ChamberNews - April 30th, 2021 by Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

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New Blog Reina Valenzuela Planning Post Pandemic Future Small Business Readiness Training Program Que Pasa Interviews David Fernandez Huerta Latina Entrepreneurship Training Series Black & Brown Virtual Summit Small Business Emergency Grant Phase 4 Stateside Affairs Recognized Employment Opportunities

DON'T MISS QUE PASA INTERVIEW WITH DAVID FERNANDEZ-HUERTA, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT ALBA: A WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

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The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) has partnered with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) and it’s Pro-Action Education Network (PEN) to offer industry recognized, in-demand, national credentialing training programs through a secured funding opportunity to the community leading to a career pathway in manufacturing. Please, submit the information below to receive more information about the program.

NEW BLOG POST BY HETP HEAD COACH

REINA VALENZUELA AT STARFISH GLOBAL

From Farm Stand to Grand Street For Alejandro Ferrer, the biggest challenge was adapting the services of Cavany Food to a community that was afraid of the pandemic and didn’t have trying new food options as a priority. MORE

8-WEEK PROGRAM, WHICH WILL TRAIN AND MENTOR 30 LATINAS, GETS BOOST FROM BANK OF AMERICA SPONSORSHIP

STATESIDE AFFAIRS RECOGNIZED AS FINALIST FOR A 2021 REED AWARD! Stateside Affairs is proud to be recognized as a Finalist in the 2021 Reed Awards! We are being considered for Best Online Video Series (Democratic) and we earned this recognition alongside Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina for the production of her video podcast series, Activista Rise Up. As a political refugee herself, Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina hopes to bring positive and constructive dialogue to our political and social discourse through Activista Rise Up. The series aims to amplify the voice of people who are actively advocating for human rights while building a constructive movement for economic and racial justice in the United States. Every episode highlights activists' efforts to build political power through social justice activism, from Black Lives Matter, to immigrant justice, anti-Asian Hate to engagement of voters of color. Activista Rise Up, a forum for activists by activists, has played a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of a new wave of political and social influencers to create substantive policy changes. The series is available on Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina's social media, as well as Spotify and other podcast platforms.

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY GRANT WALKTHROUGH – PHASE 4 NJEDA’S GRANT RESOURCE LINKS:

Webinar slides: bit.ly/Phase4NJEDA Pre-registration: bit.ly/NJEDA_Phase4Pre Pre-registration walkthrough video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp9LSCyOaIE Grant program overview: bit.ly/NJEDA_Phase4 Check your eligibility with our Eligibility Estimator: bit.ly/3gyJiqB Check your grant size with our Grant Size Estimator: bit.ly/3asv4nb Check your New Jersey business registration: bit.ly/3dEsxVH

NJ FUNDED AUTOCAD & REVIT TRAINING LIVE ONLINE (HOBOKEN) If you are currently unemployed or collecting unemployment benefits, and reside in the State of New Jersey, you may be qualified for fully funded career development CAD and BIM training, conducted LIVE Online by Robotech. Sponsored by NJ Department of Labor, approved by the Department of Education, the program is offered to architects, engineers, interior designers, space planners, draftspersons, and facility management professionals to enhance their AutoCAD and Revit software skills. Robotech is an Authorized Autodesk Training & Certification Center and an approved career development training provider by NJ DOL. Interested candidates should contact Robotech’s training coordinator who will guide them through the qualification process at the NJ One-Stop Career Centers. Time invested to qualify will surely prove to be well worth the reward.

PLEASE CONTACT CISSIE AT 201-984-1825 EMAIL MAILTO:CISSIE@ROBOTECHCAD.COM

SBA IS CURRENTLY OFFERING PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) LOANS UNTIL MAY 31, 2021 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PHASE II The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II will provide approximately $353 million in rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income or incurred significant costs as a result of the pandemic, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

SBA HELP FOR VETERANS

Private organizations, colleges and universities, private sector firms, nonprofit organizations and state, local or tribal governmental agencies across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Northern California, and Nevada are eligible to apply for funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide training and counseling to aspiring and existing veteran small business owners as a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC).

NJCAMA "LUNCHTIME LUMINARIES" SERIES: BETTER LISTENING, BETTER RELATIONSHIPS & BETTER BUSINESS WITH

MICHAEL PIPERNO MAY 12, 2021 12:00 PM Practical tips that you can use right away to help improve your listening skills. We all know that we need to listen well. Yet it’s a skill that is rarely taught, let alone practiced. During this talk I’ll share proven tips and strategies for improving your listening skills. You’ll learn to identify the common barriers to effective listening and to use nonverbal and contextual cues to listen “beyond the words.” I’ll also share several techniques for improving listening comprehension and retention. MORE

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EMPLOYMENTOPS

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CARES ACT GRANT APPLICATION PROCESSORS AND TEAM LEADERS Start Date: Immediately Salary: Starting at $25.00 per hr. Location: Remote Duration: Approximately 16 weeks. This is a Full-Time Temporary assignment Click on the link below to see job description and to submit your resume. (Google Chrome suggested.)

COME WORK WITH US! JOB DESCRIPTION: At Domino's Pizza put our people first. We are committed to promote within our company. We have General Managers who were once drivers. We have great opportunities for you, so come join our team and put some dough in your pockets! You get paid cash every day you work and you get reimbursed your mileage. We are looking for energetic, hardworking, and dedicated individuals to help keep Dominos the one!!!

If you are ready for an unbelievable opportunity to make awesome money – give us a call at 732-614-9120 or come inside and meet the team. We have openings at our multiple locations of Dominos from Woodbridge to South Bound brook to Spotswood to Franklin Park to Hillsborough to Edison to name a few.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID: ADA-COMPLIANCE FOR FIRE HOUSES ADVERTISEMENT TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, for the Township of Montclair, County of Essex, State of New Jersey on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Bid open to take place at the Montclair Council Chambers via video, and place bids will be opened and read in for: Contract 1: Bid #21-2 ADA upgrades to Fire Dept. Headquarters and Fire Station #2 Specifications are available bu filling out the specifications request form on the Township of Montclair’s website. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope and shall have the Bid to which is refers clearly written on it.

Communications Director New Jersey Future seeks an experienced communications director and strategic thinker to guide the organization’s communications strategy and oversee its expanding communications and marketing activities. Full job description.

Communications Specialist New Jersey Future seeks an experienced communications professional who is a proficient, organized, and inspired writer and editor to support the organization’s expanding communications and marketing activities for this new position. Full job description.