Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Remnants of my brief waltz with commercial entrepreneurship.
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Becoming self-employed late in life was not at all what I had envisioned, but when faced with reality I threw myself into it. It turned into a grand adventure that came with steep learning curves and great personal cost, but with many joys and community experiences along the way. What a ride.
And I came out wiser bearing witness to the upper echelons of the binational business community and political influences in elections. Una mano lava la otra. Still, I am proud of the boundless capability I discovered I had to smoothly, single-handedly expedite bilingual, multilevel community-wide campaigns that grew exponentially year after year.
These annual award events were the Chamber's largest, and growing the organization revolved around them-- both in Metro Tucson and bi-nationally. The campaigns included promotional postcards, sponsorship invitation packets, VIP invitation letters, newspaper and magazine ads, and a 40-60 page program booklet. The events themselves had large directional signage, lots of cultural sparkle and pageantry, mariachi music (of course!), cocktails, and a silent auction (more large signs & bidding forms). There were large signs honoring each awardee placed around the lobby. There was an admissions table (more signage), and table tent signs for the dining room. I generated also the Powerpoint that provided the backdrop to the Awards Presentation itself.
And I came out wiser bearing witness to the upper echelons of the binational business community and political influences in elections. Una mano lava la otra. Still, I am proud of the boundless capability I discovered I had to smoothly, single-handedly expedite bilingual, multilevel community-wide campaigns that grew exponentially year after year.
These annual award events were the Chamber's largest, and growing the organization revolved around them-- both in Metro Tucson and bi-nationally. The campaigns included promotional postcards, sponsorship invitation packets, VIP invitation letters, newspaper and magazine ads, and a 40-60 page program booklet. The events themselves had large directional signage, lots of cultural sparkle and pageantry, mariachi music (of course!), cocktails, and a silent auction (more large signs & bidding forms). There were large signs honoring each awardee placed around the lobby. There was an admissions table (more signage), and table tent signs for the dining room. I generated also the Powerpoint that provided the backdrop to the Awards Presentation itself.
~ The best part was the tequila toast after dinner, the live band, and dance 'till you drop! ~
Casino del Sol, at my display table in the lobby.
Good times with Leticia Ortiz! (Nuestra Hora con Lety)
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Yes, I danced in 4" spikes. Great fun... Haven't worn them since.
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THCC logo papel picados
for banner insignia.
for banner insignia.
Program 2012
(Flip-site only allows 30 free pages - boo)
Ad Posters
Arizona Star / La Estrella
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El Imparcial, MX
By 2014, the Chamber had developed strong cross-border business relationships and had an office in Hermosillo.
More communication was being directed towards a Mexican audience.
More communication was being directed towards a Mexican audience.
Clear Channel Billboards
My first billboard in real life. Yup, it happened.
Ad Vision Bus Stop Panels
I spotted this panel driving by. I was pleased to see they presented well. A win/win for everybody.
