Press release:
On Saturday October 20, 2007 at the Radisson
Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville the newly
formed Northwest Indiana Hispanic Chamber
Commerce held their first annual “Black & White
Ball.” The attire was strictly black & white bar a
few.
The keynote speaker for the evening was none
other than Indiana Secretary of State Todd
Rokita. Secretary Rokita congratulated the
Hispanic Chamber for its success and
emphasized how great the Hispanic contribution
is to NW IN’s economy.
The MC for the evening was Ms. Eve Gomez of
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. On August 22, Wells
Fargo Home Mortgage sponsored the Hispanic
Chamber’s Luncheon as well as the “Black &
White Ball”. The Luncheon drew 150 people also
held at Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.
That evening his Hon. Sheriff Roy Dominguez
presented the Chamber President Gilbert Velez
with an official declaration plaque declaring Oct
20 as NWI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Day.
Dignitaries present were:
East Chicago Mayor George Pabey
Gov Daniels’ Senior Advisor of Latino Affairs
Juana Watson
Indiana Secretary of State, Todd Rokita
Pres of EC Council Richard Medina
4th Dist Councilwoman of EC, Christine Vasquez
County Councilwoman Christine Cid.
Organizations represented were:
Pres Sandy Mendoza of Hispanic Women’s Forum
Pres Silvia Morrisroe of EC National of Conference
of Puerto Women
Exec Dir Gloria Balerini of EC Roberto Clemente
Center
Raul Sanchez of the International Community
Alliance
Luis de Jesus of Hijos de Borinquen
Pres Maritza Lopez of the PR Parade & Cultural
Org
Dir Diane Craft of We Care from the Heart
Pres Debra Bolaños of EC Sociedad Cultural
Cívica La Reforma
Exec Dir Rita Gillis EC Urban Enterprise Assoc.
and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance of Chicago, IL.
Long Time SPonsor:
Dr. Joseph Spott who has been a sponsor to us for
2 years. He is from Orthopedics
Diamond sponsors were:
Chicago Region McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-
Operators Assoc.
Silver sponsors were:
Wells Fargo and Public Auction of Hammond.
On behalf of the NWI Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce we would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone for their participation. In its
second year of being in existence, the NWIHCC
continues to successfully represent the Hispanic
business owners of the NWI area. We as the
Hispanic Chamber try to strive to meet the needs
of the Latino community and will continue to forge
ahead to build this much needed powerful
organization in Northwest Indiana.
Our next networking lunch will be Dec 5, 2007 at
the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.
NWIHCC meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday
of the month at 6 p.m. held at different locations.
For more information please contact Pres. Gilbert
Velez gilbertvelez@comcast.com or 219 718-4932
and please continue visiting the website
www.nwihcc.com.
Exec Officers:
President, Gilbert Velez
Vice-President, Rita De La Rosa
Secretary, Wanda Gordils
Board of Directors: Debra Bolaños, Jesus Cevera,
Atty. Marco Molina, Ivette Westerman, Salvador
Bolaños, Gregory T. Granado, and Monica Valenti
Villa.
Lillian Torres
NWIHCC
Public Relations Officer
219 805-0990
P.O. Box 2024
Hammond, IN 46323
www.nwihcc.com
On Saturday October 20, 2007 at the Radisson
Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville the newly
formed Northwest Indiana Hispanic Chamber
Commerce held their first annual “Black & White
Ball.” The attire was strictly black & white bar a
few.
The keynote speaker for the evening was none
other than Indiana Secretary of State Todd
Rokita. Secretary Rokita congratulated the
Hispanic Chamber for its success and
emphasized how great the Hispanic contribution
is to NW IN’s economy.
The MC for the evening was Ms. Eve Gomez of
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. On August 22, Wells
Fargo Home Mortgage sponsored the Hispanic
Chamber’s Luncheon as well as the “Black &
White Ball”. The Luncheon drew 150 people also
held at Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.
That evening his Hon. Sheriff Roy Dominguez
presented the Chamber President Gilbert Velez
with an official declaration plaque declaring Oct
20 as NWI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Day.
Dignitaries present were:
East Chicago Mayor George Pabey
Gov Daniels’ Senior Advisor of Latino Affairs
Juana Watson
Indiana Secretary of State, Todd Rokita
Pres of EC Council Richard Medina
4th Dist Councilwoman of EC, Christine Vasquez
County Councilwoman Christine Cid.
Organizations represented were:
Pres Sandy Mendoza of Hispanic Women’s Forum
Pres Silvia Morrisroe of EC National of Conference
of Puerto Women
Exec Dir Gloria Balerini of EC Roberto Clemente
Center
Raul Sanchez of the International Community
Alliance
Luis de Jesus of Hijos de Borinquen
Pres Maritza Lopez of the PR Parade & Cultural
Org
Dir Diane Craft of We Care from the Heart
Pres Debra Bolaños of EC Sociedad Cultural
Cívica La Reforma
Exec Dir Rita Gillis EC Urban Enterprise Assoc.
and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance of Chicago, IL.
Long Time SPonsor:
Dr. Joseph Spott who has been a sponsor to us for
2 years. He is from Orthopedics
Diamond sponsors were:
Chicago Region McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-
Operators Assoc.
Silver sponsors were:
Wells Fargo and Public Auction of Hammond.
On behalf of the NWI Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce we would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone for their participation. In its
second year of being in existence, the NWIHCC
continues to successfully represent the Hispanic
business owners of the NWI area. We as the
Hispanic Chamber try to strive to meet the needs
of the Latino community and will continue to forge
ahead to build this much needed powerful
organization in Northwest Indiana.
Our next networking lunch will be Dec 5, 2007 at
the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza.
NWIHCC meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday
of the month at 6 p.m. held at different locations.
For more information please contact Pres. Gilbert
Velez gilbertvelez@comcast.com or 219 718-4932
and please continue visiting the website
www.nwihcc.com.
Exec Officers:
President, Gilbert Velez
Vice-President, Rita De La Rosa
Secretary, Wanda Gordils
Board of Directors: Debra Bolaños, Jesus Cevera,
Atty. Marco Molina, Ivette Westerman, Salvador
Bolaños, Gregory T. Granado, and Monica Valenti
Villa.
Lillian Torres
NWIHCC
Public Relations Officer
219 805-0990
P.O. Box 2024
Hammond, IN 46323
www.nwihcc.com
McDonald's Team at H&G
Beginning from the Left:
Zenaida Solis......Account Executive
Eric Claudio........Account Manager
Catalina Vera.......PR Coordinator
Beginning from the Left:
Zenaida Solis......Account Executive
Eric Claudio........Account Manager
Catalina Vera.......PR Coordinator
NWIHCC and Ronald ( he's the over-dressed one )
AFTER ALL THAT DANCING...THEY STILL LOOK GREAT!!
FROM THE LEFT:
The Honorable Mayor of East Chicago, The Sheriff, The Boss,
The Diplomat and The Keynote Speaker, Keeper of State Records
FROM THE LEFT:
The Honorable Mayor of East Chicago, The Sheriff, The Boss,
The Diplomat and The Keynote Speaker, Keeper of State Records
The Sheriff and The Boss
