| May Newsletter  May 6, 2010  | 
|  The Hispanic Chamber is now accepting applications for its 5th annual Latino Leadership Development Program
 Latino Leadership Class IV|  |   Each year, a class of up to 20 selected individuals participate in a 12-month Hispanic Chamber Leadership class.  The program enhances the leadership and management skills of Latino leaders to position them to continue their advancement in their employment while also promoting community leadership through volunteerism on public boards and commissions. 
 Qualifications and the Selection Process: Any Latino who supports the mission of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber) can apply.  Past scholarship recipients of the Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Program are encouraged to apply.   Participants must complete a formal program application and all attachments.  Participants are selected on their own merits.  A Selection Committee will recommend individuals to participate in the annual program.  The Hispanic Chamber governs the Latino Leadership Program.   Attendance and Meeting Dates:
The Latino Leadership Program requires extensive time, effort, and monetary commitment.  Attendance at one all day sessions is critical.  Class participants are expected to attend all sessions, full time, except in the case of an emergency.     
Program Details:   Participant Cost: $2,500 per person (Must be paid before Sept. 9, 2010)     Scholarships: Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please indicate on the last page of this application, whether or not you wish to be considered for a scholarship. 
   How to Apply:  Complete the following application and submit to:                                Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber                               PO Box 1837                                Portland, Oregon 97207   Deadline: May 30, 2010    To download the Latino Leadership Program application, please click here .  Best wishes and good luck! | 
| 2010 Employment & Business Fair  
    
2009 Employment & Business FairJune 29, 2010|  |  Portland Hilton Hotel,  Grand Ballroom 921 SW 6th Ave.  Portland, OR 97204   Free to the Public!                                                          Feel free to contact us with questions or concerns at   (503) 222-0280 or email  Jane Nevarez at  | 
| May 10, 2010 Workshop: (Monday) "10-Steps to Starting a Business"  Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Place: Midland Library           805 SE 122nd Avenue           Portland, OR 97233          (503) 988-5392   Cost: None to Attendees  May 17, 2010 Workshop: 
 (Monday) "Primeros Pasos Para Comenzar un Negocio"  Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Place:  Midland Library            805 SE 122nd Avenue            Portland, OR 97233           (503) 988-5392   Cost:    None to Attendees   May 19, 2010 Workshop:
 (Wednesday) "Preparing Your Marketing Plan"
 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Place: Hispanic Chamber Training Room
 333 SW 5th Avenue
 Portland, OR 97204
 (503) 222-0280
 Cost: None to Attendees
     
May 27, 2010 After-Hours Networking Event(Thursday)
 Time: 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.
 Place: To be determined
 Cost: None to Attendees
    June 29, 2010 Annual Membership Meeting Luncheon (Tuesday)
 Keynote Speaker: Arthur Balizan, Special Agent in Charge FBI, Portland Division
 Member Recognition:
 -           To be Determined   -           To be Determined   Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Place:  Hilton Hotel, Pavillion Room            921 SW Sixth Avenue            Portland, OR 97204           (503) 226-1611Cost:  $25.00 Members/$30.00 Non-membersSponsor:  Wells Fargo   Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding our events at (503) 222.0280. |