Sunday, December 11, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF December 12, 2011

Monday (12):
7:30 a.m.
District 7 Community Meeting
Village Inn, 2275 Trawood
Steve Ortega hosts Community Meeting

Noon
District 8 Community Meeting
Luby’s Cafeteria, 3601 N Mesa
City Rep. Courtney Niland hosts a weekly meeting with guest speakers.
Information: Rocio 915-541-4268

Tuesday (13):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
2011 Mercado
Info: chernandez@ephcc.org
Free
Location: El Paso Community College, 9050 Viscount

Wednesday (14):
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

2:00 p.m.
Women in the Battlefield
The Women’s Border Center of El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a series of workshops.
Guest Speaker: Cynthia DeHaro, VP Production, ReadyOne Industry
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $10
RSVP: atrillo@ephcc.org

Thursday (15):
Noon
Attorney-paralegal Luncheon
El Paso Club, 201 E Main
Info: Mary La Rue 915-545-4900
larue@windlehood.com

Friday (16):
7:30 a.m.
District 4 Community Meeting
Denny’s, 4690 Woodrow Bean
City Rep. Carl Robinson hosts meeting
Information: Rocio 915-541-4268

10:00 am
Tax Information
Join the Women’s Business Border Center of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to learn about taxes. How to impose a financial charge or other levy upon a taxpayer an individual or legal entity by a state or the functional equivalent of a state such that failure to pay is punishable by law. Taxes are also imposed by many subnational entities. Taxes consist of direct tax or indirect tax, and may be paid in money or as often but not always unpaid labor.
Guest Speaker: Fernie Alvarado, Enforcement Officer of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Where: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $10
RSVP: atrillo@ephcc.og

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

Monday, November 28, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF November 28, 2011

Monday (28):

Tuesday (29):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

Wednesday (30):

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

Mannheim Steamroller performs TONITE!!!

Thursday (1):
11:30 p.m.
Purchasing Power Lunch
Hilton Garden Inn
111 West University
The Business Development Division of the
Great El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Presents guest panelists:
Col. S.M. Lewis, director of MICC-Fort Bliss
Al Riera, director of Public Works,
Victor Eslinger, director Dept. of Labor Army Corp of Engineers
$25 members/$50 non in advance
Extra $5 for walk ins
Info: 915-629-6700

Friday (2):
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Café y Pan Dulce
COSTCO Wholesale
6101 Gateway West Suite #3
Hosted by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Present your business in 15 second elevator speech.
RSVP: Cynthia Hernandez 915-566-4066
FREE

10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Deals4soldiers.com expo
Centennial Banquet and Ballroom Bldg. 11199
Biggs Army Airfield, Ft. Bliss
Join more than 50 El Paso Businesses and reach out to the military community
Info: Bob Theriot
915-253-8492
www.militaryexpo.info

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

3:00 p.m.
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosts
Positive Directions Ribbon Cutting
814 Wyoming
(New Location, Remodeled)

5:30 p.m.
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the
Access to Capital NE Business Outreach Session
Golden Corral
4610 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr.
Cost: $10 per person
Includes buffet and drink

6:15 pm Cocktails
7:15 p.m. Dinner
A Legacy of Membership honoring members of 25+ years of membership
Sponsors: Tigua, Speaking Rock
Judson F. Williams Convention Center Call Claudia at 534-0578 for info

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF November .14, 2011

I’ll miss everyone this week, I am on the road!

Monday (14):
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
AFP Luncheon
El Paso Club, CHASE Bank
201 E Main 18th floor
Bank of the West, sponsor
Honoring philathropists for West TX and Southern NM
$35 members/$50 non
Info: 915-929-2547

11:45 a.m.
Rio Grande Economics Association
El Paso Club, CHAE Bank
201 E Main
Speaker: Bill Gilmer
VP El Paso Federal Reserve Branch
$10 members/$15 non
RSVP: pat.patton@epelectric.com

Noon
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Busy Bee’s Buyer’s
2401 E Missouri

Noon
District 8 Community Meeting
Luby’s Cafeteria
3601 N Mesa
City Rep. Cortney Niland
Info: Rocio Silva 541-4268

Tuesday (15):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Raytheon Job Fair
Rio Grande Workforce Center
1359 Lomaland
The TX Veterans Commission and Veterans Business Center
Host a mini job fair.
Info: 915-887-8233

6:30 p.m.
College Republicans
UTEP Student Union Room 317
Guest Speaker: Texas State Comptroller
Susan Combs
Tickets $20
Italian Buffet included
RSVP: aeloson91@gmail.com or
Tcgabriel915@gmail.com

Wednesday (16):
7:30 a.m.
District 1 Community Meeting
Pastry Chef
126 Shadow Mountain
City Rep. Ann Morgan Lilly

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
82nd Session Wrap: A conversation with
State Rep. Naomi Gonzalez,
State Rep. Dee Margo, and
State Senator Jose Rodriguez
At the University of TX at El Paso
500 W. University Ave.
Tomas Rivera Conference Center, Union Building East Room 308
FREE

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
City Hall
Mayor’s Open Door Meeting
2 Civic Center Plaza
10th floor
Open to the public.

