The Chapter implemented a business outreach program early this year intended to inform regional business owners and federal and state go- vernment agencies about the chapter’s mission, plans and objectives. This initiative has produced positive results and has positioned the chapter as the leading ambassador of good business relations between Mexico and the U.S., helping increase the current membership. The chapter continues to grow and attract more members in the education, aerospace and industry in general.
2015 events
It has been a busy year full of events. As the year comes to an end, here is a look at some of those events and achievements.
April 30
Signing of MOU with Seattle King County Realtors
The chapter signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR), the largest real estate firm in the state of Washington, to facilitate and exchange information and to attract potential groups and individuals to the chamber.
The signing of the memorandum took place during the board members’ monthly breakfast meeting in the Harberstone Dining Room on the 76th floor of the Columbia Tower in downtown Seattle. The event was attended by the Mexican consul general in Seattle, Hon. Eduardo Baca Cuenca; director of ProMexico’s Regional Trade and Investment Commission, Fernando Paz; 2015 president of SKCR, Tyler McKinzie; SKCR president-elect, Patti Hill; Claudia Crowell, director of Business Practices; and Association International partner Jenny Hill.
Patricial Talavera Trejo, project coordinator for the Ministry of Economic Develpment (SEDECO); John Diaz, Chapter vice president; Maria Teresa Godoy Villanueva, director of international promotion, SEDECO; Luis Morris V., Chapter president; Fernando Paz P., director, ProMexico Regional Trade and Investment Office.
Chamber updated on Port of Seattle
On October 23, the Chapter was honored with a visit from the Office of Tourism and Convention Center of Mexicali. The guest Speaker was Luis Navarro, director of social responsibility for the Port of Seattle. Navarro presented information about the port and received copies of the latest report highlighting the port’s advances to ensure opportunities for all and environment protection programs.
October 6
Board members meet with delegates from Jalisco
Board members John Diaz and Luis Morris met with delegates of from the state of Jalisco on October 6. Patricia Talavera, coordinator for international projects, and Maria Teresa Godoy, international promotion director for Jalisco. The meeting, held at the ProMexico’s Seattle office, was hosted by regional trade commissioner Fernando Paz. The meeting included plans for the upcoming event, Cumbre de Negocios, the Chamber is jointly promoting with the commissioner which will focus on the ways Jalisco is promoting itself in this region.
June 10
Chamber welcomes new member, City University of Seattle
Board members recognized the Chapter’s newest member, City University of Seattle, and its president, Richard Carter, at an event on June 10. City University of Seattle is a private nonprofit university accredited through the doctoral level. CityU has campuses all over the world including four teaching locations in Mexico.
The event was attended by board members Gabriela Michan, communications director; Mexican consul general in Seattle, Hon. Eduardo Baca Cuenca; ProMexico’s director of Regional Trade and Investment, Steven Olswang; CityU provost, Richard Carter; CityU president, Luis Morris; Chapter president, John Diaz; Chapter vice president Jorge Madrazo C.
October 23
Chamber updated on Port of Seattle
The Chapter was honored with a visit from the Office of Tourism and Convention Center of Mexicali. The guest speaker was Luis Navarro, director of social responsibility for the Port of Seattle. Navarro presented information about the port and received copies of the latest report highlighting the port’s advances to ensure opportunities for all and environment protection programs.
