2018 HOBBS HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP PACKET

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1 2018 HOBBS HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP PACKET

2 WELCOME It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce. We have included an application along with other information including our benefits package for you to look over. Please take your time in reviewing the materials and write down any questions you may have. The Mission of the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce is the formation of strategic partnerships to support the development and growth of small businesses and provide guidance to potential entrepreneurs in Lea County. Many businesses in the Lea County area have found the value of membership in the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce. I hope that you will take a few minutes to consider what we can do for you and your business. Benefits available to Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce members include: Networking opportunities Business Referrals Free Notary Public Service Listings in the business directory and website Workshops and Seminars Ribbon cutting ceremonies including many more! On behalf of the Board of Directors and the membership, I extend to you an invitation to become a member of the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Kindest Regards, Perla Arzate Business Manager

3 NETWORKING OPPORTUNTIES MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Join the HHCC Through the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce, you will have the opportunity to meet with small and growing Hispanic business owners as a place to advocate, promote and network. The Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce realizes that relationship marketing has become one of the key methods to generate and sustain business. Through an outstanding selection of both structured and casual networking events, members could meet; small and Hispanic owned businesses, potential customers, business leaders, professionals, and built relationships to do business with one another. The Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce networking gatherings will provide you with business information and opportunities to introduce your business to the ever-growing Hispanic market. Pan Dulce y Café (Sweet Bread & Coffee) gathering for you to get acquainted with other members of the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce. BUSINESS REFERRALS We gladly provide information to walk in traffic, phone conversations, and internet connections and direct link form our web-site. NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE Notary public services to our members are free of charge. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT The Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce has several interest committees in which you may volunteer. This will allow you to become acquainted and involved with our community. Our committees promote opportunities and information on community affairs, education, development and economic growth to enhance our quality of life. Participants in our committee interests find that working on these committees offer additional opportunities to meet other businesses and professional people with similar interests. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE As a member, you may participate in organizing special events on behalf of the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Participants will assist in the preparation and oversee our diverse events held throughout the year. One of our events; Fiestas de Septiembre! is held during the month of September and its purpose is to encourage membership, promote our rich Hispanic culture, traditions, and recognize outstanding Hispanic leaders, businesses, and citizens within our region. USE OF BULK MAIL You will have access to mail your business publications at the reduced bulk mailings.

4 CHAMBER BUSINESS CARD DISPLAY AND INFORMATION RACK As a member, your business publications and/or business cards will be displayed, providing you with the opportunity to promote your business to visitors, as well as other local businesses, and co-members. LISTING ON WEBSITE (hispanochamber.org) Your business will receive complimentary listing on our Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce website. This includes accessibility to link your business website at no cost for the first year. WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS English and Spanish Workshops are conducted throughout the year addressing a variety of business concerns to meet your needs. *COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY* As a community partner, we would recognize your support in all our communications and at the community events held by the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce and Foundation. These events include: Hispano Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Pan Dulce y Cafe networking events, business ribbon cuttings, Fiesta de Salud (Health Fair), Fiestas de Septiembre and Mariachi Christmas. Depending on the event, the advertising encompasses television, radio, , newspapers, program books, social media and it reaches communities all over Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Over 6,000 people attended Fiestas de Septiembre and over 700 people attended Mariachi Christmas.

5 2017 RATE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2017 The Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce is a 501c (6) membership organization. Please consult your tax professional for membership dues tax deductibility. The Federal Tax id of the organization is Member Category Member Dues Small Business Five (5) or less employees $ Six (6) to forty-nine (49) employees $ Fifty (5) or greater employees $ Corporate $ Other Memberships Individual $50.00 Non-Profit Agency $ Public/Private Institution of Higher Learning $ Community Partner $5, Community Partner Non-Profit $2,500.00

6 Membership Application [ ] New Membership [ ] Renewal Please type or print only MEMBER INFORMATION *Business Name: Referred By: *Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: *Physical Address: City, State, Zip: *Phone: Fax: *Business *Type of Business: *Date Established: *Website: *Facebook: Other: Number of Employees: *Information will appear in Online Chamber Member Directory OWNER Prefix: First Name: Last Name: Title: Direct Phone: PRIMARY CONTACT Prefix: First Name: Last Name: Title: Direct Phone: TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE HHCC? Radio HHCC Member Friend Newspaper Business Other: *Please list staff you would like a HHCC newsletter to be mailed directly to Name: Mailing Address: Name: Mailing Address: Name: Mailing Address:

7 CHAMBER INVOLVEMENT How can the Chamber best serve your needs? Are you interested in volunteering on a committee? Please check areas of committee interest Committee 2 Committee 3 Committee 4 Committee 5 Would you be interested in hosting a Pan Dulce y Café (Networking event)? Would you like to receive text message notifications? Cell phone number: Any Suggestions? MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Membership Levels Membership levels are based on your number of employees and/or your desired level of commitment to the mission of the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce. Business Level: 1-5 Employees $ Individual: $50.00 Business Level II: 6-49 Employees $ Non-Profit Agency: $ Executive Level: 50 or greater Employees $ Institution of Higher Learning: $ Corporate $1, Community Partner: $5, Community Partner Non-Profit $2, Total Membership Investment: PAYMENT METHOD Send Invoice Check Enclosed Date: Date: *Please make checks payable to the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce All Business and individual members are eligible to participate in various Hispanic Chamber Committees. Your company or yourself may be represented by actively participating in any of the following committee service interest: Membership, Events, Education. For more information on each committee and meeting dates, please contact the HHCC office listed below. Please send business cards and brochures to the HHCC office so we may proudly display them in our office lobby. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

8 IMPORTANT NOTICE I understand that membership in the Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce constitutes my express invitation or permission for the chamber to transmit by telephone facsimile machine to the number(s) I ve provided above, or written materials, including but not limited to those relating to property, goods, services, events, meetings or notices, and the availability thereof. I also understand that these will be published in the chamber s membership directories, excluding those I ve checked in the box(es): Telephone Fax Signature Date Please contact our Business Manager if you have any questions: Perla Arzate info@hispanochamber.org Office: Please return completed application to HHCC: Membership Services 113 North Shipp Street Hobbs, New Mexico Office: Fax:

9 .Where Business & Opportunity Meet HOBBS HISPANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF Hobbs Hispano Chamber Board of Directors Rosa Aranda, President Got Safety Jose Moreno, Vice President Hydrosteam Susana Arvizu, Secretary Wells Fargo Ezequiel Rodriguez, Treasurer Rosa Smith, Member Noalmark Broadcasting Hobbs Hispano Chamber Foundation Board of Directors Oscar Gonzales, President OMG Printing, Inc. Rose B. Scott, Past President Nuclear Waste Partnership LLC Alberto Caballero, Member Entrench, Inc. Lariza Ortiz, Member Entrench, Inc. Noel Ponce, Member Saul Villarreal, Past President Lea County State Bank Sergio Polanco, Member Wells Fargo Hobbs Hispano Chamber Staff Perla Arzate Business Administration Manager Rachael Moon, Member Zia Park Casino & Racetrack

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