ChamberNews - April 2nd, 2021 by Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

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Diversity Expo 2021 ROI Women in Business Influencers Claribel Cortes, New Middlesex County Surrogate SBA Shuttered Venues Grant

School and Fire District Elections Que Pasa Season 2 Premiere NJCCC Building Pathways Youth Leadership Institute Employment Opportunities

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Congratulations to our Vice-Chair, Claribel Torres Cortes, Cristina Pinzon, Wendy Martinez, Cristell Tamayo, Aisha Glover, Camelia Valdez, Melinda Cox, Anna Maria Tejada, Micheline Davis, and so many more friends of the Chamber #familia for being selected as part of the 2021 ROI-NJ's Influencer: Women in Business. MORE

GREAT ROLE MODELS FOR OUR COMMUNITY

CORTES

CONFIRMED AS NEW MIDDLESEX COUNTY SURROGATE

Claribel Cortes, a rising star in the Middlesex County political scene, was sworn in as Middlesex County surrogate Friday — becoming the first Latina constitutional officer in county history.

SBA LAUNCHES PORTAL TO BEGIN ACCEPTING SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT APPLICATIONS ON APRIL 8 NATIONAL INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR TO REVIEW APPLICATION PROCESS ON MARCH 30 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. “Help is here for venue operators hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA has worked diligently to build the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program from the ground up to assist and address the diverse eligibility requirements of each type of applicant and we will open for applications on April 8,” SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman said. “The SBA knows these venues are critical to America's economy and understands how hard they've been impacted, as they were among the first to shutter. This vital economic aid will provide a much-needed lifeline for live venues, museums, movie theatres and many more.” Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 2:30 to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Those interested in participating can register here. The SVOG program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, which appropriated $15 billion for it. The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, appropriated an additional $1.25 billion, bringing the program funding to a total of $16.25 billion, with more than $16 billion allocated for grants.

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).

MARIA ESCOBAR

THE EQUALITY ADVOCATE

Maria Escobar ’22 is a women’s and gender studies and psychology double major with a minor in peace and justice studies. If that sounds like a lot, it is! But Maria is dedicated to the causes she has always felt passionate about. “Ever since I was young, I have felt a strong responsibility towards ensuring justice, especially in terms of gender equality,” she told us. And it would seem she made the right call to take on so many different subjects. “Three years later, I can say that every course I take for my major reaffirms the fact that I made the right decision.” MORE

Ten years ago, Alexander Duran and his brother Edward, were among the first to see the potential in a long-neglected stretch of waterfront property here, directly across the river from New York City. It was that vision, along with the Durans' business savvy and hard work, that led to the birth of their highly popular Son Cubano restaurant – now celebrating its 10th anniversary – as well as the transformation of the area, known as Port Imperial, into one of New Jersey’s most desirable waterfront locations, featuring luxury apartments, boutique hotels, celebrity-chef restaurants and a spectacular view of the New York City skyline.

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MINORITY AND/OR WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE) M/WBE is a certificate issued by the state to identify minority and/or women owned business or enterprises. This certification may help when obtaining contracts with government entities or as subcontractors to a larger government contract.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN Are you a high-achieving Latino high school junior and student leader? If so, YLI is for you! Read the details below and apply today! The deadline to apply is Friday, April 9, 2021, 5:00 PM PT. YLI is a free, five-day, college empowerment program for high achieving Latino high school juniors, held at two top universities across the US (due to COVID-19, YLI 2021 will be held virtually). This highly selective program is designed to give young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and set a course for academic and career success.

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EMPLOYMENTOPS

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER, NE REGION- REMOTE POSITION ZILLOW GROUP IS LOOKING FOR A SEASONED GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONAL TO JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM. THIS POSITION WILL OWN THE NORTHEAST REGION OF THE U.S. (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NJ, PA, DE, MD) AND REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS. YOU WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM ON VARIOUS ISSUES IMPACTING OUR BUSINESS. IF YOU LOVE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS, HAVE A MIND FOR STRATEGY AND ENJOY WORKING IN A TEAM ATMOSPHERE, THIS JOB WILL BE A GREAT FIT! OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EXPERIENCE IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION AND WILL BE MOTIVATED TO QUICKLY LEARN ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND OTHER ISSUE AREAS CRITICAL TO ZILLOW GROUP’S BUSINESS. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, THIS ROLE WILL BE SIMULTANEOUSLY MANAGING SEVERAL HIGH-STAKES PROJECTS, SO THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO BE PROCESS-ORIENTED AND ORGANIZED. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SELF-STARTER, A STRONG COMMUNICATOR WHO CAN BUILD AND EXECUTE ON A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STRATEGY. WHILE THIS ROLE HAS TYPICALLY REQUIRED SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL (50 PERCENT), ALL ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY REMOTE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. DEVELOP AND EXECUTE A STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STRATEGY ENGAGE THE EXECUTIVE TEAM ON VARIOUS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EFFORTS, KEEPING THEM UP TO DATE AND INVOLVING THEM IN DECISIONS AS APPROPRIATE BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS WITHIN TARGET MARKETS MANAGE MULTIPLE OUTSIDE FIRMS HAVE STRONG BUSINESS ACUMEN AND ABILITY TO REPRESENT THE BUSINESS WEARING MANY HATS THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CATEGORIZED AS A REMOTE POSITION. “REMOTE” EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE A PERMANENT CORPORATE OFFICE WORKPLACE AND, INSTEAD, WORK FROM A PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THEIR CHOICE WHICH MUST BE IDENTIFIED TO THE COMPANY. EMPLOYEES MAY LIVE IN ANY OF THE 50 US STATES, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS. IN CERTAIN CASES, AN EMPLOYEE IN A REMOTE-DESIGNATED JOB MAY NEED TO LIVE IN A SPECIFIC REGION OR TIME ZONE TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS AS PART OF THEIR ROLE.

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.

IMMEDIATELY HIRING

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.)