EPHCC CEO CINDY RAMOS DAVIDSON FOUNDING CHAIR/CHAIR EMERITUS VINCENT CASTRO CHAIR KRISTA SNOW EPHCC CHAMBER STAFF JESSICA OROZCO OVERVIEW

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1 EPHCC CEO CINDY RAMOS DAVIDSON FOUNDING CHAIR/CHAIR EMERITUS VINCENT CASTRO CHAIR KRISTA SNOW EPHCC CHAMBER STAFF JESSICA OROZCO OVERVIEW Jovenes Empresarios is a unique and effective leadership program with the following goal: to connect like-minded entrepreneurs and business professionals in El Paso, to increase the business, networking, and professional skills of its participants, and to strengthen our community through a focus on furthering economic development in the region. PROGRAM SESSIONS The Sessions are one of the main focuses of the group and help refine and expand your knowledge in numerous areas. Thanks to resources afforded from the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Jovenes Empresarios are able to obtain exclusive access to top industry professionals in a variety of topics that span various areas of business. Topics for the program s 2017 sessions will include: leadership, social media and marketing, human resources, finance, money and banking, customer service, real estate investment, healthcare, ethics, and legal. Sessions will occur once a month every 3 rd Thursday of the month, February through November. A full calendar with exact dates will be available to all members. RED, WHITE AND BREWS Jovenes Empresarios are given the unique opportunity for intimate Q & A with individuals involved in local or national politics. Past Red, White and Brew speakers have included Former Congressman Sylvestre Reyes, Congressman Beto O Rourke and Mayor Oscar Leeser. Red, White and Brews will typically occur biannually and are exclusive to Jovenes members.

2 BREAKFAST CLUB The Jovenes Empresarios Breakfast Club is a more relaxed environment to network with past, present and potential future members of Jovens. In addition, leaders and entrepreneurs, guests from the community, or program participants/alumni are often invited to discuss various topics such as their success, personal story and/or services. This a great opportunity to network and explore ways to connect and build yourself professionally. As entrepreneurs and business professionals it is important to collaborate with successful individuals that aid in your personal and professional growth and career development. Breakfast clubs occur every 2 nd Friday of the month. TOAST TO EVENTS The Jovenes A Toast To... is an event to honor business leaders and high achievers in the community. We congratulate and recognize these individuals for their personal achievements and contributions; these events provide an opportunity for program participants to hear their stories, engage in interactive discussions about the road to success, and potentially build relationships with entrepreneurs/professionals in the region. Toast To events will occur biannually. EVENTS We strongly believe in building relationships and expanding our knowledge through the variety of sessions and professional events that are offered, but are also advocates for building a successful network through the avenue of social events. There will be various social events such as a billiards tournament, ghost tour, UTEP tailgating, local artist night, kick off mixer, midyear mixer...and more! PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS The Jovenes Empresarios will continue to encourage philanthropic endeavors throughout the year. We have collaborated with local various organizations as it is our belief that it is important to give back to our beloved community.

3 STRUCTURE OF THE JOVENES EMPRESARIOS The Jovenes Empresarios program is comprised of six committees: Executive Committee, Empire Builders (Business Committee), Ground Breakers (Political Committee), Education and Community Relations Committee, Social Committee and, Marketing/Communications Committee. We encourage participants to attend and be active in as many sessions and events as possible to enable an effective learning and professional development experience. Any member can express interest in participating in any of the above committees. The program is designed to give you an opportunity to network, build on your professional knowledge, increase the success of entrepreneurs, provide young business leaders the knowledge/skills necessary for effective management, all with the ultimate goal of building relationships for success. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee is led by the Chair/Co-Chairs of the Jovenes Empresarios program. It consists of the Chairs from each committee and is responsible for planning and executing sessions, overseeing the committees and building the program. Co-Chairs of the Jovenes Empresarios program conduct and prepare meetings with all committee chairs on a monthly basis. They are also responsible for conducting regular meetings with the CEO of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as well as with community leaders. The Executive Committee will work to bridge with other organizations in an effort to build a brighter future for our community. EMPIRE BUILDERS (BUSINESS COMMITTEE) The Empire Builders' committee connects community leaders, established business owners and field experts with emerging leaders through networking, educational sessions, philanthropic efforts and a keen focus on economic development, thus enabling its members to make a difference in the city's tomorrow. As an extension of Jovenes Empresarios, Empire Builders supports the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce by continually reinforcing its connection with the local business community.

