11th

Regional Economic Inclusion Summit: Launching Employee Resource Groups

@ Westin Convention Center

When should you launch ERGs for your organization; and if so, how do you get started? This session will explore the questions and the work that should be done when considering ERGs or other employee networks for your organization. More Info

11th

Noche Latina

8 PM – 11 PM

@ BURN by Rocky Patel Pittsburgh

*Free*

Guests will be able to enjoy delicious small bites made exclusively for Noche Latina, cocktails, cigar specials, and more! We will also have a featured guest DJ spinning the hottest Latin Pop and Reggaeton hits.

13th

Regional Economic Inclusion Summit: Launching Employee Resource Groups

@ Westin Convention Center

When should you launch ERGs for your organization; and if so, how do you get started? This session will explore the questions and the work that should be done when considering ERGs or other employee networks for your organization. More Info

13th

First Step Business Start-Up Essentials (Wexford)

10 am - 12 pm

@ North Regional Chamber

New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session. Register Now

15th

Kennywood LATINO DAY!

Latino Kennywood Day in collaboration with LACU, Latin American Cultural Union.. Habrán puestos de comida, música, presentaciones artisticas, etc.

Dj Juan Diego and Marlon Silva on sound!

15th

Spanish for Beginners

1 pm - 2 pm

@ Carnegie Library, Classroom A

*FREE*

This introduction to Spanish meets on the first and third Saturday of each month. This class runs from January through April, but new participants are welcome at any time!

15th

Independence of Mexico and Central America in Beechview

12 pm - 9 pm

There will be live music, soloists, musical groups, mariachis, food stalls, games for children, Kids bouncy house, and more presented by Las Palmas, LACU & PHDC. More Info

17th

Regional Economic Inclusion Summit: Launching Employee Resource Groups

@ Westin Convention Center

When should you launch ERGs for your organization; and if so, how do you get started? This session will explore the questions and the work that should be done when considering ERGs or other employee networks for your organization. More Info

18th

Social Media Series: LinkedIn

9 am - 12 pm

@ Duquesne University SBDC

Speaker Joel Burstein will lead you through setting up a LinkedIn profile; offer tips for best practices and review examples of how LinkedIn is being used by customers like yours to help them find businesses like you. Register

19th

Get Behind the Numbers & Increase Your Profits: Understanding Financial Statements Workshop

9 am - 12 pm

@ Duquesne University SBDC

This hands-on workshop takes a step-by step approach to explaining two important financial statements: profit and loss statement and balance sheet. A representative from Wilke & Associates will offer clear examples for using these statements to make informed decisions, identify potential problems within your business and set realistic financial goals. You will leave knowing how to read your statements and how they can be used to increase your profits. Register

20th

How to Nail Your Interview & Elevator Pitch

6 pm - 8 pm

@ Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon

*Free*

Join NBMBAA- Pittsburgh Chapter in learning key interview skills that will set you apart from the competition.

Sign Up

22nd

Salsa Night 

@ La Palapa

Come to dance and have lots of fun at our South Side location! Parking available in the lot beside Mallorca and the Lot across the street! Dj Dee will be mixing some Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and more. Info Here

27th

CLAS Welcome Back Reception

5 pm

@4130 Posvar Hall

Hosted by Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS)

Meet the Center for Latin American Studies staff, affiliated faculty members, interns, and other students. This is a chance to learn about all that the Center offers, including opportunities available in the upcoming year. More Info

29th

LACU annual Picnic

12 pm – 7 pm

Bring your family and friends to enjoy music, games, participate in raffles and more! As always, BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE!

29th

Alba Flamenca in Concert

8 pm – 11 pm

We are back at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, coming together again for a night of music, dance, friends, and wine to welcome the new season and celebrate a birthday!!

Alba Flamenca will be playing some of your favorite flamenco tunes and premiering some new material in an intimate setting where you can enjoy the rhythm and melodies of this beautiful art form. Guest musicians include Erik Lawrence.

The event is family friendly.

Cash bar available.

Register Now

28th - 30th

For the Love of Bachata Experience, Fall Edition

@ Art & Style Dance Studio

More Information

By: Melanie Marie Boyer

PMAHCC Newsletter

August 2018

PMAHCC Thanks all who attended our Hispanic Heritage Month Extravaganza at: 

Verdetto's Bar & Restaurant -Featuring Clemente Mural Artist, Jeremy Raymer

PNC Park- the Pittsburgh Pirates donated a portion of ticket sales to the scholarship fund

The Fairmont with Salsa 412

A special thanks to Allegheny Home Insulation Service who, in addition to the sponsors recognized at the event, made a large contribution at the celebration.