9:30 a.m.
Cross Table Dialogues
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2401 E Missouri
State Rep. Joe Pickett guest speaker
Members only
Info: Mary Helen 915-566-4066

11:30 am
PR Best Practices
Holiday Inn Express, 409 E Missouri
The PR Association of the SW
Holds its November meeting featuring
Eli Garcia, a UTEP Senior lecturer
In PR and Corporate communication
$15 members/$20 non
RSVP: prsouthwest@yahoo.com

6 p.m.
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Elegant Penguin
6006 N Mesa Suite 204
Coronado Towers

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

6:30 p.m.
District 5 Community Meeting
Sirra Providence Medical Center East
3280 Joe Battle Blvd.
City Rep Michiel Noe, M.D.

Thursday (17):
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Business After Hours
Costco, 6101 Gateway West
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Free spectator admission
Information: 915-629-6700

Friday (18):
7:30 a.m.
Café y Pan Dulce
Sam’s Club
7001 Gateway West
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Present your business in 15 second elevator speech.
RSVP: Cynthia Hernandez 915-566-4066
FREE

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

Noon
El Paso Downtown Lions Club
Trinity First United Methodist Church
801 N Mesa
District 2 Rep Susie Bird is guest speaker
Optional lunch $10

Saturday (19):
9 a.m.
El Paso Lawyers for Patriots
El Paso Community College, Transmountain Campus
9750 Gateway Blvd. North
El Paso Bar Association invites all veterans,
Retirees, active duty military families for legal consultations.
Info: 915-532-7052

Sunday (20):
11 a.m.
Book Club
The El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center
715 N Oregon
Featuring “From Darkness to Sunshine: A Young Boy’s Odyssey.”
By Holocaust survivor Mark Kupfer
Info: 915-351-0048

NBS Open House Fun

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF November 7, 2011

Monday (7):
Noon
District 8 Community Meeting
Luby’s Cafeteria
3601 N Mesa
City Rep. Cortney Niland
Info: 541-4268

Tuesday (8):
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

7:30 am- 4:00 pm
EPSHRM
Building a Military Veteran Recruiting Program
HR Managers, Business Executives, and Staffing Recruiting Professionals
One day symposium.
Where: El Paso Doubletree Hotel
RSVP: www.texasshrm.org
Cost: $75
Approved for 5.5 Hours Strategic Credit

7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

8:30 am- 9:30 pm
GOP Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples will be visiting
GOP Headquarters 600 Sunland Park Dr. Bldg. 4 Suite 200
Free
Coffee and doughnuts will be served

11:30 am
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cookies by Design Ribbon Cutting
7120 N Mesa 79912

5:30 pm- 7 pm
Conexion Facil
Where: Holiday Inn, 6655 Gateway West
Cost: $25 Members/$35 non
Dinner included
RSVP: Cynthia Hernandez 915-566-5066 or chernndez@ephcc.org

Wednesday (9):
7:45 am- 9:00 am
Homegrown El Paso November Breakfast Meeting
Dodds Wealth Management Group
124 Castellano Suite 101
Charles Dodds will be our host. Complimentary breakfast served.
RSVP: contactme@homegrownelpaso.com

6-8pm
Hershel Walker Meet and Greet
All Proceeds to benefit the El Paso Child Guidance Center
Border City Ale House
1506 Lee Trevino
$20 for picture and autograph

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

11:30 am
Westside Welcome Luncheon
Santa Teresa Club, 75 Feather Moon
Cost: $20
Collecting non perishable food
RSVP: 915-740-9725

11:45 am-1:00 pm
Southwest Character Council
Character determines success-Contentment in November
Where: Great American Land and Cattle Company
701 S. Mesa Hills 79912
Cost: $10
RSVP: 779-3551
www.characterfirst.com

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019


Thursday (10):
8:00 am-12 pm
City of El Paso in cooperation with the El Paso Purchasing Alliance
Introduction to various Federal, State, and Regional cooperative purchasing programs
Where: Camino Real, 101 S. El Paso
Main Ballroom
Email: purmail@elpasotx.gov

NBS
Wild Wild West Open House
Featuring Music by Marty White and the Hired Guns
1601 Texas
RSVP BY Nov. 10 with veronica@imagineeventplanners.com

Friday (11):
8:30 am-12:30 pm
Maximize your employee Management
Alice Dendinger SPHR has over 25 years of experience.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 111 W. University Ave. 79968
Price: $149
Late Registration (after Nov. 3) $189
Register: 747-5142
Kelly Hall Suite 102

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com


Saturday (12):

Sunday (13):

Monday, October 31, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF October 31, 2011

Monday (31):

Tuesday (1):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

8:00 am-1:00 pm
Holloman Air Force Base Industry Day
Doing Business with the Government
Sgt. Willie Estrada
800 First Street Alamogordo

10:45 am
Ribbon Cutting-El Paso Hispanic Chamber
Grand Opening-Tokyo House
1160 Airway, 79925
FREE

Wednesday (2):
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

9:30 am
Cross Table Dialogues
County Judge Veronica Escobar
Where: EPHCC, 2401 E Missouri
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Mary Helen 566-4066 maldeis@ephcc.org

