Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce E-News

Text Box: In This Issue MHCC Annual Meeting & Business Awards Upcoming Elections Latino Palooza Welcome New Women-Owned Small Businesses Midland Memorial Healthy U Community Link: Housing Connection

Contact Us:

Rachel L. Stone

President CEO

rls@midlandhcc.com

Annabell Ramirez Membership Services

annabell@midlandhcc.com

Guillermo Guzman

Community Dev. Coordinator

guillermo@midlandhcc.com

Office Location:

208 S. Marienfeld

Midland, TX 79701

Phone: (432) 682-2960

Fax: (432) 687-3972

EVENT CALENDAR

10/05/07—7:30 p.m.**

MCCAMMEY VS. MIDLAND LEE JV

10/06/07—6:00 a.m.**

LEE HIGH MARCHING COMPETITION

10/08/07—6:30-9:00 p.m.**

MIDLAND HIGH BAND PRACTICE

10/09/07—6:30-9:00 p.m.**

LEE HIGH BAND PRACTICE

10/09/07—5:00 p.m.**

SAN JACINTO VS. HOOD 8TH GRADE

10/10/07—8:00 a.m.-Noon**

MISD 6^TH GRADE MARCHING FESTIVAL

10/10/07—7:00-10:00 p.m.**

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES – FIELDS OF FAITH

10/11/07—5:00 p.m.**

LEE VS. PERMIAN SOPH

10/11/07—7:00 p.m.**

LEE VS. PERMIAN JV

* CitiBank Ball Park

**Grande Communications Stadium

Questions or comments click here or contact us at 432-682-2960.

Text Box: YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! Early Voting for November 6, 2007 Joint General Election The deadline to register and be eligible to vote in the November 6, 2007 Election is October 9, 2007. Early voting will take place October 22 through November 2nd at the Midland County Election Office located 2110 N. ‘A’ St. Applications for Ballot by Mail will be accepted September 7, 2007 through October 30, 2007. Listed below is the dates and times for early voting: October 22 - 26 Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm October 29 - 31 Monday thru Wednesday 8:00am to 5:00pm November 1 - 2 Thursday & Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm Don’t know the who the candidates are and which positions are the seeking? City of Midland Elections: Candidates for Mayor: Wes Perry & Stephanie Sparkman Candidates City Council At-Large Unexpired Term: A. Scott Dufford, Berry D. Simpson and Jonathan Dumire Candidates for City Council, District 3: James L. Roberts & John H. James Candidates for City Council District 4: Jerry Knudson & Michael B. Trost For more information on registering to vote, early voting , polling places or to find out which district you are in, go to: www.co.midland.tx.us/elections/History/20071106/or contact the Elections Office at (432) 688-4890.

Text Box: Welcome New Women-Owned Small Business!

The Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the following women on becoming Midland’s newest small business owners. We wish you the best and remember we are a phone call away if you need assistance.

All About Hearing Dr. Sally Reyes, Owner 4711 Briarwood, Ste. 2B Midland, TX 79707 (432) 689-2220
Grocery Shop For You! Susan Greene, Owner 3327 W. Wadley, Ste. 3-222 (432) 528-3183 Moss Office Solution Services Laura Moss, Owner (432) 689-4340
Sincerely Yours Flower & Gift Shop Elizabeth Tarango, Owner 4410 N. Midkiff Rd., Ste D-2 Midland, TX 79705 (432) 520-2580

Text Box: 5th Annual Holiday Dinner A Free community wide dinner to share in the spirit of the season Fri., Nov. 2, 2007 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Midland County Horseshoe Arena
Volunteers Needed Please contact Saul Herrera or Sabrina Smith for more information 432-689-6693 Students Scholarship hours are accepted

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

P-16 West Texas Regional Council Conference

We must take bold steps for our future success! The proportion of Texans enrolled in higher education is declining. Texas’ current economic prosperity could turn to crisis if steps are not taken quickly to ensure an educated population and workforce for the future. Come learn more about a plan to close the gaps over the next 15 years.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

Region 18 Headquarters

(next to Midland Airport)

8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

$20 per person

Who should attend: ISD administrators, higher education employees, high school counselors, K-12 teachers, mayors and City Council members, Chamber of Commerce members, civic and group leaders, church leaders, and parents.

For more information, call (432) 335-6713.

To pre-register online go to: