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JOB GROWTH
COALITION
LAUNCHES AT CITY
HALL
WE'VE GOT CASH.
CAN YOU ACCESS
IT?
LATINA CEOS
PROFILED BY
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DÍA
April 28, 2015
"To develop, promote and advocate for Hispanic business in the Greater Philadelphia
region while encouraging the advancement and economic growth of the Hispanic
community."
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JOB GROWTH COALITION LAUNCHES AT CITY HALL
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A broad range of business, labor and civic organizations - the Philadelphia Jobs
Growth Coalition - formally launched a campaign last week at a press conference in
Dilworth Park that seeks to reform the City's tax code to promote the creation of tens
of thousands of jobs.
The Coalition's proposal creates a framework
where business and commercial property
owners agree to pay more in real estate taxes to
make the city more competitive by reducing the
wage tax rate below 3% and cutting the net
income portion of the Business Income and
Receipts Tax (BIRT) in half over a 10 year
period. Analysis suggests that an additional
50,000 to 100,000 new jobs would be created
during that time frame. The tax cuts would be
paid for by a 15% increase in commercial
property tax rate. Homeowners' property taxes
would not be affected.
"Our coalition believes the single unifying goal of the city should be to create jobs and
make Philadelphia a top 10 job creator nationally," said Jerry Sweeney, President and
CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust, and a coalition leader. Coalition member Greater
Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's President and CEO Varsovia
Fernandez also spoke at the event, championing the need for changes to the tax code
in order to create more jobs.
For a full list of coalition member organizations and more information on the
Philadelphia Growth Coalition visit www.philadelphiagrowthcoalition.com.
Check out a recent op-ed on the coalition's mission co-authored by Steven Scott
Bradley, Chairman, African-American Chamber of Commerce; Varsovia Fernandez;
Paul R. Levy, President & CEO, Center City District; and Jerry Sweeney by clicking
here.
WE'VE GOT CASH. CAN YOU ACCESS IT?
Accessing capital is no easy feat for most business owners. Whether you are a start-up
looking to launch your business off the ground, a microbusiness struggling day to day,
or an established business planning to expand, most can agree that acquiring funds
GPHCC
Partners
Throughout the
years, the Greater
Philadelphia
Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce has
established strategic
long-term
partnerships with
corporations and
government entities
to help us deliver
needs-based
activities and
benefits for our
members. GPHCC
welcomes your
organization to join
us in continued
efforts to fuel
Hispanic business
markets growth
across our region.
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may seem impossible at times. Last Wednesday, the GPHCC, in partnership with
HACE, hosted a group of local North Philadelphia business owners to offer
information about the different types of
lending options available to them.
Finance specialists in the room included
professionals from Wells Fargo,
Cooperative Business Assistance
Corporation (CBAC) and Kiva Zip. The
experts discussed the ins and outs of
traditional bank lending, micro-lending
and crowd-funding. This educational
access to capital event was sponsored
by the Wells Fargo Foundation.
LATINA CEOS PROFILED BY GPHCC MEMBER AL DÍA
Al Día News's most recent edition features a cover spread about seven of our region's
most powerful and influential Latina CEOs. In addition to the GPHCC's own
President & CEO Varsovia Fernandez, others featured include Carmen Febo,
Executive Director, Taller Puertorriqueño; Erika Almirón, Executive Director, Juntos;
Nilda Ruiz, CEO, Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM); Joanna OteroCruz, CEO, Concilio; Cynthia Figueroa, CEO, Congreso; and Pat DeCarlo, Executive
Director, Norris Square Community Alliance.
To read the article click here.
CONGRATULATIONS CEOS!
GPHCC MEMBER
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Tiffany Newmuis of the Pennsylvania Convention Center
"Minority business outreach director named for 2016 Democratic
convention"
by Ayana Jones via The Philadelphia Tribune
Philadelphia's host committee for the 2016 Democratic
National Convention has tapped a local executive with
expertise in conducting outreach to minority-owned
businesses.
The Philadelphia 2016 host committee has named Tiffany
Newmuis as the director of diversity and community
engagement. In this role, Newmuis is responsible for
implementing the host committee's minority inclusion and
supplier diversity plan to ensure that local minority, disabled,
LGBT and veteran-owned businesses can compete for
contracting and vending opportunities through both the host committee and the
Democratic National Convention Committee. She will help the committee track the
money that is being spent with minority owned businesses for the convention.
To read more click here.
Congratulations Tiffany!
MICROLOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
AND CASH FLOW NEEDS
Having trouble gathering all the documents
needed to apply for a microloan?
seeking assistance with financial growth.
Our professional staff along with a
microlender will guide you through the
process of acquiring funding for your
business. We will work one on one with
you to tailor a financing package which will
meet your business needs. Call us to help
your business become more competitive by
Microloans can be used for:
- Working capital
- Inventory or supplies
- Furniture or fixtures
- Machinery or equipment
For more information contact the GPHCC's Small Business Development & Education
(SBDE) program contact SBDE manager Yocasta Lora or SBDE coordinator Kate
Correa by calling 215-790-3723 today!
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Energy at PECO
Puerto Rico officials warn government
shutdown imminent
Discussions About Ethnicity, Race and
Gender in the Classroom Benefits Young
Latinos and Blacks, not Color-Blind
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The Rising Hispanic Electorate
Community News & Events
NAWBO 2015 Leadership Conference
PCCY's 2015 Celebration of the
Public Citizen of the Year
Ben Franklin once said "a penny saved is a penny
earned." Wells Fargo knows a thing or two about that
motto and is using a whole lot of its pennies to help
save and support opportunities for children as a lead
corporate sponsor for PCCY's 2015 Celebration of the
Public Citizen of the Year on Wednesday, April 29,
2015.
