Dear DRHCC Business Membership, Your resilience and courage to continue to operate in this COVID Economy is inspiring. You have proven that your will & determination will not surrender to this difficult period. The vaccines are being distributed as I write this article and there is light at the end of the tunnel. 2021 will offer you the opportunity to put into practice all of the lessons that were learned in 2020 which in turn yield future positive results for your business. Curbside pickup / Enhanced Drive Thru / Residential Delivery are several of the ways that have seen favorable operating procedures to keep the wheels of commerce turning. More than ever, your ability to advertise / network in our community will play an oversized and important role. The entire Del Rio Hispanic Chamber Board of Directors is committed to multiplying your efforts on your journey to grow your business. For obvious reasons, it is important that CDC recommendations be strictly followed when conducting business as to ensure the well-being of your staff and customers. The entire board applauds your determination and looks forward to putting this challenging time behind you. Let us know how we can help. Sincerely, Carlos Ayala (Director of Public Relations)
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The purpose of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is to promote the interest of small businesses, including minority and women-owned enterprises, minority and women professionals and entrepreneurs; to enhance the economic and educational environment; to foster representation in major issues of public policy; and to promote awareness and preservation of the Hispanic heritage. We are truly privileged in our community to have elected officials, business owners, educators and citizens who understand that we all share the responsibility of creating economic success and well-being of our community. As our community continues to work during times of uncertainty due to the coronavirus, it is important to join efforts and work together to support our local economy. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will continue to advocate for what is best for the community, and provide a connection between people and organizations to support one another and advance our interests. This year, we will take the initiative to create a proactive environment towards assisting local businesses. I would like to take this opportunity to also encourage you to vote in the 2020 elections. Your vote matters and shapes not only the future of our community, but also the future of our nation. Democracy works when you exercise your right to vote. I am honored to be selected as the 2020-2022 Chamber President and I look forward to work alongside our dedicated volunteer Board members who share the same vision for our community. Gracias por la oportunidad de trabajar para servir a mi comunidad de Del Rio. Demands on modern lives make many individuals feel crunched for time, resulting in the exclusion of exercise from their daily schedules. High-intensity interval training or HIIT is a trendy fitness workout that promises the best workout in the least amount of time. HIIT combines short bursts of intense exercises with rest or lower intensity exercises. Two to three days a week of HIIT workouts, with a 24-hour rest and recovery in between workouts is recommended.
If you are ready to take your workouts to the next level, try the HIIT workout below. Workout Details: 30 seconds of each exercise (1-8) = 1 set (HIGH intensity phase) Rest or jog in place between sets for 2 minutes (LOW intensity phase) Level 1 • 3 sets - Level 2 • 5 sets - Level 3 • 7 sets Exercises:Jumping Jacks, Squats, Mountain Climbers, Walking Lunges, High Knees, Burpees, Bicycle Crunches, Russian Twists The benefits of HIIT include reduced body fat and weight, especially when combined with a healthy diet. HIIT results can be seen after roughly 5 workouts when participants remain consistent and follow a routine of steady progression. To avoid injury, talk to your doctor before taking on a HIIT workout. Dr. Elaine Soto Trevino - FitGrit Personal Fitness Trainer Health & Emotional Resilience during the Global Pandemic
As our community makes lifestyle adjustments in the midst of this global pandemic, many have been feeling emotions of frustration, anger, sadness or anxiety. Processing these thoughts and feelings in a positive manner may be accomplished by using physical activity and exercise. These two options can be an effective strategy in maintaining emotional and mental health during this stressful period. With so many changes to our daily routines, finding time to exercise can be more challenging. Exercise can boost your immune system; therefore, it is more crucial than ever not to give up on your fitness routine due to limited gym access. It is vital that you find physical activities that you enjoy. Each day is a new opportunity to engage your body in activities that can bring short and long-term benefits. The key is consistency and developing new habits that will help you reach and sustain your health and fitness goals. While many things around us may feel beyond our control right now, we are in control of our daily actions and schedule. Let us turn this obstacle around and make it into an opportunity to learn of new ways to build our physical health and emotional resilience. Dr. Elaine Soto Trevino FitGrit Personal Fitness Trainer The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (DRHCC) main purpose is to promote the interest of small businesses, including minority and women-owned enterprises, and minority and women professionals and entrepreneurs. None of us could have ever imagined the scenarios we are facing today due to COVID-19. Everyone had to adapt to a temporary new way of life. We have seen progress in business reopening since the issuance of Executive Orders to open Texas for business by Texas Governor Abbott. Our community has come together to overcome many obstacles and we should continue to work together and support our local businesses.
