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NAHCC 'S 2022 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LONG PROGRAM

Sponsorship opportunities available to NAHCC members  HERE or at: [email protected]

For Business and Community Awards Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month nominations click HERE
 2022 SCHEDULE AT GLANCE
Every year from September 15 through October 15, the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the largest most comprehensive and inclusive program "Recognizing the business, professional, civic, artistic and cultural contributions of more than 62.08 million Hispanics in the nation and our local Nashville community"

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar Highlights
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  • 9/15: Official kick-off ceremony with special guest Mayor John Cooper and NAHCC Board of Directors. at Mayor's Office.

  • Lideres Roundtable HBE's Impact in partnership with Williamson Inc.​

  • NAHCC recognizes individual making contributions to our local community.  

  • New Business Partnership Announcement

  • USHCC National Conference business leadership training opportunity

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion NAHCC Advisory Board Roundtable

  • Civic and Business Leadership: Our Role as New Americans
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  • 18th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards​
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Business:
  • Hispanic Heritage Month LIDERES: Entrepreneur  and Business Leaders Roundtable Series - Featuring Diana Sanchez Vega. NAHCC Board of Directors in attendance. In  Partnership with Williamson Inc.
  • Unidos We Grow: How Culture and Community Fosters Growth. -- Latino Community's Impact to Our Economy: Hispanic Business Leaders leaders social media content​.
  • The Art of Cooperative Entrepreneurship: Worker Co-Op Academy.  The Co-op Academy is an intensive 10-week training and support program that helps teams of aspiring entrepreneurs develop worker-owned businesses together. It’s a free business boot camp for cooperative start-ups! You can still join us every Monday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm CT until November 15th. The program includes synchronous online training, guest speakers, and the opportunity to apply for non-extractive financial services. Read more about Co-op Academy HERE. Presented by NAHCC member Southeast Center for Cooperative Development.
  • NAHCC Business & Community Excellence Awards (18th years) - Belmont University / October 13, 2022
Educational/Professional:
  • DiversityEquity and Inclusion& Talk (10/7) – Bringing Nashville professionals together to build the community and develop resources and connections for growth. 
  • Hispanic Entrepreneur mentoring/internship project w/high school students. With NAHCC Partner NPL (Nashville Public Radio)
  • Digital Tools for Small Businesses. Presented by Region Bank  and Google Fiber ​
Artistic & Cultural:
  • In the community w/NAHCC Foundation: Health, Visual Art, Civic Engagement, Entertainment (Dance & Music)
  • Celebrate Hispanic Films at 53nd Nashville Film Festival: NAHCC Award to films in competition. Networking reception 
 Community & Civic Engagement:
  • “Diversify Nashville Hispanic Heritage Month Edition: American History & the Citizenship Process reception.
  • National Outreach: 
    • USHCC National Convention - Professional Development (October 2-4)
                                                                                                                            2022 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH-LONG PROGRAM 

THURSDAY, September 15:
  • Official Kick Off Ceremony at Historical Metropolitan Nashville Courthouse featuring Mayor John Cooper and NAHCC and NAHCC Foundation Board of Directors (9:15 AM) -- All SPONSORS recognized
 
  • "Unidos We Grow" Roundtable: How culture and community foster growth, Join us for a conversation about the importance of culture and community in reaching your growth goals. with a panel of Hispanic experts: George Lopez, Actor, author, and philanthropist; ; Kathy Cano-Murillo, Professional Hyper-Creative, Creative-preneur; Brittney Castro, Certified Financial Planner; Andres De Oliveira, Chef. Moderated by Soledad O’Brien, Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and host of the weekly syndicated political talk show, Matter of Fact  (12 noon). Register HERE.
   
  • Hispanic Heritage Month LIDERES Cool Springs Business Mixer: Entrepreneur  and Business Leaders Roundtable Series - Featuring Diana Sanchez Vega and NAHCC Board of Directors. - In  Partnership with Williamson Inc.  (3:00 PM)- Register HERE.
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FRIDAY, September 16:
  • Hispanic heritage month TV news media coverage and Spanish-Language Radio featuring small Hispanic businesses interviews promoting  Nashville Hispanic business community and engagement opportunities via NAHCC network. #CELEBRATE #HispanicHeritageMonth
**Through Hispanic Heritage Month:  Minority Business Economic Impact by the Numbers Released through month/Social media posts

SATURDAY, September 17:
  • Hispanics in Fitness: Leading our Community Health and Wellness. HIKING #1 - Join us every Saturday during National Hispanic Heritage Month for an hour of physical activity lead by a member of our organization.  Hiking, boxing, strength yoga and weight lifting, and Latin dancing  each at its own date and location. Sign up by text 615-977-1825 or email [email protected]
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  •  Upper Cumberland Hispanic Heritage Festival  at Dogwood Park in Cookeville, Tennessee. Join in appreciation of the diverse arts, music, food, dance and cultures of the many Spanish speaking Latino and Hispanic populations. Presented by Hip Cookeville (11 AM to 4 PM).

