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San Francisco Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
703 Market Street, Suite 611
San Francisco, CA 94103
P: 415-278-9611
F: 253-276-9611
http://www.sfhcc.com/
FRIDAY REPORT: September 9, 2005
Sponsored by
Wells Fargo
Comcast
PG&E
Upcoming Events
Sep 17 - Viva Las Americas at PIER 39
Sep 20 - Invitation to SFHCC Members "Taking your Business to the Next Level."
Oct 19 - Latino Business Leadership Awards Gala
Check the "Mark Your Calendars" Section for more information about these events.
FEATURED CORPORATE MEMBER
Bank of America Makes Home Buying More Affordable Through
America's Neighborhood Advantage ® Program
The high costs of home ownership seem insurmountable to many people. They wonder how they'll ever qualify for a
mortgage given the down payment requirement and qualifying standards. To help remove the roadblocks to owning a
home, Bank of America offers a variety of innovative mortgage loans that make borrowing easier. Our nationally
recognized Neighborhood Advantage® program includes two affordable home loans - Neighborhood Advantage Zero
Down™ and Neighborhood Advantage Credit Flex™.
These programs require little or no down payment and feature flexible credit guidelines to make it easier for new
homebuyers to qualify - even those who have no established credit.
The Neighborhood Advantage Zero Down home loan is a true no-down-payment mortgage. It offers fixed- or adjustable-
rate financing to borrowers who have good credit but lack the cash for a down payment to buy a home. In addition,
closing costs can come from a gift, grant, installment loan or the seller. This means that little or no cash is needed upfront
so aspiring homebuyers don't have to spend years saving for a down payment. The Neighborhood Advantage Zero Down
home loan is available on purchase and rate/term refinance transactions.
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The Neighborhood Advantage program includes another home loan that helps people qualify more easily for a mortgage
than most other conventional loans. Credit Flex may be just the ticket for homebuyers with modest incomes who pay their
bills on time, but haven't established a strong "traditional" credit record. For example, a borrower with no credit history
may qualify if he or she has an acceptable 12-month payment history that includes rent and at least two other monthly
bills.
Credit Flex is a fixed-rate mortgage that also makes it possible for borrowers to obtain a loan with limited funds. Credit
Flex has a low down payment requirement (with just $500 from the borrower's own funds). The balance of the down
payment and all closing costs can come from a gift, grant, installment loan or down payment assistance program. Credit
Flex is available on purchase and rate/term refinance transactions. To be eligible for one of the Neighborhood Advantage
home loans, a borrower in San Francisco County must have an annual income that does not exceed $ 70,760. There is no
income limit for borrowers purchasing or refinancing homes located in a lowincome census tract. The maximum loan
amount is $ 359,650.
In addition to the exclusive Neighborhood Advantage program, Bank of America offers FHA and VA loans as well as
down payment assistance and financing programs available from state and local agencies to make it even easier for cash-
strapped borrowers to own a home. These programs represent the commitment of Bank of America to make the dream of
home ownership a reality for more people.
For more information about the Neighborhood Advantage program and government loans, call Ben Maya, Mortgage
Account Executive, Bank of America at 415-622-6536.
NEWS
Have Fun With the SF Giants While Supporting the SFHCC
Date: Monday, September 12, 2005
Pre-Game: 4pm to 6:45pm
Location: Lefty O'Doul Plaza - near 3rd Street Bridge where the Juan Marichal Statue is located
Pre-game - Event in Lefty O'Doul Plaza with entertainment provided by 1170 Cumbia with booths featuring food &
beverage, artists, children's activities, sponsors and non-profit organizations. Large stage will be set up with 3-4 bands
playing. Mariachi band, dancers and drummers will perform at the pre-game celebration as well as on the field and in the
ballpark before and during the Giants game.
Giants Game - Giants players will be wearing their GIGANTES team jerseys. Mariachi band will play in the ballpark in
various locations throughout the ballpark.
Post Game - Latino Fellowship Night - following the Giants game, Giants players Edgardo Alfonso, Mike Matheny,
Manager Felipe Alou and San Diego players will share testimonies and their faith in Spanish. Immediately following the
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conclusion of the Giants game, fans are encouraged to sit down behind the Giants Dugout to take part in this fantastic
event.
