Past Events

The GPHCC annual golf outing is a good event to connect business executives, professionals and small business owners in a relaxing and pleasant environment with enough time for them to learn more about their business. The event provides an excellent opportunity for members to entertain prospective and existing clients in a healthy business environment while contributing to small Hispanic business education. The Outing is open to every level of golfer and offers an invigorating day of business networking, socializing and sporting fun.

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The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & JUNTOS present a business accounting workshop that will teach accounting & financial statement basics so small business owners can understand their financial statements.

Knowing the basics of accounting and financial reporting enables small business owners to be aware of their operating results to take necessary steps to rectify any issues or take advantage of any opportunities.

Understanding your business’s balance sheet, income statement, and cash flows statement is a must! If you do not understand your business’s financial reporting then this workshop is for you!

Space is limited; please RSVP to Emmania Rodriguez at 215-790-3723 or erodriguez@greaterphilachamber.com

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, African American Chamber of Commerce and the Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Business Networking Reception at Wachovia Financial Center to kick off Summer in Center City!

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 20, 2009 to Emmania Rodriguez at 215-790-3723 or erodriguez@greaterphilachamber.com

GPHCC and PA-NJ-DE-MSDC team with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEP) to present an overview of the Certification Process and how to do business with the City of Philadelphia.

Colombia is quickly moving up the ranks of U.S. export partners (currently 29th globally). The county boasts one of the most stable economies in the region, with GDP growth of 8.2% in 2007. In the same year, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) named Colombia Country of the Year, reflecting growth and opportunities in multiple sectors, including telecommunications, energy, transportation, construction and tourism.

Panama is the crossroads of trade for the Americas. The U.S. currently is the country’s most important trade partner. Panama’s economy is based on a well-developed service sector, with potential for substantial growth in the areas of electric power generation, health care services, port services, land development, road construction, water distribution and purification, telecommunications and tourism.

• WTCGP/GPHCC Members $25
• Non Members $35

Presented by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

To register please contact Delmy Reyes at 215-790-3723 or dreyes@greaterphilachamber.com

A brief for businesses to learn about the impact of the recently passed U.S. Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Pennsylvania’s business community. Learn what and how industries, programs and workforce benefit. With guest speaker:

State Senator Jay Costa
Minority Chair, Appropriations

Continental breakfast will be served.

Contact Sara Ramos for reservations at sramos@greaterphilachamber.com or (215)790-3852

Preparing for the next steps in your career? This program will prepare participants to write a short speech outlining their strongest qualities, identify critical resume elements, modify their resume, write a cover letter, respond to practice interview questions and prepare for the next job interview.

Deadline for reservations Friday, April 25, 2008.

To register, call Ivelisse Lopez-Ruiz at 215-790-3845 or email ilopezruiz@greaterphilachamber.com.

GPHCC bi- monthly networking mixer gives our members, professionals and executives the chance to make new contacts in one delightful time surrounded with drinks and food. Through the mixer we build respected and friendly relationships base on integrity. GPHCC supports growth and success in our businesses by helping others.

Presenting in front of a group has been perceived as one of the most stressful experiences. Come learn how to deliver a presentation feeling cool, calm and confident. This workshop teaches individuals how to make an effective presentation. Participants learn how to structure a presentation, build credibility with an audience and deliver with significant impact.

Deadline for reservations Monday, June 23, 2008

To register, call Ivelisse Lopez-Ruiz at 215-790-3845 or email ilopezruiz@greaterphilachamber.com.

State Farm Insurance(R) is holding an educational program for GPHCC members at HACE on March 19, 2008. State Farm has been recognized as:

• Hispanic Corporate 100 Hispanic Magazine (2007 – 1993)
• Top 50 Corporations for Supplier Diversity Hispanic Trends (2007 – 2006)
• Top 50 Companies for Latinas to Work Latina Style Magazine (2006 – 1998)

For more information on admission and registration, please contact GPHCC at gphcc@greaterphilachamber.com.

On behalf of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to invite you to our 5th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 29th, 2007, at the Radnor Valley Country Club in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The event promises to be challenging, exciting and truly enjoyable.

This year’s event will feature many interesting opportunities for golfers including introductions to new members, guest companies and professionals. The committee has planned the event to give you a spectacular day of golf, great food and prizes in a fun business environment.

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The U.S. Commercial Service in conjunction with GPHCC will host a roundtable discussion on the many exporting opportunities that can be found in Chile in order to promote the Department of Community and Economic Development’s upcoming trade mission to Argentina, Chile and Peru.

• Event Target Market: Export Ready Companies

Confirmed speakers:

• Senior Commercial Service - Mr. Carlos Capurro
• Honorable Counsel to Chile - Benjamin Leavenworth

To register, email Zor Montes at GPHCC or call 215-790-3723.

The University Purchasing Initiative (UPI) is a diversity supplier development partnership between the Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center (PA MBEC) and local Philadelphia based universities.

PA MBEC is committed to making the process of doing business with local institutions as simple as possible. They have formed a Purchasing Action Team consisting of Purchasing Directors from each institution participating in this program. The team shares processes and ideas that allow for a more streamlined standardized process of doing business.

To register, email Zor Montes at GPHCC or call 215-790-3723.

