PHX Reporter

Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.

Dear Arizona Hispanic Chamber Familia,

We know times are tough- especially through this worldwide COVID crisis.  You need to know the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC) is open for business, and that means being here for you and helping with your needs. As your Chamber, our team of experts is providing support, encouragement, and resources which we have detailed below.  If there is other information or resources you need from us, and/or if you have information to offer, please do not hesitate to contact us

Business Resources for COVID-19

We are connected to numerous viable news and information feeds.  We would encourage you to visit our website frequently for updates and information on resources available to small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis - https://www.azhcc.com/small-business-resources.

AZHCC Small Business SUCCESS Grants

This is a new benefit for our members and is aimed at helping them through challenging times, including this COVID-19 epidemic.  More information will be sent directly to our eligible members however, if you are interested in donating to the fund, please reach out to us at (602) 279-1800.  Remember every dollar counts and the business community thanks you.  The following are grant details:

• Focused on minority small business members of the AZHCC and clients of its business units.
• Funnels corporate partners’ funds directly to small businesses on a rolling basis with a maximum disbursed amount of up to $1,000 per week, per business and up to $6,000 maximum.
• Creates a safety net for businesses that is turnkey, allowing them to stay in business, retain employees, and provide products/services through the COVID-19 crisis.
• Provides a bridge through consultancy and services to assist business members with pivot strategies, kitting up financials for SBA/traditional lending and other resources.

Your Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is willing and able to help you succeed. We are doing this through our total enterprise approach including our four (4) business units – the Phoenix MBDA Business Center, NABEDC (supporting American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians), AscendPhoenix and of course, the Chamber itself.  These resources are available to you as an extension of your membership.  Other benefits include the following:

• Lead generation, including a free listing in the AZHCC mobile app directory, business referral service via our website, email and phone
• Networking – virtually for now, and in-person when it becomes safe
• Marketing and media outreach, including the ability to post member and non-member discounts on your profile, promotion of your social media, access to post events on the AZHCC community calendar, publicity through advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and use of the ‘AZHCC Proud Member’ logo on your website and marketing.

The AZHCC FOUNDATION provides scholarships to members and their dependents attending Arizona-based universities. The FOUNDATION is also committed to disseminating market intelligence through the DATOS Institute delivering responsible, reliable and relevant data to the business community.

The Phoenix MBDA Business Center (MBDA) is a federally funded program, operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber. The Center is focused on securing large public and private contracts,

financing transactions, stimulating job creation and retention, and facilitating entry to global markets for eligible minority-owned businesses. We are here to help businesses generating annual revenues of $1 million or more, or those focused on high-growth industries, such as green technology, clean energy, health care, broadband technology, and others.

Our NABEDC (www.NABEDC.com) team offers business development services for entrepreneurs and existing business owners.  They focus on assistance with starting a business or growing existing businesses through one-on-one consulting (even by phone), technical assistance, and classes/workshops trainings.  In addition to standard business services, NABEDC also provides resources for youth and veterans.

AscendPhoenix

Our newest endeavor is AscendPhoenix. AscendPhoenix is powered by JP Morgan Chase and works in a collaborative effort with the AZHCC, Phoenix MBDA Business Center, NABEDC, and CPLC Prestamos CDFI. Under the Ascend Three-M Model, consisting of Money, Management, and Markets, services offered by the AscendPhoenix team will include resources for improving management skills, creation of a pipeline of opportunities in Arizona, access to money & financial literacy, and growing market connections in a tailored approach to maximize services offered by Arizona-based businesses. The overarching goal is to create multiple pathways to new opportunities, assist with securing additional revenue, and provide enhanced direction to business management.

Whether you are thriving or surviving, we are here for you.  As we face this epidemic together, we echo the words of Governor Ducey, “Stay home, stay healthy, and stay connected.” Together, we will emerge from the challenges of COVID-19, stronger than ever.

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