BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250918T160000Z DTEND:20250918T173000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Colorful Conversation - "Beyond the Demographics: Hispanic Contributions Driving Our Economy Then\, Now\, and Ahead" DESCRIPTION:The West Hartford Chamber's Minority Business Network is proud to present the next Colorful Conversation\, "Beyond the Demographics: Hispanic Contributions Driving Our Economy Then\, Now\, and Ahead." In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month\, this session will bring together leaders from media\, business\, and community organizations to explore the economic\, cultural\, and workforce impact of the region's growing Hispanic population. The discussion will highlight data showing Hispanics' vital role in Connecticut's economy\, while addressing challenges around trust\, representation\, and current events. Panelists will share actionable strategies for building authentic connections\, supporting bilingual and Hispanic-owned businesses\, and leveraging this vibrant\, resilient community as a driving force for growth across New England.\n\n\n\nLa Red de Negocios Minoritarios de la C mara de Comercio de West Hartford se enorgullece de presentar la pr xima Conversaci n Colorida\, "M s all de la demograf a: Las contribuciones hispanas impulsan nuestra econom a\, ayer\, hoy y manana". Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana\, esta sesi n reunir a l deres de medios de comunicaci n\, empresas y organizaciones comunitarias para explorar el impacto econ mico\, cultural y laboral de la creciente poblaci n hispana en la regi n. El debate destacar datos que demuestran el papel vital de los hispanos en la econom a de Connecticut\, a la vez que abordar los desaf os en torno a la confianza\, la representaci n y la actualidad. Los panelistas compartir n estrategias pr cticas para forjar conexiones aut nticas\, apoyar a empresas biling es y de propiedad hispana\, y aprovechar esta comunidad vibrante y resiliente como motor de crecimiento en Nueva Inglaterra.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can find the attendee handout with the panel information here \n\n\n\nColorful Conversations is an ongoing panel discussion series designed to take a deep dive into issues that disproportionately impact minority populations. We invite experts from across the country to educate the community on topics of interest\, and propose solutions to the issues faced. Past topics include Healthcare\, Education\, Access to Technology\, and Employment. The recordings are housed on the West Hartford Chamber's YouTube channel. \n\n\n\nAnyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting\, service\, program\, or activity of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce\, should contact Kate Kobs at kate@whchamber.com or call 860-521-2300\, as soon as possible\, preferably seven days beforehand. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The West Hartford Chamber'\;s Minority Business Network is proud to present the next Colorful Conversation\, &ldquo\;Beyond the Demographics: Hispanic Contributions Driving Our Economy Then\, Now\, and Ahead.&rdquo\; \; In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month\, this session will bring together leaders from media\, business\, and community organizations to explore the economic\, cultural\, and workforce impact of the region&rsquo\;s growing Hispanic population. \; The discussion will highlight data showing Hispanics&rsquo\; vital role in Connecticut&rsquo\;s economy\, while addressing challenges around trust\, representation\, and current events. Panelists will share actionable strategies for building authentic connections\, supporting bilingual and Hispanic-owned businesses\, and leveraging this vibrant\, resilient community as a driving force for growth across New England.
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\nLa Red de Negocios Minoritarios de la Cá\;mara de Comercio de West Hartford se enorgullece de presentar la pró\;xima Conversació\;n Colorida\, &ldquo\;Má\;s allá\; de la demografí\;a: Las contribuciones hispanas impulsan nuestra economí\;a\, ayer\, hoy y manana&rdquo\;. Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana\, esta sesió\;n reunirá\; a lí\;deres de medios de comunicació\;n\, empresas y organizaciones comunitarias para explorar el impacto econó\;mico\, cultural y laboral de la creciente població\;n hispana en la regió\;n. El debate destacará\; datos que demuestran el papel vital de los hispanos en la economí\;a de Connecticut\, a la vez que abordará\; los desafí\;os en torno a la confianza\, la representació\;n y la actualidad. Los panelistas compartirá\;n estrategias prá\;cticas para forjar conexiones auté\;nticas\, apoyar a empresas bilingü\;es y de propiedad hispana\, y aprovechar esta comunidad vibrante y resiliente como motor de crecimiento en Nueva Inglaterra.
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\nYou can find the attendee handout with the panel information \;here
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\nColorful Conversations \;is an ongoing panel discussion series designed to take a deep dive into issues that disproportionately impact minority populations. \; We invite experts from across the country to educate the community on topics of interest\, and propose solutions to the issues faced. \; Past topics include Healthcare\, Education\, Access to Technology\, and Employment. \; The recordings are housed on the West Hartford Chamber&rsquo\;s YouTube channel. \;
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\nAnyone requiring auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a meeting\, service\, program\, or activity of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce\, should contact Kate Kobs \;at kate@whchamber.com \;or call 860-521-2300\, as soon as possible\, preferably seven days beforehand. LOCATION:Streaming live via Zoom\, Facebook Live UID:e.3150.16730 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260505T071045Z URL:https://whchamber-mosaic-gzcms.preview.gochambermaster.com/events/details/colorful-conversation-beyond-the-demographics-hispanic-contributions-driving-our-economy-then-now-and-ahead-16730 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR