The Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
In collaboration with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber
Cordially invite you to
Hispanic Enterprises in the Current Economy
Meeting the Challenges and Thriving in a Recovering Business Climate
A breakfast featuring
J. Scott Wilfong
Chairman, President & CEO, SunTrust Bank Greater Washington/Maryland
May 25th, 2010 • 8:30 – 10:30am
SunTrust Bank Building • 1445 New York Ave NW 9th Floor • Washington, DC 20005
Please click here <https://secure004.accrisoft.com/secure/iberochamber/index.php?src=forms&ref=RSVP_SunTrustBreakfast> to RSVP
or Call 240-686-0450
On May 9, 2010, representatives of the MDHCC, joined by representatives of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County met with Congressman Chris Van Holen, Lilian Cruz, and senior-level staff members of the offices of Senator Cardin and Congressman Cummings on issues impactful to small and hispanic-owned businesses. Issues discussed included the following:
1. Accelerating Job Creation
2. Removing the capital gains tax paid by businesses for two years as part of Economic Recovery Legislation
3. Increasing the available credit to small businesses
4. Placing a moratorium on 8(a) graduations so that more 8(a) can participate in Stimulus Funded programs
5. Limiting large business participation in the SBIR programs
6. Establishment of a procurement academy to train up to 20,000 procurement officials
7. Support for Comprehensive Immigration reform...citing Senator Lindsay Grahams call for bi-partisan efforts to craft legislation in this area.
Congressman Van Holen was very appreciative of our chamber's leadership on issues of importance to the small and hispanic business community. Representing our chamber were: Chair, Y. Maria Welch, and Board Members, Jerry Godwin, Juan Muñoz, Gilberto de Jesus and Ricardo Martinez. Representing the HCCMC was Rosalinda Delgado.
On May 3, 2010, Veronical Cool, Wachovia Bank, Theresa Daytner, Daytner Construction, and Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez were honored as part of the 2010 class of the Maryland Top 100 Women. Congratulations to these deserving powerful Latina leaders. Their recognition is ours as well.
More Networking Events... A good reason to join our Chamber
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New Corporate Members
Bronze Sponsor
We would like to welcome again our Bronze corporate sponsor Whiteford, Taylor & Preston. With over 150 attorneys, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is one of Maryland's largest law firms. Based in Baltimore, with offices in Towson and Columbia, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; Falls Church, Virginia; and Wilmington, Delaware, they serve clients throughout the nation as well as national companies and law firms seeking representation in the mid-Atlantic area. This firm is represented in our chamber by Mr. Joseph L. Morales, Associate of the firm. He can be reached at 410.659.6428 if your need help with your legal needs. Please click here for more information. http://mdhcc.org/about/board-of-directors/joe-morales
Bronze Sponsor
We appreciate the support from BB&T and Luis Lobos to our chamber. BB&T offers a complete range of financial services for small businesses, corporations, community organizations, public entities, and not-for-profit organizations. They'll be happy to speak to you about any of their products or services when you visit a local branch.
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