WHO:  
The Morris County Hispanic- American Chamber of Commerce founded in 1989, advocates, promotes and advances the interests of Hispanic- American business owners, professionals and organizations within Morris County and the State of New Jersey. The organization has gained respect and recognition at the County, State and National levels for its work in building a strong support system for Hispanic businesses. In 2007, the Chamber was named the "Best National Medium Size Hispanic Chamber" by the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber has gained recognition for providing professional services to business-owners and for developing strategic alliances that advance business opportunities for its growing membership. The Chamber is led by Reynaldo Caudillo, President.

Our organization is a partner in a national initiative called the Workplace Partnership for Life.  You may have received information about organ, tissue, blood, or blood stem cell donation from us. You may already have decided to become an organ and tissue donor, or you may have signed up as a marrow/blood stem cell donor.  Or, you may still be making a decision about being a donor.

Healthcare Leaders Championing Coverage for the Uninsured

George Zeppenfeldt-Cestero, President & CEO, announces The 8th Annual Healthcare Diversity Awards Gala of the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives and the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health which will recognize Hispanic health care leaders on June 20, 2008 in New York City.

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National Association Of Hispanic Nurses/Ny Chapter, May 7, 2008, 6pm-11pm,

China Chalet, 47 Broadway, NYC, For sponsorship Info contact: Dan Suarez, RN (516-984-4382) or Jennifer Figueroa (917-399-4042)

Lutheran Medical Center/Lutheran Healthcare 125th Anniversary Dinner Dance, May 10, 2008,

Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, For Sponsorship Opportunities contact Benefit Office at: 212-675-9474

Latino Commission On Aids Annual Gala, May 13, 2008, Cielo Latino,

For more on the event go to www.latinoaids.org/cielo. There are many ways to participate – sponsorship, tickets, silent auction contribution and ads in the program journal, Dennis deLeon, President, Latino Commission on AIDS, 212-584-9300

NYC Hepatitis C Walk, Thursday, May 15, 2008,

Registration: 9:00am-11:30am, Walk Begins” 12 noon sharp,  Latino Organization for Liver Awareness (LOLA), To register and/or volunteer call 718-892-8697 or visit: (www.lola-national.org

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 100 Hispanic Women, Inc.,

12th Anniversary Gala, www.100HispanicWomen.org or call 212-239-1430

Hispanic Aids Forum, Sol Awards, Thursday, June 5, 2008

For Sponsorship Go To: www.hafnyc.org/SolAwards

Annual Healthcare Diversity Awards Gala, Friday, June 20, 2008,

Association Of Hispanic Healthcare Executives And The National Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce On Health, Marriott Marquis Hotel at Times Square, For Sponsorships, call: 212-877-1615 or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The National Hispanic Business Group (Nhbg) Is In The Planning Stages For This Year's Annual Gala.

It Willbe Held Again At Cipriani's Wall Street On Thursday, July 24, 2008. Tickets are $600.00 each. For information on the National Hispanic Business Group please visit our website www.nhbg.org. For sponsorship or advertising we will have an event website available. Contact: Daniel R. Garcia, President/CEO, Salsa Caterers & Special Events, Inc. , 4006 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY  10457, (P) 718-716-2020 / (F) 718-716-2505, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.salsacaterers.com http://www.salsacaterers.com

2008 HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS PROVIDE TRI-STATE NEW YORK HISPANIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

Actor and Inspira Award Winner Wilmer Valderrama Launches 11th Annual Program;
Applications Available Online and at SUBWAY® Restaurants

WASHINGTON, DC – The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the launch of the 11th annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards.  Applications are now available online at www.hispanicheritage.org.  This year, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation will offer educational grants totaling nearly half of a million dollars in 12 regions throughout the country.  Applications must be submitted electronically by midnight Eastern Standard Time March 14, 2008.  Application package must be postmarked by March 14, 2008. 
“Hispanic high school seniors all over the country should apply for the Youth Awards because they have a chance to receive thousands of dollars in educational grants, a laptop computer and even a trip to Washington, DC for the Hispanic Heritage Awards,” said 2008 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Spokesperson, Inspira Award Recipient and Actor Wilmer Valderrama.  “These awards recognize bright young future leaders who excel in the classroom, on the playing field, or in the community.”  

The Award categories are:

• Business, for students who have achieved success in the business community; sponsored by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
• Education, for students with a demonstrated desire to be among the next generation of teachers; sponsored by Southwest Airlines
• Engineering & Mathematics, for students with a strong interest in the fields of mathematics, engineering, or technology; sponsored by ExxonMobil
• Journalism, for students involved in print, broadcast or online journalism; sponsored by NBC Universal and Telemundo
• Leadership, for students who have shown excellent leadership skills in the classroom and community; sponsored by Sallie Mae
• Sports, for students who excel in athletics; sponsored by SUBWAY® restaurants

Graduating high school seniors of Hispanic descent are chosen by regional selection committees based on their academic achievement, community service, category focus, and short written statements. Three Awards for students are presented in each category at 12 regional events.  A Teacher Award, through a partnership between HHF and the Staples Foundation for Learning, will be presented to a teacher who has made a significant impact on the students’ lives. The teacher will receive recognition at the Awards ceremony and be considered for National recognition at the National Youth Award Ceremony in July.   Each gold medallion recipient will receive a $3,000 educational grant; silver medallion recipients will receive a $2,000 educational grant; and bronze medallion recipients will receive a $1,000 educational grant.

“Thanks to the generosity of our dedicated sponsors, we are helping more young people achieve their goals through higher education,” said José Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.

The success of the Youth Awards program is predicated by the support of thousands of high schools, community organizations, and business partners.  In addition to the category sponsors listed above, the Inspira Award is presented by Hershey’s. Official Sponsors of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards include Allianz Life, Sallie Mae, Southwest Airlines and Target.  Youth Award Partners include the Hispanic College Fund, VMe, and Voto Latino.  Hispanic Heritage Foundation Partners include Ernst & Young, Google, Home Builders Institute, Lowes, the National Research Center for College and University Admissions (NRCCUA), and Pulte Homes.

The 12 regional Youth Awards ceremonies are coordinated primarily at colleges and universities across the country, including Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Rice University, University of San Diego among others.  Approximately 200-250 guests gather in each region for moving ceremonies that celebrate the achievements of the Youth Awardees. 

After the local ceremonies, the Regional Youth Awards recipients are narrowed down to one national Youth Award recipient for each category. Those individuals will be honored at the National Youth Awards presentation where each student receives an additional $5,000 educational grant and a laptop computer. The National Youth Awardees will then be presented with their award onstage during the 22nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, DC on October 9, 2008. 

About the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards were created to identify and promote the next generation of role models by celebrating their accomplishments in the classroom and community.  These young leaders are promoted as role models for their peers. With the Youth Awards as a feeder program, the LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) initiative was launched in 2004 to systematically develop sustainable relationships between top Hispanic young professionals who have been awarded and America’s workforce.

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, identifies, inspires, promotes, and prepares Latino role models through national leadership, educational, and workforce programs.

For more information about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, please visit www.HispanicHeritage.org.

NOTE: To sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards and other Hispanic Heritage Foundation programs please call 202.861.9797.