Events for December 2017
SACRAMENTO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
Dec 5    Procurement Workshop
Gilbert Buchanan, Procurement Chairman for the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, and Owner of Buchanan & Associates has successfully assisted DBEs, MBEs, and SBEs secure more than $81 million in contract awards. His expertise is highly sought after, and is coming to Sacramento to assist our small business community! His workshop will provide you the training needed to be ready for contracts, provide business infrastructure development guidelines, and preparation for DBE, SBA 8 (a), SBE certifications, and labor/contract compliance management. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your business, register for this workshop today! 

Is your Business ready for Government contracting?
Areas that will be covered:
Capability statement development
  • Learn how to develop your own capability statement.
  • Re-developing your vision and Mission statement.
  • key components of a capability statements. 
  • How to present it.
Date: December 5, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://sachcc.org
Location: SETA 
925 Del Paso Blvd 
Sacramento CA 95815
Contact: Nally Figueroa
EMail: nally@sachcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
10 am Registration
10 am - 1 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Lunch will be provided
Dec 6    6th Annual HolidayToy Drive Presented by Edgar Sanchez Real Estate & Zocalo
6th Annual Holiday Toy Drive presented by Edgar Sanchez Real Estate & Zocalo
Stop by for holiday cheer with your friends at Zocalo! Bring a new unwrapped toy for the children of La Familia Counseling Center.
Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/144092809559237/
Location:
Zocalo-Midtown
1801 Capital Ave
Sacramento, CA 95811
Off-street Parking/Valet Parking/City Lot on 17th street between Capital Ave & L Streets
Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, December 6th
 ​6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate for children from babies to teenagers. Help bring joy to kids this Christmas!
For more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/144092809559237/
Dec 7    December MarketPlace
December Marketplace 
Are you interested in being a vendor?
If your business is interested in showcasing their products to sell at our December Marketplace please register here
Date: December 7, 2017
Location: 1792 Tribute RD Suite 230 Sacramento,CA 95815
Contact: Sophia Kanaan or Thalia Marroquin
Date/Time Details: Date :December 7 2017 
Time: TBD
Fees/Admission: Vendor Booth Fee $25 
Accept all major credit cards and can do payments over the phone.
Dec 12    Latina Estrella Awards Luncheon
Join us for the 3rd Annual Latina Estrella Awards, where we honor exceptional women who are leading the way in their professions, in business, and in the community.

2017 Latina Estrella Award Recipients
Legacy Award-Marie Acosta, Executive Director, Latino Center of Art & Culture
Champion Award-Melinda Guzman, Attorney, Melinda Guzman Corporation
Inspiration Award-Dr. Adela De La Torre, Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs, UC Davis 
Rising Estrella Award-Lorena Martinez, The Colour Bar

Sponsors include:
Kaiser Permanente
SMUD
Wells Fargo
McDonald's
Regional Transit
SAFE Credit Union
PG&E
Comcast
AT&T
D'Primeramano
​Melinda Guzman Corporation
Sacramento State
Five Star Bank

Past Recipients include:
Dr. Maria Armstrong, formerly Woodland Unified School District
Dr. Viridiana Diaz, Sacramento State
Dorene Dominguez, Vanir Construction Companies
Eva Garcia, Garica Realty
Vanessa Guerra, Mutual Housing Association
Quirina Orozco, West Sacramento City Council & Sacramento District Attorney's Office
Rachel Rios, La Familia Counseling Center
Angela Rosas, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento
 

          
 
Date: December 12, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.sachcc.org
Location:
Holiday Inn-Downtown Arena
300 J Street, Sacramento
Contact: (916)-486-7700
EMail: nally@sachcc.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Dec. 12th  | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
Individual Tickets-$75
Table Sponsorships $1000

Purchase your tickets early! Event has sold out the past two years!
Dec 12    Cognitive Computing, StartUps, IBM, ISSIP, and more
Join Valley Extends and Workforce Equanimity for a day of interactivity with IBM, ISSIP, StartUps, and all interested in the fields of Cognitive Computing and Service Innovation. Discover how to leverage IBM platforms, technology, and resources to accelerate and expand your development Learn about Service Innovation and how it amplifies your business model Interact with other start-up peers, government initiatives, academics, and professionals in your field
Date: December 12, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/12-december-cognitive-computing-startups-ibm-issip-and-more-tickets-398
Location: Valley Extends (specifics TBA) 3140 Peacekeeper Way - Suite 101 A McClellan Park, California 95652
Contact: Hosted by Workforce Equanimity info@workforceeq.com 916-226-9037
EMail: info@workforceeq.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (PST)
Fees/Admission: Free admission. Limited seating.
Dec 14    Annual Holiday Mixer
Attend the Annual Alliance Holiday Mixer that brings the Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Black Chamber and Sacramento Hispanic Chamber together with their members and guests to celebrate our partnership, businesses and members! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Sacramento Sheriff's Toy Project.

Prior to the mixer, attend the Regional Transit Workshop and meet the procurement specialists that can guide you on how to work with RT in the coming year.
Date: December 14, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Wells Fargo Bank
 400 Capital Ave, Sacramento
Workshop takes place in the 21st Floor Conference
EMail: info@sachcc.org
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, December 14th, 2017
Workshop 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mixer 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
FREE for Chamber Members
$20/Non-Chamber Members