US/Mexico Sister Cities International Conference Comes to Austin in

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JULY 1, 2009
NOTICIAS
IN THIS ISSUE
Special Feature..................................1
Site Selection Committee...................2
Membership........................................3
Economic Development.....................6
Education......................................... 9
Community........................................11
Advertisements................................ 12
Member Recognition........................13
Corporate Members.........................14
Staff..................................................14
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Blanca Garcia-Chair
Casa Blanca Realty
Pilar Sanchez - Chair Elect
Housing Authority of the City of Austin
George A. Gutiérrez-Treasurer
Austin American-Statesman/
¡Ahora Sí!
Larry Graham-Secretary
Texas Gas Service
Al Beavers-At-Large
Myndi Garrett-At-Large
Robert Franco Jr. –Immediate Past Chair
Bank of America
Bryan Cady
urbanspace Realtors, LLP
Paul Cruz, Ph.D.
Austin Independent School District
Celia Israel
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
Audra T. Launey
XO Communications, Inc
José Marrero
JAM Latino
Anna Marie Martinez
IBM
Tim McCoy
Univision Radio
Eva Muñoz
AT&T
Flynn Nogueira
del Fuego Companies, LLC
Jana Ortega
Law Office of Jana Ortega
Will Penny
Wachovia Bank
Sebastian Puente
Cultural Strategies
Anna M. Sanchez
Wells Fargo
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
U.S./Mexico Sister Cities International Conference
Comes to Austin in August 2009
By Brittany Brunson,
Media and Education Programs
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce (GAHCC) in partnership with
the Governor’s Offices, will be hosting the
2009 U.S./Mexico Sister Cities International
Conference from August 5-9, 2009 at the
Sheraton Hotel located at 701 East 11th
Street. Originated in 1956 by President
Dwight
Eisenhower,
Sister
Cities
International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen
diplomacy network that creates and strengthens
partnerships between the United States and
international communities. The organization
strives to promote cultural understanding and
stimulate economic development.
The conference attendees will represent
over 160 U.S. cities as well as their Sister
City counterparts in Mexico. The conference
agenda includes discussions keynoted by
Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State;
Rosalba Ojeda, Consul General of Mexico;
Lloyd Doggett, U.S. Congressman; and Art
Acevedo, City of Austin Police Chief. The
Austin community is invited to attend the
conference in full, or register for individual
breakout sessions a la carte. To register,
please visit www.gahcc.org/sistercity.
The U.S./Mexico Sister Cities International
Conference was officially launched with
the visit from Donald and Connie Goertz,
Presidents of the U.S./Mexico Sister Cities
Association. As an introduction to Austin and
the orchestrators of this year’s conference,
the Goertzs dined at Shoreline Grill with
GAHCC President/CEO Andy Martinez and
the Chair of the GAHCC Board of Directors
Blanca Garcia.
For more information about the 2009
U.S./Mexico Sister Cities please contact
Mercedes Feris at [email protected] or
(512) 462-4316.
Left to right: Luis Patino, General Manager of Univision Television; Connie Goertz, President of
U.S./Mexico Sister Cities; Andy Martinez, GAHCC President/CEO; Josefina Villicana, Editor for
¡Ahora Si! Newspaper; Don Goertz, President of U.S./Mexico Sister Cities International; Liliana
Ary with Univision Radio; Blanca Garcia, GAHCC Board of Directors; Ben Ramirez, International
Program Manager of Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services
In partnership with:
The GAHCC Establishes Site Selection Committee
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(GAHCC) is searching for an optimal location for its
chamber offices.
The following is an interview with Mari Flores, Director
of Finance and Site Selection Participant describing the
purpose of this committee.
ALICIA MALDONADO (AM): What is the GAHCC
looking for in a new location?
MARI FLORES (MF): Our lease in expiring on December
2010, and we are looking for a more central location that
would be accessible to our expanding membership. We
also would like to have a conference/board room that
could accommodate our 21 Board Members for our
monthly board meetings.
AM: Who is on your site- selection committee?
MF: There is a mixture of Board Members and Members
At-Large and the committee has a total of seven
representatives. We have an Architect, Realtors,
Bankers, and Small Business Owners.
AM: What will the site selection committee process
include?
MF: They will be visiting Hispanic Chamber offices in
Houston and San Antonio to get a feel for existing
Chamber sites. They will then use their experiences and
knowledge of the Austin area to come up with some
location alternatives by the December time-frame.
AM: In additional to the
more central location and
larger Board Room, with
other specifications will
you be looking for?
