Laredo, Texas – (January 10, 2019) – The Business Development Committee of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce recognized 36 individuals that successfully completed the 2018 Business Development Certification Program. Miguel A. Conchas, President/CEO, joined the committee in congratulating and recognizing all participants. The objective of the Business Development Committee is to promote and gather valuable business development resources for chamber members to support all forms of business in the community.
Launched in 2017, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce offered professional training seminars to enrich the talents of today’s workforce. Program topics were designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders and team members, providing the essential tools to business growth and success.
“The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is always committed to serve the business community through various educational events and seminars, and we are delighted to recognize these thirty-six individuals that successfully completed the program by presenting them with their certification” said Ana Rivera-Soto, Chairman of the Business Development Committee. In 2018, the Chamber offered a total of 9 professional training seminars to enrich the workforce of more than 60 small businesses with the participation of an average of 73 employees per month – a benefit that Chamber members were able to take advantage of at completely no cost.
Each educational workshop was presented by highly respected individuals in the field and proudly sponsored by Falcon International Bank.
The Seminar Series for 2018 included presentation on:
- Millennials and Generation Z
- Digital Marketing
- Wages and Labor Regulations
- Business Taxes
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking 101
A total of 18 individuals were pre
sented with their BDC lapel pin and Certificate of completion by the Business Development Committee at a breakfast ceremony hosted by Falcon International Bank. The BDC program offered by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce reached more than 600 employees in 2018.
2018 Business Development Certifications
Francisco Avila AFAM Logistics
Monsie Bedolla Laredo Stroke Support Group
Lupita Canales A.R. Canales International Brokers
Audran Cano Jefferson Forwarding, Inc.
Gerardo Cantu STAR PEO
Juanita Cardneas Cargoquin, Inc.
Sandra Cavazos-Ayala Imaginarium of South Texas
Agustin S. Duarte Du-Mu Desi
gns & Options
Adrianne Dyson Business Optimizing Solution Services
Rafael Flores UPS
Erika Garza Global Tooling Specialists
Scott Halket Red Roof Inn
Paola Huerta Paola Huerta
Priscilla Iglesias Laredo Main Street
Emmanuel Lucio The Laredo Editor
Hazel Medellin Area Health Education Center
Lizett Montiel KGNS
Virginia Morales Area Health Education Center
Carlos A.Munoz Cuervo Du-Mu Designs & Options
Silvia Munoz de Duarte Du-Mu Designs & Options
Victor Munoz Brandi Du-Mu Designs & Options
Veronica Olivares Tawil Individual Member
Gloria Olavirra KGNS
Angelica Padilla Prolamsa, Inc.
Martha Pena Arguindegui Oil Companies
Sergio Preciado Webb County Sheriff’s Office
Elizabeth Prieto Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center
Guadalupe Quintanilla Transportes Quintanilla
Norma Rangel Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center
Nydia Robles Laredo Main Street
Colleen Rodriguez Laredo Crime Stoppers
Fabiola Rodriguez Laredo College Economic Development Center
Elizabeth Rueweler Laredo Stroke Support Group
Ana Karen Saenz Commerce Bank
Maria Angie Vela Individual Member
Sandra Zimmerman Zimmerman Insurance
For additional information on the 2019 Business Development Certification Program and to learn how to get involved with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, visit www.laredochamber.com or call (956)722-9895. The Laredo Chamber of Commerce.
