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“Your Business Connection” While our primary focus at the Latino Chamber of Commerce is to create and promote the growth of small and minority-owned businesses, our organization is comprised of a very diverse membership, from individuals and proprietorships to nonprofits and major corporations. We believe that conducting the business-to-business exchange is an ongoing circle of all of these entities. We encourage you to read through the materials provided, and see for yourself all that the Latino Chamber has to offer, and that becoming a member makes good business sense. For more information, please call (719) 542-5513. ü Pueblo Partnership Program, a Pinnacol Assurance and Latino Chamber of Commerce Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Program that affords participating members: · 4% Discount Eligibility· Dividend Payouts - Dividend paid in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009· Specialized Safety Training - Improved Risk Management and Loss Control
ü American Dental/Vision Discount Program & Prescription Drug Card, designed to provide employers/employees with affordable dental, vision and prescription opportunities:· Network of American Dental Group Dentists· Payment of Services Only When You Receive Them· Pre-existing Conditions are Included· No Calendar of Annual Limits· Immediate Eligibility· Qualifies for Cafeteria Plan
ü Sam’s Club Partner Membership Program· $10 Gift Card when LCC Members Join or Renew
ü World Arena/Pikes Peak Center Discount Program, as a Latino Chamber member, you are eligible for discounted tickets to certain events at the World Arena and Pikes Peak Center:· Able to purchase tickets before tickets are available to the general public· Preferred seating at a discount rate · Must purchase tickets through online group sales system or by calling Group Sales Manager (please contact LCC for contact information)
ü Wells Fargo Membership Program, a valuable bundle of Wells Fargo account and service offers available. Contact a Wells Fargo Personal Banker for details
ü Rio Grande Rail Road Discount Tickets, 2 for 1 tickets for the Roots and Boots concert series on the Rio Grande Rail Road. Other discount offers also available.
ü Health Access Partner – A Community Healthcare Partnership, an employer sponsored benefit plan that provides employers with the opportunity to provide healthcare for their full-time and part-time employees. Eligibility includes; 2-25 employees and work & reside in Pueblo County. Health benefits are available from St. Mary Corwin Medical Center, Parkview Medical Center and area physicians:o Affordable Healthcare Coverageo Primary Care Physician Office Visitso Specialist Office Visitso Lab and X-Ray Serviceso Urgent Careo Health Screening & Appraisalso Health Improvement Classes
ü Brown Bag Seminars, focused on business development topics.
ü Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening, let the Latino Chamber help you celebrate your special occasion.
ü Networking· Monthly Latino Supremo Coffee Breaks· Monthly Happy Hours· Monthly Membership Luncheons
ü Communications & Affordable Advertising· El Griton – Weekly E-Blast· Noticias – Quarterly Newsletter· Membership Directory – Annual Membership Directory
ü WebsiteProvides up-to-date information as well as membership listings.
ü Sponsorship OpportunitiesCoffee BreaksHappy HoursLuncheonsAnnual Special Events
ü Leadership Development, offered by the Latino Chamber Development Corporation – Foundation Board of Directors, this program encourages more civic engagement by individuals. Participants experience a leadership learning opportunity that allows them to develop and improve their leadership skills.
ü Junior Latino Chamber, offered by the Latino Chamber Development Corporation – Foundation Board of Directors, this program is designed to engage our youth to explore the world of entrepreneurship.
ü Partnerships:
United States Hispanic Chamber of CommerceAdvocating for small businesses across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Pueblo Hispanic Education FoundationA scholarship program focused on removing financial as well as other barriers that might prevent students from securing an education, and gaining employment.
El Pueblo Interdevelopment Corporation (EPIC), a Micro Loan program founded by the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo – providing nontraditional lending to new and existing businesses.
Pueblo Education Consortium, a partnership between the Latino, Greater, and Pueblo West Chamber’s of Commerce, the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO), Colorado State University-Pueblo, Pueblo Community College, Pueblo City Schools and Pueblo School District #60; whereby efforts are focused on aligning education/workforce development with business and industry.
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International TradeThe Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through financial and technical assistance provided in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado.· Representation on State Boards & Commissions
Small Business Development Center (SBDC), The Office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. The program is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments and is an integral component of Entrepreneurial Development's network of training and counseling services.
SCORE
For existing businesses facing new and complex challenges, SCORE’s comprehensive counseling offers on-sight, in-depth analysis of businesses issues and provides written solutions and action plans. Services are provided at no cost and with complete confidentiality.
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