Washington | Puerto Rico | Miami | New York 1 PUT AMERICA FIRST! THE MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES: THE PUERTO RICO HUB ECONOMIC RECONTRUCTION CENTER COMING UP JANUARY 26, 2019 and partners, mayors of Puerto Rican mu- Grow your way to Puerto Rico Reconstruc- nicipalities, businesses, and advocates all tion with a prestigious address for your joining together to support the resurgence presence in the island, a dedicated local of the local economy and Puerto Rico’s receptionist to answer and handle calls growth goals. The following services will be as you instruct, ability to change your re- available for our members: ceptionist’s instructions immediately at any time, access to 5-star meeting and confer- 18 Years is Hospitality Program: The goal of the pro- encing facilities when you need them 24 gram is support U.S Companies and busi- hours – 7 days with a professional support Coming at ness organizations to further enhance the team to look after your administrative tasks. the Minority abilities of Puerto Rico to provide first-class Chamber of service to their visitors with local transpor- Event Planner Coordination: We offers a tation, security, house-apartment or hotel. variety of planning and coordination ser- Commerce The Chamber aims to achieve this by be- vices to make any event a success. We are Doug Mayorga ing a resource for industry-specific coor- able to assist any Chamber in U.S, Indus- Publisher & President dination to create jobs through hiring local try, Company, Professionals, Government [email protected] drivers and hundreds of residential –high and Philanthropic Organization with events 202.250.0260 level- available for our members. large and small in Puerto Rico. We work on everything from trade, contracting, gov- Relocation Program: Legal registration, ernment relations, academic conferences permit, licensees, bilingual personnel, rent and research symposia to professional de- s a result of the devastation caused by machinery, warehousing, skill workers for velopment workshops and performing fo- Hurricane Maria, the Minority Cham- all industries and public relations. This re- rums. Gain a firm understanding of how the Aber of Commerce (MCC) is launching location program will provide payroll, ac- Chamber operates and knowledge in the a new business center in San Juan that will counting service, banking relations and designing, planning, coordinating and ex- aid in the recovery of the economy of Puer- translation services. ecuting phases of meetings, conferences, to Rico. This effort is in coordination with conventions, special events and trade national organizations, Chamber members Virtual or Physical Office by the Chamber: shows. For more information: 202.250-0260 or by email to: [email protected] REBUILD PUERTO RICO 2 December 2017 | www.minoritychamber.net PUTPUT AMERICAAMERICA FIRST!FIRST! PUT AMERICA FIRST! Event: The XX Minority Regional Procurement Conference Miami 2017 On behalf of the Minority Chamber of Commerce (MCC) board of directors, our appreciation to the attendees and our wonderful spea- kers, Ms. Miriam Singer, Chief Procurement Miami Dade County and Ms. Hue Reynolds, Executive Director Purchasing for State of Florida during the XX Bi-Annual Minority National Procurement Conferences & Expo Miami 2017 last Monday April 24. Participating Members Ms. Reynolds and Doug Ms. Singer presentation General Session Maria Loaisiga Winner 365 Office Sponsored by Microsoft Attendee School of Language Vivian Walter-Miami Dade County Yohanna Fernandez -Member Our speakers substantially benefitted from their vast experience and excellent presentations covering the entire Procurement Framework with Miami Dade County and the State of Florida, and much more information. We founded their capability to simplify complex topics making them easy to grasp using a perfect understanding on how to deal with both government, their presentation was admirable. Washington | Puerto Rico | Miami | New York 3 PUT AMERICA FIRST! PUT AMERICA FIRST! Special Report: How to do Business with FEMA & The State of Florida October 5th, 2017 –Miami The Mission: To assist Members, Partners and small businesses in their pursuit of federal procurements in recov- ering programs and continuous learning new way to navigate in the process to include policies and procedures that affect minority small business federal contracting. Members & Partners Speakers in a good moment Russell Marcus- State of Florida Annette Wright –Senior Contractor FEMA Our Attendees from different companies and Government 4 December 2017 | www.minoritychamber.net PUT AMERICA FIRST! Special Report Puerto Rico Economic Recontruction Summit San Juan Puerto Rico November 3-5, 2017 CORPORATE RECEPTION Puerto Rico Economic Reconstruction Summit 2017 Conference closes with call