Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Join us to Celebrate the Women of Distinction

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS LUNCHEON
Friday, March 29, 2019
TAMACC is proud and honored to recognize and celebrate the outstanding successes and contributions of endurance, excellence and tenacity of our Women of Distinction. You do not want to miss this stunning luncheon that will encourage, motivate and inspire all attendees.

We will honor these twelve (12) outstanding leaders at the seventh annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 4140 Governor’s Row, Austin, Texas from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Attendance is only $65.00 per person.
 
The 2019 Women of Distinction are:
 
Minerva Abrego-Sanchez, Associate, Andrade-Van de Putte & Associates, San Antonio
Mary Lupe Arana, Vice President of Operations, GFP Group, LLC, Corpus Christi
Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa, Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Empowerment Group, Mercedes
Estela Casas, News Anchor, KVIA TV, El Paso
The Honorable Dori Contreras, Chief Justice, 13th Court of Appeals of Texas, Edinburg and Corpus Christi
Dr. Diane N. De Hoyos, Assistant Vice President for Purchasing and General Services, The University of Texas
 at El Paso, El Paso
Lizette Diaz, Founder and Publisher, Solo Mujeres Magazine, Houston
Taina Maya, Morning News Anchor, KWTX News 10, Lorena
Sheila Morataya, Founder and President, Sheila Morataya Enterprises, Round Rock
Monica Moreno, President, The Job Connection, Inc., El Paso
Jessica Robledo, Chief of Police, City of Pflugerville, Pflugerville
The Honorable Gisela D. Triana, Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals of Texas, Austin

For additional information, event tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please visit our web site at www.TAMACC.org or telephone (512) 444-5727.
TAMACC IS GOING TO CUBA!
Sail to the Exotic Port of Havana, Cuba on Azamara Pursuit
Plus Enjoy Two Evenings At Sea
April 21 - 25, 2020
 
See Cuba while you still can. Future travel to Cuba is uncertain and modernization is inevitable. TAMACC has organized this trip and has reserved a block of staterooms abroad Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Azamara Pursuit.

This 5-day trip back into time will be an unforgettable adventure. The Azamara Pursuit was selected for this cruise because of her size. Passenger capacity aboard this luxury ship is only 684. The Azamara Pursuit has 8 decks and a total tonnage of 30,277. Because of her smaller size we will be able to dock in the Port of Havana for our Cuban stay. Docked in Havana’s historic center the ship will be our hotel.
 
To reserve you space on this Havana Adventure a $250 deposit per person is required. The total cost depends on the stateroom selected but is based on double occupancy. The balance of trip cost can be made in payments. Final payment will be due in December 2019.
 
For more information, telephone TAMACC at (512) 444-5727 or follow the link.

Registration deadline is March 29, 2019 - LIMITED SPACE. Register today, do not miss this wonderful adventure!

Vintage Cars
Cruise Ship
Havana, Cuba
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OPEN FOR BUSINESS FORUM
April 17, 2019
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
You are invited to attend The University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas System annual HUB Economic Opportunity Forum.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register, please visit the link below and look under "Upcoming Events." Register by Friday, April 5, 2019
MARKETING FOR SUCCESS HUB VENDOR FAIR
April 18, 2019
The Department of Motor Vehicles along with 14 other state agencies will be hosting a Vendor Fair in Austin, Texas. There will be 70 state agencies and universities along with the City of Austin, Travis County and LCRA hosting booths.

Cohosts: General Land Office; State Securities Board; Texas Historical Commission; Texas Workforce Commission; Texas Juvenile Justice Department; Texas Railroad Commission; Texas Education Agency; Office of Court Administration; Texas Medical Board; Office of Attorney General; Texas Department of Agriculture; Texas Veterans Commission; Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission; Teachers Retirement System

For registration or additional information, please e-mail Fred Snell at Fred.snell@txdmv.gov.
TAMACC | www.TAMACC.org | (512) 444-5727

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Upcoming Events, Travel and Business Opportunities

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in visiting Cuba? Motivated by amazing successful women? Want more Business Contracts? Keep reading - there is something for you in this e-mail!
TAMACC IS GOING TO CUBA!
Sail to the Exotic Port of Havana, Cuba on Azamara Pursuit
Plus Enjoy Two Evenings At Sea
April 21 - 25, 2020
 
See Cuba while you still can. Future travel to Cuba is uncertain and modernization is inevitable. TAMACC has organized this trip and has reserved a block of staterooms abroad Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Azamara Pursuit.