​WEDNESDAY, September 21: ​
  • The Art of Cooperative Entrepreneurship: Worker Co-Op Academy.  The Co-op Academy is an intensive 10-week training and support program that helps teams of aspiring entrepreneurs develop worker-owned businesses together. It’s a free business boot camp for cooperative start-ups! You can still join us every Wednesday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm CT until December 7th. The program includes synchronous online training, guest speakers, and the opportunity to apply for non-extractive financial services.  Click HERE to REGISTER.

SATURDAY, September 24:
  • Hispanics in Fitness: Leading our Community Health and Wellness. HIKING #2 - (7:30 AM) Join us every Saturday during National Hispanic Heritage Month for an hour of physical activity lead by a member of our organization.  Hiking, boxing, strength yoga and weight lifting, and Latin dancing  each at its own date and location. Sign up by text 615-977-1825 or email [email protected]

TUESDAY, September 27:
  • NAHCC @WKRN Channel 2 Nashville Newsmaker feature (11:45 AM) . 
  • Civic and Business Leadership: The Role of New Americans. An overview of the eligibility requirements for US Citizenship and Q&A about the process - Presented by Elizabeth Ozment, Attorney, Ozment Law (5 PM to 6 PM). Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status: T nonimmigrant status is a temporary immigration benefit that enables certain victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons) to remain in the United States for an initial period of up to 4 years if they have complied with any reasonable request for assistance from law enforcement in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of human trafficking or qualify for an exemption or exception.  Registration required HERE

WEDNESDAY, September 28:
  • Community Meet and Greet with Lisa Booker IRS and NAHCC BOD, Hispanic community leaders. Location/Time: 12 noon. Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Please notice parking info HERE.

THURSDAY, September 29:
  • Nashville's Hispanic Community and COVID-19: Vaccination accessibility and preventative measures. A conversation with NAHCC board members and special guests Dr. Paul Juarez, Professor and Director, Health Disparities Research Center of Excellence at Meharry Medical College.  (5 PM) Register in advance for this meeting HERE.
  • NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films and Filmmakers @Nashville Film Festival (through October 5). The Power of Latin Music in Media11:30 AM CDT Virtual Cinema.

SATURDAY, October 1:
  • Hispanics in Fitness: Leading our Community Health and Wellness. HIKING #3 - Join us every Saturday during National Hispanic Heritage Month for an hour of physical activity lead by a member of our organization.  Hiking, boxing, strength yoga and weight lifting, and Latin dancing  each at its own date and location. Sign up by text 615-977-1825 or email [email protected]
  • NAHCC team travels to USHCC Chamber Leadership Alliance Training - All day /Phoenix, AZ - (9:00 AM). Latino-Owned Business Training (1 PM).
  • Nashville Film Festival: Celebrate Hispanic Films:
  • Title: PIGGY 
    Directed by: Carlota Pereda / Cast: Laura Galán / Country of Origin: Spain, France   / Runtime: 90 min
    Synopsis: With the summer sun beating down on her rural Spanish town, Sara hides away in her parent’s butcher shop. A teenager whose excess weight makes her the target of incessant bullying, she flees a clique of capricious girls who torment her at the town pool, only to stumble upon them being brutally kidnapped by a stranger, who drives off with them in his van. When the police begin asking questions, Sara keeps quiet. Intrigued by the stranger — an interest that’s mutual — she’s torn between revealing the truth and protecting the man who saved her.

SUNDAY, October 2-4
MONDAY, October 2 - Nashville Film Festival               Directed by: Francisca Alegría  / Cast: Leonor Varela, Mia Maestro, Alfredo Castro, Marcial Tagle, Enzo Ferrada, Luis Dubó
             Country of Origin: Chile, France    / Runtime: 98 min
            Synopsis: When the long-deceased Magdalena (Mia Maestro, Frida, The Motorcycle Diaries) bubbles up to the surface of a polluted river gasping for air,                     her shocking return sends her family into turmoil while also offering an opportunity for healing in this poignant and stunning magical realist tale.

