NOTICIAS October/octubre 2010

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1 NOTICIAS October/octubre 2010 The Capital of Texas Award Goes To... In This Issue En esta edición Capital of Texas Awards Imagine Austin Community Forums Candidate Forum Luncheon, District 52 Council on At-Risk Youth eos Dermatology Fall Open House KGLO Factors that Affect Your Credit Score Small Work Tri-County Small Business Summit Board of Directors Mesa Directiva Pilar Sanchez, Chair Housing Authority of the City of Austin Anna M. Sanchez, Chair-Elect Wells Fargo George A. Gutiérrez, Treasurer The Statesman/ ahora sí! Celia Israel, Secretary Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Thomas Tomás Miranda, At-Large Cisco Systems Myndi Garrett, At-Large Blanca Garcia, Past Chair Casa Blanca Realty Anna Marie Arredondo IBM Rodrigo Castilleja Farmers Insurance Paul Cruz, Ph.D. Austin Independent School District Robert Franco, Jr. Bank of America Amelia Lopez MWM Design Group Tim McCoy Lee Tilford Agency Joe Morin Governor s Office, Economic Development Flynn Nogueira del Fuego Companies, LLC Will Penny Wells Fargo James Rash Walmart #1253 Stephanie Richmond Frontier Ideas David Rodriguez Sage Point Financial, Inc. Geronimo M. Rodriguez, Jr. Seton Family of Hospitals Javier Valdez By Mercedes Feris, GAHCC Traducción de: Carolina Modesto The GAHCC would like to thank everyone who attended and showed their support at the 2nd Annual Capital of Texas Awards luncheon. With 300 in attendance, this event is growing to be one of the GAHCC s top events. La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Austin (GAHCC) se regocijó al dar a conocer los ganadores de los premios Capital of Texas para la pequeñas empresas celebrado en el Hilton Austin Hotel Downtown el 14 de septiembre. Se dio inicio a la presentación con un reconocimiento The event kicked off with a special recognition of especial a la oradora principal la jueza Eva Guzmán, Keynote Speaker Justice la primera latina en ocueva Guzman, First Latina par el cargo como Jueza Texas Supreme Court de la Corte Suprema de Justice and Secretary of Texas y a la primera latina State Esperanza Hope en ser secretaria de estaandrade, first Latina do, Esperanza Hope AnTexas Secretary of State. drade, Secretaria de EstaOther prominent Latina do de Texas. Otras damas firsts were: Diana Malque han ocupado cargos por primera vez como donado, First Latina Texlatina fueron: Diana Malas State Representative donado, Texas State Repin Williamson County and Dr. Melba Vasquez, Marc A. Rodriguez, Margaret Hinkels, Courtney Riley, Jay Whitchurch, resentative en WilliamNathan Green, Melina Garvey, Nilda De La Llata, Regina Rogoff son County y Dr. Melba First Latina President of Vasquez, Presidente de la American PsychologiAsociación Americana de Psicología. Antes del inicio cal Associations. Prior to the presentation of the de la presentación de los premios Valerie Velázquez, awards which was emceed by Olga Campos, acactriz de la película Machete, que se lanzó hace tress in the recent feature film Machete, Valerie poco, deslumbró al público con su interpretación de Velázquez, dazzled the crowd with her impactful manera impresionante del himno nacional. performance of the National Anthem. Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Capital of Texas Awards: Campus2Careers - Texas Gas Service Rising Star Award El Sol y La Luna - U.S. Foodservice Food & Beverage Award People s Community Clinic - United Healthcare Healthcare Award Austin Woman Magazine - General Motors Media Award WhiteFire Diamonds & Fine Jewelry - ahora sí!/the Statesman Retail Award Offices of Marc A. Rodriguez - Wells Fargo Services Award The Settlement Home - Time Warner Cable/Time Warner Business Class Nonprofit Award

2 2010 Capital of Texas Awards Premier Investor Power Investor AT&T Bank of America H-E-B Univision Radio Univision TV Wells Fargo 1 Prestigious Investor Applied Materials The Statesman/ ahora si! Austin Energy Brown Distributing Co./Budweiser Cisco Systems Emmis Austin Radio Harutunian Engineering, Inc. International Bank of Commerce JPMorgan Chase Seton Family of Hospitals St. David s HealthCare Texas Gas Service UnitedHealthcare Contributing Investor 3m Austin Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Baby Alcapulco BBVA Compass Border Media Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital One Bank Compass Bank El Mundo Newspaper ESPN Farm Credit Bank of Texas Frost National Bank General Motors Grande Communications GTECH Corporation HealthSouth Hilton Austin Hotel Howdy Honda IBM Lamb s Tire & Automotive Centers Mandarin Flower Co. Northwestern Mutual PBS Pepsi Bottling Group Progressive Insurance Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin Randalls Reagan