for the private sector to be at the center Our Keynote Speaker: Hon. William Villafane, of Puerto Rico’s Our Delegates from U.S development. Chief Staff of the government of Puerto Rico. he Premier Puerto Rico Economic Re- construction Summit wound up at the Tworld class facility Condado Vander- bilt San Juan, last Friday November 4, after six hours of intensive discussions on how Puerto Rico can achieve a solid new direc- tion. Over 200 participants attended the bi monthly event organized by Minority Cham- ber of Commerce in conjunction with Ma- nufacturing Industrial Association of Puerto Rico, on the theme, “Public-Private Sector Relations & Simplifying Reconstruction of Our Delegates from U.S Our Delegates from U.S Puerto Rico”. Our Participants About the Chamber: MCC is an independent, business educational, membership-driven economic-development organization. Its mission is to promote commercial, economic, business, and educational relations, and to facilitate trade and investment. MCC also will soon announce the launch of a new division: a Regional Center for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Such regional centers are an attractive way for Puerto Rico to raise funding. Raising capital via the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is quite unique compared with traditional sources of funding – and EB-5 is an exciting and ever-evolving industry development. Washington | Puerto Rico | Miami | New York 5 PUT AMERICA FIRST! PUT AMERICA FIRST! The World Municipalities Conference Post Report Business • Cooperation • Education • Go Global May 26, 2017 Hotel Intercontinental Doral - Miami Dade County, Florida RETHINKING Public Officials and Corporate WELCOME REMARKS DEVELOPMENT: THE Executives Ms. Ninoska Castellon WORLD IN TRANSITION Renowned journalist in South Florida he decision by the Minority Chamber of Commerce (MCC) to host this Thigh-level meeting on municipalities, May 26, represents a significant milestone and opportunity for chamber members. It was conceived of in response to collective action by MCC members at the local, na- tional and international levels. The World Municipalities Conference Miami 2017: Ad- dressing the Challenge of Disadvantaged Cities, Innovation & Economic Growth. WELCOME REMARKS Keynote Speaker: Mayor City of Doral Wompimeequin Wampatuck Hon. Juan C. Bermudez Chief Mattakeeset Tribe Global Forum: Two Worlds, Two Perspectives Joined by Innovation for their Communities Economic & Urban Development of Indigenous vs. Traditional Municipalities Wompimeequin Wampatuck - Chief Mattakeeset Tribe Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez - City of Doral Moderator: Bill Kress - MCC Chair of Public Relations Committee Guest speaker Hon. Mayor Marcio Miranda of the City of Iguala, Lempira-Honduras, addressed how the private sector and the United States government can “Provide investment to Create Jobs his forum explored the modern industry which triggered for the Community,” and changing base of popula- massive urbanization and paved he talked on the impact of tions and how innovation the way for new, great cities. New reduced illegal immigration to T the United States. has improved quality of life for opportunities brought rising num- constituents, from the late 18th bers of migrants from rural com- century through the growth of munities into urban centers. 6 December 2017 | www.minoritychamber.net Forum: Crime & Terrorism Global Development Transactional Organized Crime & Terrorism Leadership Trough Chief Juan Perez Innovation Director Miami-Dade Police Department Moderator: Doug Mayorga Chairman of MCC Executive Committee ith his vast background in law enforcement, Chief Perez talked Won “Pathways to Violent Extrem- ism” and how Miami-Dade Police Depart- ment (MDPD) is prepared. One question to Chief Perez was, “How would the MDPD respond to a similar horrific attach as that which happened in Manchester, England. Conference: Digital Card for Municipalities: Ecosystem, presented by Rene Aguilera CEO King Group Rene Aguilera, President & Founder of King Club Express, addressed his inter- national business ecosystem program that combines financial, retail opportuni- ties, and logistics services with pre-paid electronic and physical cards, online Keynote Speaker Global Company: stores, and fulfillment centers, by providing Yehuda Kaploun lending services that enable growth and President of WATER-GEN economic progress for municipalities and “Global Innovation, Providing Water Out of small businesses around the world. Thin Air” SNAPSHOT NEXT YEAR • MAY 17-20, 2018 • 2ND WORLD MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE • NEW YORK Washington | Puerto Rico | Miami | New York 7 PUT AMERICA FIRST! PUT AMERICA FIRST! Aliados locales e internacionales íderes que son símbolo en la nación