Featuring Keynote and Special Guest

Juana BordasPresident of Mestiza Leadership International

Waterfront Convention CenterFriday, April 13th, 2018

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2018 Annual Gala

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As Founder of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce I am proud to welcome you to our 2018 Annual Gala. Looking back over the last 9 years, our mission was to highlight and support Hispanic businesses in the Quad Cities. I think we’ve done that. And tonight’s program will do that as well as bring you an outstanding Keynote Speaker in Juana Bordas. We’re so excited to have Juana here.

Thank you to our many sponsors and members for their participation in this evenings event. Only through your support can we continue to spearhead important community initiatives and lead the way for our business community. Thank you also to the Board of Directors and staff along with Executive Director Lee Vasquez, for all your hard work to bring this event to our Quad Cities area.

I would like to thank the Community Foundation of the Great Riverbend for their sponsorship this year. Thank you to all our colleges and universities for investing in our future by bringing students to participate in this evenings event. Thank you to all the organizations, nonprofits and businesses, that are fully engaged and have come together to work on the challenges of our Hispanic business community.

It is an exciting time to be a member of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. We are creating unique opportunities to help our member businesses succeed and tonight’s event brings us all closer together as we work to show a more inclusive and diverse community. As Juana will tell us later, we can work together and play together: Salsa, Soul and Spirit.

Thank you, and enjoy Robert Ontiveros“Everyone wins when people get an opportunity to show what they can do.”

On behalf of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to our 9th Annual Gala and Business Awards celebration.

I would like to give a special thank you to our members, sponsors and supporters. It is because of your ongoing support that we can continue the important work of providing the workshops, programs, networking opportunities and other resources that make a difference in our communities as well as other communities in our region.

Our mission is to support and promote the success of our local businesses while embracing our unique Hispanic identity. By all of us working together we can achieve this mission, and, the goals that we set out over 9 years ago.

Thank you for joining us this evening. We hope that you have an enjoyable experience and that you will join us next year when we will be celebrating our 10th year. We hope that you will join us for this special occasion as we celebrate this special milestone!

Lee VasquezExecutive Director

Robert Ontiveros

Lee Vasquez

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Thank you for supporting the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It is because of you that the Hispanic Chamber can provide a voice for Latino businesses in our community.

At the Hispanic Chamber, we believe that our purpose is to support the growth of our community’s contributions while embracing our unique cultural identity. That is why we provide programming like the Multicultural Speaker Series, Networking Mixers, and the Empowering Latina Leadership Alliance.

This year we celebrated two years of empowering and inspiring Latinas in the Quad Cities through the Empowering Latina Leadership Alliance (ELLA) initiative. ELLA programming, including the Empower Hour, Latina Leadership Panel and Catrinas & Cocktails, has brought together over 300 Latinas! Our members help us deliver such valuable resources to our community.

It’s incredibly exciting to watch how the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues to grow and impact the Quad Cities business community. Thank you for supporting our programming and working with us to empower our Latino community.

Zenaida Landeros

Board MembersRob Hill Juanita ZertucheAlvaro MaciasPatty CasasTodd AshbyLouisa EwertJazmin Newton-ButtMaria Mier LlacaDennis NaranjoStaffLee VasquezZenaida LanderosNorma Juarez

Zenaida Landeros

Hispanic Chamber LeadershipEmpowering Latina Leadership AllianceZenaida LanderosPatty CasasJuanita ZertucheLiz NinoMargarita MojicaDulce PollockAna PreciadoAnnual Gala TeamJanessa CalderonMonica DelapazBrian WilliamsMarisa Cantu

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It was an honor to be invited by Zenaida Landeros of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to lecture in her Multicultural Speaker Series in June 2017. I was truly moved by the vision, energy, and commitment of the many community leaders who attended the event.

The Quad Cities is very fortunate to have the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the forward-thinking organizations that works tirelessly to make sure that the growing Latino population of the area continues to be, and to be understood, as a resource to the local economy. The entrepreneurship and hard work that Hispanic families bring are vital to the future prosperity in the region. Just as importantly, the contributions that Hispanic families make to the communities of the region through their participation in schools, churches, and other organizations brings an energy of high aspirations and willingness to invest in the future that only strengthens the civic fabric of the area.

Although I cannot attend the Annual Gala, I have every reason to think that it will once again be an incredible success under the leadership of Lee Vasquez, Executive Director, and Zenaida Landeros, Associate Director, of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I have told many of my friends and colleagues that if they want to visit an area where the values of collaboration, inclusion, understanding, and sacrifice, all directed at building the common good, are present, they need to visit the Quad Cities. It will be an experience that will empower you to see how a better future can be built for all families.

