Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando

Happy birthday to our President and CEO, Pedro Turushina. He is passionate about empowering our community. His journey is rooted in a deep commitment to uplifting others and fostering connections that drive meaningful change. ✨ Favorite Way to Celebrate: I cherish celebrating my birthday surrounded by family, friends, and my favorite person—my daughter. 🎂 Go-To Cake Flavor: I can’t resist a delicious slice of Key lime pie—preferably the whole pie! 📍 Dream Celebration Location: There’s no better place for me to celebrate than my homeland, Colombia, where my roots lie. 📌 Three Words to Describe My Personality: Visionary, Determined, Compassionate. My career with the Hispanic Chamber began from a desire to elevate our community. As a former small business owner, I understood the challenges we face. My mission is to forge connections that empower businesses and create a lasting impact through collaboration.

Today is Election Day! Now is the time for everyone to make your voices heard! On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling place. You must also bring a form of identification. If you need help in reading or marking your ballot, poll workers are available to assist. Spanish language assistance and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)-compliant voting equipment are available at all polling places. —————- ¡Hoy es el Día de las Elecciones! ¡Ahora es el momento para que todos hagan oír su voz! En el Día de las Elecciones, debes votar en tu lugar de votación asignado. También debes llevar una forma de identificación. Si necesitas ayuda para leer o marcar tu boleta, puedes pedir asistencia en los centros de votación que estarán disponibles para ayudarte. La asistencia en español y el equipo de votación que cumple con la ADA (Asistencia de Discapacidad) están disponibles en todos los lugares de votación.

Powering a Sustainable Future Starts Here! 🌱💡 At the recent CEO Series by the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando, our Vice President, Javier Adames, took part in a powerful discussion on “Running a Sustainable Business and its Impact on Our Community.” 🌍💚From innovative green building practices to advancements in renewable energy and waste-to-energy solutions, the panel shed light on how businesses can lead the charge for real, impactful change. Javier shared how JCQ is at the forefront of sustainable construction, with cutting-edge technology that produces customized metal studs for framing structures. These studs are crafted from 60% recycled metal coils, and their production generates only 1% waste—waste that goes straight back into the recycling cycle. He also highlighted our commitment to helping key clients divert 95% of construction debris from landfills, setting a new standard for waste management in the industry. The takeaway was clear: sustainability is not just a trend—it’s the future of business. By reducing waste, conserving energy, and fostering local partnerships, companies can build a brighter, greener tomorrow. 🌿✨ A special thank you to our fellow panelists—Linda Ferrone from Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One), Ed Durkee, President and CEO of Goodwill of Central Florida, and Sharon Arroyo, Vice President of Government & Community Relations at Duke Energy Corporation—for sharing their expertise and inspiring us all. Kudos to the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando for creating a platform for this vital conversation, and thank you to all the inspiring leaders who shared their expertise. Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable future! #Sustainability #Leadership #Innovation #HCCMO #GreenFuture #BusinessImpact #CEOSeries #JCQ

A big thank you to Telemundo for including us in their recent interview! 🙌 We’re proud to support and empower businesses and professionals in Central Florida through commerce, coaching, and community building. What we’ve built over the years fosters networking opportunities and growth for those who lack the right tools and resources. Together, we’re creating a space where local entrepreneurs can thrive. 🌟💼 #HispanicChamber #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #Telemundo #CentralFloridaBusiness ———————- 🎉 ¡Un gran agradecimiento a Telemundo por incluirnos en su reciente entrevista! 🙌 Estamos orgullosos de apoyar y empoderar a las empresas y profesionales en el Centro de la Florida a través del comercio, la capacitación y la conexión comunitaria. Lo que hemos construido a lo largo de los años fomenta oportunidades de networking y crecimiento para la comunidad empresarial que carecen de las herramientas y recursos adecuados. Juntos, estamos creando un espacio donde los emprendedores locales pueden prosperar. 🌟💼 #CámaraHispana #ApoyaLoLocal #PequeñasEmpresas

🎃👻 Spook-tacular networking awaits! Join the Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando for a howling good time this Halloween! 🍬🕸️ #HalloweenFun