MF: From a square footage
point of view, we are looking
for a minimum of 5.000 sq.
ft. ideally; 7,500 sq. ft. will
allow the chamber to grow
strategically without having
to relocate from a new
location any time soon.
AM: Are you looking for
assistance from your
general membership during
your site selection search?
Mari Flores
Director of Finance and
Site Selection Participant
MF: Yes. In fact, the committee has also discussed the
possibility of reaching out to Los Tejanos (former GAHCC
Board Chairs) and ask for their assistance in locating an
ideal Chamber site. Our Tejanos continue to provide
assistance to the GAHCC and the community at-large.
For more information, please contact Mari Flores at
(512) 462-4303 or [email protected].
FROM THE COMMITTEE CHAIR
“We feel that it is important for the Chamber to establish a site selection committee to
focus on finding the best location possible, where we can continue serving Hispanic
businesses in Austin. I lead a committee of talented individuals who have real estate
experience, from all aspects, and who have a wide network of people. This network
of people could possibly assist the Chamber with meeting its goal of finding a new
location over the next 9 months. Ideally, we would love an opportunity to purchase a
building. This scenario would allow the Chamber to continue expanding it’s services,
freely and continue to contribute to the economic well being of Austin, Texas.”
Anna Sanchez
Chair of the Site Selection Committee.
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Copyright (c) 2009 Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The GAHCC Ambassador Program
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber Ambassadors are the goodwill “arm” of the Chamber and thus are charged with
extending the hand of friendship to new, current and future members alike. The Ambassadors promote retention by
assisting members in maximizing their Chamber membership, welcoming new members and attending ribbon cuttings and
other Chamber events overall. The Chamber also relies on the Ambassadors to serve as a communication link between
the Chamber and its members by relaying information to and from members, identifying member concerns, and garnering
support for the Chamber. An Ambassador of the Month is awarded each month and is recognized in GAHCC Noticias
e-newsletter and monthly Power Networking Breakfast. Additionally, one lucky Ambassador will be awarded the Ambassador
of the Year and will be recognized at the GAHCC Annual Banquet.
For more information about GAHCC Ambassadors or the Ambassador Program, please contact Selina Aguirre, Membership
Coordinator at (512) 462-4310.
May Ambassador of the Month
By Selina Aguirre, Membership Coordinator
Jeanne McLeod was born and raised in San Antonio and has been in the Austin
area for over ten years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Trinity University
in San Antonio, Texas. Jeanne has been an employee of the Hertz Corporation for
over seven years in various management positions. She currently is in charge of the
passenger vehicle rental solutions for the Temple, Killeen and Austin area. She is
also an Ambassador for the Round Rock Chamber as well as the San Antonio Stock
Show and Rodeo. Jeanne belongs to the Sertoma Club helping children with hearing
deficits. Her main goal as an Ambassador for the Hispanic Chamber is to service an
area of our community that needs to connect in order to grow and prosper. Loyalty
and energy are the qualities she embraces while working with the Greater Austin
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Jeanne can be contacted at Hertz by calling (512) 771-7572.
June Ambassador of the Month
By Selina Aguirre, Membership Coordinator
Rene Campos, an Account Executive with Horizon Printing was born and raised in
Austin, Texas. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a lifelong career
in sales, Rene’s experience ranges from advertising, marketing research and more
recently experience in the printing industry. Rene is married with five children and
two grandchildren. Rene has been involved in several organizations, served as the
President of the Austin Advertising Federation, President of the American Marketing
Association of Pittsburgh and President of the Hispanic Chamber of Pittsburgh.
Rene can be reached at Horizon Printing at (512) 989-0006.
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Member Highlight: Ruben Ruiz
Provided by Amanda Ruiz
The 11th Annual International Latino Book award winners
were announced on May 28th, at the Javits Center in New
York City.
Local writer Ruben Ruiz, author of “The Richest Latino in
America,” and “El Latino mas rico en los Estados Unidos,”
was recognized on an international level topping the list in
four categories:
BEST BUSINESS BOOK – 1st Place
El Latino mas rico en los Estados Unidos
Ruben Ruiz – Wealth and Millionaire Publishing.
BEST REFERENCE BOOK – 2nd Place
BEST SPIRITUAL/NEW AGE BOOK –
HONORABLE MENTION
BEST COVER DESIGN - HONORABLE MENTION
The Richest Latino in America –
Ruben & Richard Ruiz - Wealth and Millionaire Publishing.
“The Richest Latino in America” is a novella that follows
the main character, Ricardo Barrera Vasquez, as he goes
from being a nameless, faceless member of middle class
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America to a self-directive,
educated Latino that is on the way
to becoming one of the richest
Latinos in America, said the
website. “It’s a really great story
of a family that travels through
America looking for the principals
or secrets of wealth,” Ruiz said.
