Press Kit 2015-2016

A Place Where Business Community Become One

The New York City Hispanic Chamber of

Commerce is a place where business and community

become one. Our mission is to represent and advocate for

Hispanic Businesses in New York City in a cohesive and

collective manner. We work on assuring the success

of Hispanic businesses and the community they

serve. Our dedicated team is comprised of thinkers,

planners, and “doers” that are passionate about the

economic growth and development of the Hispanic

community. Our motto at the New York City Hispanic

Chamber of Commerce is “Paving the Way to Economic

Development."

We believe that the only way to achieve this is by mobilizing the Hispanic businesses and

the Community we serve. We are excited to elevate our community to greater heights by offering

membership benefits that serves a mutually beneficial purpose. The popular favorite is that as a

member, you will have access to all networking events to help grow your business or organization.

We’ll always keep you updated on what’s going on with our members, job opportunities within our

member network, and relevant community news through our bi-weekly e-newsletters and on social

media. What sets us apart is our official weekly newspaper La Voz Hispana with a circulation of

60K within the five boroughs. This vehicle allows us to spotlight and introduce our members to the

Hispanic Community within the five boroughs.

The New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce also believes in supporting higher

education, we do this by working with our members to provide scholarship awards of 2K for

Hispanic CUNY Students that find themselves in hard economic times. We do this every

December during our Annual Business Banquet and Scholarship Award Ceremony. There is no

reason why finances should get in the way of education. We welcome all businesses to join us in

our efforts to raise the bar of the Hispanic businesses and the community we serve.

Respectfully,

Nick Lugo

President & CEO

New York City Chamber of Commerce

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Bienvenidos

Nick Lugo

Meet Our Team

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President

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Peter Spinella

Managing Director/Vice

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Cindy Estrada

Executive

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Jose Perez

NYCHCC

Bronx Chapter

President

Sulma Arzu-

Brown

Director of

Events

Eileen Guzzo

IT Chairperson

Joe Eithier

Economic

Development

Frances Pimentel

Director of

Membership

Carlos Cuevas

Attorney of

NYCHCC

Marquez Moralez

NYCHCC

Legal Liaison

Fred Yaeger

Public

Relations

Joan Ruiz

Communication

Manager

About NYCHCC

We are paving the way to economic development!

The New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYCHCC) is a

501(c)(6) non-profit organization. We are located in the culturally

enriched neighborhood of El Barrio- East Harlem, New York, the

NYCHCC is a membership-based organization whose mission is to

represent and advocate for Hispanic businesses, Hispanic business

owners and the community we serve. The NYCHCC has gained the

respect of the Hispanic business community through its advocacy,

enrichment seminars, workshops, and events. We work with new

entrepreneurs; growing businesses, revitalize established businesses,

individuals and students who want to belong to a progressive network.

Our Partners and Affiliates

La Voz Hispana is New York’s largest and oldest weekly Spanish

Newspaper. In over 35 years it has provided the Latino community with up

to date news pertaining to health, immigration, politics, international

(Latino) news, community affairs, and Spanish business news,

La Vos Hispana Newspaper is available free of charge in 400 newspaper

dispensers city wide.

2014 marked the 29th Anniversary of The 116th

Street Festival, which attracts over half a million

Hispanic consumers from New York, New Jersey,

Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, and the

Caribbean.

Our Members & Affiliates

Membership

Membership spotlight on e- newsletter and company logo on homepage of NYCHCC website

E-blast of your company profile to NYCHCC members and social media

Company logo and Spotlight on NYCHCC page of La Voz Hispana

Newspaper Access to all non-paid Economic Development & Enrichment Seminars

Access to Networking Activities

Company news, member employment opportunities, business

opportunities profiled on the Member Network page of NYCHCC

website

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Student Individual Non-Profit

If you are attending a credit-bearing and degree-granting institution at least part-time (ID must be provided)

Any person independent from a business entity looking to establish a sole business presence

Must be a 501 c3 tax exempt organization There are several different membership classifications in this category based on the number of employees

For Profit Health/ Educational

Institution

There are several different membership classifications in this category based on the number of employees

If you are a healthcare insurer or provider as well an academic or vocational learning institution, this membership category is for your organization

Benefits

NYCHCC Events

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: The NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce believes in the potential of our Community. The Empowerment and Leadership Development seminar is focused on encouraging entrepreneurs, business owners, and students to take on challenges with tenacity and courage. As an organization where connecting, networking and building working relationships is essential, the key is in understanding ourselves and others as people. We partnered with Global Transformational leader, Celebrity coach- Speaker & Author Karen Hoyos, Karen is considered one of the most influential leaders in the area of personal development. Our first empowerment seminar was held on February 4, 2015 at La Guardia Community college. We will work on partnering with colleges in the Bronx and Manhattan.

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Every November the NYCHCC travels to Puerto Rico with our members, partners and affiliates for the opportunity to experience first-hand the valuable business opportunities on navigating the logistical, and investment environment of Puerto Rico Facilitate the business opportunities available with local companies, explore the agricultural products for export and as well as provide the opportunity to meet heads of companies, regulators and trade officials. This is done in the form of seminars and networking receptions.

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We engage and attract new members via our signature and one of a kind networking gatherings. Our networking events are done in partnership with an existing member or potential one and utilizing our resources. The atmosphere is lively as members contribute to a unique and inviting experience. When most people think of networking events, they think of a means to an end - a platform by which to promote themselves to other compatible business owners and pursue lucrative employment opportunities. All of which does happen, but our networking event have proven to be much more than that. Our goal is to cultivate long lasting relationships and to create connections, promote each other, and advance the mutual interest of partners within the community.

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MADE IT IN NEW YORK Networking Cocktail Reception (Target M18-40): The NYCHCC is looking to partner a partner to work on our first themed Networking Event entitled MADE IT in New York. The NYCHCC is looking to highlight Hispanic gentlemen with inspiring stories of success and how they MADE IT in New York. As the cliché states “if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.” These gentlemen are cool, edgy, and relatable and serve as role models for the Hispanic Community. The plan is to find three gentlemen and recognize the accomplishments during a networking cocktail reception. It will close the generation gap and highlight the new upcoming generation of leaders.

2015 Calendar

JANUARY

(1/22) Member to Member Networking

FEBRUARY (02/04) Empowerment &

Leadership Seminar Featuring: Karen Hoyos

(02/17) Member event: 1000 Aspirante

MARCH (3/25)Women In Business

Luncheon

(3/14) Tito Nieves 40th Anniversary Concert at Lehman

APRIL (April 22) Member to

Member Networking

MAY Member to Member

Networking

JUNE

JULY (July 29) Member Event:

Hunts Point Stop the Violence Basketball Tournament

1st Annual MADE IT in New York cocktail reception

AUGUST Member Exclusive

recognition Dinner

SEPTEMER Women In Construction

OCTOBER 2nd Annual IT Seminar

NOVEMBER (Nov 4-Nov 5) 5th Annual

Trade Mission to Puerto Rico

DECEMBER (Dec 4) 10th Annual

Business Banquet and Scholarship Reception

Contact us

159 East 116th Street 2nd

Floor New York, NY 10029

Phone: (646) 429-8516

E-mail: info@nychcc.com

Website: www.nychcc.com