Con mucho respeto,

Luis Ricardo FragaRev. Donald P. McNeill, C.S.C., Professor of Transformative Latino LeadershipJoseph and Elizabeth Robbie Professor of Political ScienceDirector, Institute for Latino StudiesActing Chair, Department of Political ScienceFellow, Institute for Educational InitiativesUniversity of Notre Dame

Luis Ricardo Fraga

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Over the years, I have had the good fortune and privilege of working with many community organizations focused on providing leadership and making a difference.   I can honestly say, without reservation, that the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ranks high on my list in reference to impact, determination, focus, and involvement.  It is that level of achievement that made the opportunity to keynote at a 2017 Multicultural Speakers Series event that much more meaningful and special to me. 

Upon meeting Mr. Lee Vasquez, it was obvious to me why the Hispanic Chamber is successful.  Lee epitomizes what a community leader should be… caring, concerned, informed, and active.  After meeting several GQCHCC members, staff and other community supporters at the event, it was clear why the organization continues to be a viable and trusted resource in the Quad Cities.  CQCHCC members and supporters recognize and value the power of a unified voice and collective action in furthering the Latino/Hispanic community’s interests.  I applaud you all for your consistent advocacy in furthering an important agenda through the Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber.    

This Annual Gala serves as a time to celebrate and commemorate successes and accomplishments, and to further establish our contributions to the community… I trust you will CELEBRATE!  It serves as a time share and solidify our rightful aspirations for “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” …  I know you will SHARE!  This gathering also serves as a time to reflect on the continuing challenges faced by members of the Hispanic/Latino community.  Whether young or older, documented or not, rich or poor, first generation or 5th generation, this truth is self-evident… too many in our community still struggle to be included, represented, and respected. I implore you to REFLECT on and COMMIT to changing that reality within your spheres of influence and authority.

Deseándoles todos “buen provecho” y una buena vida.  

Jose J. Soto, J.D.Vice President for Access/Equity/DiversitySoutheast Community College AreaLincoln, NE 

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2018 Business Award RecipientsSmall Business of the Year

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Community Leadership Award

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Keynote Speaker Dr. Juana BordasJuana Bordas emigrated to the U.S. from Nicaragua on a banana boat. The youngest daughter in a family of eight, she was the first to go to college. Upon graduating, she joined the Peace Corps and worked in the barrios of Santiago, Chile. Juana later received the Franklin Williams Award from the US Peace Corps for her life-long commitment to advancing communities of color.

Juana was a founder and executive director of Denver’s Mi Casa Women’s Center. Today, Mi Casa is the largest Hispanic serving organization in Colorado. She was founding President of the National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI). In 2001 she founded the Circle of Latina Leadership to prepare the next generation of leaders. For her extensive work with Latinas, she was commended by Latina Style Magazine for creating “a Nation of Latina Leaders.”

Juana was the first Latina faculty for the Center for Creative Leadership and taught in The Leadership Development Program – the most highly utilized executive training program in the world. She has designed, developed, and implemented leadership programs for national nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies across the country. Including designing The Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers Program for the Hispanic Association for Corporate Responsibility. She currently serves as the president of Lideramos –The National Latino Leadership Alliance –which supports and brings together Latino Leadership Programs and will initiate programs in communities that do not have one.

Her book Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age won the International Latino Book Award for leadership in 2008 and is utilized in over 100 Universities. In 2014 her book The Power of Latino Leadership was recognized with the Nautilus Award for Best Multicultural book and the International Latino Award for leadership. In 2015 she contributed to the new edition of Peter Drucker’s, Five Questions Most Important Questions: Enduring Wisdom for Today’s Leaders.

Juana served as advisor to Harvard’s Hispanic Journal on Public Policy, the Kellogg National Fellows Program, as board vice chair of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, and a trustee of the International Leadership Association. She received an honorary doctorate from Union University in 2009.

She was selected as a Wise Woman Award by the National Center for Women’s Policy Studies and is in the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. In 2009 the Denver Post and the Colorado Women’s Foundation named her the Colorado Unique Woman of the Year. In 2017 she was selected by the National Diversity Council as one of the Most Influential and Powerful Latinos in America.

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General ReceptionGlenview Youth Mariachi Band

WelcomeMariana Domingues, KWQC TV 6

Presentation of Awards Dinner

Cucumber wrapped arugula, fire roasted vegetables and rice blend, spiced butternut squash, pepper vinaigrette.Grilled flat iron steak, chicken with poblano, roasted corn and cilantro, chorizo & garlic roasted red pepper

mashed potatoes, adobo braised carrots and asparagus tips.Flan shooter, sweet rice, lemon cake, white chocolate mousse and berries.