Photo: Rocio Alers, 2018 Rob Vega Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to the 22 students who receive $26,000 in Scholarships from our PMAHCC Foundation in 2018!

For a full list of recipients, their colleges and majors: Click Here

We also thank The Rivers Club, ALPFA and all of those who attended our "Special Invitation to the Rivers Club" event.

For more upcoming events please CLICK HERE

According to The Brookings Institute, Pittsburgh is making it's rise as a Global Innovation City effectively capturing the next economy.

"Today, the competitive advantage of the region is no longer its rivers and raw materials but its high-skilled workers, world-class research institutions, and technology-intense advanced manufacturing. In 2016, for example, the region’s per capita university research and development (R&D) spending was nearly two and a half times the national average. While these assets are considerable, they also place Pittsburgh in competition with a number of other innovation cities that are rapidly investing billions in a suite of new technologies and industries poised to reshape the global economy." Read More

9/9/2018

Written by: Melanie Marie Boyer

2018 PMAHCC Foundation Scholarships

The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is committed to giving back to the Hispanic community of our great city. One way that we do this is through providing scholarships to the next generation of outstanding Hispanics, our future leaders!

Above: Rocio Alers (2018 Rob Vega Scholarship Recipient) speaks at the recent PMAHCC  "Hispanic Heritage Month Extravaganza" event .

Since 2011, when the fund began, the chamber has awarded 120 scholarships in the amount of $168,000 to promising Hispanic students in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. The names of the individuals receiving the 22 scholarships in 2018 will be presented at the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Extravaganza: Pregame event. See photos

Above: Anamaria Ortiz (2018 Scholarship Recipient) waves as she is recognized for volunteering at the recent PMAHCC  "Hispanic Heritage Month Extravaganza" event .

If you would like to contribute to the future of the next generation of Latinos Donate Here.

The following is a full list of our 2018 PMAHCC Scholarship Recipients.

Name	Last	School/Year	Career	High School
Nicholas R	Acuña	1st yr CMU	Mechanical Engineer	Moon Area High Scholl
Raymundo	Arvizu Guzman	1st yr Penn State	Engineering	Peters Township High School
Jorge L	Candiotti	2nd yr Slippery	Physician Assistant Studies	Ricardo Bentin, Lima Peru
Alexander R	Castano	1st yr Penn State-Gtr Allegheny	Engineering	Brashear High School
Leonardo E	Castano	1st yr Duquesne	Physics	Brashear High School
Tessa H	Douglas	2nd yr Rider	BFA Musical Theater	Woodland Hills Jr/Sr HS
Paulina M	Iniguez	4th yr Penn State--New Kensington	Corp Communications/Psycology	Franklin Regional High School
Jose Miguel	Juarez	4th yr Pitt Med School	M.D. ( Doctor)/Clinical Research	DePaul Catholic High School- N.J.
Jose G	Key	1st yr Yale	Biomedical Engineering	North Allegheny Senior HS
Samuel A	Naponic	1st yr SE Uni, FL	Public Relations/Spanish	Norwin High School
Jorge A	Olan	3rd yr Allegheny	Biology, Pre-Med	Seneca Valley High School
Jorge A	Oliver	3rd yr Penn State	Mechanical Engineer	Hampton High School
Anamaria	Ortiz	3rd yr Duquesne	Political Science/International Relations	Keystone Oaks HS
Christopher J	Pujol	Graduate	Catholic Priest	Valley High School
Lauren M	Quintero	2nd yr Ohio State	CivilEngineering	Upper St Clair HS
Nina M	Rivero	4th yr Duquesne	Finance	Pine-Richland High School
Thomas M	Shepherd	1st yr RMU	Cyber Forensics	Shaler Area High School
Matthew T	Starkman	4th yr Duquesne	Physical Therapy	West Allegheny High School
Valeria	Tupac Yupanqui	2nd yr Pitt	Bioengineering	North Hills High School
Giovanna M	Varlotta	1st yr UPA	International Relations	PGH CAPA
Andre L	Williams	1st yr Ohio State	Engineering	Peters Twp High School
Rob Vega Memorial Scholarship
Rocio	Alers	Exchange PR	Law	UPR Escuela Secundaria

PMAHCC Newsletter

August 2018

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Carmen Malloy, Consultant and Customer Relations Specialist with Peoples Gas, as the recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award Presented by Nationwide.

The NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Nationwide have partnered for the seventh annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards during the 2017 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The awards recognize the contributions of Hispanic leaders in each NFL market.

The Steelers honored Malloy at their game on Sunday, Oct. 8 when they face the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1 p.m.

