Hispanic Business Opportunities
NEW - We will be launching a survey to the Hispanic Business Community in London in May 2010
click here for the English version.
click aqui for the Spanish version.
Meeting Dates and Times
Last Wednesday of the month at 8am at the Chamber Meeting Centre.
Committee Objectives
- Provide information/education to the Hispanic Business community that helps to ensure their long-term sustainability and contribution to our economy.
- Provide assistance by determining how best to integrate and utilize their skills and experience beyond their own Hispanic roots and into the wider business community.
- Introduce networking opportunities for the Hispanic Business Opportunities Committee (HBO) members and guests with other Chamber members and groups.
- Invite outside business people, groups and government organizations to learn more about London's Hispanic business community - what it has to offer - and how it can bridge the gap to a broader array of world markets and business opportunities through various international trade agreements.
2010/2011 Program Plan
- Utilizing the results of the "First Hispanic Business Issues Survey", design and organize two key seminars/workshops that focus on the needs of the Hispanic business community.
- In conjunction with The Chamber's BAA Committee, assist in the development of # "New Comer Business Award" by dedicating one volunteer from HBO to liaise with the BAA committee.
- Plan, organize and host a seminar /workshop on "How to do business in London".
- Plan, organize and host a seminar/workshop on "How to do business in Canada".
- Participate in all Business After Five events including two Mega BAF events.
- Plan, organize and develop the Hispanic Small Business Project, integrating different organizations i.e. Fanshawe College, the Federal and Provincial Governments including Immigration/Citizenship Canada, and the City of London.
- Sr. Chamber administration to analyze the Free Trade Agreements, signed between Canada and Latin-American countries, to better understand new business opportunities.
- Develop the first guide online for business in Spanish.
Contacts
Chair - Liliana Pardo
Vice Chair - Michel Castilo
Director Liaison - David Belford
Staff Liaison - Janie Rother
Calendar of Meetings
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