11:30 am
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Marketing to Government Purchase Card Holders
Micro Purchasing is a very large market for small business who sell products on a daily basis using Government Credit Cards.
Guest Speaker: Albert Garza
Location Holiday Inn Sunland Park, 900 Sunland Park
Members $25/non $50
Registration: aarmendariz@elpaso.org

11:30 am-1:30 pm
The MBDA Business Center- El Paso
Celebrate El Paso's Awesome MBE's
Emerging Industries and Markets: A Blueprint for Success
Where: Camino Real Hotel, 101 S El Paso Street
No Cost Listed

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

6:30 pm
GOP review and discussion of the Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 8 election ballot
Where: IHOP across from Bassett Center on Gateway East
Wes Linder will be moderator
optional meal cost

Thursday (3):
10:00 am
Schlotzky's Ribbon Cutting
El Paso Hispanic Chamber
7040 N Mesa B-1, 79912
FREE

11:30 am
Dynamic Women to Women Luncheon
The Great Impact
Guest Speaker Tish Times, CEO HireTimes Career Group
Where: El Paso Club
Cot: $25 Lunch and material included
RSVP: Adriana Trillo atrillo@ephcc.org

3:00 pm
READYONE Industries Ribbon Cutting
El Paso Hispanic Chamber
1414 Ability Dr., 79936
FREE

Friday (4):
10:00 am
Opening Doors to New Opportunities through Small Business Certification
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $20 includes training materials
RSVP: Paula Beard pberad@elpasombc.org

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

11:30 am
Hire Times Success Coaching Group
Strategic Networking Event
The Family Resource Center
580 Giles
$25

Saturday (5):
9:00 am
Show Me The Money
Meet lending experts of the MBDA Business Center
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Jennifer Rivera jrivera@elpasombc.org

2:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Ysleta Pediatric Night Clinic, P.A.
El Paso Hispanic Chamber
8825 North Loop #103-104, 79907
FREE

Sunday (5)
Don't forget to set your clock back!!!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF October 24, 2011

Monday (24):
Noon
District 8 Community Meeting
Luby’s Cafeteria
City Representative Cortney Niland
Where: 3601 N Mesa
Info: Rocio Silva 915-541-4268

5 pm
District 7 Community Meeting
Where: Albuquerque Tortilla Company, 7858 San Jose Rd.
City Rep, Steve Ortega hosts open meeting
Info: 915-541-4124

Tuesday (25):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

9:30 am
Cross Table Dialogues
El Paso Hispanic Chamber, 2401 E Missouri
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Yvette Limas 566-4066

11:30 am
EPAHU invites you to "HR Talks"
Sierra Medical Center
1625 Medical Center Dr.
Doctor's Meeting Room, Lower Level
Members Free/Non-members $10
Contact: Patsy Hernandez 227-7979

6:30 pm
District 6 Community Meeting, 1331 N Zaragoza
Eddie Holguin Jr. Hosts meeting
915-541-4178

7:00 pm
El Paso LNRC
La Hacienda Restaurant, 9515 Gateway West
Daniel M. Steadley, Esq., Georgetown School of Law
will present a review of Constitutional Amendments
Optional $13 Dinner

Wednesday (26):
7:30 am
Re-energize the Americas Conference
Where: El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza
Info: www.reenergizetheamericas.com

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

2:30 pm
The American Jobs Act
The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Roundtable discussion for business and civic leaders focused on President Obama’s American Jobs Act, featuring Michael Camunez
Where: EPHCC, 2401 E Missouri
Cost: FREE, only with RSVP
RSVP: Adriana Trillo at 566-4066

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Marketing your Business-EPHCC
Dinner
Speaker: Salomon Chavira from KTSM
9983 Kenworthy St. Administration Building
RSVP Bambi Kline 915-564-3379
bkline@firstlightfcu.org

Thursday (27):


Friday (28):
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
NCMA-National Contract Management Association
PCMA Paso Del Norte Chapter
Acquisition Planning & Project Management-Keeping Contract Award on Schedule
Where: Holiday Inn, Airway and I-10
$15 member/$20 non
RSVP: Minda Villareal mvillareal@elpaso.org

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

11:30 am
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Mastering Mobile Apps for Marketability and Business Success
BizTech Luncheon
Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 600 N El Paso St
Cost: Members $35/$45 non

Saturday (29):

Strides for the cure-Cielo Vista Mall

God Bless,
Christy Wilke
915-217-3017
Aflac Agent

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Network El Paso

WEEK OF October 17, 2011

Monday (17):

Tuesday (18):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

Wednesday (19):
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

Thursday (20):
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Business After Hours – Greater El Paso Chamber
Sam’s Club on Pellicano
Open to the public

Friday (21):
7:30 am
Café y Pan Dulce
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Southwest X ray 10501 Gateway West Suite 140
FREE
Have your 15 second elevator speech ready

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com



Saturday (22):
9:00 am
Show me the Money
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Meet the lending experts of the MBDA
Cost: FREE
Info: Jennifer Rivera jrivera@elpasombc.org

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Network El Paso!!!

