Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

AZHCC Chairman’s November Message

Happy (early) Thanksgiving, Chamber members!

Israel Torres Once again this year, Hispanic Business Magazine named its Hispanic 500, and we had a lot to celebrate with the 2005 Arizona recipients of this prestigious recognition. My congratulations go out to AR Utility Specialists Inc., Allstar Auto Exchange LLC, Canchola Group Inc., Ceiba Technologies, Creative Human Resources Concepts, El Charro Café, Essco Wholesale Electric, Mountain Power Electrical Contractors, Inc., Qualified Mechanical Contractors, SBBI Inc., Sun Eagle Corporation, and W.G. Valenzuela Drywall Inc., for representing the “best of the best” on this year’s list.

From construction to dining to suppliers and personnel services, these companies exemplify the success the AZHCC works to promote in our state’s business community. Thanks to all who attended the celebration on Nov. 17 at the Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak.

As we look toward year’s end, the 2006 AZHCC Board of Directors will welcome some new faces, as well as familiar ones, as your recently elected leadership. Congratulations to the following outstanding individuals for their willingness to get involved at the highest level:

Diana Bejarano-Medina, director of communications and public affairs for Basha’s, Inc.
Robert Franco, director of the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department
Max Gonzales, Hispanic segment manager, marketing and strategic planning for SRP
Izzy Gonzalez, president, multicultural marketing sales manager, Arizona/Nevada for US Bank
Jessica Pacheco, franchise manager for Arizona Public Service
Ricardo Torres, CEO/publisher of Latino Perspectives Magazine

The AZHCC board of directors and staff look forward to working with these excellent business leaders now and in the future.

I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday in the good company of loved ones and friends!

Israel G. Torres
AZHCC Chairman of the Board