4 The Empire Builders are responsible for planning monthly sessions for the year, including subject matter, speakers and logistics. Other responsibilities include participation in the Executive Committee, recommendations for business news updates for members and attendance to all or most Empire Builder events. GROUND BREAKERS (POLITICAL COMMITTEE) Ground Breakers will establish and build a candidacy academy that is designed to help Jovenes hone their political skills, foster relationships within boards/commissions at local, state, national and international levels and learn the necessary logistics to become a positive political figure in the community. Ground Breakers will conduct sessions in relation to political figures and political issues. They are to help bridge the gap between current politicians in office and those aspiring to run for office. EDUCATION & COMMUNITY COMMITTEE The Education & Community Committee serves as the educational, community service, and social arm of the Jovenes Empresarios. The educational portion of this committee bridges the gap between young entrepreneurs and local school district partners to foster a relationship where the Jovenes Empresarios serve as mentors and participate in educational events throughout the year. The community service portion of this committee will focus on service based activities, donation of time, at times funds and physical products. The aim is to promote the Jovenes Empresarios organization as a caring and civic minded group. SOCIAL COMMITTEE The Social Committee aims to schedule, plan, and execute social activities for the past, present, and future participants to partake in. Social functions increase camaraderie and a more amicable atmosphere within the group. Additionally, by inviting potential future members, the social arm also serves as a recruiting arm for the group.

5 MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The Marketing/Communications Committee is responsible for building on the brand equity of Jovenes Empresarios while continuing to create awareness for the program. Duties include managing social media accounts, website, Jovenes Empresarios , and event calendars. The committee will also inform members of all events and ensure the public knows how to reach the group for information. Communication of all pertinent information to the Jovenes Empresarios members and EPHCC are among these duties. Inquiries will be responded to in a timely manner in an effort to keep members and non-members engaged. Responsibilities include: Maintain account and provide correspondence Maintain Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Newsletter with the Chamber Point of Contact for El Paso Times El Paso Inc. City Magazine El Paso Herald News Outlets Maintain and update members s and contact information as well as correspondence All Jovenes Empresario events aligned with EPHCC calendar Leverage newspaper and social media to promote Jovenes Empresarios members and/or their businesses and the Jovenes Empresarios program

6 PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Each Joven is expected to attend at ALL Sessions; Red, White and Brews; and Toasts. While other social and philanthropic events will occur throughout the year, these three events are our flagship programs and attendance is imperative for continued success of the program as a whole. $500/year MEMBERSHIP Must Apply for Acceptance Includes: Exclusive Learning & Professional Development Sessions A Toast To Red, White and Brews Breakfast club Networking/Social Events Opportunity to network/build relationships with past, current and future members Business advertising/promotion on Jovenes website and social media outlets

7 EMPIRE BUILDERS JOVENES EMPRESARIOS APPLICATION GENERAL INFORMATION NAME: Last (Family) First Middle Initial Prefix (Mr., Ms.) NICKNAME/ FAMILIAR NAME FOR NAME BADGE: MALE FEMALE DATE OF BIRTH: HOME ADDRESS: HOME TELEPHONE: Street City State/ Country Zip Code MOBILE TELEPHONE: TITLE OR POSITION: DIVISION (if applicable): COMPANY/ORGANIZATION NAME: COMPANY/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS: (P.O. boxes accepted outside U.S.) Street City State/Country Zip Code/Postal Code COMPANY/ORGANIZATION TELEPHONE AND FAX: COMPANY/ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS HOME ADDRESS Page 1

8 EDUCATION DEGREE (check degree High School Two-Year College BS/BA MS/MA MBA attained): level attained) JD/Law PhD MD Foreign Diploma Other UNIVERSITY: YEAR: WORK EXPERIENCE Please list your positions in reverse chronological order, starting with your current one. If all positions are in the same company, please give the major promotional sequence. NAME OF COMPANY TITLE OR POSITION FROM Month/Year TO Month/Year PLEASE ESTIMATE YOUR TOTAL YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Please continue your responses on the back cover or attach a separate statement, if necessary. Please provide a brief description of your organization and/or business. Please describe your current responsibilities, including your position in the organization. What do you anticipate your career progression will be within your company in the next five years? How would you characterize your leadership strengths and weaknesses? Provide examples as appropriate. Page 2

9 WHY ARE YOU OUR NEXT EMPIRE BUILDER? As a business leader/entrepreneur what knowledge do you hope to gain by participating in Jovenes Empresarios? Please list past experience with Community Service/Non- Profit. Please include time involved, your role and position and if you held a leadership role or not. What do you feel your most important accomplishment is? Why? What leadership did you play? What are three things that you would like to gain from your experience as a non-profit board member or volunteer? What three adjectives would you use to describe yourself? DECLARATION I hereby apply for consideration to the Empire Builders/Jovenes Empresarios. I certify that the information in this form is true, and I understand and accept the conditions of enrollment set out on this form. I will provide certified documentary evidence in support of this information where requested. If I am admitted to the Empire Builders/Jovenes Empresarios program, I agree to comply with the conditions and other rules of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Signature of Applicant: Date: Page 3