WEEK OF October 10, 2011

Monday (10):

Tuesday (11):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
EPSHRM-El Paso Society Human Resource Management
The Impact of Leadership on Human Capitol, Sheriff Richard Wiles
Where: DoubleTree Hotel 17th floor
Members $15/$20 non members
www.epshrm.org

Wednesday (12):
7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
SMSDC-Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council
“Strategic Disaster Recovery Planning in a Changing Business Environment”
EPCC-Building B Room B445, 9050 Viscount
Complimentary for MBE’s
$20 for non members

7:45 a.m.
HOMEGROWN El Paso
Hosted by Roberto Espinoza of Pot au feu Restaurant
Where: 307 Franklin
Speakers: Mark Grisson, Philip Etiwe from El Paso’s Economic Development Assistance Center
Complimentary Breakfast
RSVP: contactme@homegrownelpaso.com

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

11:45 am-1:00 pm
Southwest Character Council
Dependability in October
5 Key Concepts for building Dependability
Where: Great American Land and Cattle Company
Cost: $10 cash or check only
Contact: Laurraine Huffman 915-779-3551

2:00 pm
Women in the Battlefield
The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
“The Ins and Outs of working with the Government”
Norma Edwards, Program Manager, East Biggs Area at Ft. Bliss US Army Corps of Engineers
WHERE: EPHCC, 2401 E. Missouri
COST: $10.00
RSVP: Rebeca Rodriguez at 566-4066

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

Thursday (13):
6:00 p.m.
GOP-Hot Dog Dinner with Ted Cruz, Candidate for US Senate
9050 Viscount Building A
Cost: $5
RSVP: 533-5976

Friday (14):
10:00 am
Opening your doors to New Opportunities through small Business Certifications
Hosted by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Where: EPHCC 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $20
RSVP: Paula Beard 351-6232

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

6:00 - 7:30 pm
In Celebration of TOM LEA Month
The Board of the Tom Lea Institute and Wells Fargo Invite you to
My El Paso
by Laura Bush
The Plaza Theatre
Cost $25

Saturday (15)
6:00 Reception
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2011 Fiesta Celebration & Pinata Bash
Keynote Speaker: George P. Bush
Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer, Attorney
7:00 Dinner
Where: Camino Real, 101 S El Paso St.
Members $60/$75 non members
RSVP: 566-4066

Monday, October 3, 2011

Network El Paso!!!

WEEK OF October 3, 2011

Monday (3):

Tuesday (4):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Currently moving locations, call Tony to get info
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Optional Breakfast Cost
www.nebaelpaso.org

9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Workforce Solutions Career Connection 2011
The Biggest Hiring Event of the Year!
Judson Williams Convention Center
Call 887-2600 for more information

11:30 am
The Greater El Paso Chamber hosts
Amigos Committee
Guest Speaker: Marisa Ybarra, Rincon Law Group PC
The Structure & Overview of the COurt System
Where: 201 E Main 18th floor Chase Building
Cost: $25
RSVP: crosales@elpaso.org

Wednesday (5):
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Quertaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

9 am
Partnership for a New American Economy Panel Discussion
Hosted by the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
RSVP: asalcido@elpaso.org
At the Greater El Paso Chamber, Lockhart Hall

5:30 pm
Your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with Tommy Cano, Director of Personnel for Fred Loya Insurance and a Human Resource Expert to provide you with the tools you need to help arm your business against H.R. Legal Nightmares. Session 7: Unemployment Tax Management, Part II
WHEN: Thursday, October 5, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: EPHCC, 2401 E. Missouri
COST: 1 Session (Member) - $70.00; 1 Session (Non-Member) - $90.00
RSVP: Rebeca Rodriguez at 566-4066

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

Thursday (6):
11:30 am
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Women's Business Border Center invites you to join the monthly networking event. Guest speaker Keeli Jernigan with Trans-Expidite
Where: The El Paso Club, 201 E. Main 18th floor
Cost: $25
RSVP: Adriana Trillo 566-4066

Friday (7):
10:00 am
Opening your doors to New Opportunities through small Business Certifications
Hosted by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Whre: EPHCC 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $20
RSVP: Paula Beard 351-6232

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

11:30 am
HireTimes Success Coaching Group
Stratgic Networking Event
Where: The Family Resource Center
580 Giles
Cost: $25

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF September 26, 2011

Monday (26):

Tuesday (27):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event
Where: Trisun Care Center, 11169 Sean Haggerty
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Complimentary Breakfast
www.nebaelpaso.org

6:00 p.m.
LNRC (Latino National Republican Convention)-
La Hacienda Restaurant 9515 Gateway West
Optional Dinner cost $12

Wednesday (28):
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
ABSHER Construction Company Business Outreach
Where: El Paso Community College
9050 Viscount Bldg. A
No Fee, Continental Breakfast
Register: Keith 915-831-7749
Learn how to do business with Absher
Network opportunities will be available by appt. at:
Sept. 28 10am – 5pm
Sept. 39 8am – 5 pm

8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Quertaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

11:30 am
CONEXION FACIL
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
BJ’s Restaurant
11905 Gateway West
Cost: $25 members/$35 non

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

Thursday (29):
7:30 am
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Breakfast Club
1359 Lomaland
Cost: $5
Info: Alondra McDuffie 915-629-6700

Friday (30):
9:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
EntreLeadership Simulcast
Doors open at 8:45 am for networking
Cost: $39
Register: same-coin.com/simulcast

11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

Saturday (1):
10 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
CONCENTRA
1610 N Zaragosa D1

Friday, September 23, 2011

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Network El Paso!!!