National Advertising of Austin RK Group, Catering by Rosemary Round Rock Express Sam s Club Sears Holdings Corporation Southwest Airlines State Farm Insurance Texas Mutual Insurance Company Time Warner Cable Titus Industrial Group, LLC Truluck s Seafood, Steak & Crab House University Federal Credit Union University of Texas at Austin Velocity Credit Union Winstead (Names listed left to right) 1. Trent Bruce, Regina Rogoff, Margaret Hinkels, Pilar Sanchez 2. Anna Sanchez, Marc A. Rodriguez, Pilar Sanchez 3. Andy Martinez, Olga Campos, Justice Eva Guzman 4. Courtney Riley, Michelle Roebuck, Pilar Sanchez 5. Doug McBrayer, Nilda De La Llata, Pilar Sanchez 6. George Gutierrez, Leticia Villarreal, Joseph Villarreal, Pilar Sanchez 7. Gloria Tostado, Melinda Garvey, Pilar Sanchez 8. Grant Ruckel, Nathan Green, Jay Whitchurch, Secretary of State Hope Andrade, Pilar Sanchez 9. Nathan Green, Jay Whitchurch 10. Valerie Velasquez 11. Blanca Alvarado, Nilda De La Llata, Olga Campos, Jane Rash 12. Justice Eva Guzman

3 New Members Nuevos Miembros A + Translations Aisha Dull Arnold Gonzalez Austin Star Insurance Austin s Park & Pizza Brian Walters & Associates Camino Real Mexican Food & Bar Dianna Maldonado Don Mouton Attorney at Law EnduroVista/Fresh Start Service Evie Evan Fivestar Merchant Services Franciso Rodriguez Fueld Dreams Group One Property Solutions Interface Financial Group Iris Hair Nails & Day Spa James Frederick Bland Keller Williams - Mirtha Castillo Flippen Klock & Vaughn Electric Maggianos Manos De Cristo Mexican American Cultural Center. Morrison Law Firm New York Life - Manuela Padilla Outrageous Centro Comercial y de Negocios Paul Morin Qivana Regions Bank Senior Work Solutions Silk Hair Salon Simply Regal Event Planning Tramex Travel Vasquez & Associates Mental Health Winstead - Corporate Investor World Ventures YMCA of Austin Which Way, Austin? Imagine Austin Community Forums Hacia dónde se dirije Austin? Foro de diseño de la comunidad de Austin Serie By Samantha Park, City of Austin Help plan our city s future. The City of Austin is creating a new comprehensive plan, looking ahead to 30 years of growth and change. In a fall series of workshops, September 20-October 6, the City of Austin is asking the community to help shape a Preferred Scenario for Future Growth. Voice your concerns for how jobs, housing, development and open space should fit together. Everyone s ideas are welcome. Your responses on a survey, which will remain open through October, will inform the plan. Forum Activities include taking a survey, views displays and maps, contrast the four imagined scenarios with the growth trend we re on now and talk with planners, city staff, and community task force members. Can t attend a forum in person? You can read, review and comment on everything online at or review documents at an Austin Public Library. Some of the conversations the City of Austin wants to have are: How can we invest in smart, sustainable ways? What investments best support our Vision Statement? Where should more people live? Work? Play? Which scenario will be best for our grandkids? October Forum Dates: Oct p.m. Bowie High School, 4103 W. Slaughter Ln. Oct p.m. Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Ln. Oct p.m. Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr. Traducción de: Carolina Modesto Ústed, puede participar en la planificación de nuestra ciudad. En la actualidad el cabildo de Austin elabora un plan integral con miras a 30 años de crecimiento y desarrollo, por lo que aprovechará la temporada de otoño para presentar una serie de talleres desde el 20 de septiembre hasta el 6 de octubre; donde usted podrá expresar su opinión acerca de cómo han de interactuar y encajar en nuestro diario vivir nuestros hogares, lugares de trabajo, desarrollo económico y las áreas verdes. Su participación en una encuesta que estará disponible durante el mes de octubre, contribuirá con la formación del plan con el mejor escenario de desarrollo. Entre las actividades en el Forum se encuentran llenar una encuesta, observar las exhibiciones y mapas, hacer un contraste de los cuatro escenarios imaginarios con el ritmo de crecimiento que tenemos actualmente y conversar con los urbanistas, personal del cabildo y los miembros comunitarios. Si no puede estar presente en los foros, ústed puede leer, revisar y hacer comentarios por el Internet en la página Web o revisar los documentos en una biblioteca pública. Algunas de las inquietudes que desea presentar el Cabildo de Austin son: Cómo podemos hacer inversiones de manera inteligente y sostenible? Cuáles inversiones ofrecen un mejor apoyo a nuestra visión y objetivos? Dónde deberían vivir, trabajar o jugar más personas? Cuál sería el mejor escenario para nuestros nietos?