Malloy, a Colombian born naturalized United States citizen, has worked at Peoples Gas for the last 25 years. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work master’s program and is committed to the Peoples mission of making life better in our community. In her capacity at Peoples, Malloy advocates for those who are less fortunate.  Malloy joined the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) in 1999 and in 2013 she was elected President of the executive board.  Malloy supports the PMAHCC mission of contributing to making Pittsburgh the city of opportunity and growth for our future generations by managing the Chamber’s Foundation Scholarship program.  This program has provided 97 students with scholarships totaling $142,000 since the initiative began in 2011. Malloy enjoys volunteering and was the 2016 recipient of the Minority Action Group Minority Achiever’s Award.  She donates her time to multiple organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and the YMCA Greater Pittsburgh Community Advisory Committee.

Each award recipient will select an organization of their choice that serves the local Hispanic community to receive a $2,000 donation. 

Malloy has chosen the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of the $2,000 donation which will provide scholarships to two students through the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship program.

Nationwide’s partnership with the NFL and support of the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards is the latest in a series of rich and authentic relationships with the Hispanic community. The Columbus-based insurance and financial services company already has partnerships with Latina Style, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Latino Professionals For America, and Prospanica. Nationwide also provides resources, support, and service to Hispanic consumers and business owners across the country. The sponsorship of Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards aligns with Nationwide’s goal of partnering with organizations that share the company’s values of improving the lives of others and giving back to the community.

“Nationwide is excited to be partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the National Football League to present this year’s Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards,” said Mike Boyd, Senior Vice-President of Marketing at Nationwide. “Nationwide takes pride in working with groups who share our values of improving the lives of others and giving back to the community. We look forward to recognizing the charitable efforts of Hispanic leaders in all 32 NFL markets during Hispanic Heritage Month.”

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation – a nonprofit established by the White House in 1987 – inspires, prepares, and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community, and workforce to meet America’s priorities.  HHF also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions.  HHF is headquartered in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles with satellite workspaces in New York, Silicon Valley, San Antonio, and Miami (Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org).

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How do you define "community leadership"?

What would you tell someone who was considering going to medical school?

What is your favorite part Pittsburgh?

​Jose Miguel Juarez is a first-generation Guatemalan American born and raised in a single parent home in Paterson NJ, where he graduated as valedictorian of DePaul Catholic High School. He completed his bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics at the College of the Holy Cross where he graduated with honors and conducted Atomic and Laser Physics Research for which he was offered a research position at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena CA.

 

Mr. Juarez’s greatest passion is living, learning, and working directly among underserved populations and advocating fervently for their rights. Hence, after college he joined Teach For America and served as a high school teacher in a low-income Latino community in Houston TX and in a low-income African American community in Tunica MS. After TFA, he moved to Spring Hill FL and worked in a medically-underserved community as a coordinator of medical services for Crescent Community Free Clinic. Today, here in Pittsburgh, he volunteers as a paramedic for Operation Safety Net, a team bringing medical services directly to the homeless in the streets and under the bridges of Pittsburgh. He is also a coordinator and medical translator for SALUD – Clinica Gratuita, a free clinic committed to helping our Spanish-speaking community. Currently, Mr. Juarez is a third year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he founded the UPittMed chapter of the national Latino Medical Student Association. His area of concentration is Global Health and Underserved Populations, and his area of research is pediatric otolaryngology at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

 

Mr. Juarez’s passion and commitment to both academics and community service has been recognized nationally by the American Medical Association Foundation and Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society. In 2015, he was named a National Minority Scholar. He was also a recipient of the National Magis Medal. He has also been recognized at the city level by the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Gateway Medical Society, and Café con Leche. He is one of the recipients of this year’s PMAHCC Scholarship as well as the GMS Academic Achievement and Community Service Award. He is also one of the 2015 FUERZA! Latino Making a Difference in Pittsburgh Award winners. At the school level, he received the 2016 Blue Star Community Service Award from the University of Pittsburgh and the 2016 Sally Miller Award for Advocacy on Behalf of the Medically Underserved by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

 

Motivated by these experiences, Mr. Juarez is determined to continue learning, serving, and helping to reduce health disparities here in Pittsburgh, and throughout our country. As a doctor, he will continue volunteering and advocating passionately for all who do not have access to health care.

I have been involved with the PMAHCC since its inception in 2004. UPMC joined the PMAHCC in 2006. The Chamber is a great partner. The PMAHCC Board is comprised of excellent professionals and leaders. The board chair, Ron Alvarado, is very professional and passionate and works hard to ensure the success of this great organization. The Board is clear on the its mission, vision, and future direction.