Program Remarks Lee Vasquez, Executive Director

Keynote Juana Bordas, President of Mestiza Leadership International Closing Remarks

Entertainment Artistic Performance: Bettina Bolger & Sudan Abdur-Rahman

Music: Sonora Sazón de Antaño

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Group OIsle CasinoJumer’s Casino and HotelRhythm City Casino ResortTerrostarUniversity of IowaWQPT

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American Bank and TrustQuad City Bank & Trust

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ARCONIC, Inc.Ascentra Credit UnionAT&TAugustana CollegeBlack Hawk CollegeCity of BettendorfCity of DavenportCommunity Health Care Inc.DuTrac Community Credit UnionEastern Iowa Community College DistrictEnterprise Rent A CarEstes ConstructionExelon GenerationFirst Midwest BankFirst Trust & Savings BankHoliday Inn & Conference Center - Rock IslandHotel BlackhawkHy-VeeIH Mississippi Valley Credit UnionIMEG CorpIowa American WaterLee EnterprisesLRC Developers, IncMetroLINKMonmouth CollegeMRA- The Management AssociationNorthwest Bank & Trust CompanySam’s Club #8238Skip-a-Long Family & Community ServicesSmart ToyotaSt. Ambrose UniversityStoney Creek InnTaxslayer CenterTerrell Landscape

The Family Credit UnionTriumph Community BankTyson Fresh Meat Inc.Unity Point Health - TrinityUniversity of Iowa Community Credit UnionUniversity of Iowa Health CareWal-MartWells FargoWest Gateway Partners L.L.CWestern Illinois University Quad CitiesWVIK, Quad Cities NPR

Corporate

Billion AutoCity of East MolineCity of MolineCity of Rock IslandCity of SilvisFamily Resources, Inc.First American State BankMediacom CommunicationsPalmer College of ChiropracticPerformance Food Group - Thoms Proestler CompanyRuhl&Ruhl RealtorsThe Sedona GroupUnited Way of the Quad Cities AreaUS BankWest Music Company, Inc.

Small Business

AAA Minnesota/IowaAflac (Kimberly Aikins)Barbara K. Wallace, P.L.C.Best Western Airport InnBozeman, Neighbour, Patton & Noe, LLPCaliff & HarperCardinal Sign & GraphicsCareer Cruising Quad CitiesCarmen’s JewelryChocolate ManorChristine Elsberg Insurance Agency, Inc.Collins Concrete LtdCommunity CPA & AssociatesCountry Style Ice CreamCristina Foods, Inc.Edward Jones (Paul Schnell)Eric Reyes LawExecutive ConsultantsFamilia DentalFarm Bureau Financial ServicesFortress Bank

2018 Hispanic Chamber Members

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Gabelmann & Associates, P.C.Gentle Family DentistsGlobal Awareness ConsultingGuadalajara RestaurantHamilton Technical CollegeHammar & AssociatesHeritage Landscape DesignHoefer Law FirmHomewood Suites DavenportHonkamp Kruger & CO, P.C.Junior Achievement of the HeartlandKaplan UniversityKarla WilliamsLane & Waterman LLPLaw Office of Dolores Tapia P.C.LifeWork SystemsMatthew Casillas Agency, LLCMedia Link, Inc.Midwest Meetings and MoreMiller Trucking & ExcavatingNally’s Kitchen, Inc.Padgett Business ServicesPatty Casas (Keller Williams Realty)Prestige MusicPuryear Law P.C.Quad Cities Marathon & Festival of RacesQuad Cities River BanditsQuad City Community HealthcareQuad City International AirportQuad City PressRayz Barber CollegeRE/MAX River CitiesRestaurante El MariachiRobert ImlerRosales Lawn CareSandstrom ProductsScarpellino Law, PLCSchnell & Hancock, P.C.SENB BankSexton Ford SalesShelter Insurance-Walton PonceShive Hattery, Inc.Sodexo at St. Ambrose UniversityThe Diversity Service Center of IowaThe Village of MilanToppert ServicesTrey Sucher Law PLCTrimble Funeral and Cremation CentersTrue Mortgage LendingUS CellularWebdizynWerner Restoration Services IncZertuche’s One Stop Auto

Non-Profit

Better Business BureauBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi ValleyBoys & Girls Club of the Mississippi ValleyButterworth Center & Deere-Wiman HouseCommunity Foundation of the Great River Bend East Moline School District #37Figge Art MuseumGenesis Health Services FoundationGerman American Heritage CenterGirl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western IllinoisGlobal CommunitiesGreater Quad Cities Hispanic ChamberHabitat for Humanity Quad Cities IL/IA Center for Independent LivingJewish Federation of the Quad CitiesKaaba Shriners: Shriners Hospital for ChildrenKALA-FMLULAC Council #5285LULAC Council 10Mexican American Veterans AssociationProject NOW, Inc. QC Convention & Visitor BureauQC SymphonyQuad Cities Ballet FolkloricoQuad Cities Chamber of CommerceQuad City Health InitiativeRenew MolineRock Island County Democratic PartyRock Island County Fair AssociationRock Island County Republican Central CommitteeThe ARC of the Quad Cities AreaTwo Rivers YMCA, Inc.University of Illinois ExtensionWarren County United WayWest Liberty Iowa Chamber of Commerce

Individual

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