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Dear Friends, as
we come upon Memorial Day, it is fitting to remember and recognize the
sacrifice of Latino veterans, and to honor their service for America.
This Memorial
Day, our Nation will celebrate and pay tribute in honor of all our
fallen men and women, including the service of Latinos, who, from the
American Revolution to Desert Storm and to the present conflict in Iraq
and Afghanistan have risked their lives to defend the United States and
the principles upon which it stands.
Millions of
Latinos have defended our country since the first call went out for
independence. Every war in which America has fought, from our struggle
for independence to the war in Iraq, and Afghanistan, Latinos have
fought and died for our country.
The first
recorded American death in Iraq was 28 year old U.S. Marine Lance CPL
Jose Gutierrez, a U.S. green card holder from Guatemala City, Guatemala.
He was killed on March 21, 2003. And following CPL Gutierrez thousands
of American service men and women volunteers have served in harm's way
and died.
Veteran Suicide Rate At 22 Each Day, Department Of Veterans Affairs
For
the returning Vets adjusting to civilian life and facing employment
challenges has been difficult. A reality hard to comprehend is the fact
that according to the VA, "among all Veterans, 22 Veterans commit
suicide every day. That's 22 Veterans. Every day."
Veterans' Employment Challenges
According
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Veterans age 24 and under the
unemployment rate is 29.1% or 12 points higher than for civilians the
same age.
http://www.prudential.com/documents/public/VeteransEmploymentChallenges.pdf
Highlighting the obvious is easy. What can we do? Our answer is:
WARRIORS TO THE GLOBAL MARKETS
Returning
Veterans bring with them new perspectives, maturity, and an
understanding of different cultural values that reign in today's
globalized world.
Veterans bring a vast array of qualities: team
work, loyalty, discipline, and leadership. And, they are wired and
technological savvy which are complementary assets for Entrepreneurship
in today's growing Global Markets.
The Greater San Jose Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce is committed to assist those Veterans who opt to
enter International Trade by serving as a hub to connect the Veterans
with the various Training Centers, e.g., www.MBDA.gov, www.SCORE.org, www.CITD.org, www.OPIC.gov, www.EXIM.gov, www.TRADE.gov, www.state.gov, US State Department, www.SBA.gov
offers Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) that provide a vast
array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring
entrepreneurs.
The www.va.gov has funding available to Veterans for training purposes.
EMERGING INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
In
addition, the Veterans will have, through the Greater San Jose Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, hands on training in the real world of exports and
imports so that they can participate in the Chamber's members potential
Global projects and programs in Africa, Asia, Mexico, Latin America,
Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Kazakhstan, etc.
Exciting emerging
markets: The economies that are part of this group are considered to be
very promising because they have reasonably sophisticated financial
systems, controlled inflation, and soaring young populations.
The BRICS countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
And the CIVETS: Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, and South Africa.
We
have the vast resources of the US government supporting our Veterans
and our Cause. Also, the vast array of emerging economies that urgently
need and want US products and services for their economic development.
What a Great Opportunity for our Veterans, don't you agree Jackie!
WE SALUTE
On this Memorial Day, to: ALL OUR FALLEN WARRIORS, including Latino and Latina warriors, we salute you!
Globally,
Carlos Figueroa, CEO - Connect via LinkedIn
Greater San José Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Veteran U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division
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Monday, May 27, 2013A Tribute to Our Valiant Veterans! President Obama and the First Lady are committed
to doing everything in their power to assist the brave men and women
who have served our country in re-entering civilian life and finding
employment. "I want to send a very clear message to the
men and women who are wearing - or who have worn - our country's
uniform and to their spouses: when you have finished your service to
our nation, you've got 2,000 great American companies ready and waiting
to bring you on board" - Michelle Obama, August 22, 2012 And,
we also wish to add to the First Lady's message our Chamber's
commitment through the offer of the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, which is at the ready, to do its part in expanding Veterans
job creation through Entrepreneurship into the Global Markets. We support President Obama's call to support our Veterans to get jobs! Please
distribute this email and offering to any Veteran you may know to allow
them the chance to see if this Global Entrepreneurship possibility is
for them. Jackie, together we can contribute to the Veterans'
well being while positively affecting the US economy that is presently
rebounding. Let's work as a Team! Thanks.
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