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El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a State of Texas-funded program, administered by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP). SATOP provides FREE technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs located in Texas. This assistance in turn helps create jobs, new products for the market, and stimulates the economy.
The Women's Business Border Center presents Dynamic Women to women the podcast where we will be showcasing general interest topics! This edition will be about mental health where Dr. Taijiri also known as Dr America will provide tips and insights about the importance of mental wellness Get yourself comfortable, maybe get your favorite beverage and enjoy this very informative and valuable session with Dr. America
¿Qué es la Dislexia? by El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
In today's episode, Griselda Oaxaca, Owner/Director at Dyslexia Institutes of America shares with us more on Dyslexia.
"Beyond the Climate Charter" by El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Tomblin, President and CEO of El Paso Electric and Jessica Christianson, Vice President of Sustainability and Energy Solutions.
Guest Crystal Cholewa, owner of Xtreme Core Fitness, describes how she first struggled to start her business and how now she stays positive and profitable.
Liz Reveles CEO of Rev It Up! Consulting Group shares the best practices of a leader.
Join us for a heartfelt episode with the CEO of Pencil Cup Office Products, Teresa Gandara, where she shares how her business pivoted and survived the pandemic.
Our Public Policy Advocacy Specialist Desirae Manzanares sits down with Barron White, Chief Executive Officer of ESL International, LLC, to talk about how he started his business and discuss the current state of ESL education.
Guest Paul Dipp, president of Economy Wholesale Grocers, talks about opening a second location and muses on the state of the entrepreneurial spirit in the time of Covid.
Learn all about convalescent plasma and how it is being used to help COVID patients. Also, how to donate twice a week to help others and yourself. Have a listen!
Hear from the President and CEO of El Paso Electric, Kelly Tomblin. She talks about how to position yourself to climb the corporate ladder and what makes a CEO tick. El Paso Hispanic Chamber CEO, Cindy Ramos-Davidson interviews Kelly about how she became successful and what steps to take to do the same. Have a listen!
Colonel Michael S. Oshiki is a native of Washington, D.C., and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science, with a double major in zoology and history, and was commissioned as an armored cavalry officer through the University of Wisconsin-Madison Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1987. After seven years as a line officer, including a deployment to Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Colonel Oshiki began medical school at the Uniformed Services University in 1994, and graduated in 1998. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at DeWitt Army Community Hospital Fort Belvior, VA , in 2001, where he served as Chief Resident. Most recently, COL Oshiki completed a Master's Degree in National Security Resource Strategy at the National Defense University Eisenhower School. Prior to starting at the Eisenhower School, Colonel Oshiki served as the Commander of Fox Army Health Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
COL La’Tonya N. Jordan is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina. She completed eight years of enlisted service in the North Carolina Army National Guard prior to receiving her commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1997. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Speech Pathology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master’s of Science in Logistics Management from Florida Institute of Technology. She became the Commander of the U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade July 10 in a virtual ceremony at Fort Sam Houston.
Listen to the individuals doing it all and rocking it! Our invited speakers will tell us all about working towards their entrepreneurial dreams and raising a family of their own! Speakers: Denise Oropeza, Owner of Spark Social Media Agency Elena Reyes, Owner of Oh Snap Nail bar Angie Rodriguez, Owner of Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso bring you COVID-19 Vaccine; Your Life Changing Option with Richard Lange, MD. Dr. Richard Lange, M.D. is president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso and dean of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He will be discussing the vaccine, distribution to the community and answering questions and concerns.
Our CEO, Cindy Ramos-Davidson spoke with our State Legislators about the upcoming Legislative Session. She speaks with them about their priorities and what we can expect coming up. Have a listen.
Listen to this quick guide on how to apply for your share of over 750k in funds available through the FASTER Grant Program. Idaly Tiscareno, our host for the show, interviews Ms. Terri Reed, manager of the grant program, as she explains how to access the funds to help your business with assist through COVID-19. Listen now!
During these trying times, everyone needs a little optimism. Dr. Bill Mitchell from More Talent Corporation will be sharing his professional opinion regarding his mechanisms: - How to cope with losing a business. - How to overcome situations we cannot control. - How to stay positive during difficult times. - What can I do to prepare myself for the worst?
Listen to this conversation on how to create cohesive teams while working remotely! Special guest speakers: Ana Espinoza, President Access Communications Group, LLC with YOLANDA DIAZ, PRESIDENT of MIRADOR ENTERPRISES and Julie Loving Scott, REALTOR.
The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce interviewed all of the participants running for office during this coming election. This series of sessions features the candidates and each candidate will be interviewed by our Chairman of the Board, Mike McQueen. This particular episode features the Honorable Veronica Escobar, running for re-election in the House of Representatives. Have a listen!
Esta platica con Tania Peregrino sobre su camino empresarial. Aprende como su creatividad ha sido su mejor herramienta a la inovacion y en un mundo con COVID-19. Cuales son sus siguientes proyectos en puerta. Que consejos tiene para desarrollar ideas y llevarlas al exito!
Listen to the most influential business women in the region! This interactive conversation with Rosa Santana, Founder and CEO of Santana Group and Leticia Marcum, business manager at IBEW Union 583 is one you won’t want to miss. Their years of expertise will mentor you and inspire you to defy the laws of business!
Enjoy a candid conversation with El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Mike McQueen. Congresswoman Escobar talks about various topics, including the PPP loans, the next stimulus package, and fighting COVID-19.
Your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and MWEDC discuss the PPP Loan and how it can help your business. Congressman Will Hurd talks about his time left on the hill and his ventures after he leave the office. Also, what to expect in the coming months regarding COVID-19 and how we can help curtail spreading it in our community.
On this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity we talk with Janet Cervantez with ACO Construction about what its like not only working in a traditionally male dominated industry but also what its like working with her husband. We talk to her about how she manages to keep work separate from her home life and what she feels the next generation of women in construction face.
On this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity, we sit down with the Export Import Bank (EXIM Bank) to talk about financing when you are expanding into new global markets. Learn about the support and guidance EXIM bank offers small businesses as the venture out into the world.
Our guest for this episode is Tood McCracken, President of NSBA. He joins us to talk about changes to the PPP loan forgiveness rules, assistance with small business recovery efforts, and the potential permanent reduction in rules of regulations for businesses. Todd McCracken, originally from Alamogordo NM, currently serves as the President of the National Small Business Association (NSBA), directing all activities of the advocacy oriented association.
Re-opening your business? Trying to keep your business clean and sanitary for your employees and customers? Check out this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity for advice from Freedom Janitorial President Willie Jenkins on how to clean and sanitize your business and your home. Call Freedom Janitorial at 915.929.0129 for more information.
National Federation of Independent Business Texas Director Annie Spilman joins the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted Texas and how we can expect the impacts of COVID-19 to play out during the next legislative session. We have an in-depth and exciting discussion on what the future holds for Texas in terms of politics and policy.
Join your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Aztec Contractors for a special webinar for our construction community. Creating a safe and healthy job site in the midst of a pandemic can be difficult and costly. Hear first hand from one of the top small business contractors about how they have found cost effective and efficient ways of enhancing the health and safety of their employees on job sites during this pandemic. Featuring: Cynthia Loya, Site Safety & Health Officer, Aztec Contractors and Frank Spencer III, President, Aztec Contractors.
Listen to your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of El Paso, Dee Margo's live Q&A discussing: - The reopening of El Paso and the state as a whole. - How the re-opening of the city is going and what precautions are being recommended that businesses take to protect their employees and customers. - How COVID-19 will impact El Paso in the long run in terms of our economic development and what steps the city is taking to help move El Paso forward once the pandemic is under control. - How the business community can assist in keeping COVID-19 under control.
The Texas Oil and Gas Industry is a key part of Texas' economic recovery. Hear from industry expert Luke Legate, Director of G. Fox Consulting about the impact COVID-19 and issues on the international stage have impacted the industry and what is needed to help the industry recover and the state recover as well.
This episode of Sharing Sweat Equity features El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego talking with business owners about what retail to go will look like in El Paso, how businesses can protect their employees and customers, and what the future of business and El Paso County looks like after COVID-19. Plus he shares with us how journaling helps him stay sane during this time of isolation.
This episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" features an in-depth discussion about insurance in the age of COVID-19. There are many issues to consider as events unfold, and you evaluate the potential impact to your organization. Learn from the President of USI Southwest, Robb Pridemore about: Reporting a Claim Cyber Liability How each insurance coverage may respond Workers Compensation General Liability Employment Practices Liability Property and Business Interruption
This episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" features an all-star panel of financial advisers and experts sharing with you the best ways to protect your financial future during the current crisis and opportunities you can be looking at to further secure your financial future. Learn how investing, taxes, and real estate have been impacted by COVID-19 and what you need to know about your 401k and what tax rebates you could be eligible for at the end of the year. Want to know more? Contact our panelists here: Bobby Blanco, Strategic Wealth Advisors, bblanco@sw-advisors.com Carlos Sanchez, Southwest Financial Management Group, csanchez@swfconsultinggroup.com Abraham Valenzuela, Southwest Financial Management Group, avalenzuela@swfconsultinggroup.com Rick Moreno, Moreno Real Estate Group, rmorenogroup@gmail.com
Do you have questions about small business loans and lines of credit? Do you know what the difference between a PPP loan and an EIDL Loan is? Check out the latest episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" for all these answers and more. This episode features a Live Q & A with Senior Vice President at West Star, Mr. Dan Cueto answering all your questions about SBA loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Times are tough right now especially for small businesses struggling with shutdowns and reduced hours. This episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity" features a live Q&A with policy expert Karen Kerrigan, President of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council about the recent stimulus bill aka the CARE Act. Listen and learn about the different kinds of assistance and relief being made available to businesses across the country.