Congratulations to our member, Roger Rezende ofAdvance Design & Contractors Inc, for earning the MSDC scholarship!   As part of our commitment to supporting businesses, we offer valuable resources through the Hispanic Chamber Supplier Diversity program to assist toward becoming a minority-certified business. The Hispanic Chamber currently provides a Supplier Diversity Certification Reimbursement Scholarship, which reimburses the costs associated with obtaining certification through The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) or The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC). Please note that this reimbursement is available only to those who meet the qualification criteria, as it involves a specific process.   Achieving Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification is a significant milestone that is nationally recognized. It not only enhances your business profile but also opens doors to new opportunities in the private sector.   Once again, congratulations to Roger, and we encourage all our members to explore these beneficial programs! ——————— ¡Felicitaciones a nuestro miembro, Roger Rezende de Advance Design & Contractors Inc, por haber obtenido la beca del MSDC! Como parte de nuestro compromiso de apoyar a las empresas, ofrecemos valiosos recursos a través del programa de Diversidad de Proveedores de la Cámara Hispana para ayudar a convertirse en una empresa certificada como minoría. Actualmente, la Cámara Hispana proporciona una Beca de Reembolso para la Certificación de Diversidad de Proveedores, que reembolsa los costos asociados con la obtención de la certificación a través de WBENC o FSMSDC. Tenga en cuenta que este reembolso está disponible solo para aquellos que cumplan con los criterios de calificación, ya que implica un proceso específico. Lograr la certificación como Empresa de Negocios Minoritarios (MBE) es un hito significativo que es reconocido a nivel nacional. No solo mejora el perfil de su empresa, sino que también abre puertas a nuevas oportunidades en el sector privado. Una vez más, ¡felicitaciones a Roger, y animamos a todos nuestros miembros a explorar estos programas beneficiosos!

Happy Birthday, Alejandra! 🎉 Wishing you a day filled with joy and greatness. Thank you for being such an inspiring Vice President and leader and for all the hard work you do. We appreciate you! Enjoy your special day! 🎉What's your favorite way to celebrate your birthday? I love celebrating my birthday with meaningful rituals, especially ones centered around gratitude. On the day of my birthday, I meditate and journal, reflecting on all the amazing things that happened over the past year. I also take time to write down my heart's deepest desires for the year ahead. I love celebrating my birthday with my family and close friends.   🎂What's your go-to birthday treat or cake flavor? Puerto Rican cake for sure!!    ✈️If you could celebrate your birthday anywhere in the world, where would it be? Bali, Indonesia    😊3 Words to describe your personality: Gratitude, Leadership and Abundance   And give me an intro into who you are as a person: 📌My passion for the Hispanic community led me to join the Hispanic Chamber three years ago as an Investor and Development Manager. In that role, I focused on building strong relationships with our community and ensuring businesses had the resources they needed to thrive. That experience allowed me to truly see the impact we could make, which fueled my passion even further. Over time, my role evolved, and I now serve as Vice President, where I continue to support our community and constituents in even more meaningful ways.

The Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Event at the USTA National Campus, presented by Travel + Leisure, was a resounding success! 🤝 Attendees engaged in meaningful 1-on-1 matchmaking opportunities and celebrated our incredible graduates from the Supplier Diversity Academy. A special congratulations to Advent Health for being recognized by Travel + Leisure as a standout supplier diversity corporation! Today was full of networking, learning, and helping businesses grow—thanks to our incredible sponsors and vendors. A heartfelt thank you to Chase for being a Gold sponsor, to USTA for hosting the event, and to Travel + Leisure. Comment a 🎾 if you were at this event and let’s keep the momentum going—every small step contributes to a brighter, more inclusive future! #SupplierDiversity #Empowerment #Networking ———— 🌟 ¡El Evento de Expo de Vinculación de Diversidad de Proveedores en el USTA National Campus, presentado por Travel + Leisure, fue un gran éxito! 🤝 Los asistentes participaron en oportunidades significativas de emparejamiento y celebramos a nuestros increíbles graduados de la Academia de Diversidad de Proveedores. ¡Felicidades a Advent Health por ser reconocida por Travel + Leisure como una corporación destacada en diversidad de proveedores! Hoy estuvo lleno de networking, aprendizaje y apoyo para el crecimiento de negocios—gracias a nuestros increíbles patrocinadores y proveedores. Un agradecimiento especial a Chase por ser un patrocinador Gold, a USTA por acoger el evento y a Travel + Leisure. Comenta con un 🎾 si estuviste en este evento y sigamos adelante—cada pequeño paso contribuye a un futuro más brillante e inclusivo. #DiversidadDeProveedores #Empoderamiento #Networking

