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January 2009
In This Issue
January Workshop
Upcoming Events
LACC Services & Opportunities
Business Seminar
New and Renewed LACC Members

Our Partners
 

SBA



 
 
 
 

Department of Planning and Development


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

US Census



Our Corporate Sponsors
 

 

Park National Bank


 

 
 
 
 
KMG 
 
 
Northwestern Mutual
 
TACA
 

National City Bank 

  Procurement Opportunities

Small Business Resources

Common Business Profiles
LACC Programs and Services
 

Financial Form Templates

Useful Links


Newsletter Archive
 

LACC Office:
3512 W Fullerton Ave  
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-252-5211
Fax: 773-252-7065
Greetings! 
 
Happy New Year! Thank you for making 2008 a great success. The Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) is hoping you will join in all the ventures that we planned for 2009.  Please continue to support the Chamber throughout the year. If you would like to know about what the Chamber is planning for 2009, please contact us.
 
The LACC staff and Board would also like to wish you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year!  
 
 
Cordially,
 
Elio Montenegro

Chairman

 
January Workshop
 
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 
 
Business Plan 101 Workshop
  
Join the LACC in this educational workshop about what a Business Plan is. This workshop is designed to provide with valuable information concerning the importance of a Business Plan for startups and existing businesses. Business Plans are needed for many reasons like financing, marketing, and many more, all of which will be discussed.
 
Basic components of a Business Plan will be reviewed. Most importantly, key items potential lenders are most interested in, since most lenders require a Business Plan in order to give a loan.  

 
Presented by:  Maria Almeida, Accion Chicago
                                                       
Location:   LACC Office                  
                   3512 W Fullerton Ave
                   Chicago, IL 60647        
 
Time: 9:30 am    Meter Parking!  
 
Cost:  Free for LACC Member
           $5 for Non Members 
    
Reserve your seat to the workshop by calling   
773-252-5211 or send email to
workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
 
Upcoming Workshops: 

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

 
Connecting Your Business Workshop
  
Join the Latin American Chamber of Commerce and Flowing Through Connection as we provide a workshop for both new and established business owners.  
 
New business owners generally don't know where to begin when choosing the right telephone or network system; "Do we need a key system or PBX?", "Do the phones need to be analog or IP?", "Do I have to stick with Microsoft for a network server?". 
 
Established business owners are overwhelmed when making a change.  "Is there a telephone system that can keep me in touch no matter where I am, and can I have just one number to receive all calls and faxes?", "Who deals with the different service providers?".
 
Come join us at our workshop "Connecting Your Business" to get these answers and learn about our products and services. You will be amazed at what you will be able to do.  
  
 
Presented by:  Ralph Garcia,
Flowing Through Connection
                                               
Location:  LACC Office                   
                3512 W Fullerton Ave       
               Chicago, I. 60647         
 
Time: 9:30 am.    Meter Parking!  
 
Cost:  Free for LACC Member 
           $5 for Non Members  

Reserve you seat to the workshop by calling 773-252-5211 or emailing workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com

 
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
 
Marketing, Marketing, and More Marketing!

Learn how to market your company through emarketing, website, and other outlets. This workshop is great for businesses that are starting and want to introduce their company name or existing businesses that want to expand their target markets.
 
No company can survive without marketing. This workshop is instrumental for your company. Do not miss it!
 
Presented by:  Steve Robinson, Constant Contact &
              Alberto March, GrafMarc Marketing and Design
                          
Location:  LACC Office                   
                 3512 W Fullerton Ave       
                 Chicago, IL 60647         
 
Time: 9:30 am    Meter Parking!  
 
Cost:  Free for LACC Member 
           $5 for Non Members  

Reserve your seat to the workshop by calling
773-252-5211 or send email to
workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
 
LACC Services & Opportunities
 
Procurement Opportunities
Register to receive weekly notices filled with updated information about Bids/Contracts and many procurement opportunities!
 
Free consultations for DBE's certified with IDOT
Contact: Jorge Sanchez-Ferrer
Transportation and Construction Consultant
JSanchez@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
773-252-5211 

MBE/WBE Certifications!
Send email to
sgarcia@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com

Sponsorship Opportunities: Your Company Logo and Webling here!

Inquire more by calling Socorro at 773-252-5211 or
email sgarcia@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
 
KMG 
Business Seminar
 
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
From "OK" to "Excellence"...
Unleashing Quantum Growthism
A Special Seminar for Emerging Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
 
(Especially designed for leaders of companies of $0 to $25million in revenues)
 
For a detailed description of the seminar please click here
 
Location: LACC Office
                 3512 W Fullerton Ave
                 Chicago, IL 60647
 
Time:   9:30 am Registration
           10:00 am - 12:00 pm Workshop
 
Cost:  $75 if RSVP by 3/23; $95 thereafter
(includes light food and workshop materials)

Reserve your seat today: workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com or 773-252-5211

Sponsored by: KMG Enterprises & Latin American Chamber of Commerce
 
Thanks to our New and Renewed Members
 
NEW MEMBERS
 
Bruce Lines
2800 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-342-5518
Bank providing personal, business, and commercial banking.
 
Alex Rudle
8600 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-380-4031
Help clients manage financial risk and achieve financial security through insurance and investment products.

TACA Airlines
Joseph Diz
P. O. Box 32
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-470-3188
Email: joseph.diz@taca.com
International Airline that flies to Central and South America.

Las Tablas Colombian Steakhouse
Leo Suarez
4920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: 773-202-0999
Email: fls@lastablas.com
Colombian Restaurant
 
Wright Business Institute
Joe Huber
445 E. Ohio Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-645-8300
Email: joe@wrightlearning.com
Offers classes to improves skills in sales.
 
Sanchez & Associates, P.C.
Gerardo P. Sanchez
1920 Pratt Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018 
Phone: 847-699-2569
Email: gpsanchez@sbcglobal.net
Land Surveying
 
  
RENEWED MEMBERS
 
Mark Morales
6852 W Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 773-362-2061
Email: mmorales@cuttingedgeelectric.com
Provides electric services to industrial, commercial, residential, & construction sites
 
Green Tech Group Inc.
Robin Baltierra
2827 S. Archer Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 773-847-6190
Email: R_baltierra@yahoo.com
General Contractor and Developer, Design and Build Projects to meet LEED and Energy Star Ratings

Allied Realty Corporation
Sheldon Grad
5214 N. Western Ave. Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773-334-1100
Email: alliedrealtyc@sbcglobal.net
Real Estate of Nonresidential Buildings 
Joseph Betancourt
2041 W Divsion St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 773-342-7211
Email: joe@betancourtrealty.com
Residential and Commercial Real Estate

J. Roque Plumbing Inc.
Jose Roque
815 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312-829-6165
Email: jroqueplumbing@sbcglobal.net
Plumbing

Dependable Nursing
Andre Hunter
4656 West Touhy Ave., Suite 2000
Lincolnwood, IL  60712
Phone: 847-677-2919
Email: huntercorp94@hotmail.com
Nursing staffing company.