Omar Sosa
by Magdy Zara
Everything is ready for the 44th Annual State Convention of California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, which aims to establish contacts between Hispanic businesses in the western region, as well as promote, empower and educate Hispanic businesses in California.
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce is the nation’s leading regional organization of Hispanic and ethnic businesses. The CHCC and its network of more than 100 chambers and associations represent the interests of California’s 815,000 Hispanic-owned businesses. Through its advocacy, education, and empowerment programs, CHCC brings the issues and needs of California’s small business community to the forefront of California’s and national economic agendas.
Each year the Annual State Convention brings together Hispanic entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and members of more than 120 local and regional Hispanic chambers of commerce and various trade associations throughout the state, as well as across the country. It offers its attendees the opportunity to build long-lasting, strategic partnerships through direct personal engagement, best practice sharing, dialogue, networking, workshops and more. As our organization grows and prospers, we seek inspiration from people who are willing to take risks, achieve, and inspire others.
This year it will take place between Aug. 16 and 18, at the Hilton Orange County, 1510 J Street, Suite 210, Sacramento. For more information, contact info@cahcc.com.
Pay tribute to Michael Jackson
Continuing with @music on the Square Latin Fridays, organized by Redwood City to celebrate its seventeenth anniversary, for this weekend they have planned a tribute to Michael Jackson that will be liked by the whole family.
For 14 consecutive Fridays, top quality local and national musical artists have been featured, from rock and reggae to American music and much more. This program began on June 2 and will end on September 1.
For this Friday, August 18, Foreverland will present a different type of tribute band, which aims to honor and do justice to the music and spirit of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, throughout his performance fans will relive their favorite moments while the youngest will rediscover incredible music that remains timeless.
This tribute will be held this Friday, Aug. 18, at Courthouse Square, starting at 5 p.m. admission will be free.
Omar Sosa will perform in California
Omar Sosa and the American Quartet will have two masterful performances in the City of California.
Soca is a renowned Cuban musician, who has captivated audiences around the world with his unique blend of jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and global influences, and who today has a widespread presence in the San Francisco Bay Area Latin jazz scene. Francisco.
Sosa began her musical journey at an early age, studying percussion and marimba before transitioning to the piano and attending the prestigious Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana; He has more than 30 recorded albums and has collaborated with renowned artists from various countries.
This quartet is made up of Omar Sosa, on piano; Sheldon Brown, on saxophone; Josh Jones, on drums and Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, double bass.
Omar Sosa’s presentations will be on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27, starting at 7 p.m., at The 222, at 222 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, California. Ticket prices range from $45 to $85.
August Child Support Awareness Month
San Mateo County Supervisors proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month.
“Child Support Awareness Month is a crucial step to elevate the fundamental role that child support plays in ensuring a better future for all children,” said supervisor Noelia Corzo, who added that “by guaranteeing support Consistent financial support, children are given the resources they need to thrive and reach their full potential.”
She further advised that for the entire month of August the County Department of Child Support Services will be extending reception hours from 9 am to 7 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the month of August. No appointments needed.