Special Tickets for this event are priced at $14 and for each ticket sold, the Giants will donate $4 to the San Francisco
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Tickets may be purchased by calling (415) 278-9611. For more information, go to
www.sfgiants.com/specialevents.
Who's the Boss in 25 Key U.S. Industries and Why
Soruce: Hispanic Magazine
America might never have developed its mighty corporate muscle had it not been for the mix of talents from around the
globe, immigrants who blended ambition with dreams and the determination to work hard, study hard and make their
mark in the world. Now it's Hispanics' turn to shine, big time. Across the spectrum of U.S. industry, Latinos are often
seen running the show. A glance at leading U.S. corporations shows that time and again it's not just his family and the
community that depend on the Hispanic executive doing well. Increasingly, it is corporate shareholders, customers and
clients, international and domestic trading partners and America itself that have a stake in his or her acumen and drive to
keep the flow of prosperity going. Latino executives are boosting the bottom line of the companies they serve. Their
example offers the Hispanic entrepreneur some very nourishing food for thought about getting ahead-as well as a series of
bullet points to live and work by. The stars we have chosen across 25 key U.S. industries may each have different secrets
of success. But all have one thing in common: a belief that there is nothing they can't do. And why not? They've got the
clout, they've got the stock options, and the future is in their hands.
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Ralph G. Tourino, VP, Space Support and Global Strike, Lockheed Martin
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AIRLINES - Peter J. Dolara, Senior VP, Miami, Caribbean and Latin America, American Airlines
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AUTOMOTIVE - James J. Padilla, President and COO, Ford Motor Co.
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AUTOMOTIVE - Sonia Maria Green, Hispanic/Asian Marketing Director, General Motors
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AIRLINES - Jorge Fernandez, VP, International and Alliances, Delta Air Lines
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BEVERAGES - Joe Sanchez, VP and General Manager, Anheuser-Busch Sales Co. of Riverside, CA
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BIOTECHNOLOGY - Tony L. White, Chairman and CEO, Applera Corp.
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COSMETICS - Nereyda Luna Bottoms, Group VP, Global Strategy Support, Avon
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COURIER SERVICE - Jovita Carranza, VP, Air Operations, United Parcel Service
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FASHION - Jorge Figueredo, President-International, Liz Claiborne, Inc.
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FAST FOODS - Julio Ramirez, Senior VP and President, Latin America and Caribbean, Burger King Corp.
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FOOD PRODUCTS - Valentin Fernandez, Jr., VP, Finance, Strategy and External Development, Kraft Foods
Global-U.S. Convenient Meals Segment
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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - Luis Jimenez, VP, Global Growth and Futures Strategy, Pitney Bowes, Inc.
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HOMELAND SECURITY - Hugo B. Poza, VP, Homeland Security, Raytheon Co.
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HOTELS - Carlos Cabrera, VP and Managing Director, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Maria Martinez, Corporate VP, Communications Sector, Microsoft
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FINANCIAL SERVICES - Richard L. Carrion, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Popular, Inc.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES -Alvaro G. de Molina, President, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking,
Bank of America
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INSURANCE - Jonathan Jaramillo, Senior VP, New York Life Insurance Co.
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INSURANCE - Raul Rivera, Chairman, President and CEO, National Benefit Life Insurance Co.
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LEGAL SERVICES - Cesar L. Alvarez, President and CEO, Greenberg Traurig
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MEDIA - Fabio Freyre, CEO, Latina, LLC
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IMAGING - Antonio M. Perez, President and CEO, Eastman Kodak Co.
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OFFICE MACHINES - Hector Motroni, Corporate VP, Chief Staff Officer, Chief Ethics Officer, Xerox Corp.
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OFFICE MACHINES -Patricia Romero Cronin, VP, Global Services Business Transformation, IBM
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PACKAGED GOODS - Javier G. Teruel, Vice Chairman, Colgate-Palmolive Co.
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SPORTSWEAR - William Perez, President and CEO, Nike, Inc.
