| Thank you for all those that attended the LACC Winter Bliss Holiday Party on December 10th! |
To view pictures of the Holiday Party please click on the picture above
Congratulation to Melton Thomas from Atlas Global Restoration for winning the Grand Prize 2 Free Airline Tickets compliments of Southwest Airlines! |
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LACC Corporate Sponsors:
Automatic Data Processing
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LACC Programs and Services |
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 Featured LACC Member
My name is Blanca Castaneda and I am a Senior District Manager for ADP. We work with small businesses to deliver taylor-made solutions that meet the needs of businesses with less than 49 employees.
We help businesses maintain Payroll tax compliance, taking full liability on generally complex tax filiings and IRS deposits. We navigate essential Workers Compensation insurance and Human Resources <issues>, allowing clients to focus on what they do best. Our workman's comp Pay-by-Pay program ensures clients break even at audit time - saving them money. My clients also enjoy perks such as free labor law posters and business referrals. To contact me please email blanca_castaneda@adp.com.
Collaborations with businesses, like fellow LACC member, EER Services has brought phenomenal results for both, accountant/ Edgar Ruano and clients. With 25 years of experience, his services include; Corporations, sales and corporate taxes, as well personal income taxes and electronic filing at no cost. He is located on 4141 N Kedzie, Chicago, (773) 298-2902
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 Greetings!
With a new year, a new look. Today we unveil the new LACC logo designed by Alberto March of GrafMarc. The colors reflect the national colors of all Latin American countries, the globe the community we live in, and the arrows our aspirations as entrepreneurs and business leaders.
The credit crunch is putting the brakes on business
expansion plans across Illinois. As a result of the financial crisis, banks have altered lending practices and tightened
(some may say closed) the spigot on commercial loans.
But help may be on the way. The Obama administration is pressuring banks to accelerate lending and thus help create jobs. A new program about to get started could help small businesses looking for credit to expand operations.
Read more about it here http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2010/sb2010017_114150.htm
This month there's another push to get folks vaccinated. This is National Influenza Vaccination Week. So urge your employees to get a shot. More information at www.ready.illinois.gov
Saludos,
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| January Workshop |
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| Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Business Plan 101 Workshop
Would you build a house without blueprints? Assemble a piece of furniture without directions? Set up electronics without the manual? Then why would you start a business without a plan?
Having an idea and knowing what the end product should look like requires vision. To realize that vision you need a detailed plan that will direct you on the steps to take, the length of time required to complete and what you will need to complete it.
Starting a business can be the most exciting and riskiest time in a business owner's life. Whether starting a restaurant, retail shop, or professional service, the one common factor is the business plan. While the business plan is the most important part of a successful business, many owners fail to recognize this. The process of creating a good plan requires thorough research, goal setting, and detailed maps of operation and finances. Spend the necessary time to review & know the final plan inside and out. You must be able to explain the details and assumptions behind the plan to an investor or banker.
If you are a current, new or prospective business owner join us on January 12, 2010 at the Latin American Chamber of Commerce for workshop on business planning.
Presented by: Steve Rivera and Haitham Nasir, Otavala Consulting
Location: LACC Office
3512 W. Fullerton Ave Chicago, IL 60647
Time: 9:30 am in English (12:00 pm in Spanish) Meter Parking!
Cost: Free for LACC Members
$5 for Non Members
To RSVP call 773-252-5211 or email workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
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Tuesday, February 23, 2009
Business Loans 101 Workshop
Would like to get a business loan but not sure what the requirements are and what you need. Please join us for this informational workshop on business loans we will be discussing the following topics:
· What Banks Want to Know
· 5 C's of Credit
· What To Bring To The Bank
· SBA Loan
Presented by: Mario Farfan, Branch Manager & Toni Hunter, Business Banking Officer
Location: National City Bank-Basement Level*
2300 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Time: 10 am
Cost: Complimentary Workshop
*Free Parking is available across the street
Reserve your seat to the workshop by calling
773-252-5211 or send email to
workshop@latinamericanchamberofcommerce.com
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| 2010 Census Recruiting Effort |
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Our recruiting efforts for 2009 census taker jobs has ended. However, our peak recruitment effort begins in the fall of 2009, with the majority of hiring taking place in the spring of 2010. If you would like to prepare for the upcoming recruitment effort, you may download and print the Census Practice Test. The practice test is similar to the actual test, which measures basic skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform a variety of census jobs.
If you have already applied for a census taker job, your application will remain active and you do not need to reapply. However, if you need to update your contact information provided on your application, you may do so by calling our toll-free Jobs Line at 1-866-861-2010 where you will be routed to your Local Census Office.
To learn about other census jobs in your area, please visit the 2010 Census Regional Offices Web site, select your state on the map provided, and then select the "Regional Employment" option.
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| Thanks to our New and Renewed Members |
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NEW MEMBERS
Speedline Towing & Recovery, Inc
Kathryn Keesen
5239 W Diversy
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: 773-237-7550
Email: speedline_1@hotmail.com
Towing & Recovery removal of unauthorized vehicles from private properties.
836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-975-1600
Medical center providing an array of medical services.
2339 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Email: arauzco@msn.com
Phone: 773-862-8400
Full service accounting firm providing a wide range of financial and business needs.
RENEWED MEMBERS
Final Touch, LLC
Hector Rodriguez
1017 North Laramie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: 773-410-1022
Locksmith services.
Phone: 847-677-2919
Email: huntercorp94@hotmail.com
Nursing staffing company.
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
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| Upcoming Chicago Events |
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 National Hispanic Sales Network's Midwest Region kick off event:
Planning for Success in 2010
Join the NHSN's Midwest Chapter as Tips and Techniques are discussed that will help you make 2010 your most successful sales year yet!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Hyatt Regency Plaza Ballroom -East Tower
151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL
5:30 pm-Networking 6:30pm- Keynote Speaker
Free for Members
$15 in Advance $20 at Door
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