USHCC Foundation & Ford Motor Company Fund Kick into Overdrive for 3rd BizFest

“The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation continues its partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund in 2006 by hosting the Third Youth Entrepreneurship “BizFest” in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on the automotive industry. The Detroit “BizFest” is part of a series of automotive-specific training camps created to boost the number of Hispanics employed in the automotive industry. The training camps are funded by a five-year $1 million grant from Ford Motor Company Fund.

The Detroit “BizFest” will take place on November 29-December 2, 2006 at the Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) in Dearborn, MI. The intensive four-day workshop will equip students with tools necessary for success in careers with or in the automotive industry in areas such as, dealership ownership, automotive supplier development, automotive technology, marketing/sales/service, engineering/manufacturing, information technology, and product development. Students will also learn how to launch their own business, establish entrepreneurial and leadership goals, create plans for business and life, become effective leaders and team players, identify investment opportunities, and make public presentations.

“Education is a top priority for Ford Motor Company Fund. We are proud to support USHCC Foundation because BizFest is an innovative program that provides Hispanic youth with insight on the automotive industry and paves the way for future entrepreneurs.,” said Rocky Egusquiza, Director of Community Development and International Strategy, Ford Motor Company Fund.

“The automotive industry has been targeted as a high growth industry with many career options for up and coming professionals, specifically Hispanics,” said Frank Lopez, President & CEO of the USHCC Foundation. “The USHCC Foundation is excited to be back in Detroit hosting the 3rd Annual Detroit Regional BizFest with the support of Ford Motor Company Fund and giving Detroit area youth a glimpse into a sector that is rooted in their hometown.”

Twenty-five to thirty students from Detroit area schools will be chosen to participate in the Detroit “BizFest.” Students will take part in leadership development, entrepreneurship training and creating and presenting a business plan. Participants will compete for scholarships, prizes, long-term business support, and the opportunity to participate in the National “BizFest” Competition at the USHCC 28th Annual National Convention & Business Expo September 19-22 being held in San Juan, PR.

The Detroit “BizFest” is one of several regional “BizFests” held throughout the country, and is the USHCC Foundation’s signature youth initiative. “

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