4 Renewal Members Miembros que Renovaron Hispano Alliance Collision Centers Austin Toros Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Corporate Investor Capitol Area Council, Boyscouts of America Carr, Riggs & Ingram Catherine Weir Concordia University Cultural Strategies Elizabeth Quintanilla Far West Capital Farmers Insurance District 34 Foster Quan LLP Frost National Bank - Corporate Investor Gina Garcia GTECH - Corporate Investor Guero s Taco Bar Hoover s Cooking Howdy Honda - Corporate Investor Joe Morin Linda Del Toro-JB Goodwin Lupe Morin Marriott Austin Downtown Convention Center Marvin Jansen Melisa Garcia-JB Goodwin Moody National Bank National American University Paloma Vista Dental PrismNet, LTD Rudy Herrera State Farm Insurance-Ted Heaton State Representative Eddie Rodriguez The Brinkley Center The Critical Update Umbrella Media United Way Capital Area Candidate Forum Luncheon for State Representative, District 52 Foro durante el almuerzo con los Candidatos para Representantes del Estado del Dictrito 52 By Angelica Fox, GAHCC The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce are hosting the 2010 Candidate Forum for State Representative, District 52. The candidates are Larry Gonzales and incumbent Diana Maldonado. The format of the Forum will begin with a presentation on Proposition 1, followed by an opening statement for the candidates running for State Representative, District 52. Larry Gonzales Each candidate will have questions posed to them and will present a closing statement. The candidates may rebut any statements made, clarify comments or answer questions posed to the other candidate. Claire Love from Community Impact Newspaper, will serve as moderator. This candidate forum provides one of the few opportunities to hear directly from the candidates. The forum will be held on Friday, October 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Round Rock at the Williamson Conference Center at the Wingate by Windham, 1209 N IH 35. Round Rock. The cost of attendance to this luncheon is $15. Reservations are required online at by Wednesday, October 6th. For more information contact afox@ gahcc.org. Traducción de: Angelica Fox La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Ausitn y la Cámara de Comercio de Round Rock estan organizando el Foro 2010, de los Candidatos para Representantes del Estado del Distrito 52. Los candidatos son Larry Gonzales y la titular Diana Maldonado. El formato del Foro empezará con una presentación de la Propuesta No. 1, seguida por una declaración abierta de los candidatos. Diana Maldonado Cada candidato deberá contestar acerca de su posición a las preguntas establecidas y presentará una declaración de cierre. Los candidatos pueden refutar cualquier declaración hecha, aclarar comentarios o contestar preguntas de la posición del otro candidato. La moderadora será Claire Love del periódico Community Impact. Este Foro ofrece una de las pocas oportun idades de escuchar directamente de los candidatos. El Foro se efectuará el viernes 8 de octubre de 11:30am- 1:00pm en el Centro de Conferencias de Williamson en el Wingate Wingate by Windham, 1209 N IH 35. Round Rock. El costo para poder atender a este almuerzo es de $15. Se requiere reservar por internet: gahcc.org hasta el día 6 de octubre. Para mayor información contactar a afox@gahcc.org. Austin 21 st Century Forum How Small Businesses Can Benefit in the New Era Sustainable Business Opportunities: Understanding and Succeeding in the New Austin Economy In partnership with Austin Energy, the GAHCC is happy to announce a series of forums focused on Together we aim for economic growth and meaningful improvement in our quality of life. Forum Dates: October 13, 2010 November 17, 2010 December 15, 2010 Location: Nuevo Leon Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.