A “miracle” happens in
each of the seven cities
with heavy Latino influence,
he said. Both English
and Spanish versions are
available on his website,
www.rubenruiz.net.
Ruben Ruiz, Author of
Ruiz competed against
“The Richest Latino in America”
Latino authors from the
United States, Canada,
South America and other countries around the world. Ruiz
is president and CEO of The Ruiz Financial Group, LLC.,
and The Wealth & Millionaire Publishing and Regional
Director of Money Concepts Financial Planning Centers
in San Marcos and Texas. He educates, teaches and
provides consulting services to clients and associates in
wealth management and financial planning.
For more information, please contact Amanda at
GAHCC Members Featured in Local and National Magazines
By Alicia Maldonado, Website/Internet Communications and Brittany Brunson, Media Relations
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to annouce that member Victor B.
Saenz, Ph.D. was featured nationally in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine. In its June
issue, the magazine celebrated its 25th anniversary and included “25 To Watch” article recognizing
25 up-and-coming diversity leaders nationwide. Written by Michelle J. Nealy, the full article can be
viewed at http://www.diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/article_12634.shtml.
Dr. Victor Saenz is an Assistant Professor in the Higher Education Administration at The University of
Texas at Austin and is also a Faculty Associate for the Center for Mexican American Studies.
Prior to becoming a professor at The University of Texas, Saenz was the research manager for
the cooperative Institutional Research Program at the University of California, Los Angeles Higher
Education Research Institute. Saenz’s research focuses on the educational benefits of racial
diversity on college campuses, desegregation issues and access and retention issues for Hispanic students.
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is also pleased to announce that its members
Phil and Kay Rawlins were recently featured in Austin Woman Magazine as a Power Couple.
Phil and Kay Rawlins founded the Austin Aztec soccer team in 2008, The Austin Aztec soccer
team is Austin’s only professional soccer club and the first major professional sports franchise in
Austin. Phil Rawlins, Austin area entrepreneur, and his wife, Kay Rawlins, head of Austin Aztec’s
Client and Community Services; the British-born couple is living their dream of impacting their new
community. The Austin Aztex mission is to help grow the beautiful game of soccer in the greater Austin
area through the creation of an inspiring professional soccer club that aims to compete and entertain,
while actively encouraging cooperation with others and -giving back to our community.
Written by Julie Tereshchuk, the article is available at http://www.austinwomanmagazine.com/Articles/2009/06_JUN/64_sf_2.html.
New Member Spotlight: Caring Family Network
Provided by Caring Family Network
Founded in 1992, Caring Family Network (CFN) is a private, self-sustaining, non-profit
child placement agency that currently serves 330 children in 150 homes. Caring Family
Network serves the special needs of seriously abused children and adolescents by placing
them in safe, warm, caring homes where they can learn the skills that will enable them to
be successful in life.
Among its many serivices, CFN provides safe, stable, nurturing and healing families
where, in their care, each child can gain the skills, knowledge and self confidence to
build healthy relationships and productive lives. CFN also provides assessment, training,
oversight and comprehensive support services to families who have opened their hearts
and homes to children in crisis. They also offer the very best treatment available through an
extensive professional network of case workers, clinical staff, psychiatrists and therapists. CFN’s hope is that every child
can achieve permanency, either through reuniting with family, or through adoption.
The Caring Family of Network invites you to join its virtual school supply drive. Help supply every child with a new backpack
and new school supplies for the 2009-2010 school year. Visit http://www.kitsforkidz.org/index.html. Click on Caring Family
Network under “Choose a Program.” For $20.00 you can purchase a backpack full of supplies for one child. For $13.00,
you can purchase school supplies.
To learn more about the Caring Family of Network, please visit www.cfntexas.com, or contact Sarah Gomez at
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Emerging Enterprises helps cultivate the Color Factory
Fifteen years ago Gilbert and his wife helped her father open
his own business and Gilbert had his first taste of
entrepreneurship. This initial taste sparked his thirst for
business, so Gilbert and his wife embarked on their own
entrepreneurial journey. They were two artists with the
passion to create and the heart to give back to the community.
part of the program
I learned the importance of creating a
process, a plan, and
an execution strategy.
I also learned that
mistakes happen and
success is built on
how we manage and
minimize their effects.
Profit is made on the
buy and customers will gladly reward you (pay) if you deliver
a good product or service. The support and advice combined
together gave me the confidence needed by all successful
entrepreneurs; I thank EE for that confidence.”
