Denver Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Newsletter - July 22, 2008

Have You Scheduled Your Ribbon Cutting?

Did you know that a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is a benefit of your DHCC membership? It doesn't matter if you've been in the same place for years or if you've just opened your doors - take advantage of this opportunity!

Ribbon cutting ceremonies are a great way to introduce your business to other members of the DHCC. These events are announced in the DHCC weekly newsletter and posted on the DHCC website calendar for all of our members and supporters to see! Get your event on the calendar today.

What do YOU need to do?

- Please submit a written notice including your event details within 14 days of the event to the Ambassadors Club (chris@delphicinfo.com). Please, no phone calls or messages as we need your request in writing to ensure accuracy.   
- Within two weeks of your ceremony, we encourage you to invite neighboring business owners, business associates and friends. Invite as many people as your office, store or parking lot will hold. The most important thing is to showcase your business! The ceremony typically lasts 30 minutes and the festivities afterward can last as long as you like. 
- The Chamber will invite DHCC representatives, ambassadors and/or board members to your business, along with a giant pair of scissors and a camera. 

Two Frequently asked questions:

Q: What if I do not have a storefront? 

A: We can host your ceremony in your office, lobby, conference room, or other open area in your office vicinity.  

Q: I already had a ribbon cutting ceremony, but I opened a new store or office. Can I have another ceremony? 

A: No problem. If it is a new location for you, we'll do it again!  What an excellent marketing opportunity to showcase your expansion! The DHCC will enjoy meeting your new neighbors and telling them what a great business and chamber member you are! 

Note: For an even bigger impact, please check your DHCC directory for special occasion vendors for food, beverages, flowers, seating, promotional items and more.

Reservations will fill quickly! Contact your Ambassadors Club TODAY by emailing chris@delphicinfo.com.

Mark your calendars!

Salsa & Network with the DHCC this Thursday     
Join the DHCC for one of the best attended networking events of the year. "Salsa Night" will take place at one of Denver's favorite Latin venues, La Rumba Nightclub. Join the DHCC for great networking, tasty hors d'oeuvres and great music.        

DHCC Business After-Hours Salsa Night
Thursday, July 24
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
La Rumba Nightclub (99 W. 9th Ave.)

Pre-registration: Members $15, Non-Members $25
At the Door: $25

Register online or call the DHCC at 303.534.7783.

Upcoming Events :

Thursday, July 24 - DHCC Business After Hours (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., La Rumba Nightclub). For registration info, visit www.blacktie-colorado.com or call 303.534.7783.

Tuesday, July 29 - Circle of Latina Leadership Information Session (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Comcast Community Resource Center at the DHCC). To RSVP, contact ereyes@dhcc.com or call 303.534.7783.

Sunday, August 3 - 12th Annual Health Fair: Neighbors in Health (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Offices). FREE to all. For more information call 303.344.7560 or or view flyer.

Friday, September 5 - Sabor Fiesta Colorado Presented by BudLight (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens). To register visit www.blacktie-colorado.com.

For more information about the events above, visit www.dhcc.com/goto/DHCC_Event_Calendar.

Cámara Conexión :

The deadline is fast approaching to advertise in the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce directory and magazine, "Cámara Conexión."  Promote your business in this special 30th Anniversary Edition reaching chamber members and decision makers within the Denver Hispanic business community. Influence buying decisions, maximize your impact, and grow your business!  

To find out how to extend your reach to an extra 100,000 motivated buyers along the Front Range for 50% OFF, call Jenee Centeno before August 3rd at 720-364-3991 or 800-741-6308.

DNC Update :

Denver provides plan to ensure mobility & access during Democratic National Convention

Mile High City Will Be Open for Business

(DENVER)  After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials to meet Democratic National Convention needs while keeping downtown Denver open and accessible, the City and County of Denver provided information Wednesday about local mobility and access during the week of the Democratic National Convention (Monday, August 25 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008).   Given that the August 28 venue change from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High was just announced last week, roadway impacts have not yet been finalized for Thursday, August 28 and will be announced by early August.

View the DNC Access and Mobility Map.

Hyatt Regency Denver available for prime dates during DNC

The Hyatt Regency Denver now has prime dates available during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. The hotel can accomodate events and meetings from 10 to 3000 guests. Dates include:

- Saturday, August 23
- Monday, August 25
- Tuesday, August 26
- Wednesday, August 27
- Thursday, August 28

For more information, call DHCC member Christine Martinez at 303.486.4407.

Our Membership :

Thank you to our renewing DHCC members
Please help us extend our gratitude to the following renewing members for their continued support of the DHCC:

Abra Body Auto & Glass
Allwell Company
Archdiocese of Denver
Axxess Connect, LLC
Colorado I Have a Dream
Farmers Insurance/ Shannon Holtman
FirstBank Holding Company
Golden Awards & Engraving
Mountain States Employers Council
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Parent Pathways
Sonora Catering
The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center
United HealthCare of Colorado
Wells Fargo Bank

We encourage you to visit these members' websites to learn more about their products and services. If you would like to contact one of these members directly, please contact the Chamber at 303.534.7783.

Let your voice be heard!
Have you ever had a desire to meet with the DHCC President to discuss current issues regarding chamber involvement, new events, or other relevant topics? Here's your chance!

Join Jeff Campos, President and CEO of the DHCC, and a special guest for breakfast Wednesday, August 6th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the DHCC (924 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 201). For just $15, you can enjoy breakfast and share what's on your mind with the leadership of the DHCC. Only eight seats are available for this roundtable discussion (space will be reserved on a first response basis). Reserve your space today (credit card required).  

Please RSVP by August 4th by contacting Mary Santos, Vice President of Membership at msantos@dhcc.com or call at 303-620-4490.

Our Membership Drive
Your referral could be the missing piece.

Join the DHCC in raising $100K!

Help build the DHCC network by providing business referrals for the 2008 Membership Drive.

DHCC Membership Drive: 6/17/08-9/17/08

The puzzle is not complete without your piece,
refer today!

Mary Santos, Vice President of Membership
msantos@dhcc.com, 303.620.4491

Michael Perez, Director of Membership
mperez@dhcc.com, 303.620.4487

To show our appreciation for providing a referral resulting in membership, sponsorship or upgrade, you will receive a special gift!  In addition, you will be entered into a drawing, taking place every two weeks to receive other special prizes. Grand prizes will also be awarded at the end of the campaign!

Members in the Headlines :

Wells Fargo earns $1.8 billion on record revenue; increases dividend 10%

SAN FRANCISCO -  Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) reported diluted earnings per common share of $0.53 for second quarter 2008 compared with $0.60 in first quarter 2008 and $0.67 in second quarter 2007. Net income was $1.75 billion compared with $2.00 billion in first quarter 2008 and $2.28 billion in second quarter 2007. The Company also announced a quarterly common stock dividend of 34 cents per share, up 10 percent from the previous dividend of 31 cents per share.

"Wells Fargo continued to strengthen its franchise during the second quarter," said President and CEO John Stumpf. "Earnings per share were 14 cents below that of last year due to $2.3 billion of higher provision expense, including a credit reserve build of $1.5 billion (30 cents per share). We were able to lend more to current customers where we believed it was prudent and properly priced. We grew core deposits while reducing funding costs. We achieved record cross-sell results with our retail and commercial customers - a testament to our relationship-based strategy and our 160,000 team members who serve our customers. We are open for business and getting lots of it. We also continued to benefit from opportunities in this environment to gain new business and customers through selective acquisitions. We maintained a strong balance sheet and, for the 21st consecutive year, increased our dividend. We're still affected by the weak economy, but we believe we're one of the best positioned in financial services to grow through this adversity and to build an even stronger company for our team members, customers, communities and shareholders." 

Other Headlines

Newmont, Wal-Mart team up on jewelry
Coors transfers properties to MillerCoors

Business Development Opportunities :

RTD Invites you to an Industry Forum 

D/SBE Networking and Informational Session
Wednesday, July 30, Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Joint Prime and D/SBE and Other Contractors Session

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Industry Forum,  (Concessionaires & Core Contractors Only)

View Invitation
Registration Information 

Bid Opportunities

City of Aurora:

- 2008 Trench Patching Program 
- Rampart Parallel Pipeline - Phase 1 
- Rental of Work Uniforms and Related Materials  
- Highline Park Playground & Shelter Renovation
- Police Digital Media Management System 
- Marina Tank and Pump Station 
- VM Ware, Test, and Disaster Site Data Storage Solution 

Denver Public Schools :

- Copy Center Supplies
- Laminating Film (Warehouse) 
- Paper, Product (Warehouse) 
- Middle School Basketball Uniforms
- Middle School Cross Country Uniforms
- Middle School Football Uniforms
- Middle School Soccer Uniforms
- Middle School Volleyball Uniforms 
- Towel, Tissue, & Soap Dispensers

Detailed bid information is kept at the DHCC office at 924 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 201, and is available for review Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Your Affinity Programs  :

A course that Motivates you to Continue Learning Spanish

As a DHCC Affinity Program, Spanish Is Fun is offering a Spanish Business Course that is designed for levels beginner to advance. In each session, instructors will introduce new vocabulary related to different types of business areas.

A new class is starting soon!
When: August 6 to September 17 (Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.)
Location: Colorado Women's Chamber (1860 Blake St #810)

View flyer for special pricing info and more details!  

Entertainment Lineup :

Entertain your clients with these DHCC Members

Denver Broncos
Pre-Season Game: Vs. Dallas Cowboys
Saturday, August 16 (Invesco Field at Mile High)

Colorado Rapids
Next Home Game: Vs. Columbus Crew
Sunday, July 27 (Dick's Sporting Goods Park)

Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies Vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
July 21, 22, 23 (Coors Field)