WEEK OF September 19, 2011

Monday (19):

Tuesday (20):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers. This week-Blanca Loya-Director of Business Development, Trisun.
Where: Trisun Care Center, 11169 Sean Haggerty
Info: tonyneba@gmail.com or 915-588—7283 Tony Benitez
Complimentary Breakfast
www.nebaelpaso.org

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
EPAHU Invites you to learn about HSA/FSA and Earn a CA Credit
Lunch included-Speaker Laura Zeller
1625 Medical Center Dr.
Info: President Patsy Hernandez 915-544-2940

5:30 p.m
EPHCC Ribbon Cutting - First Community Mortgage
10961 Gateway West Suite 200

Wednesday (21):
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Quertaro
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

2:00 p.m.
EPHCC Ribbon Cutting
Party City, 655 Sunland Park Dr. #C2

5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
Session: The Art of Firing part II by the EPHCC
Location: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $90

6-8pm
Neighborhood Leadership Academy
City Hall 2 Civic Ctr. Plaza
18 week course meets every Wednesday until Nov. 16
Educating residents on local government
18 or older
FREE
Info: Soraya Ayoub 915-541-4019

Thursday (22):
7:30 am-4:00 pm
Business Beyond Borders Summit
EPCC Administrative Services Building A 9050 Viscount
Cost: $50
Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Info: 915-831-7742
www.beyondborderssummit.com

11:30-1:00
El Paso ISD Purchasing Power Lunch sponsored by HOMEGROWN EP
Lancers Club East
$50 non member $25 member
Info: amcduffie@elpaso.org

4:30 pm
EPHCC Ribbon Cutting
Terracon Consultants
Location: 5200 N Mesa Suite 0-101

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
YUCCA COUNCIL Dinner
Honoring Mayor John Cook
Info: Guadalupe Hernandez 915-541-4886
El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place

Friday (23):
11:30 am -1:00 pm
BNI SYNERGY-Join a local group of business professional who meet weekly with a "Giver's Gain" Philosophy. Have a 60 second commercial ready to share, and bring lots of business cards.
Where: Paco Wong's Restaurant on Mesa and Resler across from Albertson's
Info: Christy Wilke christywilke@ymail.com

Friday, September 16, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF September 12, 2011

Monday (12):
6:00-9:00 pm
Business Growth Seminar Series
Achieving Maturity and Excellence in Business hosted by Homegrown
Where: Chase Suites Hotel Conference Room 6791 Montana
$250 series of three seminars
www.ascendeg.com 915-351-1886

Tuesday (13):
7:45 am-9:00 am
Homegrown Business Alliance hosts a Breakfast
Guest Speaker Judge Veronica Escobar
at Economy Cash and Carry 1500 E Paisano
Take I10 to Cotton
RSVP: contactme@homegrownelpaso.com

7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

8:00 am-1:00 pm
EPSHRM-2011 Employment Law Update
Doubletree Hotel
Cost: Member $35/$45 others
Presented by ScottHulse Attorneys at Law

5:30 pm- 9:00 pm
SMSDC hosts Diversity at the border - REGISTRATION
The Garden 511 Western Court El Paso TX 79901 @Union Plaza
915-544-4400
Full day event continues Wednesday

Wednesday (14):
7:30 am-7:00pm
SMSDC hosts Diversity at the Border
The Doubletree Hotel 600 N El Paso St 79901
Register at www.smsdc.org
$120 members/$150 other

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

9:30 am
Cross Table Dialogues
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts
City Representative-Michiel "Mike" Noe
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: FREE
RSVP: agonzalez@ephcc.org

11:45 am-1:00 pm
Southwest Character Council
Thoroughness vs. Completeness
Where: The Great American Land and Cattle Company
Cost: $10 cash or check
915-779-3551

4:30 pm
Ribbon Cutting-The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Company: Maggie's General Home Cleaning
Location: 5320 Fairbanks Suite A

Thursday (15):
2:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Company: Party City
Location: 1842 Joe Battle Blvd. Suite B

5:30-7:30 pm
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce hosts
"Business After Hours"
Springhill Suites 7518 Remcon
RSVP: amcduffie@elpaso.org

Friday (16):
7:30 am-9:00am
Cafe y Pan Dulce Sponsored by University of Phoenix
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the networking breakfast at
University of Phoenix 1320 Adabel
Cost: FREE
RSVP: vgutierrez@ephcc.org

11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant Mesa/Resler
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

2:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting
Company: Project Bravo
Location 2000 Texas

5-7pm
Ribbon Cutting
Company: Lynx Exhibits
Location: 300 W San Antonio Ave

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF September 5, 2011

Monday (5):
Labor Day

Tuesday (6):
8am-5pm
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

Wednesday (7):
8:00 am
Bank of the West
Wal to end Alzheimer's Corporate Recognition and Kick-Off Breakfast
The El Paso Club
201 E Main 18th Floor
RSVP: susie.gorman2alz.org