You too can crack open your piggy bank and become a
corporate or individual sponsor for this great
event. Click here for sponsorship information and if
you haven't already, click here to buy your tickets to
this amazing event which will help PCCY improve the
lives of our region's children.
Mexican Week 2015
Save the Date!
GSA Hosts Small Business Event
On the Next Puerto Rican Panorama...
The Chancellor of the Philadelphia
Bar Association will discuss his
initiative "Boots on the Ground"
urging lawyers to commit to
community service in a manner that
extends beyond pro-bono work,
serving on boards, and writing checks.
In addition, Attorney Harold Datz will explain the
Association's ratings of judicial candidates for the
upcoming May election. And will tell you how to see
these ratings before you vote. (This is a nonpartisan
issue.)
Careers & Cocktails: Success in the City &
You
See all this on the next PuertoRican PANORAMA this
coming Sunday, May 3, at 5 a.m. on 6abc-TV.
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El Canciller del Colegio de Abogados de Filadelfia
hablará de su iniciativa "Botas en el Suelo"
sugiriéndoles a los abogados a comprometerse a
servicio comunitario en una manera que se extienda
más allá de servicios pro bono, o sirviendo en juntas, y
escribiendo cheques.
Además, el Lcdo. Harold Datz explicará cómo la
organización de abogados evalúa la capacidad judicial
de candidatos para jueces en Pensilvania. (Importante
porque candidatos judiciales se postulan para las
elecciones de mayo.)
Entérese este domingo, 3 de mayo, a las 5 a.m. por el
Canal 6abc.
Al Dia 14th Annual Diversity Career Fair
Workforce Development
Wells Fargo
TD Bank
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Click here for Wells Fargo career opportunities.
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Comcast
The Hershey Company
Comcast has dozens of job openings, click here to
view them.
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Santander
Click here for The Hershey Company career
opportunities.
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Goldman Sachs
Click here for Santander career opportunities
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Bank of America
Click here for Goldman Sachs career
opportunities.
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NBC10 & Telemundo 62
Click here for Bank of America career
opportunities.
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Opportunity Finance Network
Chief Photographer
Director of Government Relations
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General Assignment Reporter
Brandywine Realty Trust
Investigative Reporter
Human Resources Business Partner
Maintenance Technician
Photographer
Traffic Reporter
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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is hiring over
6,300 employees!
Investment Associate
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Esperanza College of Eastern University
Faculty/Director of the Business/Accounting
Concentration
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AVL Digital Group
Click here for more information
www.avldigital.com
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Chief Financial Officer
Know a Philadelphia high school student
interested in a summer internship?
The City of Philadelphia municipal government,
through the Philadelphia Youth Network's
WorkReady Summer Internship Program, will be
hiring 100 Philadelphia high school students for
our 2015 "Summer in the City" High School
Internship Program! The internship is a 6-week
paid, summer opportunity within various
municipal departments and offices beginning on
Monday, July 6, 2015 and ending on Friday,
August 14, 2015.
Participants will have the opportunity to work in
numerous fields within city government during the
internship, including health, human services,
finance, law, and public safety - just to name a
few. In addition to a placement within a city
department, students will also participate in
weekly professional development seminars on
Fridays with the Philadelphia Youth Network as
well as a College and Career Fair.
To participate in the "Summer in the City" High
School Internship Program, students must be:
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A Philadelphia resident
A junior through senior in high school as of
September 2015 OR a senior that has
graduated in June 2015. Current college
students will not be considered.
Able to commit to 20 hours per week for 6
weeks from early July 2015 to mid-August
2015.
Interested candidates must apply online by
May 1, 2015 to be considered.
To access the online application and find out more
information about the program requirements,
please visit our
website: http://www.phila.gov/experiencephila/hi
ghschool.html
AVL Digital Group, the world's leading self-publishing
platform for independent content creators-musicians,
filmmakers and authors, as well as a wide range of
institutional clients, is seeking a Chief Financial
Officer. Backed by Stephens Capital Partners, The
Company's proven multi-channel marketing model
includes a strong social marketing presence, industryleading web search optimization, as well as email and
catalog marketing. The company is headquartered in
Pennsauken, NJ.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 15
years' experience in progressively responsible financial
management roles. The ideal candidate will have the
ability to think and work strategically, and will be
technically adept in all areas of accounting, financial
and operational management including cash flow and
debt management, financial analysis, and risk
assessments. Experience working in a lean
manufacturing environment, and an MBA and/or CPA
strongly preferred. Public accounting experience is a
plus.
Compensation consists of a base salary in the $175K $225K range along with participation in the company's
management incentive plan.
To apply for this position or refer a candidate, please
visit www.attolon.com/candidates.html and select
"Current Attolon Opportunities."
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WPHL-TV (PHL17)
Account Executive
Part Time Sales Associate
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The School District of Philadelphia
Students interested in the "Summer in the
City" program must type RCIT into the
referral code section of their application to
ensure their application is directed to the City
of Philadelphia.
The School District of Philadelphia invites qualified
candidates to apply through our new online application
system. Interested candidates should visit our website
using the link below
https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtI
d=307987518
Please contact the Office of Leadership Investment
at 215-686-2138 or [email protected] with any
questions.
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