Adelante! - July 6, 2008

By Richard H. Garza
San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

July 05, 2008 02:34 pm

— Quote of the Week
This, then, is the state of the union: free and restless, growing and full of hope. So it was in the beginning. So it shall always be, while God is willing, and we are strong enough to keep the faith.
~Lyndon B. Johnson

Honoring Women Entrepreneurs Awards & Business Women Every Wear Style Show
The San Marcos Hispanic Chamber will honor women in several categories on the evening of July 26. One of the feature attractions will the Business Women Every Wear Style Show. Stores like Centerpoint Station, Mary Kay, J.C. Penney plus Prime Outlets stores like Escada, St. John, Betsey Johnson, Catherine Maladrino, Tahari, Bose, Furla, Salvadore Ferragamo, Lane Bryant, Calvin Klein, Solstice and La Perla will provide the glitz and glamour for part of your evening’s entertainment.
For information on sponsorships, table reservations and ticket sales, call 353-1103.
Go to our Website: www.sanmarcoshcc.com

Recipients for the ‘Honoring Women Entrepreneurs’ Award Banquet
On Saturday, July 26, the San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will honor six local women in our community who either own a business, run a business or are in leading role in their professions in the public and private sector. The honorees in the respective categories are:
1. New Business Award: Escuela S.O.L., Sarah Ramirez Lesak
2. Established Business Award: Second to None Upscale, Karlin Clark
3. Entrepreneurship Award: Physical Therapy & Rehab. Concepts, Melesa Yager
4. Community Spirit & Volunteer Award: Americruit, Judy Aswell
5. Public Service Excellence Award; Southern Pecan Plantation Mobile Home Park, Carol Peters
6. The Latina Pioneer Award; Freddie's Auto Repair, Sylvia Nevares Garza
Please join us as we salute these talented women! Call the Hispanic Chamber for additional information on sponsorships and tickets at 353-1103.

Hispanic women in
profile, 2005
Hispanic women are a rapidly growing part of the U.S. population, with especially large representation in younger age groups. By 2050, Hispanic females are forecasted to comprise nearly one quarter of U.S. women. Their economic power is increasing. From 1979 to 2002, Hispanic women gained a 10 percent increase in real earnings, increasing median annual earnings from $18,720 to $20,592.
What do these key findings mean for the future of Hispanic women? Hispanic women will have an increasing impact on the face of the U.S. economy that cannot be ignored — especially in entrepreneurial and small-business ventures.

Small Business Development Assistance
The San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SMHCC) can refer individuals or going concerns to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) or direct referrals to lending sources for personal consultations which includes: getting your business started on the right foot and getting your finances in order.
The Hispanic Chamber can help: Existing or Start-up businesses, assistance with HUB Certification, and overall assistance in every phase of the business cycle. For more assistance, call the Hispanic chamber office at 353-1103, or e-mail rhg@sanmarcoshispanic.com.

Calendar
July 9: HWE Committee Meeting, noon, Prime Outlets
July 22: General Board Meeting, CBC Conference Room
July 28: MTD board meeting, 5:30 p.m., CBC Conference room.