UPMC is a sponsoring partner. We provide financial support to assist the Chamber with the work they perform to grow the Hispanic business community and the Pittsburgh region. UPMC hosted the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting and was the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015 Annual Hispanic Gala, Three King Celebration and the Hispanic Heritage Month Gala (where all proceeds benefit the PHAHCC Foundation). In addition, we have attended the Three Rivers Sala Cruise and the Roberto Clemente Scholarship Fundraiser.

​The Chamber has provided UPMC qualified suppliers who have provided excellent products and services to include market intelligence, orthotics, staffing, medical supplies, project management, event planning, and

construction, etc. UPMC recognizes that these suppliers enhance its supply chain and increase its competitive advantage in the marketplace.

UPMC and the PMAHCC are truly committed to improve the economic development of this region and I believe by continuing to work together we will be successful.

Dr. Julio Clavijo­Alvarez opened Re­Nova Plastic Surgery 16 months ago in Wexford, Pennsylvania. He opened his business based on his personal values of quality customer service and care. Dr. Clavijo­Alvarez joined the PMAHCC about a year ago in order to connect with Latinos in Pittsburgh (he is originally from Colombia), get support in writing his business plan and support in finding new business loans. When asked what are his hopes are the Pittsburgh region business community, Dr. Clavijo­Alvarez said, “to become stronger as a generator of revenue for the region.”

Q. You recently won an award, tell us about that.

A. It was an honor to be awarded the 2015 Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP) Engineer of the Year award. This recognition was made possible by two steadfast sources of inspiration: my parents, Norma and Enrique, and my colleagues through the years, particularly at DiGioia, Gray & Associates. The most valuable lessons bestowed have been: 1) Be a living example of the values that the civil engineering profession upholds, and 2) advocate for more students to become socially­engaged engineers. These are the engineers that understand society's needs and strive to maintain and develop the well­being of their communities and clients.

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Q. H ow long have you been involved with the PMAHCC? How did you get involved?

A. I have been formally involved with the PMAHCC as a board member since 2015 but have known

several PMAHCC leaders dating back to 1999. It has been a pleasure and pride to see how far the PMAHCC has grown! Particularly in outreach to students and engagement with community leaders.

Q. What is your favorite thing about belonging to the PMAHCC?

A. The synergy! And the actions taken to carry through with enthusiasm and endurance the tasks required to complete the PMAHCC goals every year.

​Q. W hat would you say to anyone thinking about joining the PMAHCC?

A. At some point in time in your career and professional development you must evaluate whether you

want to be a leader. This typically requires duties above and beyond the average professional's ­ investment of time, ideas and efforts beyond your required responsibilities. The PMAHCC is an organization that provides you the opportunity to work with other professionals in applying your skills, knowledge and experience towards common goals that benefit, in the end, your community. In leading this way, you will find you receive back multi­fold. Let your involvement establish your evaluation!

How long have you been a member of the PMAHCC?

First got involved as a member of the Chamber way back in 2010. (6 years ago!)

Why did you join the PMAHCC?

Originally joined when I was a recruiter for Farmers Insurance. Joined in order to attract Hispanic/Latino professionals that may have interest in becoming small business owners by opening a Farmers Insurance Agency. Ended up recruiting myself and became the only full service Spanish speaking insurance agent in Western PA. I am the only one who can offer a full portfolio of insurance and financial products that speaks Spanish as a first language. Given the complexity of the business, I find that people are a LOT more comfortable with me....even if they speak English :)

What has been the greatest benefit of being a member of the PMAHCC?

Exposure and instant credibility. When I tell a person or business that I am on the board of the Hispanic Chamber, they instantly perk up. It's really started to help on the business side of things as well because clients want to work with someone that is not only committed to their career, but to making a difference in their community.

Is your company a member of the PMAHCC? If yes, what has been the benefit to having them be a member?

Our Agency has been a member of the Chamber for the past 3 years (ever since I started). Our Agency takes great pride in helping the growing Latino community of Western PA and we strive to be recognized as the one place where everyone can get great service! As of now I am the only Spanish speaker, but we aim to add more support staff very soon. Sky is the limit!

​What is you advice to a Latino business owner that is new to Pittsburgh?

Surround yourself with a great team of individuals that will help you succeed. All business owners need Accountants, Lawyers, Insurance and Financial consultants, Payroll administrators and many other types of professionals that can help not only in the day to day, but can help ensure that the doors of the business will stay open! Many newly arrived Latinos think that they are alone and without help which is not the case. Another important thing to do is to get INVOLVED! Even if its in the smallest capacity, people will see that you are out and about; working for what you want! I've always said this and will continue to use this phrase: "People don't care how much you know.....they care how much you CARE!"