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

5:30 pm – 7 pm
The Art of Hiring Part II
Tommy Cano, Director of Personnel for Fred Loya
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $70 membe
Info: rrodriguez@ephcc.org

Thursday (8):
9am
Cross Table Dialogue
District 8 Representative Cortney Niland
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: FREE
RSVP: agonzalez@ephcc.org

11:30 am
Dynamic Women to Women Luncheon
Networking Forum focusing on “Building Business Excellence”
Where: The El Paso Club
Cost: $25 Includes lunch
RSVP: atrillo@ephcc.org

5:30 pm
Community Meeting
Jose Cisneros Cielo Vista Branch Library
1300 Hawkins
City Rep. Emma Acosta Hosts weekly meeting
Info: Georgina Panahi 915-541-4515

Friday (9):
10 am
Let’s Start Your Business-El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $10
Where: 2401 E Missouri
RSVP: atrillo@ephcc.org

11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Saturday (10)
9 am
Show me the Money Workshop
Lending experts of the MBDA Business Center
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: FREE
RSVP: jrivera@elpasombc.org

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF August 29, 2011
Monday (29):

Tuesday (30):
8am-5pm
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

Wednesday (31):
8:00 am-12 noon
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce SCORE Present
How to be Successful in the US by opening your own business
Breakfast 8-9 am
Where: 10 Civic Center Plaza
Cost: $40 person
RSVP: amcduffie@elpaso.org

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

11:30 am
CONEXION FACIL-The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Where: Super Chef, 1475 George Dieter
Cost: $25 lunch included members/$35 non members
RSVP: vgutierrez@ephcc.org

Thursday (1):

Friday (2):
10 am
Pueblo Viejo Park Ribbon Cutting
Roseway Street and Presa Place
541-4766

10:00 am
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
So, you want to work for the government? Let us help youfind out how!
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $20
RSVP: Paula Beard pbeard@elpasombc.org

11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF August 22, 2011

Monday (22):


Tuesday (23):
8am-5pm
NBS OPEN HOUSE from 23rd to the 25th
Drop off your business card, you could win a chair!
Refreshments available

7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Small Business Lending Fair
El Paso Community College 9050 Viscount Bldg. A
Learn how to simplify lending application
RSVP: 831-7742

Wednesday (24):
7:30 am-10:00 am
Contract Surety Bonding for Contractors Seminar
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
1359 Lomaland
Speaker: John Rindt of JDW Insurance and President, National Assoc. of Surety Bond Producers-Why contractors fail
RSVP: Minda Villareal 915-629-6714
Cost $15

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: El Paso Holiday Inn, meeting room past lobby, Gateway and Airway
Cost: Optional Breakfast buffet in the restaurant
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

Thursday (25):
7:30 am- 9:00 am
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Breakfast Club-Bring lots of business cards. Pastries and coffee are available. Eddie Peters is a gracious host. You will meet lots of people!
1359 Lomaland
RSVP: amcduffie@elpaso.org
Cost: $5

8:00am-9:30am
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Worksite Enforcement, Employment Law
Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027 Airway
RSVP: Gloria Sullivan 915-541-9300
Cox Smith Matthews
FREE

11:30-1:00pm
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Purchasing Power Lunch-Holiday Inn Airport
$25 members
RSVP: Jackie Butler 915-629-6716

Friday (26):
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Network El Paso!!!

WEEK OF August 15, 2011

Monday (15):


Tuesday (16):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast


Wednesday (17):
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: El Paso Holiday Inn, meeting room past lobby, Gateway and Airway
Cost: Optional Breakfast buffet in the restaurant
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

2:00 pm
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Women business owner’s workshop
Where: Hispanic Chamber, 2401 E Missouri
Cost: $10
RSVP: atrillo@ephcc.,org

Thursday (18):
11:30-1:30
Women’s Leadership Luncheon
Where: 1st Presbyterian 1340 Murchison
Guest John Cook
RSVP: www.positivedirectionsco.com

4:00 pm
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Border Center
Entrepreneurs looking to start business….
Where: 2401 E Missouri
Cost: Free
RSVP: atrillo@ephcc.org

5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Hilton Garden Inn
111 West University
RSVP: amcduffie@elpaso.org

Friday (19):
7:30 am
EPHCC Café y Pan Dulce
Cost: FREE
RSVP: vgutierrez@ephcc.org

11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF August 8, 2011

Monday (8): 


Tuesday (9):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

8:00 am – 1:00 pm
EPSHRM-El Paso Society Human Resource Management
Welcomes internationally renown Chinese American Filmmaker, Lee Mun Wah
Where:  Downtown DoubleTree Hotel
Info:  www.epshrm.org
Cost:  $95 non members, or $15 for lunch without seminar

6:30 pm
Stories from the Borderland:  Current issues in Juarez
speakers, live auctions, appetizers
Where:  Temple Mt. Sinai, 4408 N Stanton
Suggested Donation $10

Wednesday (10):
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: El Paso Holiday Inn, meeting room past lobby, Gateway and Airway
Cost: Optional Breakfast buffet in the restaurant
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost


9am – 11:30
Greater El Paso Healthcare Conference
Featuring Statewide Healthcare conference
At the Chamber Downtown, at Lockhart Hall
Info:  Ana Salcido asalcido@elpaso.org

11:30 am
Homegrown El Paso invites you to attend an informative luncheon at the Lancer's Club West.
The Speaker will be Samuel C. Riccillo, Ph.D.  He is a renowned expert in his field, and will
speak about Effective Communications in a Complex World. 
$15 includes lunch
RSVP contactme@homegrownelpaso.com by Aug. 8 please
PLEASE NOTE:  This was moved to the east side Lancer's Club on Tuesday 9-9-11

11:30 am
Westside Welcome Club Luncheon-Guest Speaker El Paso Times Report -Valdez
Where:  Billy Crews
$17
RSVP:  740-9725

11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Southwest Character Council-FLEXIBILITY
Character determines success 
Contact:  779-3551
Great American Land & Cattle Company
701 S. Mesa Hills
Cost:  $10 includes lunch

Thursday (11):
8am-4pm
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Building Towards the Future-Industry Day/Veterans Job Fair
Where:  Camino Real Hotel
Cost:  $40
Info:  Minda Villareal 915-629-6714

8:30 am
Supplier Day, The City of El Paso's Economic Development promotes regional suppliers
La Placita at the Airport 6701 Convair
RSVP:  delacanalmx@elpasotx.gov


Friday (12):
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
HireTimes Success Coaching Group will host a mentoring for Business and Career Success Speaker: Dr. Mikel Brown, life and business mentor, blogger, author.
Where:  Family Resource Center, 508 Giles
Cost:  $25
Call: 346-7608

Saturday (13):
9-11 am
Office Depot Teacher Breakfast-Sunland Park
Free

9am
The Hispanic Chamber- Meet lending experts
2401 E Missouri
Free
RSVP:  Jennifer Rivera 915-351-6232

SMSDC-Diversity at the Border, Building Successful Business Relationships
Who:  Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council
What:  2011 Diversity at the Border
Where:  DoubleTree Hotel Downtown
When:  Sept 13-14
Title Sponsor-Laura Soria, Supply Chain Solutions
$150 non-members
915-771-0544  maggie@smsdc.org

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Network El Paso!

WEEK OF August 1, 2011
My El Paso Inc. was not delivered this week so I apologize if I missed something.

Monday (1): 


Tuesday (2):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

11:30 am
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce-Amigos Committee, member outreach
Where:  The El Paso Club
201 E. Main 18th Floor, Chase Building
Cost:  $25


6:30 p.m.
NAWIC Dinner meeting
National Association of Women in Construction
Where: Holiday Inn at the corner of Airway and I-10
Cost: $20.00

Wednesday (3):
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: El Paso Holiday Inn, meeting room past lobby, Gateway and Airway
Cost: Optional Breakfast buffet in the restaurant
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

11:30 am
State of the Military Address-The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St.
Speaker:  Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard
Info:915-534-0500
Thursday (4):
11:30 am
Hispanic Chamber Event
Dynamic Women to Women Luncheon
Where:  The El Paso Club, 201 E Main St. 18th Floor
Cost $25
RSVP:  atrillo@ephcc.org
Friday (5):
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Network El Paso!!!!

WEEK OF July 25, 2011

Monday (25): 


Tuesday (26):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

11:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Purchasing Power Lunch-Speaker Diane deHoyos, UTEP Director of Purchasing
Where:  Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200 Futurity
Cost: $25 member/$50 non
RSVP: Alondra McDuffie 915-629-6700

Wednesday (27):
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: El Paso Holiday Inn, meeting room past lobby, Gateway and Airway
Cost: Optional Breakfast buffet in the restaurant
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

5:30 pm – 7 pm
The art of Hiring-Tommy Cano, Hispanic Chamber
2401 E Missouri
Cost:  $90
RSVP:  rrodriguez@ephcc.com

6-8pm
Taxpayer Seminar-learn about sales tax forms, filing, paying taxes, taxable goods, etc.
Where: 9050 Viscount
Cost:  Free
No RSVP required

Thursday (28):
11:30 am
US Economic Forecast
Simonson Positive on El Paso’s Economic Future
Associated General Contractors, El Paso Chapter host speaker Ken Simonson
El Paso Club
$16 members  $20 non
RSVP:  915-585-1533

Friday (29):
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Saturday (30)
7:30 am - 4 pm
Dancing Backwards in High Heels:  Women’s Business Symposium
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
EPCC Administrative Offices 9050 Viscount Bldg. A
RSVP:  Mary Aldeis 915-566-4066
Cost:  $40

Monday, July 18, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF July 18, 2011

Monday (18): 

Tuesday (19):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

11:00 am- 1pm
ifem network
SBA Networking Lunch & Business Loan Seminar
Where: Il Posto Italian, 7130 N Mesa
Cost:  $22
includes lunch
RSVP melodya@viewfromthetopconsulting.com

5pm-6:30 pm
Patriot Express-Business Loan Seminar-Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
SBA Presents FREE seminar targeted to military community to expand small business
Where: 1359 Lomaland

Wednesday (20):
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: Super Chef, 1745 George Dieter
Cost: Optional Breakfast
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

