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As the flagship organization for New Jersey's Small Business Community since 1989, we are pleased to invite your participation in our
18th Annual Convention and Expo on Friday, October
17th
2008 at New Jersey Institute of Technology Campus Center located at 150 Bleeker
Street in Newark, NJ 07102, for an exciting business networking experience, geared to put small businesses and Inner City residents on the Fast Track to success! Over
2,500 individuals attended last year’s Convention.
Corporate America and Public Sector representatives will be on hand to talk with you about business and career opportunities as well as government resources to help you maximize your Success.
This year Career Fair 2008 will provide participating organizations with the opportunity to meet college students, professionals and inner city residents to identify them for internships, full-time jobs and career opportunities. The formidable purchasing power of the Hispanic Community has created a demand of employment opportunities by companies with the vision to serve this vast market. This is an opportunity to show a commitment to diversity in recruitment. SHCC considers employment an important factor in economic development of our communities and acts as a linkage between employers and career seekers.
On Friday, October 17th, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by several
mayors, legislators and high profile individuals will kick-off our Expo Trade
Show. Workshops that includes such innovations as School Construction Program
certification process, commercial loans approvals -right here and then! "Hands On" Workshops offer helps for "On-Line" information technology and marketing, maximizing office efficiency through computerized office technology for your business success. Panelists will be
participating showing their latest hardware. Interactive browsing in the
Internet will be conducted.
Business Start-Up? Expansion? Thinking on Exporting? …A team of experts is ready with the answers to your needs. You will be able to see how to get SBA & EDA guarantee loans, micro loans and franchising opportunities.
This year SHCC will conduct a workshop on Home-Ownership
to inform participants on Federal & State programs designed to help new
homebuyers in the acquisition of their first home,
through
government incentives and grants to help on down payments.
Also, new this year SHCC will conduct a workshop on Financial Literacy that will teach the attendees everything from the basics about money and banks, to setting your own savings and investment goals, and much more.
"Participating in New Jersey's School Construction Program" Panelist will discuss the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's role in implementing the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act and what the NJEDA is doing to ensure the participation and expand the business opportunities of minorities and women in the school facilities projects it is managing. Panelist will also make presentation on New Jersey Transit Special Vendor Program. The U.S. Small Business Administration will be present to provide information in all programs.
“Corporate Awards Luncheon” is at
12:00
noon.
Sponsored by Provident Bank. Will highlight the "Shakers and
Movers" that makes New Jersey's Economy Tick! CEO's from Major Corporations
will be in attendance. A celebration of “SHCC's Bridging The Gap” featuring high-profile Diplomats, trade representatives from
several nations of Latin America, businessmen and businesswomen. Convention attendees will have the opportunity to meet with both “Corporate
America” and entrepreneur's representatives of the statewide network of
Hispanic-owned businesses in a unique initiative to expand the scope of doing
business globally.
The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey has formed new partnerships in Latin America that will bring manufacturing and jobs back to our state, thus creating further economic development and business opportunities.
Providing linkages is what the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCC) is all about.
"Celebrating Our 18th Anniversary" is this year's theme and challenge, and we warmly invite you to come and join us in
"18th Anniversary".
FREE
ADMISSION to Workshops & Expo
FREE PARKING for Convention Attendees and Exhibitors
Click here to register attend!
| Schedule of Events | ||
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| 7:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. | Exhibit Set-up
Registration Opens Ribbon Cutting Opening Ceremony
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| 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Expo
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| 10:15 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Workshops to include
School Construction Program, Business Development Marketing & SBA Loans International Trade Internet Access Information Technology, Home Ownership Community Empowerment, Financial Literacy and Franchising
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| 12 Noon - 2:00 P.M. | Corporate Awards Luncheon
$ 75.00 per person Location: Grand Ballroom
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| 4:30 P.M. | Expo Closes | |
| 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. | Networking Reception
$ 50.00 per person Location: Grand Ballroom | |
EVENTS &
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Join the excitement and enthusiasm with government officials, diplomat and corporate representatives as we celebrate the Opening of the Business Expo featuring over 75 exhibitors displaying their innovative, unique and useful products and celebrate "Bridging the Gap". Register today to be a part of this networking event. Don’t miss out on this exciting global opportunity.
Corporate Luncheon: 12:00 Noon – 2:30 P.M.
Be part of this innovative international event.
Socialize with New Jersey’s public officials and international
diplomats. Featured Speaker is
Governor
Jon
Corzine, who will make formal presentation of SHCC
2008 Awards.
Networking Reception: 5:00 P.M.
– 9:00 P.M.
Let October 17th be your lucky day! Fabulous door prizes will be awarded at the Networking Reception. Join us as we conclude another exciting and successful Convention and Expo. Expect the best music, delicious food, entertainment, and Best of Show Award.
Advertising Opportunities
Promotion of YOUR COMPANY is a must through the valuable annual program book that will have statewide circulation. It will be available to all attendees of the convention including chambers of commerce, governmental and corporate officials, exhibition, speakers and other program participants. It will also be distributed to all program participants and at all other events, which the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is affiliated with during the year.
| International Business Expo & Career Fair | |||||
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| Booth Prices | |||||
| Booth Dimensions | Member | Government | Non-Profit | Non-Member | Corporate |
| 8 x 10 | $ 500 | $ 500 | $ 500 | $ 675 | $ 800 |
| 8 x 20 | $ 900 | $ 900 | $ 900 | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Prime Location 8x 10 | $ 1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Prime Corner 8 x 20 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Click here to register for a booth!
| Annual Program Book | |
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| Back Cover Page (4/color) | $3,000 |
| Front Inside Cover (4/color) | $2,600 |
| Back Inside Cover (4/color) | $2,400 |
| Center Page (4/color) | $2,000 |
| Full Page (8.5 x 11") (4/color) | $1,600 |
| Full Page (8.5 x 11") (B&W) | $ 800 |
| Half page (8.5 x 5.5") (B&W) | $ 500 |
| Quarter Page (4.25 x 2.75") | $ 300 |
Prices Include: 8' backdrop, 3' draped sides, 1 Chair, 1 Waste Basket, 2 Exhibitors Badges, Skirted 6' table, Listing in Show Guide, including Company name and booth location, Professional Booth Sign.
Options Available at Additional Cost
Display advertisement in Annual Program Book Sponsorship
*Electricity - Power Drops Set-up $ 75
Tear Down $ 75
Per amp. $ 1
**Hotel Accommodations: Hilton Newark Penn Station
Single / Double Room $169/night + Tax
Room Reservation Tel. (973) 622-5000
*Telephone Line
For dial "9" telephone hook-up $ 45
For Direct Dial $ 150
* For Electricity, Telephone lines, please contact Mr. Albert Martinez at New Jersey Institute of Technology Campus Center. Tel. 973-596-3668. Payment for these services should be arrange directly with NJIT.
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