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August 5, 2022 TAMACC Joins IDRA Amicus Brief on Behalf of Students, Business, and Higher Education Organizations in a Reckless Case Challenging Texas Tuition Laws The Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals this week on behalf of 12 student, business, and higher education organizations in a case that began as a reckless anti-immigrant attack but that has far-reaching consequences for all Texans. The coalition urges the reversal of an injunction issued in Young Conservatives of Texas Foundation v. Neal Smatresk, et al. barring the University of North Texas (UNT) from collecting any out-of-state tuition from out-of-state U.S. citizens, as long as the Texas Dream Act remains in effect. READ MORE The COVID-19 Battle is Far From Over TAMACC Urges Hispanics to Stay Vigilant and Get Vaccinated Our battle with COVID-19 is not over. There are several variants now, with subvariant Omicron strains. Cases are surging again in parts of the country, including parts of Texas.  The numbers are not as high as two years ago, of course. Or as scary as other surges. The vaccines that have been made widely available still provide substantial protection against emergency room or urgent care visits and hospitalizations caused by coronavirus infections. READ MORE Vaccine Hesitancy Among Texas Hispanics: A Study by Texas State University Latino Business Report Episode 36 – In this episode, we discuss the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy among Texas Hispanics. To get a better understanding of why Hispanics are hesitant to get the vaccine, TAMACC partnered with Texas State University to conduct a study.   While the COVID-19 vaccination gap between Texas Hispanics and non-Hispanics has decreased, vaccination hesitancy is still an issue within this vulnerable population in Texas. Almost half of the unvaccinated survey respondents indicated strong intentions against vaccinating, stemming from distrust and fear. LISTEN HERE SAVE THE DATE TAMACC | (512) 444-5727 | E-mail | Website YOUR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION - STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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August 1, 2022 Texas State Seeking Hispanic Business Owners for Research Interviews Texas State University and TAMACC are working together to conduct interviews with select Hispanic business owners for a new program called SCALEUP. SCALEUP is focused on researching the unique challenges affecting minority-business growth and developing practical tools to help overcome these challenges. To get a better sense of what the needs of Hispanic-owned businesses are, the McCoy College of Business is seeking business owners to interview. The criteria for interview are: Hispanic-owned Located in Texas 500 or fewer employees Must have been in business for more than two years If you or someone you know fits this criterion and is willing to participate in this important study, please email the below information to president@tamacc.org. Name of Business Owners Name City Business Located Email Address Telephone Number How long have you been in business Type of business Brief description of the business We need 25-30 interviews to complete this phase of program development. Thank you for your participation in this important research. Please email your information in the next day or two. For more information on SCALEUP, visit https://scaleup.txst.edu/. TAMACC Welcomes Monica Muñoz Andry Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber President & CEO The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) welcomes Monica Muñoz Andry as the chamber’s new President & CEO. Formerly the financial health program manager at University Federal Credit Union, Muñoz Andry starts her new position at the chamber on August 1, 2022. “We’re thrilled to bring Monica, and her unique skillset, to the team at GAHCC,” said Emmy Alcocer-Hill, Board chair. “Among the many attributes that impressed the search committee was her history of leading large and small teams, small business financial health and nonprofit experience, and a customer-focused program design approach.” Muñoz Andry is an accomplished and goal-driven professional. In her two-decade-plus career at UFCU, she rose through the not-for-profit’s operations, including serving as call center supervisor, business development manager, and financial health program manager, among other roles. Recovery Grant Program for Texas Travel Industry Stakeholders, Small Businesses, and Economic Development Partners Last month, the Office of the Governor announced the launch of the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR), which began accepting applications on July 6, 2022. Due to the overwhelming response from businesses and non-profits in the travel and tourism industry, they have extended the Category 1 application window to August 7 and have pushed back the dates of the upcoming application dates for Categories 2, 3, and 4. Learn More United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Searching for President & CEO The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new President and CEO. The deadline to submit for this position is August 7, 2022, by 5:00 PM.   If you know of someone who may be interested, or for further information, please contact Sam Longoria, his email address is sam.longoria@mycoastlifecu.com. POSITION POSTING TAMACC | (512) 444-5727 | E-mail | Website Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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