Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Kick Off Event and New Website

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VAHCC) will hold its NOVA KICK-OFF and reception tonight, March 2nd . The event is sponsored by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA). The keynote speaker will be Mr. Danny Vargas, President of Varcom Solutions.

The KICK-OFF Reception will launch the new VAHCC state-of-the-art website with the addition of an on-line career center and procurement opportunities section developed with the help of Capital One’s Tech Core volunteers. In attendance will be Mr. Gerald Gordon, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and many NOVA 2010 Advisory Board members (listed below)

Mr. Gordon is quoted “The Hispanic business community is one of the fastest growing parts of the national economy as well as of Fairfax County’s economy”.

A statement from VAHCC President and founder Mr. Zajur – “Programs of the VAHCC are designed to empower the help with the success of growing Hispanic businesses.” Mr. Zajur is pleased to announce the upcoming programs, advisory board and recently hired director for NOVA. Mr. Guillermo Muhech, a corporate attorney from Mexico City specializing in corporate and international law will head the NOVA expansion.

About the VAHCC

VAHCC builds bridges to create, promote and enhance business growth and opportunities for Hispanics/Latinos by providing a proactive link for business and cultural resources through valuable products, services, activities, collaborations and strategic partnerships within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The VAHCC will hold the 10th year Hispanic Gala Event on Friday, April 23rd in Richmond, Virginia. www.thehispanicgala.com

VAHCC NOVA Advisory Board for 2010

· Diane Dempsey, director of Socio-Economic Programs, BAE Systems

· Raul Danny Vargas, president, VARCom Solutions, LLC

· Tony Jimenez, president and CEO, MicroTech, LLC

· Jay Inouye, director, Supplier Diversity, Freddie Mac

· James A. Fitzwilliam, president and CEO, EM & I

· Wendy Turcios, multicultural marketing consultant, Verizon Wireless

· Carlos Munoz, CEO, CAMCOM

· Tania Hindert, vice president/secretary, public affairs manager, Cox Communications

· William Soza, president and CEO, Soza & Company

· Dario Marquez, president and CEO, MVM/Silver Eagle

· Jose Hurtado, business manager, Small Business Card Acquisitions, Capital One

· Wendy Thompson Marquez, CEO, EVS Communications,

· Jose Figueroa, president and CEO, Priority One Services

· Fernando Galaviz, president and CEO, Centech

· Manny Rosales, The Latino Coalition

· Jorge Haddock, dean, George Mason University’s School of Management

· Kenneth Hostetter, director, Small Business Services Wachovia Wells Fargo

· Gerald Gordon, president and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

· Karen Smaw, director, Small and Minority Business Development, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

· Michel Zajur, president and CEO, VAHCC

CONTACT:
Michel Zajur at VAHCC
804-306-4404 or 703-790-0303

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