5 Contact Us Contáctenos Andy Martinez President/CEO (512) , Erika Dresser Executive Assistant and Public Relations (512) , Mercedes Feris Director of Events & Tourism (512) , Mari Flores Director of Finance & Human Resources (512) , Angelica Fox Director of Programs (512) , Nayeli Gallegos Director of Economic Development (512) , Heberto Ochoa Program Manager, EGBI (512) , Margaret Smith Sales & Corporate Relations Manager (512) , Brittany Brunson Taunton HAL & Education Program Manager (512) , Rachel Torres Director of Membership (512) , Visit Us Visítenos Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2800 South IH 35, Suite 260 Austin, Texas P: (512) F: (512) Economic Growth Business Incubator 1144 Airport Blvd., Suite 260 Austin, Texas P: (512) F: (512) Council on At-Risk Youth 3rd Annual Autumn Benefit Council on At-Risk Youth Tercera Función Benéfica Anual de Otoño By Heidi Gibbons, Council on At-Risk Youth On Wednesday, October 20th, Honorary Chair Greg Hamilton, Travis County Sheriff, and the Council on At-Risk Youth (CARY) will host keynote speaker Barbara Coloroso for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Austin Downtown. Coloroso is a best-selling author, a captivating speaker and a sought after consultant on bullying, school discipline, positive school climate, nonviolent conflict resolution, restorative justice, teaching and parenting. Coloroso will speak on The Bully, the Bullied & the Bystander, followed by questions and a book signing. There will be music by the UT String Project Faculty Quartet and a special raffle to benefit CARY. Individual tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at or mail a check to CARY, 3710 Cedar St., Box 23, Austin, TX Sponsorships are also available. Proceeds benefit CARY s Aggression Replacement Training for AISD middle school students referred for bullying or fighting. Over sixty percent (60%) of CARY students are Hispanic, 80% are male and 90% are low-income. CARY, a 501-c-3 non-profit organization, helps youth promote safe schools and safe communities. CARY provides a 12-month program of social and cognitive skills training. Please call for more information. By Andrea Schwendeman, eōs Traducción de: Claudia Nybo La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Austin y la Cámara de Comercio de Round Rock estan organizando el Foro 2010, de los Candidatos para Representantes del Estado del Distrito 52. Los candidatos son Larry Gonzales y la titular Diana Maldonado. El formato del Foro empezará con una presentación de la Propuesta No. 1, seguida por una declaración abierta de los candidatos. Cada candidato deberá contestar acerca de su posición a las preguntas establecidas y presentará una declaración de cierre. Los candidatos pueden refutar cualquier declaración hecha, aclarar comentarios o contestar preguntas de la posición del otro candidato. La moderadora será Claire Love del periódico Community Impact. Este Foro ofrece una de las pocas oportun idades de escuchar directamente de los candidatos. El Foro se efectuará el viernes 8 de octubre de 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. en el Centro de Conferencias de Williamson en el Wingate, 1209 N IH 35. El costo para atender es de $15. Se requiere reservar por internet: hasta el día 6 de octubre. Para mayor información contactar a afox@gahcc.org. eōs Fall Open House eōs presenta un Evento de Otoño Abierto al Público Look fabulous this fall! eōs Dermatology and Med Spa by Austin Regional Clinic is having a Fabulous Fall Open House on Wednesday, October 27 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Take advantage of their eventonly specials, and enjoy raffle prizes, food, and cocktails! During the event only, you can get 20% off all med spa services and 10% off all products. You don t want to miss it! RSVP by visiting www. eosmedspa.com or call (512) Traducción de: Claudia Nybo Luzca sensacional este otoño! eōs Dermatology and Med Spa perteneciente a Austin Regional Clinic, presenta un evento fabuloso abierto al público el miércoles 27 de octubre de 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aproveche precios especiales en este evento, sorteos y premios, comida y cocktails. Solo en este evento, obtenga un 20% de descuento en todos los servicios med spa y un 10% de descuento en todos los productos. Confirme su asistencia en nuestra página de web Spa.com ó llámenos al (512)

