With just a week to go before the chamber hosts their 2nd Annual Business Awards Dinner, the Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce announces its new executive board, naming Jolie Gonzalez of Latin Times Media, Inc as their new president and Christian Salazar of Double Tree by Hilton hotel as president-elect. 
 
“We are looking forward to becoming a lot more aggressive this year, and will be working diligently to develop more opportunities for our valued members and community.” announced new president, Jolie Gonzalez, who has published Florida’s popular bilingual publication Latin Times Magazine for the last 10 years. Ms. Gonzalez also serves as the president of Latin Times Media, Inc., a decade old marketing company that focuses on assisting businesses reach Florida’s thriving Hispanic/Latino communities. 
 
“We invite Tampa Bay’s business community to attend one of our upcoming meetings or events, and consider becoming a member of our growing chamber” 
 
In an effort to recognize and honor local outstanding Hispanic/Latino Business Leaders, the Board of Directors of the Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce would like to invite Tampa Bay community to attend this exciting event which honors Tampa Bay’s outstanding Hispanic/Latino Business community. Program includes awards program, full dinner, Orchestra Aramis performing LIVE, DJ and Dancing! 
 
Awards in the following categories will be given to Business Owners, Executives and Professionals. Business of the year awards: Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business, Not-for-profit, Business Student, Volunteer, Media Professional, and “Compadre/Comadre”, which is given to a “non-Hispanic” member whose contributions have enhanced the Hispanic/Latino community. 
 
Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, Nov 18th, 2011 @ Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, located at 4500 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL. Event starts at 7:00 – 11:00 PM. Limited space available, RSVP today, tickets available at www.TampaLatinChamber.com, Members $40.00, Non Members $45.00. At the Door: Members $45.00, Non Members $50.00 
 
The Tampa Latin Chamber’s (TLC) 2012 annual membership cost is $100 for individuals and corporate membership pricing is $250. Reduced annual membership costs are $50 for not-for-profit corporations and $25 for full-time students. TLC membership provides many exclusive benefits including networking opportunities, discounted event costs and unique advertising options with local media available only to chamber members. Membership application can be obtained online atwww.tampalatinchamber.com. TLC hosts its monthly luncheon on the last Tuesday of each month at the Double Tree by Hilton hotel in Tampa, FL. TLC’s sponsorship opportunities provide unique benefits for a company to showcase their business or product to an emerging Latino market. TLC is a vital resource to the business community where members can convene on a regular basis to network, discover new business opportunities and tap into resources that will enable their business to prosper. To speak at or host a future chamber event, please e-mail info@tampalatinchamber.com or contact any of the TLC’s Board of Directors.