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PHARMACEUTICALS - Pedro Lichtinger, President, Pfizer Animal Health, Pfizer Inc.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Ralph de la Vega, COO, Cingular Wireless
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TOURISM - Luis E. Leon, Executive VP and CFO, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
For the complete article, please click here.
China's Rapid Rise Spurs Americans to Learn Chinese
by P. Parameswaran (AFP)
China is casting such a huge shadow on the United States that many Americans are scrambling to learn the Chinese
language in a bid to retain their competitive edge.
"Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown dramatically in the past five years," said
Vivien Stewart, vice president at the Asia Society, a US group trying to bridge the gap between Americans and the
peoples of Asia and the Pacific.
China's dramatic rise to near superpower status and its telling effects politically, economically and culturally are driving
the interest to learn the language, experts say. From kindergartens to high schools, studies by the Asia Society show, there
is a "rapid rise" in interest among pupils to study the Chinese language. This is despite the fact that most of the schools
lack qualified teachers or do not currently offer the language in their curriculum.
"The Chinese rich cultural traditions and blossoming economy mean that is now essential for all of our students to be
better prepared to engage them and seize opportunities together," said Michael Levine, Asia Society's executive director
of education.
A 2004 College Board survey found that 2,400 high schools -- an incredibly high number -- would be interested in
offering the Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Chinese language and culture when the courses become available in
2006. AP courses are administered by the College Board and give students college credit for passing an end-of-the-year
exam. But most of the schools that have expressed interest do not yet offer Chinese.
"We expected a few hundred schools to express interest in offering the Chinese AP, so these results were eye-opening,"
said College Board President Gaston Caperton.
"Americans have been the world's most successful students and entrepreneurs for the past century. We have to envision a
new set of global skills that include understanding world languages and cultures to retain our edge in an increasingly
interconnected world," he said.
China, the world's most populous nation, is critical to the United States because it is a leading trader, consumer and
investor. Its political influence is also rising across the globe. It has replaced the United States as the world's largest
consumer and could become the second largest economy in the world, after the United States, in the next two to three
decades. America's total trade with China is at a whopping 230 billion dollars, very much in China's favour. America's
huge budget deficit, economists say, is being bankrolled by China to the tune of one billion dollars per day through its
purchase of US Treasury bills -- 200 billion dollars last year and possibly as much as 300 billion dollars already this year.
Even though the US State Department has designated the Chinese language "critical" to national prosperity and security,
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the "current infrastructure to support recruitment of students and teachers as well as the growth of high quality
programmes is woefully inadequate," an Asia Society study says.
The Society has set a target of having at least five percent of American high school students learning Chinese by 2015.
The most popular languages after English in US schools at present are Spanish and French. Japanese is the most-sought-
after Asian language.
"Our nation's schools are locked in a time warp," said Charles E.M. Kolb, president of the Committee for Economic
Development, a pro-business think tank in Washington. "By ignoring critical languages such as Chinese and the essential
cultural knowledge needed to succeed, our school systems are out of step with new global realities," he said.
But US politicians are aware of the seriousness of the issue. Two prominent senators have proposed legislation that
authorizes 1.3 billion dollars in federal funds over five years for Chinese language instruction in US schools. The bill also
would increase American consular activity to support rapidly growing US businesses in China and would encourage
Internet cultural exchanges between Chinese and American citizens.
"The rise of China comes with a whole set of challenges. But the ability to talk to and understand each other should not be
among them," said Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman, who co-sponsored the bill.
Education: The Future Doesn't Speak French
Source: Newsweek
Aware of the challenges ahead, American students are rushing to learn Chinese.
At Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas, the roster for Advanced Chinese V begins with Jason Chao and ends with
Kathy Zhang. In between comes an unexpected name: Elizabeth Hoffman. Hoffman, now a 12th grader, began studying
Chinese in the eighth grade, has spent a summer studying in Nanjing and plans to perfect her Mandarin when she starts
college next fall. When asked by her peers—who typically take Spanish—why she is learning Chinese, she responds with
a question: "Why aren't you?"
As China rushes toward superpower status, America's schools and government officials are echoing Hoffman's sentiment.
Earlier this year Rep. Rush Holt of New Jersey introduced legislation calling for increased funding of programs for less
commonly taught languages. "For reasons of economics, culture and security we should have much better facility with
Chinese languages and dialects," he says. The State Department has designated Chinese a "critical language," but the
most recent data show that only 24,000 students in grades 7 to 12 study Chinese, a language spoken by 1.3 billion people
worldwide. (More than 1 million students learn French, a language spoken by 75 million people.) Still, the number is
growing. In Chicago public schools, enrollment in Chinese classes has skyrocketed from 500 students in 1999 to nearly
3,500 students this year—and most of these students are Caucasian, African-American or Hispanic. In the Santa Clara
County, Calif., district, enrollment has quadrupled during the same period. In 2007, when the College Board debuts
advanced-placement language exams in Chinese and Italian, 2,400 high schools plan to offer AP Chinese—10 times the
number that plan to offer AP Italian.
Much of the interest can be explained by China's increasing competitiveness. "People are always trying to gauge what
languages are going to be useful for the future," says Marty Abbot, director of education at the National Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages. After the sputnik launch in 1957, and after the rise of Japan's economy in the late ' 80s,
funding for Russian and Japanese language programs grew dramatically—as did enrollment. Stephanie Wong, a student
at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, Calif., chose Chinese so that she could speak with her grandfather. (In U.S.
homes, Chinese has eclipsed French, German and Italian to become the third most commonly spoken language, after
English and Spanish.) Wong also predicts that Chinese will be important if she becomes a doctor, as she hopes: her
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hometown is nearly 80 percent Asian.
Even elementary-school parents have caught on. "My children will have a distinct advantage if I can keep them interested
in Chinese," says Julie Dobson, who enrolled her two children—Elliot, 8, and Lindsey, 9—in a dual-immersion program
in Chinese instead of Spanish. At her children's school, Potomac Elementary in Potomac, Md., 30 percent of students
receive math and science instruction in Chinese starting in kindergarten.
The next challenge: finding enough teachers to meet the growing demand. Certification requirements—such as tests of
English proficiency and American pedagogy—can prevent native Chinese speakers from gaining certification. And
teachers often must create their own textbooks and curriculum. "We all have to be pioneers and develop the program,"
says teacher Sarah Ting of Dulles High School. In spite of these difficulties—and the fact that her school is 300 miles
from Mexico—Ting keeps trying. She began with 50 students in 1998 and today has nearly 200. That's progress, no
matter which language you speak.
Phone Scam - Warning From AT&T
BEWARE!!! We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I
missed you get back to us quickly. Have something important to tell you." Then she repeated a phone number beginning
with 809 . "We didn't respond". Then this week, we received the following e-mail: Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA
CODE 809, 284 AND 876 THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T
EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 This one is being distributed all over the US & Canada. This is pretty scary, especially
given the way they try to get you to call. Be sure you read this and pass it on to all your friends and family so they don't
get scammed!
MAJOR SCAM: Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call an "809" area Phone Number.
This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly, can
easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are aware of it. We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing
this scam to our attention. This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information Center and is costing
victims a lot of money. There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to
call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about
a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, to let you know you have won a
wonderful prize,etc. In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes
these days, people unknowingly return these calls. If you call from the US or Canada, you will apparently be charged
$2425 per-minute. Or, you'll get a long recorded message The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as
possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more than
$24,100.00.
WHY IT WORKS: The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas). The 809 area code can be
used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900 numbers in the US or Canada . Since 809 is not in the US or in Canada, it
is not covered by U.S./Cdn regulations of 900 numbers, which require that you be notified and warned of charges and
rates involved when you call a pay-per-call" number. There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period
during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, whereas many U.S. & Canadian homes that
have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code.
We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you
don't recognize, just disregard the message. Be wary of e-mail, or calls, asking you to call an 809 a real code number. It's
important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the charges afterwards can become a real
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nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long
distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for
the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong. Please
forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sep 17 - Viva Las Americas at PIER 39
The San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFHCC), PIER 39 and Comcast are organizing a day filled with fun
activities for families at PIER 39 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. This festive event showcases music, dance
performances and arts-and-crafts commemorating the artistry of Mexico, Central and South America. Various
Community Benefit Organizations will also be present and will conduct interactive activities for the families. The event
will include the following activities:
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Steel drum group to kick off event with parade thru PIER 39
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Musical performances and children activities throughout the day
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Children Fingerprinting
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Cholesterol Screening
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Breast Cancer Awareness
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Diabetes Awareness
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Community Health Care Services
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Home safety
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Costumed characters from various shows/networks
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Educational activities and Scholarship information
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Sponsor/Community Booth Participants post mixer at PIER 39 restaurant
Participating Organizations:
American Cancer Society, California Highway Patrol, Chicana/Latina Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latina
Breast Cancer Agency, Latino Community Foundation, Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, Mission Neighborhood
Health Center, National Latino Peace Officers Association, NSHMBA, and Latino Business Professionals.
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Sep 20 - Invitation to SFHCC Members "Taking your Business to the Next
Level."
Conexion, a Cisco Systems's Employee Hispanic affinity group invites you to participate in our 4th annual event. Our
theme this year is "Taking Conexion to the Next Level ", see attached flyer. We would like to extend this theme to local
minority businesses, "Taking your Business to the Next Level." Accordingly, you are invited to participate at the general
event as well as a special networking solutions session. It's a great networking opportunity for Cisco and the local
minority business. You will also get to experience networking solutions that allow business to increase productivity,
optimize limited resources, and increase your competitive advantage. You are invited to Agenda - Special Technology
Networking Solution Session on Tuesday, September 20th from 8a-130p at Cisco San Jose Campus - Building 13.
Agenda will include Light Continental Breakfast / Meet and Greet, Introduction to the commercial market, Showcase
Tour -- Technology in Action. Lunch, Featured Speakers and Recognition Awards, Grand Prize Raffle, and Aztec
Dancers. Please send your RSVP to Emily Martinez Stein ( emmartin@cisco.com), 408 525-2571 by no later then
September 12th.
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October 19 - Latino Business Leadership Awards Gala
Among Bay Area residents are people and businesses impacting the Hispanic community on a large scale. For this reason,
the SFHCC, the San Francisco Business Times, and Wells Fargo Bank did a call for nominations last month to identify
the most influential Latinos in the Bay Area.
A selection committee reviewed all nominations and compiled a list of the 25 Most Influential Latinos in the Bay Area.
These outstanding leaders will be showcased in a supplemental publication by the San Francisco Business Times that will
be introduced at the Gala on October 19th at the San Francisco Marriott (55 Fourth Street) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This
list will become one of the most sought after publications within the Bay Area as it will feature individuals and businesses
owners from a diverse cross section of the region's most vibrant firms.
Fees:
General Seating $250.
Tables of 10: $2,500.
Registration:
To register online, please go to http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=94562
SBA PROGRAMS
Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs Through Sep 15
All members with current SFHCC memberships in good standing can attend the following workshops at no cost.
Participants must RSVP with Gary Marshall at gary.marshall@sba.gov or by calling 415-744- 6771.
9/12- Golden Gate Restaurant Association Food Safety Certification (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
California state law requires specified food facilities to employ at least one person who has successfully passed an
approved and accredited food safety certification examination. Re-certification is required every three years. For more
information, please contact Golden Gate Restaurant Association (415) 781-5348. $75 registration fee for Golden Gate
Restaurant Association members, $150 for non-members.
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9/12- Online Marketing: 3 Things Every Site Must Do (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Every website must do at least 3 things: tell your story quickly, stay up-to-date, collect email addresses. This seminar
covers the concepts and shows examples of sites that do it right.
9/13- I Hate Networking (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Will you do anything to avoid networking? Many do -- yet, building personal connections is one of the most effective
ways to market your business. Discover ways to make this process easy and fun. Find out about influence circles, tag
teams, drive by schmoozing, and sorting not selling.
9/14- Doing Business with Cisco Systems (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
This seminar will focus on how to be successful in offering your products and services to Cisco. We'll discuss Cisco's
Supplier Diversity program and look at technologies for small growing businesses.
9/14- Crafting a Mission Statement for Your Business (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
A true Mission Statement will inspire you and remind you what is possible, what you are looking to create and where you
are. It will support your actions, choices, community or network, life purpose and more. Come and create a Mission
Statement that evolves from what is important and inspiring to you, discovering your unique wants, values and dreams.
Pre-registration is required for this class, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.
9/14- Costing for Profit - Pricing and Costing Strategies for a Design Business (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
In an apparel or design business, determining your costs of production and pricing your products effectively will be a
critical factor in the profitability of your company's growth and survival. Identifying the many components involved in
costing a product correctly will be the key to your company's success. Costing For Profit will help you realize your dream
of being a successful designer and the owner of a profitable business. Presented by Renaissance Entrepreneurship
Center's Design Incubator. www.rencenter.org. $20 registration fee
9/14- Speaking Skills for You and Your Small Business (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Learn how to engage potential clients and team members by communicating your message in a compelling, persuasive
and relaxed manner, whether in formal presentations to large audiences, or in small, informal meetings.
9/15- Network and Nosh Roundtable (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Build connections for your business and meet other entrepreneurs: (byo brown bag). Co-sponsored by SFSU College of
Business
9/15- Basic Bookkeeping, Part Three (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Learn how to find out where all your cash has gone and how to forecast how much cash you will have in the bank. Topics
include developing a budget, statement of cash flow analysis, and developing a cash forecast. Participants should have
complete Basic Bookkeeping Part I or be familiar with the concepts covered in that seminar. $20 registration fee.
Presented by the SF Small Business Development Center.
9/15- Employee Benefits Primer (4:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
Solo entrepreneurs growing a business need to attract and retain key people, and cost-effective employee benefits for you
and your staff can add to your success. This workshop will demystify employee benefits by providing what you need to
know now to establish your own health insurance, comparing Individual v Group Insurance, PPO v HMO as well as
basics of retirement plans.
9/15- Getting the Most From Your Employees-Increase Employee Performance and Your Bottom Line (6:00 PM -
8:30 PM)
Want to improve your company's performance? Start by improving your employee performance via better performance
management. Understand effective ways to manage and motivate to boost productivity. Learn reviews-pros and cons,
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effective review processes, techniques for positive and critical feedback and performance measurement tools. $20
registration fee. Presented by the SF SBDC.
Free Business Counseling
SCORE, an affiliate of the Small Business Administration (SBA), located at 455 Market Street Suite 600, offers free one-
on-one counseling for small or start-up businesses. You may apply by calling for an appointment at (415)744-6827.
SCORE Seeks Consultants SCORE is also looking for business people who are retired or have spare time to become a
volunteer counselor. Send your resume to SCORE, 455 Market Street, Suite 600 San Francisco CA 94105, Attention:
George Klovis.
EVENTS BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Sep 9 - "El Ultimo Grito/The Latest Rage" Exhibition at MCCLA
El Ultimo Grito/The Latest Rage" exhibition at MCCLA will showcase contemporary Chicano/Latino aesthetics
occurring in light of the adverse economic and political changes. This year's exhibition looks at the language and subject
matter defining the latest rage, el ultimo grito in Latino art. As contemporary Latino artists, we are using traditional media
to depict Chicano and Latino history, thus paying homage to our motherlands, while expressing who we are today. The
Opening Gala Reception will be September 9, 2005 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Gallery located at 2868 Mission Street. $5 Admission. The art exhibition will be through October 7th. For more
information, please visit www.missionculturalcenter.org
Sep 13 - ABC7 and AAA Hispanic Heritage Month Reception
Join ABC Channel 7 and AAA California State Automobile Association as they kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a
reception and preview of ABC's 2005 Hispanic Salutes campaign on Tuesday, September 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the
ABC Broadcast Center, 900 Front Street (corner of Vallejo), San Francisco. Join Valari Staab, ABC7 President and
General Manager, News Anchor Jessica Aguirre, and Rose Guilbault, AAA's Vice-President of Corporate Affairs, as we
showcase the stars of this year's important on-air project. This is the eighth year that ABC7 will celebrate the rich
diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area with its Heritage Salutes spots. Key leaders of the Bay Area's African American,
Asian Pacific American, and Hispanic/Latino communities have shared the importance of culture, heritage, family
traditions and values in their lives. The Heritage Salutes have been seen by thousands of ABC7 viewers. Please RSVP
your name (including guests), organization and phone number to Natalie Concepcion at (415) 551-5413 or email to
Natalie_Concepcion@csaa.com.
Sep 13-Nov 8 - The Gateway Entrepreneurship Program
The San Francisco Small Business Development Center has organized a 9 week series designed to assist established and
emerging entrepreneurs to meet challenges, manage change and plan for the future. Participants will receive information
needed to grow and expand or start a business including planning, marketing, human resources, financial management,
legal, and capital access. All classes are Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the City College of San Francisco-
Southeast Campus located at 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco. Cost for 9 weeks is $95. Space is limited. Advance
registration recommended. For more information, please contact Ulysses Cozart, Jr. at 415-908-7504 or visit www.sfsbdc.
org
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Sep 15-22 - Oakland International Film Festival
The Oakland International Film Festival will benefit in part the efforts of the American Red Cross in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina. The Fourth Annual Oakland International Film Festival, September 15-22, is a "not to be missed"
multicultural event that will showcase more than 60 films from around the world, the nation and the Bay Area. Enjoy
special events include concerts, panel discussions, and more. For more information, please visit www.oiff.org/
filmscreenings.html. The CBS 5 and UPN Bay Area are proud sponsors of the Oakland International Film Festival.
Sep 14 - Fiestas Patrias Biz-Networking Luncheon Celebration
Join the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in celebrating "El Grito" de Independencia of 1810 of the
following nations (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Chile). The event will be at
Maggiano's, Santana Row (Stevens Creek/Winchester Bl) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $25 Members - $30 Nonmembers.
For more information, please visit www.gsjhcc.org or call 408-494-0296.
Sep 17 - Town Hall Meeting for District 9 - Arts Task Force to Convene
The City's Arts Task Force is convening a town hall meeting for District 9 (Mission/Bernal/Portola Valley/St. Mary's
Park) on Saturday, September 17, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd St
between Valencia and Bartlett Streets. Simultaneous Spanish translation services will be provided. At the meeting,
Supervisor Tom Ammiano and members of the Arts Task Force (Mayor Gavin Newsom tbd) will be present to ask artists,
arts organizations, and community members from District 9 how San Francisco can reform public funding for the arts to
more effectively keep living and working in San Francisco; sustain and stabilize our arts organizations; and assure arts
funding meet the broader needs of the communities. For more information the public should call Task Force District 9
Representative: Maria X Martinez, 415-821-9274, MariaXinSF@aol.com
Sep 17 - NAHREP Bay Cruise
NAHREP of San Francisco invites you to a night of eating, drinking, and dancing on a San Francisco Bay Cruise to
Celebrate Latin America's Independence Month. The cruise will be from 12:45 to 4:00 p.m. departing from Atop the
Empress Hornblower Yacht at Pier 38. Cost: $75. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Mariola Bak at
(415) 648-8100 x24 or mariolabak@goldkeysf.com. Advanced registration and payment required.
Sep 19 - Aventura del Vino
Join us for an unparalleled evening of Wine & Wilderness. A celebration of Chilean culture benefiting the Patagonian
Foundation & the Volunteer Patagonia Expeditions Project, with special guest the Honorable Alberto Ruiz, Cnsul General
of Chile. The reception will be from 6:00 to 8:30p.m. at Absinthe located at 398 Hayes Street. $35 in advance or $50 at
the door. To RSVP and for more information, please call (415) 863-1104.
Sep 21 - Coro Community Fellows Program Informational Session
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Come find out about the Coro Community Fellows Program, a program that brings together up to 20 adults of all ages
from diverse backgrounds who want to enhance their leadership skills, strengthen their community network, and improve
their communities through firsthand action. Using Coro's proven leadership training and methodology, Community
Fellows receive professional and personal skill development trainings on topics including ethical fitness, media training,
public speaking, and critical thinking. The informational session will be Wednesday, September 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.
m. at the Coro Northern California Office located at 601 Montgomery Street, Suite 800. For more information, please
contact Martha Hernandez at (415) 986-0521 or visit www.coro.org.