This 5-day trip back into time will be an unforgettable adventure. The Azamara Pursuit was selected for this cruise because of her size. Passenger capacity aboard this luxury ship is only 684. The Azamara Pursuit has 8 decks and a total tonnage of 30,277. Because of her smaller size we will be able to dock in the Port of Havana for our Cuban stay. Docked in Havana’s historic center the ship will be our hotel.
 
To reserve you space on this Havana Adventure a $250 deposit per person is required. The total cost depends on the stateroom selected but is based on double occupancy. The balance of trip cost can be made in payments. Final payment will be due in December 2019.
 
For more information, telephone TAMACC at (512) 444-5727 or follow the link.

Registration deadline is March 29, 2019 - LIMITED SPACE. Register today, do not miss this wonderful adventure!

Vintage Cars
Cruise Ship
Havana, Cuba
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS LUNCHEON
Friday, March 29, 2019

Congratulate this year's recipients, celebrate their success and be motivated to do more!

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OPEN FOR BUSINESS FORUM
April 17, 2019
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
You are invited to attend The University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas System annual HUB Economic Opportunity Forum.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register, please visit the link below and look under "Upcoming Events." Register by Friday, April 5, 2019
MARKETING FOR SUCCESS HUB VENDOR FAIR
April 18, 2019
The Department of Motor Vehicles along with 14 other state agencies will be hosting a Vendor Fair in Austin, Texas. There will be 70 state agencies and universities along with the City of Austin, Travis County and LCRA hosting booths.

Cohosts: General Land Office; State Securities Board; Texas Historical Commission; Texas Workforce Commission; Texas Juvenile Justice Department; Texas Railroad Commission; Texas Education Agency; Office of Court Administration; Texas Medical Board; Office of Attorney General; Texas Department of Agriculture; Texas Veterans Commission; Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission; Teachers Retirement System

For registration or additional information, please e-mail Fred Snell at Fred.snell@txdmv.gov.
TAMACC | www.TAMACC.org | (512) 444-5727

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Women of Distinction Recipients Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BUDA, TEXAS — The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will honor twelve (12) outstanding leaders at the seventh annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 4140 Governor’s Row, Austin, Texas from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Hispanic women make enormous contributions in this country’s economic, political, leadership and social landscape. To recognize some of the outstanding women, TAMACC established the annual Women of Distinction Awards. Recipients of this prestigious award come from all over Texas and are nominated from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and disciplines. Each year a Selection Committee of Latina peers and previous recipients review the applications and select 12 women to be recognized as Women of Distinction.
 
The 2019 Women of Distinction are:
 
Minerva Abrego-Sanchez, Associate, Andrade-Van de Putte & Associates, San Antonio
Mary Lupe Arana, Vice President of Operations, GFP Group, LLC, Corpus Christi
Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa, Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Empowerment Group, Mercedes
Estela Casas, News Anchor, KVIA TV, El Paso
Honorable Dori Contreras, Chief Justice, 13th Court of Appeals of Texas, Edinburg and Corpus Christi
Dr. Diane N. De Hoyos, Assistant Vice President for Purchasing and General Services, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso
Lizette Diaz, Founder and Publisher, Solo Mujeres Magazine, Houston
Taina Maya, Morning News Anchor, KWTX News 10, Lorena
Sheila Morataya, Founder and President, Sheila Morataya Enterprises, Round Rock
Monica Moreno, President, The Job Connection, Inc., El Paso
Jessica Robledo, Chief of Police, City of Pflugerville, Pflugerville
Honorable Gisela D. Triana, Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals of Texas, Austin
 
“TAMACC as a 43-year-old organization has many very significant accomplishments and milestones. Our ‘Women of Distinction’ program and the recognition of very accomplished women is one of the most notable. The recipients this year and of past years are truly an inspiration,” said Samuel Guzman, TAMACC Chairman.
 
“Year after year we are proud and honored to recognize and celebrate the outstanding successes and contributions of endurance, excellence and tenacity that women make to our Hispanic communities, state and nation,” said Pauline E. Anton TAMACC President and CEO. “We look forward to inducting these women into the TAMACC Women of Distinction. We are grateful for the recipients to share their stories; it is incredibly motivational and inspirational. It is the encouragement for us all to do more.”
 
For additional information, event tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please visit our web site at www.TAMACC.org or telephone (512) 444-5727.
The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(6) organization created to promote business leadership, economic opportunities and provide legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business community in Texas. TAMACC was founded in 1975 to encourage opportunities in commerce and to organize local programs to improve the economic condition of the Hispanic population. TAMACC is an association with more than 15,000 members and advocates for over 700,000 Hispanic businesses in Texas.

Media Contact:
Pauline E. Anton, President and CEO
(512) 444-5727
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