Senator Mel Martinez, Chairman of Florida, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
2011 Annual Convention Corporate Chair
 
Henry Fleches, Co-Founder, President and CEO, United Data Technologies
2011 Annual Convention HBE Chair
 
Gabriel Pascual, President, Iberica International Corporation
USHCC Board Member
2011 Annual Convention Chair
 

Schedule

 
32nd Annual National Convention & Business Expo – Miami Beach 2011
Host Hotel: Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach
Convention Center: Miami Beach, Convention Center

Sunday September 18, 2011

 
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration – Luster Gallerie

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cyber Café – Luster Gallerie
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention Information Booth – North Lobby
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

USHCC Annual Meeting – Splash Rooms 9 & 10

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute – Splash Rooms 1 & 2

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation BizFest Training – Splash Room 7

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute Luncheon– Splash Room 3

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation BizFest Luncheon – Splash Room 8

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute – Splash Rooms 1 & 2

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation BizFest Training – Splash Room 7

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

SECAB Meeting – Splash Room 9

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PCAB Meeting – Splash Room 3

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-In (Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D)

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

International Opening Ceremony, Sparkle Ballroom, Fontainebleau

9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality Night

Monday September 19, 2011

 
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration – Luster Gallerie

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cyber Cafι – Luster Gallerie

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Convention Information Booth – North Lobby

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-In (Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D)

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Green Builds Business – Splash Room 5 *

8:30a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Chambers Awards Breakfast – Sparkle Ballroom *

9:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

USHCC Latino ERG Summit & Corporate Challenge – Flicker 1 & 2 Proven Best Business Practices from the 2010 Top ERG’s How to Get to the Next Step in the Corporate Ladder; A Leader’s Journey Through Learning & Training Latino ERG Challenge

9:45 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

Workshops * Secrets to Identifying Certified & Established HBEs in Today’s Marketplace (CPM) – Splash Rooms 9-11 Understanding How to Obtain Access to Capital to Start Your Own Business (HBE) – Fleur De Lis Ballroom The Rise of Latina Chamber Leaders & the Secrets to their Success (Chamber) – Ocean Promenade West Franchising Opportunities (Business) – Splash Room 12

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute – Splash Rooms 1 & 2

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

USHCC Foundation BizFest Training – Splash Room 7

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Workshops * B2B Marketing & the Growth of Latina HBEs (CPM) – Splash Rooms 9-11 Leverage Technology & Social Media to Grow Your Business (HBE) – Fleur De Lis Ballroom How to Attract Corporate Funding to Your Chamber (Chamber) – Ocean Promenade West SBA Financing & How it Can Work for You (Business) – Splash Room 12

11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Workshops * Policy & Legislation Impacting American Businesses (CPM) – Splash Rooms 9-11 Demystifying Minority Certification (HBE) – Fleur De Lis Ballroom Help Your Members Access the Federal Marketplace (Chamber) – Ocean Promenade West Health & Healthcare for Hispanics (Business) – Splash Room 12

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Green Builds Business Luncheon – Splash Room 6 *

12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ultimate Latina Luncheon– Sparkle Ballroom *

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Green Builds Business – Splash Room 5 *

2:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute– Splash Rooms 1 & 2

2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

USHCC Foundation BizFest Training– Splash Room 7

2:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

USHCC Business Matchmaking– Fleur De Lis Ballroom *

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Perfect Match Networking Reception (Bongos Cuban Cafι)

Tuesday September 20, 2011

 
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cyber Cafι – Hall D Foyer

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Convention Information Booth (Fontainebleau Miami Beach, North Lobby)

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Million Dollar Club Breakfast– Ballroom D *

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

USHCC Foundation BizFest Judging

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Business Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Ballroom D *

9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Business EXPO– Hall D *

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Hispanic Business Enterprise Elite Luncheon– Ballroom D *

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Business Expo – Hall D *

4:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

EXPO Tear Down – Hall D

7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

BizFest Reception (Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Glimmer Terrace) *

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Chairman’s Gala (Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Glimmer Ballroom) *

10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

President's Post Party, (Fontainebleau Miami Beach, LIV)

 

Wednesday September 21, 2011

 
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Golf Tournament, Fairmont Turnberry Isle

 

*Open to Media