Sep 21 - Napa/Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Join the Napa/Solano Hispanic Chamber at their Business Mixer on Wednesday Sep. 21. As you may know, Wal-Mart is
proposing to build a Supercenter at the northwest corner of Sonoma Boulevard (Highway 29) and Redwood Street at the
former K-Mart site. Wal-Mart wants to tell you about the project at the monthly Chamber Mixer. The event will be from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Vallejo Wal-Mart located at 5180 Sonoma Blvd. (Mixer held near Broadway St. entrance). No
Cost for Chamber members. For more information, please email Hccsolanonapa@aol.com
Sep 29 - Northern California Supplier Development Council Minority
Opportunity Expo
The Northern California Supplier Development Council is hosting its annual Minority Business Opportunity Expo on
Thursday September 29th at the Fort Mason Herbst Pavilion in San Francisco. This event is critical for those businesses
looking to develop effective business relationships with Corporate America. The centerpiece of this Expo is the pre-
matched one-on-one appointments between minority business owners & corporate buyers. Do not miss your chance to
expand your business! Register online at http://www.ncsdc.org/Event_Information.aspx?id=11 or download an
application here. For more information, please contact Michael Ruiz at (510) 686-2555 or visit www.ncsdc.org.
Sep 29 - Chinese American International School Open House
The Chinese American International School (CAIS) is a preK-8th grade independent school in San Francisco, California
that offers a unique, bilingual immersion education in American and Chinese culture and language. We welcome all
families interested in providing their children with a bilingual and multicultural learning experience. Come find out more
about the school and its programs on Thursday, September 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The school is located at 150
Oak Street in San Francisco. For more information and to RSVP, please call 415-865-6084, or visit www.cais.org
PROCUREMENT
Hispanic-Owned Bakery
Bill Washington of New Orlean's Bill Creole Foods Company is requesting a referral of a HISPANIC-OWNED
BAKERY to bake their cookies. The company is out of Northern California and distributes their products to Albertsons,
Safeway and other major grocery stores throughout the country. If you need more information on the company, please
visit their website at www.neworleansbillcreolefood.com Please refer all potential firms for his contact to Julian Canete
from the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at canetej@cahcc.com
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JOB BANK
Be a State Farm Insurance Team Member
A local bay area State Farm agent is starting a new agency in Bernal Heights and is looking for a bilingual team member
to join his team. If you have a strong desire to succeed, the ability to drive results, and are passionate about helping
people, please read on. This position would be or become a licensed sales representative responsible for generating sales
activities for the agency. The position would also be responsible for customer retention through servicing the needs of my
customers. A 3 month training period, inclusive of Fire and Life pre licensing coursework is included. Position starts 9/1
and agency opens 12/1. If you are interested, please forward your resume along with a cover letter to joseph.freund.
sw4q@statefarm.com. To download a complete copy of the job description, please click HERE
NEW MEMBERS
Chamber members have access to exclusive benefits that build relationships, increase visibility, and generate business
leads. They're the first to learn about economic trends and developments that shape the City's business environment and
their own companies' growth. And they influence decision makers in San Francisco and beyond, helping ensure that San
Francisco means business-in every sense. Welcome additions to the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Memberships can be purchased online using the following link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=34379.
Art by Dora
4124 West Magill Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
Artist
Dora Mora
P: 559-431-1612
F: 559-438-1052
www.doramora.com
Concha Sauce
315 Grand View #3
San Francisco, CA 94114
Food Products
Concepcion Duckworth
P: 415-821-6957
F: 415-821-6957
Cyretta Chaput
1801 Gough Street, Apt. 604
San Francisco, CA 94109
Individual
P: 415-308-928
Castillo Plumbing
2655 21st Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Plumbers
Jose A. Castillo
P: 415-410-4313
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
Carolina Pleytez
P: 415-291-6536
F: 415-981-3638
http://sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
Richard Garcia
601 California Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Individual
P: 415-981-5411
F: 415-981-0352
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
One Maritime Plaza, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94111
Attorneys
Eduardo Roy
P: 415-945-0200
F: 415-393-9887
www.ssd.com
Chinese American International School
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Education
John Leiner
P: 415-865-6085
F: 415-865-6087
www.cais.org
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