6 KGLO By Kesha Dirkson, KD Enterprises Traducción de: Claudia Nybo The WORD is out. KLGO the Word 98.5/ 99.3 and La Palabra 1490 AM deliver the Lord s message in both English and Spanish in the Central Texas area, This 30 year old radio company, with La Palabra being its newest addition, is a pillar in the religious and business community while lending its voice to making it a trusting informational resource. La palabra ha salido. La estación emisora KLGO the Word 98.5/ 99.3 y La Palabra 1490 AM comunica el mensaje de Dios en inglés y español en el área Central de Texas. Siendo La Palabra su nueva adición, ésta estación de radio de 30 años, representa un pilar en la comunidad religiosa y de negocios al proporcionar una voz que la convierte en un recurso informativo de confianza. The Word and La Palabra strive to connect its listening audience to reliable businesses and professionals who provide goods and services that address the listeners needs. Based on a Mediamark Research Report, this source reveals that 8.71% of all Christian radio listeners are business owners, which is above the national average. In addition, Christian radio listeners are most likely to be self-employed and 25% more likely, to be classified as a business owner or partner. In October, both stations will be launching a volunteer program that will serve organizations in the non-profit community. The mission is to create engaging public service announcements and cater to people in need of clothing, food and health services. Tune in to the Word 98.5/ 99.3 and La Palabra 1490 AM weekdays you ll be moved by the power of Christian talk radio! For more information call Peggy McCormick at (512) extension 209. The Word y La Palabra se esfuerzan en relacionar su audiencia con empresarios y profesionistas fiables que proveen bienes y servicios para atender las necesidades de los radioescuchas. De acuerdo a Mediamark Research Report, se revela que el 8.71% de los radioescucha cristianos son dueños de un negocio, el cual es un nivel por encima del nivel promedio nacional. Además, radioescuchas cristianos tienen la mayor probabilidad de ser trabajadores autónomos y un 25% aproximadamente, son clasificados como dueños de un negocio ó socios. En octubre, ambas estaciones de radio lanzarán voluntariamente un programa que apoyará a organizaciones en la comunidad sin bienes de lucro. La misión es crear anuncios de servicios públicos atractivos y que sean dirigidos a la gente necesitada de ropa, comida y servicios médicos. Sintonice durante la semana las estaciones de radio the Word 98.5/ 99.3 y La Palabra 1490 AM y verá como la voz de la radio cristiana lo conmoverá. Para mayor información favor de comunicarse con Peggy McCormick al (512) extencion 209. FREE PERSONAL CHECKING 250+ FREE ATMs IN TEXAS 19 METRO LOCATIONS Home Equity Loans As low as 4.29 %* Call for details , x7194 *Annual Percentage Rate. All rates are expressed as low as. Actual rate may vary depending on credit qualifications. **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 prepayment penalty. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. This credit union is federally insured to at least $250,000 per member by the National Credit Union Administration. Automobile Loans Commercial Real Estate RR 620 S As low as As low as %* %** Lakeway Branch NOW OPEN Next to Jiffy Lube Between Lohmans Crossing & Lakeway Blvd.

