OHCC

Ohio Hispanic Legislative Day (May 9, 2012)

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The Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission, will be hosting the Ohio Hispanic Legislative Day on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Our theme this year is:

Hispanics – A Vital Component of Ohio’s Economic Engine.

KEYNOTE PRESENTER
United States Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis

VIEW COMPLETE AGENDA, LIST OF WORKSHOPS AND PARTICIPANTS (click here for PDF file)

This full-day event to be held at the State Capitol will bring Hispanic leaders together with Ohio legislators to discuss important public policy issues, and will foster dialogue about the needs and opportunities of Hispanic Ohioans. In 2011, over 150 Hispanic leaders from across the State participated in the event.

Our partners will help to underwrite the venue and meals costs as well as marketing and meeting materials. The enclosed documents provide information about Hispanics in Ohio, reasons for investing in the Hispanic market, the event’s agenda and partnership opportunities.

This day is critically important to both the Columbus region and our Hispanic community - especially this year, when many candidates seeking an elected office are vying for the Hispanic vote.

I look forward to your partnership and support!

Jose “Rafi” Rodriguez
Executive Director
Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

REGISTER NOW! FREE TO ATTEND Click here

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

The continued support of our community for the programs and services of the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce make it possible to continue to share and implement our mission. Please join us this year in support

PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION
For additional partnership information, contact Rafi Rodriguez, Executive Director

president@ohcc.com or 937-427-4292

2nd Ohio Hispanic Business Expo coming August 23, 2012

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:10:00 -0000

Save the date!

2nd Annual Statewide

Ohio Hispanic Business Summit

August 23rd, 2012

Columbus, OH

Hosted by the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

For more info, please visit: http://ohiohispanicbusinesssummit.com/

or contact Rafi Rodriguez, OHCC Chairman, (937)-427-4292

Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Awards 2011

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:10:00 -0000

The Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce honored in 2011 Businesses and Individuals for their outstanding leadership, innovation and proven success within their region and community. The award recipients are selected by a committee of Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce members representing Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton and Toledo.

Through its awards program, the Ohio Hispanic Business Summit (OHBS) brings awareness to the many contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic professionals while, at the same time, bringing together those from the Hispanic and non-Hispanic professional arenas to share ideas and contribute to an improved statewide economy.

At the Ohio Hispanic Business Summit Awards Luncheon, the following four awards are presented:

Hispanic Businessperson of the Year
Hispanic Business of the Year
La Cumbre!
Chairman’s Award

AND THE LA CUMBRE! 2011 AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE.....

Our 2010 Awards Gala Dinner was a great success!!!

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:20:00 -0000

On behalf of all members of the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, we would like thank you all who participated in our 2010 Awards Gala Dinner! It was a total success!!!

More pictures are in our Photo Gallery (Click here)

2010 OHCC Award Winners Announced

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:50:00 -0000

The Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce will recognize the following outstanding individuals and businesses on its 13th Annual Gala on September 10, 2010 at the Westin Hotel, 310 South High St, Columbus OH 43215

Support the organization and Buy you ticket for the Gala today ($75/person):

2010 Awardees:

Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
- Hispanic Businessman of the Year--Antonio Muñiz-Olán, Deerfield Insurance Group
- Hispanic Business Woman of the Year--Tillie Hidalgo-Lima, Best Upon Request Corporate,    Inc.
- Hispanic Chamber Volunteer of the Year--Ruben Contreras, La Selva, LLC

Dayton Hispanic Chamber
- Hispanic Businessman of the Year--William Castro, El Meson Restaurant
- Government Hispanic Advocate of the Year--Tony Ortiz, Wright State University
- Corporate Hispanic Advocate of the Year--Angie Anderson, US Bank

Hispanic Chamber of Columbus
- Hispanic Businessman of the Year--Bill Balderaz, Webbed Marketing
- Corporate Hispanic Advocate of the Year--Dan Towslee, Nationwide
- Hispanic Volunteer of the Year--Xanath Van Frayen, Stewart, Title Agency of Columbus,     Ltd.

North West Ohio Hispanic Chamber
- Government Hispanic Advocate of the Year--Paul Toth, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
- Corporate Hispanic Advocate “Team” of the Year--Celso Rodríguez and Hernan Vasquez,                                     Nueva Esperanza Latino Credit Union
- Hispanic Volunteer of the Year--Bernadette Delgado, Bureau of Workers Comp

North East Ohio Hispanic Chamber
- Hispanic Business Woman of the Year-Sharlene Ramos Chesnes, InterChez Logistics Systems Inc.
- Hispanic Businessman of the Year-George Cruz, PuroClean Professional Services
- Corporate Hispanic Advocate of the Year Joe Lopez, New Era Builders, Inc

State Level Recognition
- Government Hispanic Advocate Business of the Year: Ohio Business Connection
- Corporate Hispanic Advocate of the Year: Honda America Manufacturing

Opportunities with the Ohio Casinos

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:30:00 -0000

If you are interested in opportunities to compete for contracts or for a position in the Ohio Casinos, visit the following websites:

In Columbus: http://www.hollywoodcasinocolumbus.com

In Toledo: http://www.hollywoodcasino-toledo.com

The Cleveland Casino has been postponed till no earlier than 2013

The plan for the Cincinnati Casino is to break ground in the fall of 2010

In the meantime, Rock Gaming announced that they plan to involve Harrah's Entertainment to run the Cleveland and Cincinnati casinos (read here)

Javier Palomarez as Keynote Speaker at the 2010 Gala Dinner

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:10:00 -0000

The keynote speaker for the 2010 OHCC Gala Dinner will be Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the leading advocate for nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses and over 200 local Hispanic chambers throughout the United States.

Palomarez is one of the nation’s pre-eminent multi-cultural sales and marketing executives. He is a sought-after spokesperson, thought-leader and strategist on the issues affecting America’s consumers, particularly those in the Hispanic community. His opinions and points of view have appeared in leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today and many others.

Most recently, Palomarez served as Vice President of Multicultural Marketing at ING Financial Services, where he was recruited to lead diversity outreach programs. He was responsible for marketing, sponsorships, public relations and external communications to help position this global leader in the financial services industry.

The 2010 OHCC Awards Gala Dinner will be on Friday, Sept. 10th, 2010.

2010 Gala Dinner: Friday, Sept. 10, 2010

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:30:00 -0000

Save the Date!!!

OHCC Annual Awards Gala Recognizes Excellence in Ohio Hispanic Businesses!

Where:  Westin Hotel
   310 South High Street,
   Columbus, Ohio 43215

Date: Friday, September 10, 2010
Time: 6 PM

Cost: $75/Person

Stay Overnight: If you would like to stay overnight at Westin Hotel, please RSVP to Westin (614-228-3800) ASAP as the rooms are filling in fast. Group name: OHCC.

Become a Sponsor!!! For info: please click here or call Jose "Rafi" Rodriguez at 937-427-4292 (work) or 937-304-7393 (cell) or Aireen Aguilar (614-561-6234).

Support the organization and Buy you ticket today ($75/person):

The primary objective of the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (OHCC) is to promote the development and continued growth of the Hispanic business community in Ohio.

The OHCC is committed to providing information and assistance to its membership by serving as a referral and resource center. The OHCC monitors local, state, and national programs and legislation to evaluate the impact on Hispanic owned businesses.

As every year, outstanding Hispanic business people and leaders will be recognized by the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce at its Annual Award Gala Dinner. In previous years, the Gala Dinner brought special speakers, including Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Senator Sherrod Brown.

To see Award Winners from previous years, please click on the year: 2007, 2 0 08 and 2 0 09

Gala Program Ad Specs

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Save the Date!!!

Our 2010 Gala Dinner will take place on Friday, September 10, 2010.

The event will take place in Columbus, OH, at the Westin Hotel.

If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact us!

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Rafi Rodriguez elected to Chairman of the Board of OHCC

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Columbus, Ohio. -- The Board of Directors of The Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce has announced the election of Rafi Rodriguez, current President of the Dayton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to the position of Chairman of the Board of the OHCC, effective April 21, 2010. Rodriguez will succeed Gus A. Hoyas, who's term expired in 2010 as Chairman and from the Board of Directors, effective April 21, 2010.

After culminating a successful career in the United States Air Force, Rafi Rodriguez retired from military service in 2004 with the rank of Colonel. He then pursued a career as a Financial Advisor and now presides over his own practice: “Rodriguez Financial Strategies, LLC”. His involvement with the Hispanic/Latino community is extensive and goes beyond U.S. borders. Most recently, Rafi Rodriguez served as President of the Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Dayton, as Director of Development of the Dayton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and since 2009 as President of the Dayton Hispanic Chamber. For his community involvement, he was recognized as the 2003 Hispanic Officer of the Year at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with the 2007 President’s Volunteer Award (Bronze), with the 2009 LULAC Leadership Award (Dayton Chapter), and as the 2009 Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Advocate of the Year.

Rafi Rodriguez Chairman-elect, said: I commend Gus Hoyas for his efforts in bringing together the Latino/Hispanic communities through Ohio to start a dialog about our contributions, our needs, and the impact of the Latino/Hispanic businesses in the economic growth of the greater State of Ohio. Gus set the stage in “assembling the spokes on a wheel”. With the support of the newly elected OHCC board, and the presidents of the Hispanic chambers throughout Ohio, it is my commitment to get the “wheel to take traction and move forward”.

“It is an honor to be elected and I thank the Board of Directors for their votes. I will repay their trust through hard work and delivering results for them." he added.

Outgoing Chairman - Gus Hoyas said:

“I’m very pleased to be passing on the baton to Rafi. I know he’ll do a fine job representing Hispanic businesses in Ohio. This is a crucial time for our members and his leadership skills will be vital to address the many issues that small businesses have to face. I will continue to help him and the Board during the transition."

In addition, the Board elected Gary Johnson as Vice Chairman, President of the Toledo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Victoria Nunez as its Secretary, and Vice President of the Columbus Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Aireen Aguilar re-elected as Treasurer for the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

"OHCC is extremely fortunate to have the leadership and support of many dedicated and talented leaders from our state on our Board of Directors,” said Gus Hoyas outgoing President / Chairman of the OHCC. "Each of these individuals brings a unique background and experience, allowing us to continually evolve to meet the needs of our Hispanic Business Community in Ohio."