TUESDAY October 4
  • NAHCC President and CEO, Yuri Cunza moderates “Preventable Illness: A hidden source of revenue loss” Workshop during the 2022 USHCC National Conference at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. According to International Business Initiatives, American corporations commonly name their greatest asset to be their workforce. Learn from healthcare experts on how empowering employees with information on preventable illnesses like shingles can have a positive impact on the bottom line.

WEDNESDAY, October 5
  • Regions Bank Business Seminar: Regions is pleased to partner with the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to grow and develop our small businesses with “Small business readiness-Financial tips for your small business” seminar facilitated by Carolyn Carman and Mario Morales, AVP and branch managers with Regions Bank. Theresa Williams, AVP Talent Acquisition, will also discuss our partnership with Catholic Charities Bilingual Banking Program.  Refreshments will be provided by Regions Bank.  Location: 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville , TN 37211 (4:00 PM).
  • NAHCC Celebrates Hispanic Films and Filmmakers @Nashville Film Festival  
  • Title: ROBE OF GEMS
    Directed by: Natalia López  / Cast: Aida Roa, Antonia Olivares, Nailea Norvind  / Country of Origin: Mexico, Argentina   /Runtime: 118
    Synopsis: In the midst of a silent divorce, Isabel (Nailea Norvind) leaves the city with her two children for her family's abandoned country house. She soon discovers that the sister of her housekeeper, María (Antonia Olivares), has gone missing. When Isabel offers her help, an unspoken pact to find the missing one is born between the two women. Meanwhile, Roberta (Aida Roa), the police commander in charge of the investigation, tries to get her son (Daniel García) out of the cartels. The countryside is mined with confusion and danger, but regardless of these circumstances, determination in the face of destiny subsists.
  • All SPONSORS recognized​

FRIDAY, October 7
  • NAHCC President and CEO, Yuri Cunza,  “Building Strong Latino communities” keynote speaker at Trevecca Nazarene University: In recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber is partnering with member organization Trevecca Nazarene University and Associate Provost of Mission, Excellence, & Reconciliation Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T) with its students and surrounding community for a Business Lunch and Learn program moderated by Dr Terrence Schofield alongside with guest presenters Yuri Cunza (President of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce) and a special guest entrepreneur at this momentous event.  The event will be held on the campus of Trevecca Nazarene University’s Benson Auditorium located in the McClurkan building on campus.  (12:30 pm).

​SATURDAY, October 8:
  • Hispanics in Fitness: Leading our Community Health and Wellness. Join us every Saturday during National Hispanic Heritage Month for an hour of physical activity lead by a member of our organization.  Hiking, boxing, strength yoga and weight lifting, and Latin dancing  each at its own date and location. Sign up by text 615-977-1825 or email [email protected]
  1. BOXING at Fighters Boxing Gym (9:00 AM) 405 42nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
  2. AFRO-LATIN DANCING  at Global Education Center (4:00 PM) 4822 Charlotte Ave #3, Nashville, TN 37209

MONDAY, October 10
  • Financial Institutions and Hispanic Business Community Access to Capital: A one hour virtual roundtable conversation with with local community financial institutions in our membership about the importance of connecting and better serving our growing Hispanic community (2 PM)
  • Co-op Cafe in October: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us. Come and mingle, talk with local co-op members and hear more about some of our on-going efforts. Together with our friends at the South East Center for Cooperative Development we want to talk about the lack affordable housing and how there is a cooperative solution as well as funding support for area small businesses through the Nashville Small Business Development Fund. Location: Tempo - 2179 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211 (5:30 pm - 7 pm)

TUESDAY, October 11:
  • Economic Recovery During Pandemic Times: "Rebuilding Our Workforce After (or with) COVID-19".  NAHCC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Leader (DEICAB) virtual panel discussion featuring: Lethia Swett Mann, Regions Bank;  Ryun Jackson, Google Fiber; Luis Parodi, Republic Bank; Marie Sueing, Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp.; Dr. Rolando Toyos,  Toyos Clinic; Joyce Searcy, Belmont University and owner/founder of Momentum LLC. Guest Moderator: David Plazas, Opinion and Engagement Director for the USA TODAY Network newsrooms in Tennessee and The Tennessean.   (5 PM to 6 PM) 
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THURSDAY, October 13:  
  • NAHCC's 18th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards @Belmont University – SPONSORS and COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECOGNITION 5:30 PM -7:30 PM (Central Time) 

FRIDAY, October 14: 
  • Hispanic Sounds at Smith Springs Community Center (5:30 PM) --- Community Family celebration in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

SATURDAY, October 15:  
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends.

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL AT [email protected] OR CALL 615-216-5737
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