The excitement of starting a business certainly did not come
without fears. Gilbert’s three main fears were: giving up the
security of a steady paycheck, supporting his family while
starting a business and how he was going to raise the
start-up capital for equipment and general expenses.
His creativity and passion took form in The Color Factory,
a total identity group specializing in creating and communicating an image and branding. The company’s services
include; logo designs, apparel branding, silk screening,
embroidery and specialty/promotional items.
Gilbert explains how the incubator relieved many of his fears:
“My classmates and I have an amazing ally and mentor that
we can call on. Herb [Herberto Ochoa] has vested unbiased
interest in our success. Sometimes having someone tell
you what you need to hear instead of what you want to hear
can be the difference between success and failure. Being a
Visit http://www.colorfactoryllc.com to learn more about
The Color Factory. Gilbert Sauceda can be reached at
[email protected].
By Monica Willey, Emerging Enterprises
Gilbert Sauceda, a shining star currently enrolled in the
business management class at Emerging Enterprises (EE),
is scheduled to complete the 21 week program in July. He
was raised in Harlingen, Texas, a town in the booming Rio
Grande Valley. Gilbert advanced his education at the Art
Institute of Houston and then moved to Austin to launch his
career as a freelance artist and to establish a family.
Dan Herron
ACVB Photo
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Memorial-Day
For more information on the Emerging Enterprises,
please contact Monica Willey at [email protected].
2009 Capital of Texas Awards
“Small Business: The Heart of the Texas Economy”
Submit your nominations today!
Table/Tickets
Tables $500
Members $45
Future Members $55
For more information
contact Mercedes Feris at
[email protected] or (512) 462-4318
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July 31st!
Néstor Osorio, International Coffee Expert,
To Kick Off New Faces of the Americas Speaker Series
By Nayeli Gallegos, Economic Development
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) is proud to
introduce Faces of the Americas/Rostros de las Américas, a partnership
between the GAHCC, the Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies
(LLILAS) at the University of Texas and Univision Austin. Faces of the Americas
speaker series will kick off on July 14th at 6:00 p.m. at the Long Center for the
Performing Arts.
Faces of the Americas will bring the business and academic communities
together on issues concerning U.S. and Latin American business. Each talk will
be preceded by a reception and coffee tasting followed by a Q&A session with the
audience.
To kick off the series, Néstor Osorio, Executive Director of the International
Coffee Organization in London, the United Nations agency that oversees the
world coffee economy, will present his views about sustainability practices and
their influence on international business.
Osorio’s distinguished career in trade affairs includes working for the Colombian government as an advisor on coffee and
sugar trade. He has also represented Colombia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and assisted developing countries
with trade negotiations as an international consultant to UN development organizations FAO and UNCTAD.
The event is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited. Reserve your seat now at www.gahcc.org/llilas.
For more information, please contact Nayeli Gallegos at [email protected] or (512) 462-4302.
Improving Austin’s Infrastructure
Creating Jobs & Opportunities for Small Business Growth
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership
with Capital Metro, the Capital City African American Chamber of
Commerce and the Network of Asian American Organizations
invites you to attend a FREE Seminar to learn about how the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus
package will impact Austin’s economy. The seminar will take place
on Tuesday, August 25th at Austin Community College, Eastview
Campus.
Subject matter experts will discuss how ARRA funds will be
allocated and how this will translate into development opportunities
for small businesses in Austin. In addition, this seminar will
introduce job/career opportunities originated by the transportation
projects that will be generated by ARRA.
Improving Austin’s Infrastructure
FREE SEMINAR!
Creating Jobs &
Opportunities for Small Business Growth
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
What is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus Package?
Registration & Networking
What impact will the ARRA have on Austin’s economy?
Session I: Small Business
How will ARRA funds be allocated?
Development Opportunities
How does this translate into development opportunities for small businesses?
10:30 am Session II: Creation of Jobs for
How will ARRA help generate and sustain jobs?
How can young generations better prepare for these job/career opportunities?
Infrastructure Projects
11:15 am Q&A Session
Learn about this and more!
12:15 pm Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm Adjourn
8:30 am
9:00 am
NO COST TO ATTEND
RSVP Required by August 17th
For more info or to RSVP, visit:
www.gahcc.org/Seminar
Tuesday, August 25th
8:30 am-1:00 pm
Austin Community College Eastview Campus
2401 Webberville Rd. Austin, TX 78702
In partnership with
Hosted by:
Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce: 512-459-1181
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: 512-476-7502
Network of Asian-American Organizations: 512-407-8240
Who should attend?
