Hispanic Chamber Leaders Across The Country Benefit From USHCC Foundation "Chamber Training Institute" Program In Austin, Texas

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with Wells Fargo and the University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business will host the first Chamber Training Institute of 2012 in Austin, Texas on February 8 – 10 at the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol. The USHCC Foundation's two-day, nonprofit certificate program will address effective business writing and communication, covering topics from memo composition to creating a business plan.

The USHCC Foundation Chamber Training Institute was created to help provide unique educational opportunities that would foster the growth and development of Hispanic business leaders and entrepreneurs. During the program, participants will be introduced to industry experts, and professors who will share fundamental techniques for successful business writing and communication.  Participants in the Austin Chamber Training Institute include USHCC corporate member representatives, board members and 40 chamber leaders representing 21 chambers from across the country.

"Wells Fargo is pleased to support the Chamber Training Institute for the third consecutive year," said Denise Miles, Wells Fargo National Partnership Manager. "With an improving economy and greater confidence among small business owners, this program provides local chambers with technical assistance they can provide to their local members to help sustain and grow their businesses."

The training program features workshops such as "Effective Business Communication" and "The Real World Way of Creating an Effective Yet Simple Business Plan."  The program also includes a special session, presented by Wells Fargo, on applying for a small business loan. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate in Business Writing and Plan Development Program from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business.

"As we face an increasingly global economy, effective communication in business becomes more vital than ever," says USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez, "and so we are happy to offer the participants at the Chamber Training Institute in Austin an intensive and valuable introduction to those critical communication and writing skills.  We also would like to recognize our partners, without whom, this program would not be possible – thank you Wells Fargo and the University of Notre Dame for your support."

For more information on the USHCC Foundation's Chamber Training Institute, visit www.ushccfoundation.org.

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that combined generate in excess of $420 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers and business associations in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.ushcc.com.

SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce