Transcript 2006 Annual Business Aware Dinner

2006 Annual Business
Award Dinner
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Silicon Valley
Background
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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley,
originally called the Mexican American Chamber of
Commerce, began its formation in 1955. The Hispanic
Chamber was incorporated as a non-profit organization
in 1973, and it began offering services to the Latino
small business community. The Hispanic Chamber
founders sought to maximize Hispanic business and
economic development to increase better understanding
between Hispanic businesses, corporate America and the
community at large. Over the years, the Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce has provided assistance and
support to numerous Latinos and other minority small
businesses in the following areas: business education,
economic assistance, international business,
entrepreneurship, education, community development,
loan program development, and procurement assistance,
to name a few
Vision
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The vision of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon
Valley is to be create a dynamic, self-reliant, innovative,
proactive and influential organization that plays a vital
role in the social, business, political, educational and
economic development of Silicon Valley.
Goals
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Provide on-going training and technical assistance that is
culturally and linguistically sensitive to Hispanic
businesses to further promote their growth and success.
Become a powerful network for Hispanic businesses,
corporations and government institutions to create
greater access to contracts and capital. Educate
corporate America about the viability of the Hispanic
Market, so as to allow corporate America the opportunity
to invest more resources in the Hispanic community.
Strongly advocate on behalf of Hispanic businesses at
the local, state and national level on issues and policy
that affects Hispanic business.
Business Award Objective
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Recognize efforts and achievements in support of the
Hispanic community and the Hispanic markets.
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- Promote actions at the national level that aim to
alleviate luck of diversity and cultivate sustainable
developments of such
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- Stimulate awareness of diversity among the business
community in the Silicon Valley.
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- Promote a compelling 'business case' for engagement,
particularly by sharing good practices and brokering new
partnerships.
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Foster links with the HCCSV and its members.
Business Award
Selection Criteria
 The
Board of Directors of the HCCSV and its
committee chair has agreed to the selection
criteria
 The selection committee will include
representatives of prominent business and
other leading non-governmental organizations
and a few board members.
 Nominations are sought from companies and
other organizations in accordance with the
economic, social and environmental principles
of sustainable development.
Business Award Key
Determination
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A key determinant in the Awards selection will be the
identification of enterprises that:
1. Demonstrate a partnership approach with other
stakeholder(s) as a major element in their achievement. A
'partnership' should be interpreted as a formal or informal
cooperative program between business enterprises and
organizations (such as companies and/or representative
associations and the community) and any combination of
public and private sector institutions, government and nongovernmental organizations, labor research, development,
community, humanitarian and charitable agencies, etc.
2. All sizes of enterprise are eligible. The Awards will
consider lesser known, smaller scale activities in all parts of
the Bay Area.
Business Award Key
Determination
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3. Nominations are sought that spotlight cases of what
has been accomplished, the obstacles encountered and
the lessons learned.
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4. Nominated partnerships should set an example for
others, and thereby demonstrate where further efforts
should be concentrated.
Nomination Procedure
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When completing the nomination form, please include a
brief general overview and description of the key
characteristics of the company or person (s), and the
manner in which the enterprise is contributing overall to
the development of markets and business within the
Hispanic business community.
Step 1: Email completed nomination form to Selection
Panel at the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
Step 2: Send a copy to
P.O. Box 607 Los Gatos, CA 95031
Deadline for Nomination
May
5 2006
Award Presentation
Recipients of the Latino Business Awards
will be contacted by May 21st 2006
The presentation ceremony will take place
in June 2006 at dinner award ceremony.
A total of 3 awards will be presented an
additional award will be presented to a
governmental official within the different
Silicon Valley agencies.
Nomination Form
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Nomination details
Name of person submitting the nomination:
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Name of project, initiative, partnership or department (if any):
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Name of lead institution / company:
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Contact details:
Full address, telephone, fax, email, web site (if any).
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Introduction
Provide an introductory summary – as an overall description of the nominated person: its main
purpose, objectives, activities and outputs, along with other relevant information, such as the main
participants involved, the initiator(s), motivations and milestones. Has the nominee set an example for
others?
Has the nominated person led to develop new and innovated approaches for the Hispanic
community and businesses?
How has the nominated person contributed to the growth of the Hispanic business in the Silicon
Valley?
Are you aware of any criminal activities or pending indictments or illegal activities the nominee
had or has?
Business Statistics Hispanic
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California had 427,805 Hispanic-owned businesses in 2002, the highest number of
any state in the U.S.
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California represented 27% of Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. but only
13% of total business firms.
13%
California
8%
27%
23%
California
3%
17%
20%
10%
California
Texas
New York
Florida
Illinois
Rest of U.S.
7%
61%
7%
4%
California
Texas
New York
Florida
Illinois
Rest of U.S.
Growth of Hispanic business is slower
in California than the U.S.
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The nation’s Hispanic-owned businesses grew 31% from 1997 to 2002.
California grew by only 27%, the slowest of all states with large Hispanic
populations.
U.S.
California
Texas
New York
Florida
Illinois
1997
1,199,896
336,405
240,396
104,189
193,902
31,010
2002
1,574,159
427,805
319,460
163,659
266,828
39,553
Growth
31%
27%
33%
57%
38%
28%
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North
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