Small businesses key factor for success and profitability is cash flow. That is why it is important for our money to be spent in our local businesses. There are many opportunities for grants, loans and other financial assistance that small businesses can seek. The U.S. Small Business Administration contains financial resource such as the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), up to $10,000 of economic relief. The SBA Paycheck Protection Program, a forgivable loan designed to provide a direct incentive to keep their workers on payroll. For further SBA information, please visit www.sba.gov. Also visit www.gov.texas.gov/business, or inquire with local financial institutions regarding lending opportunities. To our members, please know that we are here to help you. I encourage our members to take advantage of our electronic media such as our website and Facebook, as well as our weekly email blast and monthly newsletters to promote your business. To our future members, you are joining an organization with individuals committed to make a difference and truly care about making a positive impact in our community. As Director of Economic Development & Small Business, please know that DRHCC will continue working proactively to support the business community. Isidro Valdez Fernandez Director of Eco. Development & Small Business As our interrupted academic school year winds down, our well deserving graduating students look towards the future with an optimistic but cautious eye.
The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce salutes our 2020 Graduates for their dedication and hard work! During our last board meeting this past May 5th, we agreed unanimously that we wanted to ensure that we awarded 10 DRHCC & Gutierrez Family scholarships in the amount of $500 each to support our graduates in their quest to seek higher education opportunities. The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will work in collaboration with Del Rio High School, Sul Ross University and South West Texas Junior College to identify 10 hardworking GED, Homeschool, Charter, High School and Undergraduates whom will continue to attend local higher learning institutions. The last day for students to submit applications will be Friday, May 29th and scholarships will be awarded Friday, June 12th. Congratulations/Felicidades Class of 2020! Carlos Ayala DRHCC Director of Education Reach Out & Touch Someone! We are living in very challenging times and under our current situation of social distancing and sheltering in place, we find ourselves longing to reach out and interact with someone outside our own eco-system circle. With so many of our small businesses having to shut their doors, and others operating with limited capacity and resources, we find ourselves wanting to reach out and help in any way we can. The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is considered a non-essential business, so although our doors are closed for normal business, we have maintained our information flow going through our Weekly Blast, Facebook Page, Emails and Newsletters. Our shining light throughout this Pandemic has been non-other than Ms. Pauline Anton, the President and CEO of our parent organization, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMAAC); on a weekly basis, we connect with her and all other Hispanic Chambers throughout the state via ZOOM and get the latest information on grants, loans and assistance for small businesses. We want to thank Ms. Anton for all her support, encouragement and assistance during these trying times. This too shall Pass! Our doors will be open for business soon and we will be there to support you!
Dora Alcala DRHCC Vice-President My name is Hatali Breckenridge and I am excited and humbled to be chosen as the new Director of Health Issues for the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I was born and raised in Del Rio. I am passionate about our city and the health of our community. For the past three years, I have had the privilege of working for Val Verde Regional Medical Center as the Marketing Service Coordinator where I work with the community on health issues. I am a graduate of the University of Texas in San Antonio with a Bachelor degree in Communications. I am currently working on my Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and International Management. As the Director of Health Issues for DRHCC, I plan to present health related issues to our community and bring awareness of the different healthcare services available locally. I look forward to meeting current and new members of DRHCC and learning more from our veteran board members who possess a wealth of knowledge and experience. Each of us knows at least one of these individuals personally. Nursing is found in many professions and include school nurses, hospital and clinic nurses, dental nurses, home health and also at Nursing or Rehabilitation Centers. Each year, May is the month when nurses of all varieties are recognized and celebrated, as May 12 is Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These days and weeks of recognition are a way for nursing professional associations to honor their members, as well as to promote nursing careers to potential future nurses and for employers to recognize nursing staff. This year’s theme was “Delivering Quality & Innovation in Patient Care”, according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). DRHCC takes this opportunity to thank our members; Val Verde Regional Medical Center, My Home Care, Superior Home Health, and Val Verde Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the quality healthcare you provide in our community. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Delia R. Ramirez, I have been elected as your Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Director of Education. I am employed by Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College for the last ten years as their Business Services Director. I received my Masters in Business Administration from SRSU RGC and my Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University. I am also proud to say that I am married to a wonderful man, Alfredo Ramirez, who works for Del Rio Ford Lincoln Mercury and we have three beautiful daughters, Gabriela, Daniela and Alexa Ramirez. As the DRHCC Director of Education I know that one of our main purpose is “to enhance the economic and educational environment”. With this in mind we have partnered with The Gutierrez Family and the Latino Coalition Foundation to bring entertainment and others to our city and at the same time raise scholarship funds for our local students who are pursuing their education. Our DRHCC Education committee has been hard at work preparing for our DRHCC/Gutierrez Family Scholarship Dance on June 20, 2015. We are currently accepting scholarship applications from students through June 1, 2015. Please visit our website for the scholarship application and for more information on this wonderful event. Please feel free to contact me at dramirez@sulross.edu |
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