7 Important Factors that Affect Your Credit Score Factores importantes que Afectan su Puntaje Crediticio In the last newsletter of GAHCC Noticias, we mentioned that 65% of your credit score is made from your level of debt and your payment history. The third factor is your credit history. The longer you have an account open the more credible you are, therefore the higher your score will be. The fourth and fifth factor are the number of inquiries for new credit (10%) and the diversification of your credit (10%). These are where the majority of us mistakenly do not apply for a refinance or a consolidation of revolving accounts because of the fallacy that it significantly lowers your credit score. If you do not have a fixed simple interest account, your score will actually improve when you consolidate because now you have more diversification of credit in use. At the same time you are lowering the level of debt in your old accounts, you could also have a better interest rate. Therefore, your gains are much greater over time. The most important thing is that you have a plan to become completely debt free. En la edición anterior de GAHCC Noticias, mencionamos que el 65% del puntaje está comprendido por su nivel de deudas y su historia de pago, de que tratan estos factores y cómo hacer para mejorarlos. El factor número tres es su historia de crédito y básicamente esto quiere decir que mientras más viejita sea su tarjeta o línea de crédito más credibilidad usted tiene y su puntaje va a aumentar. Los factores cuatro y cinco son el número de aplicaciones para nuevas líneas de crédito (10%) y la diversificación de su tipo de crédito (10%) es aquí donde la mayoría de la gente comete el error de no aplicar para refinanciamientos o intentar consolidar tarjetas de crédito a una deuda de interés simple por un tiempo menor por la falsa creencia de que eso afecta su crédito significativamente. Si usted no tiene una deuda fija entre sus cuentas en muchos casos su crédito va a ser beneficiado al consolidarlas porque tiene más diversificación y además liberaría el nivel de deudas de esas cuentas, podría tener menor tasa de interés y por tanto la ganancia es mucho mayor a largo plazo. Lo importante es tener un plan que le ayude salir completamente de deudas. Do you know how to protect your family while you have debt and other responsibilities? Make sure you check our next edition. For more information, questions, or if you would like to learn about another topic of personal finance, visit Sabe usted cómo proteger a su familia mientras tiene deudas y responsabilidades? Espere nuestra próxima edición. Para más información, preguntas o si desea sugerir algún tema de finanzas personales visite www. AskSya.com. BUMPED HEAD (STITCHES) EARACHE MIGRAINE (R eg ul ar $2 5. Flu ly M us tp ot re s! se nt Ad.) Traducción de: Sya Farahmandi $2 Sh 0 * By Sya Farahmandi When Feeling Great Can t Wait! Active Families and Individuals: See an experienced and compassionate medical provider TODAY! Available evenings and weekends when you can t get in to see your regular doctor. WAHOO! call us or register online; we ll call when your exam room is ready. (WAHOO! is not applicable to flu shots.) Most major insurance is accepted, including Medicare, most Medicaid plans and Tricare, or a medical discount program is available. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm AUSTIN (PECAN PARK) FM 620 AUSTIN 6001 W. WILLIAM CANNON, STE. 302 GEORGETOWN 900 N. AUSTIN AVE., STE. 105 ROUND ROCK 1240 E. PALM VALLEY BLVD. *Call to confirm vaccine availability. Offer subject to change; valid at all NextCare locations. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not eligible to enrollees/members of governmental health plans (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid). Code: ADJ PT Coupon

8 Calendar of Events Calendario de Eventos Power Networking Breakfast October 7, :30-9:00 a.m. Casa Chapala 3010 Anderson Lane Suite D Tuesday Tech Talk for Business Marketing October 19, :00-9:30 a.m. EGBI Airport Blvd Suite Candidate Forum Luncheon October 8, :30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wingate by Windham 1209 N IH 35 Power Networking Breakfast October 22, :30-9:00 a.m. 620 Café and Bakery 910 Round Rock Avenue MECA 2010: BioTech Forum October 12, :00-11:30 a.m. Brackenridge Hospital 400 N. I-35 New Member Orientation October 29, :00-9:30 a.m. Conference Call (218) Code # Austin 21st Century Forum October 13, :00-9:00 a.m. Nuevo Leon 1501 East 6th Street GAHCC Foundation Fall Golf Classic October 29, :00-7:00 p.m. Teravista Golf Club 4333 Teravista Club Drive The Multi-Ethnic Chamber Alliance & The City of Austin Invite You to Our FREE BioTech Forum: Exploring Austin s Industry & Innovation in Biotechnology Keynote Speaker: Dr. Timothy George Medical Director of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Center of Central Texas at Dell Children s Hospital October 12, :00-11:30 am Clinical Education Center at Brackenridge Hospital 1400 N. I-35, Austin FREE to the public Limited seating Register at

