WHAT: Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) will host its seventh Annual Gala with keynote Rosario Marin, 41st Treasurer of the United States, and emcee Aubrey Jackson, KWQC-TV6
WHERE: Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf
WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 5:30-9 p.m.
WHY: The Annual Gala is a celebration of the organization’s accomplishments, members, and supporters. It will feature entertainment, dinner, business awards* and networking with colleagues, clients, business leaders, community partners and GQCHCC members.
WHO: Approximately 400 attendees representing GQCHCC members, non-members, Hispanic business owners and the greater Quad Cities business community.
SCHEDULE: The reception is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This is a good time to interview the keynote, GQCHCC board members, or attendees. There will also be a Mariachi Band playing during that time. They keynote will begin at 7:30 p.m. Please ask for Todd Ashby once you arrive at the event to be directed.
DINNER: Media are welcome to come for the entire event, including dinner, no ticket required. If you plan to stay for dinner, please schedule with Todd Ashby in advance.
*AWARD WINNERS:
- Small Business of the Year: Guadalajara Restaurant
- Corporation of the Year: City of Moline
- Advocate of the Year: Victor Oyervides
- Community Leadership Award: LULAC #10
- Paul Lensmeyer Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients: Andrea Ochoa-Raya, Black Hawk College and Marissa F. Kletke, Western Illinois University
