CG Moving’s Charlie Gonzalez attended the August 2019 Latino Chamber Committee mixer in San Mateo.
Cuban Kitchen: A Great Find for Business Events
Cuban Kitchen in San Mateo, owned by Lina Martinez and Leila, served as the event venue.
We had a great time meeting local San Mateo and Bay Area small business owners with the Latino Chamber Committee of the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce. Committee chair Lizbeth Ficarra found us a great venue: Cuban Kitchen at 3799 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403. The restaurant did not disappoint. Owners Lina Martinez and her daughter Leila have built a menu that is accessible, fast, and genuinely delicious. The food is fresh, the space is warm, and it made for a welcoming setting for a business networking event.
About the Latino Chamber Committee
The Latino Chamber Committee promotes Latino businesses and entrepreneurs across San Mateo County.
The Latino Chamber Committee was started about two years ago. We had a strong launch, went through some leadership changes, and have been working to bring the meetings back to life. If you know any Latino business owner who might be interested in joining, please reach out to Lizbeth Ficarra at lficarra@farmersagent.com. She chairs our committee and has been active in reconnecting with members who signed up at the launch and recruiting new advisory members.
The mission of the Latino Chamber Committee (LCC) of the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote, support, and advocate for the economic development and well-being of Latino businesses and entrepreneurs in San Mateo County.
The August Speaker: Maria Barreda on Employee Benefits
Johnson & Dugan’s Maria Barreda presented employee benefit strategies for Bay Area small businesses.
At our August meeting, we heard from Maria Barreda, Account Executive at Johnson & Dugan Insurance Services Corporation. Maria walked us through different types of employee benefit strategies and the services her firm offers to businesses. Johnson & Dugan can help you design and manage the right benefit plans for your team. Maria has been with the firm for many years and can be reached at 1350 Bayshore Highway, Suite 328, Burlingame, CA 94010, or by phone at 650-238-3218.
Who Was in the Room
Diverse San Mateo County business owners, advisors, and community leaders joined the August mixer.
We had a diverse and energetic group at the mixer, with time after the presentation to exchange cards and reconnect. Among those in attendance: Sheeba Varghese, Speaker and Coach at CoachSheeba.com; Alex Melendrez, Organizer at Housing Leadership Council; Charlie Gonzalez, CEO of CG Moving Co; Shanni Brown, Events Sales Manager at The Daily Journal; Michael Brownrigg, who is running for State Senate in 2020; Ricardo Archila of Archila Real Estate; Tong Qin, CPA Partner with CFOs2GO; Saili Gosula, Executive Director of Synergy HomeCare of San Mateo; Juan Arroyave, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments; and Sylvia Lopez, Director of Operations at the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce.
Join Us at the Next Meeting
The LCC meets on the third Tuesday of the month; September 17 covers small business certifications.
Our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. The next one is Tuesday, September 17. I will be leading a discussion on business certifications available to small businesses. I hope you can join us.
For questions about joining the LCC group, contact Lizbeth Ficarra at lficarra@farmersagent.com or Sylvia Lopez at sylvia@sanmateochamber.org.