Check out the latest episode of Sharing Sweat Equity and our interview with Dr. Armando Meza, Infectious Disease Specialist for Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso. Dr Meza joins us to share key information about COVID-19; ways to protect you, your family, and your business; and helps dispel some rumors regarding the virus and the public health crisis. In this episode, Dr. Meza answers live questions from our webinar and Facebook live audience.
Our special guest on this episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity: is Barron White, President of ESL International discussing the importance of multilingualism in businesses and how investing in your employees education can improve your business in the long run. Learning a language for business goes beyond just vocabulary and conjugations. Learn how a multilingual workforce can make you more competitive and help you succeed! If you would like to receive more information about ESL International please visit https://eslinternational-llc.com/ or call them at 915.300.0239.
We kick off our first episode of 2020 with Monica Moreno, President of The Job Connection in El Paso, TX. Monica shares with us what it is like to not only take over the family business but work with your family as well. She also shares with us what her biggest challenges and successes in her business have been so far and what challenges she sees coming for the next generation of business owners.
On this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity we welcome Texas State Representative Lina Ortega in the studio to recap her second year in the legislature. We cover a variety of topics from transparency in government contracting, to the 2020 Census, to protecting voting rights in Texas, and potential changes to gun control legislation in Texas in light of the shootings in El Paso and Midland/Odessa.
On this episode of Sharing Sweat Equity our guest is Dr. Andrea Tawney, Vice Chancellor for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Office of Institutional Advancement. We discuss everything from grant writing, to going from the Air Force to working with universities, and how Dr. Tawney and her family fell in love with El Paso.
This episode of Sharing Sweat Equity features a rising Latina Star in the insurance industry, Crystal Martinez. On this episode, Crystal shares with us how she went from aspiring news anchor to business owner. We talk with her about what inspired her to start her own business, her greatest successes and her greatest challenges. She shares great insights and lessons that are critical for anyone looking at starting their own business!
In episode 8 of "Sharing Sweat Equity" we sit down with Roberto Coronado, Senior Vice President in Charge and Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, El Paso Branch to talk border economics. We discuss the impact long wait times (think 12 hour wait times) has had on economic growth, the impact that potential tariffs could have on the economy, and how what happens at the border impacts almost every aspect of consumers lives and businesses far and wide. Links to websites mentioned in this episode: https://www.dallasfed.org/ https://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/mexico-institute https://www.cfr.org/
While a low unemployment rate is great for employees and the economy, business made find themselves struggling more than usual to not only find talented and experienced employees to fill key roles, but also retaining the employees they already have. For our most recent episode of "Sharing Sweat Equity", we are joined by Tommy Cano, President of Cano HR who talks to us about finding employees during periods of low unemployment and how businesses can retain employees when they might not have the budget for raises or bonuses. If you have questions or HR issue you would like to talk to Mr. Cano about please reach out to him at (915) 241-3218.
This episode of La Salle Brothers Wealth Strategies focuses on the initial steps you must take to start your Real Estate investing and Entrepreneur journey. Having a good view of your current financial standing and budget is what will propel you to do many other things such as leave your 9-5 job or purchase your first investment property. At the end of the day, our overall goal is to help you get closer to financial independence. For the budget document mentioned in the episode, please go to: https://files.constantcontact.com/58a85798701/358e93d5-95b7-41ed-b830-f03496fd7359.xls
Even though it feels like we just kicked off 2019, the El Paso Complete Count Committee is already looking ahead to 2020, specifically the 2020 Census. Made up of representatives from the City of El Paso and the Count, as well as community leaders, the El Paso Complete Count Committee is working to make sure every single El Pasoan is counted in the upcoming census. Why is having a complete count so important? Check out the latest episode of Sharing Sweat Equity to find out! For more information about being on the El Paso Complete Count Committee contact Paulina Lopez at paulina.lopez@2020census.gov or City Representative Claudia Ordaz at district6@elpasotexas.gov or County Commissioner David Stout at Commissioner2@epcounty.com.
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