NASHVILLE AREA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HELPS TENNESSEE BECOME NO. 1 STATE FOR GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2009
NAHCC Joins More than 50 Tennessee Partners to Lead Effort
NAHCC Joins More than 50 Tennessee Partners to Lead Effort
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced today it will participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 16 – 22, by hosting "What You Need To Know About Your Finances: 7 Deadly Sins That Kill Small Business" as part of its financial literacy series for the Hispanic entrepreneur in partnership with the SBA-Tennessee District Office, chamber members and local partners.
To date, Tennessee has confirmed more than 60 events for Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16 – 22, which celebrates the vital role entrepreneurs play in innovation, job creation and economic recovery. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global initiative to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in local communities across the globe. Nationally, Tennessee outranks all other states in planned events for the week, including California and Michigan, proving that the spirit of entrepreneurship is booming in the Volunteer State.
"We are very excited about our participation in GEW this year and for the opportunity to engage a substantial number of Hispanic entrepreneurs in our area that are so vital to our local economy. A recent research study our organization conducted in partnership with Tennessee State University indicates that the number of Hispanic own businesses in our area nears 1,500 and growing. A sometimes isolated Hispanic business community, key to our future economic prosperity will benefit greatly from the outstanding Global Entrepreneurship Week programs offered by our partners in Tennessee. This gives us a unique opportunity not only to join in support but to bring something to the table" says Yuri Cunza, President and CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Global Entrepreneurship Week encourages young people in 87 countries around the world to learn more about entrepreneurship and the opportunities available to entrepreneurs through local, national and global activities. Last year during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Tennessee partners reached more than 1,000 people with events designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.
To date, Tennessee has confirmed more than 60 events for Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16 – 22, which celebrates the vital role entrepreneurs play in innovation, job creation and economic recovery. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global initiative to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in local communities across the globe. Nationally, Tennessee outranks all other states in planned events for the week, including California and Michigan, proving that the spirit of entrepreneurship is booming in the Volunteer State.
"We are very excited about our participation in GEW this year and for the opportunity to engage a substantial number of Hispanic entrepreneurs in our area that are so vital to our local economy. A recent research study our organization conducted in partnership with Tennessee State University indicates that the number of Hispanic own businesses in our area nears 1,500 and growing. A sometimes isolated Hispanic business community, key to our future economic prosperity will benefit greatly from the outstanding Global Entrepreneurship Week programs offered by our partners in Tennessee. This gives us a unique opportunity not only to join in support but to bring something to the table" says Yuri Cunza, President and CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Global Entrepreneurship Week encourages young people in 87 countries around the world to learn more about entrepreneurship and the opportunities available to entrepreneurs through local, national and global activities. Last year during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Tennessee partners reached more than 1,000 people with events designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.
Program:
"What You Need To Know About Your Finances:
7 Deadly Sins That Kill Small Business"
Date:
Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:30 pm - 6:00 p.m
Location:
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
530, Third Ave.So. - Nashville TN, 37210
Speakers:
David Tiller
SBA-Tennessee District Office
Dennis Núñez
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlen, LLP
"What You Need To Know About Your Finances:
7 Deadly Sins That Kill Small Business"
Date:
Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:30 pm - 6:00 p.m
Location:
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
530, Third Ave.So. - Nashville TN, 37210
Speakers:
David Tiller
SBA-Tennessee District Office
Dennis Núñez
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlen, LLP
For more information and to register please contact Loraine Segovia, at Tel. (615) 216.5737 or via email: [email protected]
The week officially kicks off in Chattanooga on Friday, Nov. 13, with 48Hour Launch, a high-octane event at which entrepreneurs gather and try to launch as many tech companies as possible in a 48-hour period. Throughout the rest of the week, partners across Tennessee will host business idea pitch contests, launch challenges, speaker series’ and entrepreneur training events. For a complete list of Tennessee Global Entrepreneurship Week events, please visit: http://www.tnecd.gov/gew.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global initiative to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in local communities across the globe. On the week of Nov. 16-22, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Thousands of activities are being planned in more than 87 countries around the world. Global Entrepreneurship Week is founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Make Your Mark campaign. To view a complete list of participating countries and organizations or to learn more, visit www.unleashingideas.org.
About the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization duly incorporated under the law since the year 2000. Through diverse educational, social, economic and cultural events and programs the NAHCC is dedicated to promote the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs, representing the interests of more than 200 businesses in the greater Nashville area. The work of the NAHCC supports educational initiatives, procurement opportunities and the empowerment of entrepreneurs as well as business member initiatives not restricted to the Hispanic market. To view a complete list of members or to learn more, please visit www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com
The week officially kicks off in Chattanooga on Friday, Nov. 13, with 48Hour Launch, a high-octane event at which entrepreneurs gather and try to launch as many tech companies as possible in a 48-hour period. Throughout the rest of the week, partners across Tennessee will host business idea pitch contests, launch challenges, speaker series’ and entrepreneur training events. For a complete list of Tennessee Global Entrepreneurship Week events, please visit: http://www.tnecd.gov/gew.
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global initiative to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in local communities across the globe. On the week of Nov. 16-22, millions of people around the world will join a growing movement to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Thousands of activities are being planned in more than 87 countries around the world. Global Entrepreneurship Week is founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Make Your Mark campaign. To view a complete list of participating countries and organizations or to learn more, visit www.unleashingideas.org.
About the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization duly incorporated under the law since the year 2000. Through diverse educational, social, economic and cultural events and programs the NAHCC is dedicated to promote the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs, representing the interests of more than 200 businesses in the greater Nashville area. The work of the NAHCC supports educational initiatives, procurement opportunities and the empowerment of entrepreneurs as well as business member initiatives not restricted to the Hispanic market. To view a complete list of members or to learn more, please visit www.nashvillehispanicchamber.com