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The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation is proud to accept the 2011 Outstanding Advocacy in Education Award from the Nashville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The coveted award recognizes the USHCC Foundation for its national education initiatives including two signature programs, the USHCC Chamber Training Institute and Green Builds Business.
"The USHCC Foundation plays an important role in creating and advancing educational opportunities for Hispanic entrepreneurs across the country," says USHCC Chairman Nina Vaca. "The impact of its programs, such as the Chamber Training Institute and Green Builds Business, is seen every day as Hispanic business owners become the new leaders in economic growth and environmental sustainability. This award is a testament to the USHCC Foundation's continued support of Hispanic business, and the dedication of our corporate partners, Sam's Club and Walmart."
In partnership with the University of Notre Dame and underwritten by Sam's Club, the USHCC Chamber Training Institute is a certificate program that impacted over 80 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce from across the country in 2011. The Chamber Training Institute covered topics requested by USHCC members including; how to use social media to market a business, financial management for nonprofit organizations, membership growth, nonprofit law and the impact of Hispanic population growth on business.
In a continuation of the powerful momentum set through the collaborative vision and commitment of the USHCC to strengthen the contribution of Hispanic businesses in America, the USHCC Foundation also launched the national Green Builds Business (GBB), which toured 11 cities across the United States this year with the support of a $500,000 grant from Walmart.
Green Builds Business is a two-day training program designed to educate Hispanic entrepreneurs on how to incorporate environmental sustainability practices into their overall business models. Through this program, Hispanic business
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