Quad-Cities, IA/IL – Marisol Solarte-Erlacher will keynote the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Celebration on its 15th year anniversary with a presentation on, “When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Drawing Strength from Our Herencia”. Marisol Solarte-Erlacher, M.A., LPC is an award-winning trauma expert, keynote speaker and corporate consultant. She facilitates programming that strengthens employee resilience and enhances team performance, working with nonprofit organizations, mid-sized corporations and public service entities. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Resilience and Resistance. A leader in her field, Marisol was a therapist in private practice, clinical supervisor for Master of Counseling students at the University of Colorado at Denver, and is currently President of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) International Association. She and her family live in Denver, CO.
“Our theme, ‘Juntos Nos Levantamos | Together We Rise’ is focused on community and togetherness,” Janessa Calderon, GQCHCC Executive Director, explained. “The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has persevered and climbed to the top, all the while supporting our community and membership during unprecedented times of challenges. Our ascent is a collaborative effort of the entire Quad Cities region and shows what happens to our local economy when leaders pull each other up together.”
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded by Mr. Bob Ontiveros in 2008. Unfortunately, the local businessman and community leader passed away in February 2022. For the first time, the organization he founded will be having its annual event without his presence.
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“For this year, we will be having a moment of silence in memory of our founder Bob Ontiveros and his wife Blenda Ontiveros (who passed away earlier this month). Who have done so much for the Quad Cities community,” Calderon shared.
The event will also recognize outstanding businesses that are making a positive difference in the Hispanic and multicultural communities. Recipients of the awards are:
Small Business of the Year – Jazmin Newton, Newton law
Nonprofit of the Year – ProjectNOW
Advocate of the Year – Araceli Vazquez
Corporate Member of the Year – GroupO
The Spring Celebration will be held Friday, April 14th, 2023, 6:00 pm at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The evening is a celebration of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s accomplishments, members, and supporters. Tickets for the event are $60. Registration is online through April 6th. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The annual gala will feature reception, entertainment, dinner, business awards, and the warmth of colleagues, clients, business leaders, community partners, and Hispanic chamber members. For more information on the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, visit www.gqchcc.com or call (563) 214-5160.
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