This seminar is targeted at Small Businesses that want to learn how they can benefit from the stimulus package as well as young
generations who want to learn how they can better prepare for these job/career opportunities.
The seminar is FREE, but space is limited. To RSVP, or for more information on the seminar, please contact Nayeli Gallegos at
[email protected] or (512) 462-4302. RSVP is strongly encouraged by August 17th.
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GAHCC Participates in Washington D.C. Federal Advocacy Initiative
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC),
along with several regional Chambers, business leaders and elected
officials, traveled to Washington D.C. on June 15-17th for the 2009
Federal Advocacy Initiative.
Represented by President/CEO Andy Martinez and Board Member
and Advocacy Chair Celia Israel, the GAHCC met with a number of
Senators and Congressmen to advocate for legislative issues that
affect the Austin area. These issues include transportation funding,
renewable energy, disruptive technology, education, healthcare
reform and overall budget issues.
Additionally, GAHCC met with the Presidents of the United States
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The trip also included
meetings with companies in the greater Washington area that have established presence and have contributed to the
creation of jobs in the greater Austin area. These companies included XO Communications and FosterQuann, LLP.
XO Communications Business Services provides leading Voice over IP (VoIP), data and Internet, managed, hosting and
voice services. XO is headquartered in Virginia and has contributed to the creation of more than 20 jobs in the Austin area.
For businesses and enterprises that need a responsive alternative to the phone company monopolies, XO is the proven
choice. XO is represented on the GAHCC Board by Audra T. Launey, Account Executive for the Austin area.
FosterQuann, LLP, one of the nation’s largest immigration law firms, is also well-established in several parts of Texas,
including Austin, and recently opened operations in Washington D.C.
Top ROTC Cadets Recognized
By Linda Medina, Education Foundation
The GAHCC Education Foundation Board of Trustees recognized the top eight cadets
from area high schools with a certificate of recognition and a $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
Beginning in 2007, the GAHCC Education Foundation began recognizing top cadets for
their well-rounded academic and leadership skills. This well-deserved recognition began in
the Austin Independent School District and has expanded to the Round Rock Independent
School District.
Congratulations 2009 Top Cadets!
Reagan High School, Marissa Contreras
Travis High School, Ivania Arguello
Bowie High School, Abigail Rodriguez
Akins High School, Betsy Miranda
McNeil High School, Georgina Lopez
Round Rock High School, Yessica Garcia
Stony Point High School, Irvin Guevara
Westwood High School, Urbane Martinez
For more information about the GAHCC Education Foundation, please contact Linda Medina at (512) 462-4311 or
[email protected].
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Live in Austin – Give in Austin
By Brittany Brunson, Media and Education Programs
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce encourages
its members to get involved in their community. Below are three
great ways to be able to give back through community service!
* Eastside Memorial Seeks Employment for Students
Eastside Memorial High School is kicking off a program that
allows Juniors and Seniors to leave school early to go to work.
Their goal is to find these students a part time job of 10-15 hours
per week. The program calls for year round employment in a
paid position, preferably. If your business is looking for part
time help, this is a great way to hire a motivated employee while
giving a student the chance to learn more about the working
environment. Carl Higginbotham, a teacher at Eastside Memorial
High School, states that you can, “Help prepare a student with
valuable workplace experience and in doing so, open the door
for a future career”.
If your business can provide part time employment for these students, please contact Mr. Higginbotham at [email protected].
* Join the GAHCC Education Committee – Plan for the Future of Tomorrow’s Workforce
The GAHCC Education Committee was formed because the Chamber knows that an educated workforce is essential to a
successful workforce; its purpose is to support educational initiatives for the GAHCC. Part of the responsibility of the Education
Committee is to plan and implement the Eastside Memorial High School Mentorship Program. If helping implement educational programs sounds like the right volunteer opportunity for you, please feel free to join the Education Committee at the
next meeting on July 9th from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the GAHCC Conference Room.
Please contact Brittany Brunson at [email protected] or (512) 462-4313 if you are interested in joining the Education
Committee.
* GAHCC Education Committee’s Eastside Memorial High School Mentorship Program Seeks Mentors
Make a difference in someone’s life – mentor a high school student! The EMHS Mentorship Program will be kicking off
another year with the beginning of school in August. This year’s curriculum includes the Girl Scouts Ropes Course, to teach
teambuilding; a trip to Half Price Books, to emphasize the importance to reading; and a visit to Texas A&M in College
Station, to give the students a chance to visit a college campus.
The time commitment for a mentor is:
• 2 independent lunches a month, 30 minutes each
• 1 group lunch a month, 30 minutes
• 1 Saturday field trip a month, 3 hours
If you have more questions about this incredibly rewarding program, please contact Brittany Brunson at (512) 462-4313 or
[email protected].
