate member. Alicia is the Community Relations Manager and Real-estate Department Leasing Manager for Northgate. Alicia started working with the family owned business at the age of 8, in the first Northgate, located in Anaheim. “Every time a new store opens, it is a grand accomplishment to me and my family, to grow, to give jobs to individuals and to serve our community is a great feeling, ” Alicia said. One of Alicia’s career highlights was in 2012, when first lady Michelle Obama came to the Inglewood Northgate Market to promote the Fresh Work program and the MOVE IT Campaign. Northgate Market became one of the first recipients to receive the Fresh Work Loan. After hearing about NHBWA from a friend and attending the 14th Annual Business Women of the Year and Scholarship Awards Luncheon, Alicia decided to become a corporate member. “I was excited by the energy of the group and the great community work that was very much in line with what Northgate currently does in the community with health programs for men and women. The Gonzalez–Reynoso Foundation currently serves the community with college scholarships, toy drives and even helping employees with special needs such as burial services if they don’t have life insurance to help pay for them.” The National Hispanic Business Women Association would like to extend a warm welcome to Alicia!

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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt

EXECUTIVE BOARD GLORIA GLENN ADVISORY BOARD SOFIA NEGRON-LINN ELIZABETH ARTEAGA KARLA HERNANDEZ PAT DANEL OLGA NIEBLA CECILIA NOVELLA PATTY HOMO BELINDA DE LA LIBERTAD EMMA RAMIREZ-HIGHTOWER ERIKA DE LA TEJA MONICA RANGEL MARIA DE LOURDES SOBRINO TERESA SALDIVAR MONICA ESTRADA-NUÑEZ ELVA RUBALCAVA ROSSINA GALLEGOS ADRIANA SPITZER TERESA MERCADO-COTA FRANCISCA GONZALES-BAXA ISABELLE VILLASEÑOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORARY BOARD SYLVIA LOPEZ-NAVARRO MAVEL BECERRA MARIE MORENO DIANE MEDINA

Nancy Y. Gonzalez

Nancy Gonzalez is currently employed at Cal Sate Fullerton’s Children’s Center in Fullerton as a Graduate Assistant. She completed a summer fellowship in Washington, DC with Polaris Project, a human trafficking non-profit. She also volunteers on weekends to feed the homeless at Martha’s Place. Her goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work with human trafficking and refugee victims and provide culturally competent care. She would like to be able to work in a clinical setting for a few years and then pursue a PhD in order to conduct research. Nancy currently belongs to HEMP in Orange County, mentors local high school students, and is also a member of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. She says that her parents taught her “to work hard and to persevere on my goals despite the obstacles that I might face.” Nancy was born in Uruapan, Michoacán and came to the U.S. at the age of one where she and her family have since resided in Santa Ana. She is the middle child and has a 3-year old brother and a 22-year old brother. She attended Santa Ana High School, Orange Coast College, Santa Ana College, and is currently at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). She is pursuing her degree in Social Work and anticipates graduating in May 2015. Besides being a 2014 NHBWA Scholarship recipient, she was also awarded an ASI Graduate Student Scholarship. These two scholarships will help pay for Nancy’s Fall 2014 tuition at CSUF. Nancy says, “I am very thankful for the support and only feel more empowered to keep pursuing my graduate studies.”

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