9 Small Work Recursos Para Tu Negocio By Nayeli Gallegos, GAHCC Traducción de: Nayeli Gallegos The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) is collaborating with BiGAustin, of Office of the Governor and other City organizations to put on Small Work on October 14th from 7:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center. This event is for small business owners and individuals who are thinking of opening their own business. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the tools that are available for small businesses. Secretary of State Hope Andrade will be the keynote speaker during lunch and will speak on the importance of small business in Texas. There will be a business fair that will include resources and organizations like the GAHCC, Austin Community College and Texas Workforce Commission. Participants will have the chance to participate in workshops with topics like Access to Capital, Opportunities to Access Other Markets and Exploring the Business World. To learn more about Small Work, please visit La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Austin está colaborando con BiGAustin, la Oficina del Gobernador y otras organizaciones de la ciudad para un evento dirigido a dueños de pequeños negocios y a personas que quieren explorar la idea de abrir su propio negocio. El nombre del evento es Small Work y se llevará a cabo el 14 de Octubre en Palmer Events Center, 7:30 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., y es una excelente oportunidad para todos aquellos que quieran aprender acerca de los recursos que están disponibles para ayudar a los pequeños negocios de esta ciudad. La Secretaria de Estado, Hope Andrade será la invitada especial durante la comida, y hablará de la importancia de los pequeños negocios para la economía de Texas. Además, se contará con una feria de recursos, donde habrá prestamistas y otras organizaciones que ofrecen ayuda, tales como la Cámara de Comercio Hispana, Austin Community College, Texas Workforce Commission, entre muchos otros. Tendrás oportunidad de participar en talleres de diversos temas, como Acceso a Capital, Oportunidades para Accesar Otros Mercados, Explorando el Mundo Empresarial, etc. Todos estos talleres enfocados a personas que quieran hacer crecer su negocio o que tienen la inquietud de independizarse. Para más informacion, visite la página de Internet GAHCC Foundation Fall Golf Classic Benefitting GAHCC education initiatives Win a 2010 Camaro with a hole-in-one! Compliments of Capitol Chevrolet

10 2010 Tri-County Small Business Summit By Nayeli Gallegos, GAHCC The GAHCC in partnership with the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SMHCC) invite you to participate in the 2010 Tri-County Small Business Summit. The event will take place on November 9th at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas. With the theme of Taking Care of Business, the Tri-County Small Business Summit will be a convening of Small Business owners, Corporate Executives and Management, Educators, Civic Leaders and Elected Officials. We will focus on the 2011 business outlook, Small Business opportunities and how business, in general, can positively affect opportunities for the area s future workforce. The objective of the event will be to provide small business training that will offer attendees tools to make their business grow and prosper. Texas Workforce Commission training will be taking place as part of the service offering that day. Regional Chambers from cities in Hays, Travis, Bastrop and Caldwell Counties will also be participating. For more information and to register for this event, please visit or contact Nayeli Gallegos at ngallegos@gahcc.org. Traducción de: Nayeli Gallegos GAHCC y la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de San Marcos lo invitan a participar en la conferencia 2010 Tri-County Small Business Summit. La cual se llevará a cabo el 9 de noviembre en el Hotel Embassy Suites de San Marcos, Texas. Bajo el tema Taking Care of Business, la conferencia será un punto de reunión para dueños de pequeños negocios, ejecutivos corporativos, educadores, líderes cívicos y personalidades con cargos públicos. Nos enfocaremos en la visión empresarial para el 2011, oportunidades para pequeños negocios, y la manera en que los negocios en general pueden impactar las oportunidades para la futura fuerza laboral. El objetivo del evento será el ofrecer capacitaciones que le den herramientas para hacer crecer y prosperar su negocio. Contaremos también con capacitación por parte de Texas Workforce Commission. Cámaras regionales de los condados de Hays, Travis, Bastrop y Caldwell han sido invitadas a participar en el evento. Para mayor información y para registrarse, por favor visite o contacte a Nayeli Gallegos vía correo electrónico: ngallegos@gahcc.org. Preliminary Agenda 7:30-8:00 a.m. Arrival, Check-In & Continental Breakfast 8:00-8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 8:30-10:00 a.m. Texas Workforce Commission Presentation Offering Business Solutions Employer Services & Programs 10:00-11:30 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions -Access to Capital for Small Business -Small Business Procurement Opportunities -Use Social Media to Market Your Business -Small Business Development Programs 11:30-11:45 a.m. Networking Break in Business Resource Area 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Luncheon 1:15-1:45 p.m. Networking Break in Business Resource Area 1:45-3:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions -Access to Capital for Small Business -Small Business Procurement Opportunities -Use Social Media to Market Your Business -Small Business Development Programs 3:15-3:45 p.m. Networking Break in Business Resource Area 3:45-4:30 p.m. Networking Reception