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The GAHCC Education Foundation Presents the 2nd Annual
Education Summer Concert with “Don Yojan y La Frescura”
By Linda Medina, Education Foundation
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Education Foundation, in partnership
with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation
Department, will present “Don Yojan y La
Frescura” at the 2009 Summer Hillside Concert
Series. The concert will be held on Tuesday,
July 14th at the Pan-American Recreation
Center, located at 2100 East 3rd Street, from 6:00
p.m.-9:00 p.m.
A mix of Latin Urban Rythms with the unique
touch - only diversity can bring - is what makes
Don Yojan & La Frescura the up - and - coming
band of the year.
The United States, Mexico, Panama and Honduras
are the four nations and respective cultures that
forged these men into the fine musicians and song writers they are today. As they were growing up, they all decided they
would live a life free of drugs and full of accomplishments. During their relatively short careers as musicians they have
already had the privilege of playing SXSW, one of the largest and most recognized music events around the world; “El
Festival Internacional Cervantino,” Mexico’s largest display of arts and music; and Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Targeted towards high schools with large Hispanic populations, this one-of-a-kind summer music series is designed to
embrace the Hispanic culture while promoting the importance of education and staying in school.
Last year over 500 Austinites packed the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center in East Austin as top
Billboard recording artist Chingo Bling, music stars Jay Capone and Trampia, as well as NFL football stars Marcus and
Michael Griffin all shared their inspirational stories while motivating students to stay in school.
In addition to the performance by “Don Yojan y La Frescura”, the Austin Community College Mobile Go Center will present
college related material and assistance directly to students and their families. Mobile Go Centers are part of the College for
Texans Campaign to support the state’s effort in closing the educational gap by enrolling an additional 630,000 Texans into
college by 2015.
Don’t miss out on this great event! For more information please visit www.gahcc.org/concert. If you are interested in
volunteering for the 2009 Summer Concert on July 14th please contact Samantha Sanchez at [email protected] or
(512) 476-7502.
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4th Annual EXPO TU CASA
Provided by El Mundo Newspaper
EL MUNDO Newspaper launches the annual EXPO TU CASA 2009 in
collaboration with the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
(GAHCC) and National Association of Hispanic Real Estate
Professionals (NAHREP). The event is scheduled for Saturday, July
25th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 6121 North IH35, Austin TX
78752 from 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.
Be sure to join us in the ribbon cutting ceremony that will open the
doors to the Expo that morning.
For the 4th consecutive year, this event is free and open to all the
members of the community, providing valuable information in both
English and Spanish. EXPO TU CASA 2009, is designed to respond
to the needs of local families by providing honest and accurate
home buying information. EXPO TU CASA 2009 will feature realtors,
homebuilders, home improvement companies, insurance agents,
banks, mortgage and title companies from Austin and the surrounding
areas.
For additional information about EXPO TU CASA 2009, please
contact Sahabel Porto at [email protected].
Now is the perfect time to buy
your home or refinance it!
Take advantage of the lowest
interest rates ever, great inventory
of homes and the biggest incentives
for first time home buyers!
Tu casa
We invite you to attend
our bilingual seminars:
SATURDAY
July 25th, 2009
HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA
6121 N. IH-35,
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ET NI
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Next to “China Star”
9 AM. - 2 PM.
Affordable housing, loan modification programs.
Up to $8,000 Federal tax credit non-refundable.
Texas Mortgage Credit Certificate of
up to $2,000 per year.
City of Austin down payment assistance information.
Home buyer pre-approval is available.
Closing cost assistance programs.
City of Austin programs that offer up to $40,000
in a deferred, 0% interest loan for 30 years.
A FREE family event full of opportunities,
great information and door prizes.
FOR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CALL
SAHABEL PORTO
(512) 947-5979
UNDER ONE ROOF
YOU WILL FIND:
Real Estate agents, home builders, banks,
mortgage companies, insurance agents,
title companies and much more!
This is an event of:
[email protected]
For more info call:
(512) 476-8636
www.elmundonewspaper.com
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The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
We have job vacancies!
The mission of our dedicated staff at ERS is to enhance
the lives of state employees, retirees and their
dependents through the efficient delivery of high
quality benefits at the lowest practical cost. We are
located in a modern facility at 1801 Brazos Street with
free parking provided to employees. ERS is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Careers at ERS range from Investment Portfolio
Managers to Call Center Specialists.
