This year’s theme “Building Today..Shaping Tomorrow� aptly describes the on-going and determined progress of the HCCW and Wisconsin’s Hispanic business community. Based on current business and economic data, it is clear that Hispanic business owners have come a long way. Equally clear is that they are destined to go much farther. The success of today’s Hispanic business community must shine brightly in order to pass it along to tomorrow’s business leaders.

A silent auction is held in conjunction with our annual gala. Although business is the business of the HCCW we recognize that higher education is the path to shaping tomorrow. Since 1993 the HCCW Education Fund has awarded $405,240 in full and partial scholarships to 80 young adults entering or completing their undergraduate studies. Auction proceeds benefit the HCCW Education Fund/Philip Arreola Scholarship Program.

We feature a Gift Certificate Tree as part of our silent auction. As such, please consider donating a $25 - $50 gift certificate. Other desired items include but are not limited to: products or services that feature your business; collectibles; sports/entertainment packages, etc…..We love donor creativity! Donation deadline: January 9, 2008.

We also ask your consideration in placing a full page ($350) or half page ($175) ad in the banquet program. The Ad deadline is January 9, 2008. You may submit your ad in PDF / JPEG or TIFF format via email to:

Our increasing small business ownership, our growing numbers of college-educated young adults and our upward mobility within corporate structures are all examples of how we are continuing to shape this City, County and State. There is a ripple effect when forces are joined – tomorrow is shaped!

On behalf of the award-winning HCCW, I extend a profound gracias for your anticipated support. Together we will continue Building Today to Shape Tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you at the celebration!