5:30 pm
Show me the money lending workshop El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cost $20
Where: 2401 E Missouri
RSVP: 915-566-4066

Thursday (21):
5:30 pm-7:30pm
Business After hours-Security Service FCU
free networking event
Where: 545 Americas
RSVP Alondra McDuffie 915-629-6700

5:30 am-7:30 pm
SOL DE ORO-Bravo Cadillac El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Where:  6555 Montana
Free
Honoring 8 of the Top 500 Hispanic Businesses

Friday (22):
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF July 11, 2011

Monday (11): 
7:30 am-4 pm
Business Beyond Borders
Where:  El Paso Community College Administrative Center Bldg. A, 9050 Viscount
Strategic Alliances with MX and US businesses
$40 early registration

Tuesday (12):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

11:30 am- 1pm
Person to Person Luncheon-Greater El Paso Chamber, all invited
Where: Web site still said TBA however it is usually at the El Paso Club, 201 E Main 18th Floor, parking validated
Cost:  $20 member/$40 non member
RSVP 915-629-6700

Wednesday (13):
7:30 am-9:00 am
Small Business Breakfast Club Event
Special conference call guest-Bill Wade CEO of Company.com
Email: amcduffie@elpaso.org
Location:  1359 Lomaland
Cost: $5

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: Super Chef, 1745 George Dieter
Cost: Optional Breakfast
RSVP: mkondow@yahoo.com

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

11:45 am- 1 pm
Southwest Character Council-"Thriftiness"
Where-Great American Land and Cattle, 701 S Mesa Hills
Your first lunch is free if you RSVP in advance as someone's guest
Cost:  $10
915-779-3551  10920 Marconi Lane El Paso TX 79935
or contact me at christywilke@ymail.com and I will let them know you are my guest

Thursday (14):
9:30 am Policy and Politics-Chente Quintenilla
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Cross Table Dialogue
Where:  2401 E Missouri
RSVP:  agonzalez@ephcc.org

Friday (15):
7:30 am - 9 am
Cafe y Pan Dulce-El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Host- Tony Benitez, NY Life
Where: Hyatt Place, 6030 Gateway Blvd
Free

11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13
Contact: christywilke@ymail.com

3:30 pm
El Taco de Oro Ribbon Cutting-El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1420 Lee Trevino inside the Crisostomo
Cost:  Free

Saturday (16):
9:00 am - 2 pm
Shred it!
Where:  Sam's Club, Cielo Vista
El Paso Better Business Bureau
Shred your paper for free
915-577-0191

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Network El Paso!!

WEEK OF July 4, 2011

Monday (4): 
Fourth of July, God Bless America!

Tuesday (5):
7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NEBA Meeting Northeast Business Alliance Event featuring networking and guest speakers.
Where: The Bagel Shop, 10060 Rushing
Info: NEBA2008@gmail.com or 915-588—7283
Cost: Optional breakfast

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Homegrown El Paso Business Alliance-How to market your membership
Where:  Curry Adkins 200 S Alto Mesa
Complimentary lunch
Sponsored by Good Luck Cafe and Curry Adkins

11:30 am- 1pm
Amigos Luncheon-Greater El Paso Chamber, all invited
Where: The El Paso Club, 201 E Main 18th Floor, parking validated
Cost:  $25
RSVP 915-534-0578

Wednesday (6):
7:30 am-9:00 am
Small Business Breakfast Club Event
Special conference call guest-Bill Wade CEO of Company.com
Email: amcduffie@elpaso.org
Location:  1359 Lomaland
Cost: $5

7:45 am
Homegrown El Paso Breakfast Meeting at Union Plaza Depot.  Ride the Golden Horseshoe transit
Private bus tour by Gary Williams, Community Foundation, Sun Metro

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
EBA Meeting-Eastside Business Alliance, Eastside Businesses get together and network
Where: Super Chef, 1745 George Dieter
Cost: Optional Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BNI JAVA-Business Networking International- Networking starts at 8:15 a.m. Join a professional group of local business people. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Carnitas Queretaro, 9077 Gateway West
Cost: Optional Breakfast cost

9am-12pm
Mobilizing Home Based Business-The Women's Business Border Center of El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in coordination with Army Community Services
2494 Ricker Rd
$10 includes supplies
Alondra McDuffie 915-629-6700

Thursday (7):

Friday (8):
7:45 am-12:45 pm
El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center
9050 Viscount Bldg A
US Dept of Labor Informational & Outreach Forum
Cost:  Free
Info:  villarreal.concha@dol.gov or 915-534-6420

10 am
Small Business Certifications-Hispanic Chamber
Cost:  $20
Where:  2401 E Missouri

11:30 am- 1:00 pm
BNI Synergy-Business Networking International- Join a professional group of local business superstars. Make sure you have a one minute intro about yourself ready to share.
Where: Paco Wong's Chinese Restaurant
Cost: Optional lunch less than $13

11:30am -1:30pm
Strategic Networking Event-Organizing your business for success
Where:  The Family Resource Center 580 Giles
Cost:  $24

5:30 pm
Alfresco Fridays-King Octopus Performs
Where:  Arts Festival Plaza between the El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theater
alfrescofridays.com