Check out the current ERS job vacancies by logging
onto our jobs web page at
http://www.ers.state.tx.us/employment/default.aspx
Noticias 11
ING, a leading provider of third-party administrator services for deferred compensation and defined
contribution plans, is requesting sub-bids from certified Minority (“MBE”) and Women (“WBE”) businesses to
provide some or all of the following services to support the The CIty of Austin’s Deferred Compensation Plan,
Recordkeeping, Administration, Communication, and Asset Management Services [Sol. No. MRH1034]:
Office supplies/furniture, financial planning/education, photocopying, consulting, commercial printing, graphic
design, promotional, mass mailing/fulfillment, delivery and market research.
Printer specs: 60#, 1 double-sided panel, 4/4, 8.5 x 11, 40,000 units folded to #10 envelopes with bleeds.
Provide a quote for b/w and color photocopying services, if applicable.
A qualified sub-contractor must submit three (3) business references; samples of its work (all graphic and
print materials must be U.S. or express mailed.); one (1) copy of its current Business Certification showing its
MBE/WBE designation; and a quote for services, if applicable, no later than 3:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time,
on July 17, 2009, via first-class mail, facsimile, or email to:
ING
200 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 1200
El Segundo, CA 90245
Attn: Dionne Cook Facsimile: 310-257-7445
Email: [email protected]
ING is an equal opportunity employer.
Paul M. Saldaña, President & Principal
2121 East 6th Street, Suite 201
Austin, Texas 78702
512.637-0877
Fax 512.637-0883
www.adelantesolutions.com
Noticias 12
NEW MEMBER
RENEWAL MEMBERS
Small Business
Individual
360 Solutions
AAA Club Services
Austin Alterations & Cleaners
Austin Telco
Beavers, Al
Ben White Florist
Courtyard Marriott Austin Airport
DeMott, McChesney, Curtright & Assoc.
(877) 360-7658
(512) 444-4757
(512) 388-4111
(512) 302-5555
(512) 473-3278
(512) 447-3577
(512) 386-7464
(210) 590-1844
Small Business
Hoover’s Cooking
JC Quality Painting & Drywall
Law offices of Frances Jones
Lucinda Edwards
Neagu Civil Engineering
Nuevo Leon
Ocelot Enterprises
Planned Parenthood
Real Estate Executives of Austin
Registered Agent
Riba Group, LLC
Rivera Home Inspection
Strasburger & Price
Super Detail
Terra Connor
Trust Screening Systems
Vintage IT Services
(512) 479-5006
(512) 801-1226
(512) 476-8999
(512) 383-7015
(512) 789-0792
(512) 479-0097
(512) 934-7343
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(210) 314-2446
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(956) 346-5325
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(512) 335-8881
(512) 916-0464
(512) 617-1974
(512) 444-6696
(512) 346-8255
(512) 854-9306
(512) 637-7458
(512) 480-5600
(512) 828-5601
(512) 454-2788
(512) 477-4488
(512) 479-1581
(512) 459-6521
(512) 255-7058
(512) 502-7617
(512) 371-8822
(512) 636-2242
(512) 453-6426
(512) 928-1111
(512) 444-5336
(512) 471-3212
Student
(512) 391-2305
(512) 519-5460
Workers Defense Project
Amplify Federal Credit Union
Non-Profit Organization
EZ Insurance Agency
Farm Credit Bank of Texas
Firestone
Hector Morales
Hensley Schwartz LLP
Heritage Debt Relief
Hoover’s Cooking
JC Quality Painting & Drywall
Law offices of Frances Jones
Lucinda Edwards
Neagu Civil Engineering
Nuevo Leon
Ocelot Enterprises
Planned Parenthood
Real Estate Executives of Austin
Registered Agent
Riba Group, LLC
Rivera Home Inspection
Strasburger & Price
Super Detail
Terra Connor
Trust Screening Systems
Vintage IT Services
Larry Perez Signs & Graphix
Linda Del Toro-JB Goodwin
Marvin Jansen
Myndi Garret
Pat Jackson
Roy Lozano’s Ballet Folklorico de TX
Ruben Ruiz
University of Texas
(512) 444-4040
(512) 483-9204
(512) 280-2310
(713) 823-5820
(512) 708-1804
(512) 829-4576
15 LOCATIONS
250+ FREE ATMs
FREE CHECKING
*De Mott, McChesney, *Curtright & Associates L.L.P.
Immigration Attorneys with over 30 years experience.
FREE BUSINESS CHECKING
Work visas
I-9 and employer compliance
Citizenship
Legal status
Pending petitions
Family visas
Removal defense
Detention of loved one
WWW.ATFCU.ORG
5.29 5.49 5.80
%
%
APR*
*Board Certified Immigration & Naturalization Law
by Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Noticias 13
APR*
15 YEARS
plus no closing costs**
10 YEARS
%
AUTO LOANS
APR*
%
APR*
APR*
66 MONTHS
new or used
72 MONTHS
1.76 1.96 2.32
APY
****
APR*
%
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT1
%
%
20 YEARS
3.99 4.25 4.50
60 MONTHS
NOW IN AUSTIN!
Call toll free at 1-866-690-1844.
512.302.5555
HOME EQUITY LOANS
%
APY
****
%
APY
****
12 MONTHS
24 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
1
regular - minimum deposit of $1000 required
BUSINESS LOANS
5.85 6.00 6.25
%
***
%
***
10 YEARS
20 year amortization
5 YEARS
MONEY MARKET
1.31 1.51 1.76
%
APY
****
$25,000 TO $74,999
%
APY
****
$75,000 TO $124,999
%
***
15 YEARS
%
APY
****
$125,000 AND ABOVE
minimum daily balance of $2000 required
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT2
1.86 2.17 2.47
%
APY
****
%
APY
****
%
APY
****
12 MONTHS
24 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
2
jumbo - minimum deposit of $95000 required
*ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE. ALL RATES ARE EXPRESSED “AS LOW AS”. ACTUAL RATE MAY VARY DEPENDING ON CREDIT QUALIFICATIONS. **AUSTIN TELCO WILL PAY ALL STANDARD CLOSING COSTS ON HOME EQUITY
LOANS BELOW $100K. ADDITIONAL NON-STANDARD FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBER. ***RATE APPLIES TO 1ST LIEN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS WITH A LOAN TO VALUE OF 80% OR LESS;
CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT LOAN RATES/TERMS MAY BE DIFFERENT. NO PRE-PAYMENT PENALTY. ****ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD. PENALTIES FOR EARLY WITHDRAWAL MAY APPLY. ALL APRS, APYS AND TERMS ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. THIS CREDIT UNION IS FEDERALLY INSURED TO AT LEAST $250,000 PER MEMBER BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION.
C O R P O R AT E M E M B E R C O N TA C T U S
RECOGNITION
PRESIDENT/CEO
ANDY MARTINEZ
(512) 476-7502, [email protected]
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
PREMIER INVESTOR
SAMANTHA SANCHEZ
FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES
MARI FLORES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NAYELI GALLEGOS
EVENTS & TOURISM
POWER INVESTOR
AT&T
BANK OF AMERICA
H.E.B.
MERCEDES FERIS
UNIVISION RADIO & UNIVISION TV
WELLS FARGO
PRESTIGIOUS INVESTOR
APPLIED MATERIALS
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN/ ¡AHORA SI!
AUSTIN ENERGY
BROWN DISTRIBUTING CO./BUDWEISER
HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC.
INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
JP MORGAN CHASE
RANDALLS
SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS
STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES
TAYLOR PUBLISHING GROUP
TEXAS GAS SERVICE
WEBSITE & COMMUNICATIONS
ALICIA MALDONADO
MEDIA RELATIONS
BRITTANY BRUNSON
SALES AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
MARGARET SMITH
MEMBERSHIP
SELINA AGUIRRE
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
CONTRIBUTING INVESTOR
3M
AMPLIFY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
AUSTIN COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.
BABY ALCAPULCO
BEN WHITE FLORIST
COMPASS BANK
EL MUNDO NEWSPAPER
ESPN AUSTIN
FARM CREDIT BANK OF TEXAS
FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR
FROST NATIONAL BANK
GRANDE COMMUNICATIONS
GTECH CORPORATION
HEALTHSOUTH
HILTON AUSTIN HOTEL
IBM
Noticias 14
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
PBSJ
PERFICIENT INC.
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE
RADISSON HOTEL & SUITES AUSTIN
REAGAN NATIONAL ADVERTISING OF
AUSTIN
SAM’S CLUB #8259
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
TIME WARNER CABLE
TITUS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OF AUSTIN
US FOOD SERIVCE INC.
VELOCITY CREDIT UNION
WACHOVIA BANK
LINDA MEDINA
HISPANIC TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF AUSTIN
HEBERTO OCHOA
MONICA WILLEY
(512) 928-2594 X 112, [email protected]
VISIT US
GREATER AUSTIN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2800 SOUTH IH 35, SUITE 260
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
P: (512) 476-7502
F: (512) 476-6417
EMERGING ENTERPRISES
1144 AIRPORT BLVD. STE 260
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702
P: (512) 928-2594
F: (512) 928-2747

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