This annual event promises to deliver a challenging, exciting and truly enjoyable day of golf while benefiting small Latino business education.

Small business education is important in creating Hispanic markets because many owners have not received the education or exposure to best business practices and systems that enhance business growth. We need your participation in helping these emerging markets by expanding networks, so that together we excel as multicultural professionals committed to the economic growth of the Greater Philadelphia region.

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend a Latino Reception at the African American Museum of Art. Meet Philadelphia area professionals and executives while you gain an enriched cultural experience in touring the Presence of Africa in Mexico art exhibit. You will have the chance to view this fascinating collection, make new contacts and enjoy food and drinks.

RSVP by September 17, 2008.

To register, email Zor Montes at GPHCC or call 215-790-3723.

Pennsylvania’s Hispanic Chambers of Commerce unite to establish relationships with state legislators in efforts to increase the Hispanic business voice across the state. A networking reception will follow in the Capitol Rotunda among chamber members and state legislators and their staff.

To register, email Zor Montes at GPHCC or call 215-790-3723.

In collaboration with the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia, GPHCC are co-hosting an information session to learn about the opportunities available in these countries and the upcoming World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia - Pennsylvania Center for Trade Development and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia trade mission to Chile, Argentina and Peru (December 1-5, 2008), please join our experts:

• Sergio Kalm, Director, TradeChile, a Chilean firm which specializes in international trade and investment. TradeChile is also the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s authorized trade representative for Chile. In his presentation, Mr. Kalm will focus on business opportunities in Chile.
• Roberto Salafia, Minister, Commercial and Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Argentina, Washington, D.C. Mr. Salasia will discuss the the business and economic climate in Argentina.

Fee:
Non-Member Fee: $45
Member Fee: $30

To register and to receive member price, GPHCC members should call Emily Olson at: 215-586-4247 or email her at: eolson@wtcphila.org.

In preparation for our trade mission to Argentina, Chile and Peru, which will take place at the end of November, GPHCC will be hosting a Webinar (an online seminar) that will give export ready businesses a general overview of the trade opportunities that are currently available in these countries. Participation is free!

Confirmed Speaker: Sergio Sanchez -International Market Analyst

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Wondering how to effectively communicate with your leadership team to sell an idea or propose a new initiative? The purpose of this program is to teach participants to use best practices when with senior management. During this session participants will learn to use metrics, medium, level of detail, and selling points, maintain consistent messaging, strive for competence, clarity and effective communication, use problem statements and desired outcomes, and differentiate between micro and macro objectives.

Deadline for reservations Friday, October 24, 2008.

To register, call Ivelisse Lopez-Ruiz at 215-790-3845 or email ilopezruiz@greaterphilachamber.com.

Join us as we exchange holiday cheers and look forward to a successful New Year.

Wine & Traditional Latin Appetizers will be served.

This is a members-only event. If you are not a member but would like to attend please contact us 215-790-3723.

Please contact Zor Montes at 215-790-3723 or zmontes@greaterphilachamber.com to RSVP.

Members are welcome to visit GPHCC offices and Celebrate Three Kings Day Festivities with us!

This is a members-only event. If you are not a member but would like to attend please contact us 215-790-3723.

Please contact Sara Ramos at 215-790-3852 or sramos@greaterphilachamber.com to RSVP.

Join us as we journey through Argentina for a glimpse of its rich culture in a lively affair of tango performances, delectable cuisine and upbeat music coupled with people of varied ethnic and professional backgrounds for the benefit of our region’s small Latino businesses.

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For reservations contact Sara Ramos at 215-790-3852 or sramos@greaterphilachamber.com to RSVP.

Stop by Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce booth at the 9th Annual Alliance Mid-Atlantic Small Business Procurement Fair moves to the Atlantic City Convention Center! The 2008 event brought nearly 800 people together. It has grown in size and depth each year and we are excited about the prospects for this year. The networking at this event cannot be compared to any other single marketing medium. Take advantage of the opportunities!

Why is this event so important to your business?
A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories. This is your opportunity as a supplier to identify potential new contracting sources and network with buyers and other attendees.

• Make hundreds of face-to-face contacts in one day
• Receive contact information for buyers and contracting officers
• Meet companies that could potentially become "partners" in preparing proposals and contracts

What is the format for the day?
The MatchMaking area, trade show area and general session are are all located in the Grand Ballroom.

• Matchmaking Meetings: Pre-Registered Attendees and Small Business exhibitors will be able to schedule their own meetings with prime contractors and government agencies. This can be done approximately two weeks before the event. The earliest registrants will be able to schedule first.
• Trade Show:: Exhibit Booths will be laid out around the perimeter of the Exhibit Hall facing the MatchMaking area in the center of the Hall. Because of space restrictions, a limited number of booth spaces are available for this event.
• Workshops: A series of workshops will be on-going throughout the day detailing success strategies for doing business with the government.

GPHCC and PA-NJ-DE-MSDC team with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEP) to present an overview of the Certification Process and how to do business with the City of Philadelphia.

• 8:30 – 9:20 a.m.   Overview of the Office of Economic Opportunity & Certification Process
• 9:20 – 10:00 a.m.   How to do business with the City of Philadelphia
• 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Networking

Contact Sara Ramos for reservations at sramos@greaterphilachamber.com or (215)790-3852