Our recent CEO Series presented by Orlando Credit Union on sustainability was full of insights, highlighting the critical role of sustainable practices in our business strategy and the importance of collaborative efforts. By integrating innovative solutions and engaging our workforce, we can drive meaningful change and position ourselves as leaders in the industry. A special thank you to everyone who attended, especially to our event moderator, Alan Byrd, Florida Director of Outreach Chambers For Innovation & Clean Energy, and our panelists: Linda Ferrone from Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC-The Reliable One), Ed Durkee, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Javier Adames, Vice President at JCQ, Sharon Arroyo, Vice President of Government & Community Relations at Duke Energy, and Michael J. Fernandez, Vice President at Waste Pro. ——————- Nuestra reciente serie de CEOs presentado por Orlando Credit Union sobre sostenibilidad Fue un evento de conocimientos valiosos . Al integrar soluciones innovadoras e involucrar prácticas sostenibles en nuestra estrategia empresarial y la importancia de los esfuerzos colaborativos. Al integrar soluciones innovadoras y involucrar a nuestra fuerza laboral, podemos impulsar un cambio significativo y posicionarnos como líderes en la industria. Un agradecimiento especial a todos los que asistieron, especialmente a nuestro moderador del evento, Alan Byrd, Florida Director of Outreach Chambers For Innovation & Clean Energy, y a nuestros panelistas: Linda Ferrone de Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC-The Reliable One), Ed Durkee, Presidente y CEO de Goodwill Industries de Central Florida, Javier Adames, Vicepresidente de JCQ, Sharon Arroyo, Vicepresidenta de Relaciones Gubernamentales y Comunitarias de Duke Energy, y Michael J. Fernandez, Vicepresidente de Waste Pro.

Our President and CEO, Pedro Turushina, and Elisha Gonzalez, Chair of our Executive Board of Directors, took the initiative to cast their votes early at the Lift Orlando location—one of the two new early voting sites opened by Glen Gilzean, Orange County Supervisor of Elections. 🎉🗳️ Glen’s commitment to expanding access to voting is evident in these new sites, making it easier for our community to participate in the electoral process. With Pedro and Elisha heading to Spain soon for a commercial mission trip, they made sure to fulfill their civic duty before their departure. Now is the time for everyone to make their voices heard! Early voting is available until November 3rd! 🗓️ You can vote at any of the 22 early voting locations from 8 AM to 8 PM daily. We encourage everyone, especially our Hispanic community, to take advantage of early voting. Spanish-speaking assistance is available at all locations, ensuring that everyone can participate with ease. Let’s make our voices count! ✨ For a list of all early voting locations, visit [Ocfelections.gov](http://ocfelections.gov). #VoteEarly #HispanicChamber #MetroOrlando #YourVoteMatters ——————- Nuestro Presidente y CEO, Pedro Turushina, y Elisha Gonzalez, Presidente de nuestra Junta Ejecutiva de Directores, tomaron la iniciativa de emitir sus votos anticipadamente en la ubicación de Lift Orlando, uno de los dos nuevos sitios de votación abiertos por Glen Gilzean, Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Orange. 🎉🗳️ El compromiso de Glen con la expansión del acceso a la votación es evidente en estas nuevas ubicaciones, facilitando la participación de nuestra comunidad en el proceso electoral. Con Pedro y Elisha viajando pronto a España para una misión comercial, se asegurarán de cumplir con su deber cívico antes de su partida. ¡Ahora es el momento para que todos escuchen sus voces! La votación anticipada está disponible hasta el 3 de noviembre. 🗓️ Puedes votar en cualquiera de las 22 ubicaciones de votación de 8 AM a 8 PM todos los días. Animamos a todos, especialmente a nuestra comunidad hispana, a aprovechar la votación temprana. Se ofrece asistencia en español en todas las ubicaciones, asegurando que todos puedan participar con facilidad. ¡Hagamos que nuestras voces cuenten! ✨ Para obtener una lista de todas las ubicaciones de votación, visita [Ocfelections.gov](http://ocfelections.gov).