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SAMA and Northeast Utilities Foundation hold Graduation Ceremony

SAMA and Northeast Utilities Foundation hold Graduation Ceremony Joined by Congressman John Larson and Northeast Utilities Foundation, President and Executive Director Patricia McCullough, SAMA held the second graduation ceremony of 2008 for the SAMA and North Utilities Foundation Energy and Computer Technology Training Program on December 18, 2008. This graduation class had a total of 13 graduates who attended the ten week course at the SAMA offices at 95 Park Street. While SAMA has had a total 16 graduating classes with 237 graduates in the Hartford office, this particular class was different in that they also received training in energy conservation methods as well as instructions on how to obtain financing for the purchase of energy efficient equipment for their businesses.

SAMA and Northeast Utilities Foundation hold Graduation Ceremony

The graduates were applauded for their success in completing the program by several guest speakers and presenters that included Johnny R. Baez a student graduate who represented his fellow graduates and offered a special thank you to the class instructors Ana Sanchez –Adorno and Thomas Martinez. Others speakers included SAMA Board of Directors President, Angel Sierra, SAMA Executive Director Julio Mendoza, State Representative Minnie Gonzalez and Small Business Administration Hartford Office Deputy Director Greta Johanson.

SAMA and Northeast Utilities Foundation hold Graduation Ceremony

Finally as is becoming the norm at SAMA graduation events the big surprise of the morning was the presentation by Congressman Larson and SBA Deputy Director Johanson of a check to SAMA in the amount of $282,000.00 which represent a three year grant from the SBA for SAMA to continue and expand the Computer Training Program into other cities in the Greater Hartford area, Waterbury and Danbury. SAMA Executive Director Julio Mendoza thanked Congressman Larson the SBA for their continued support of SAMA and Mr. Mendoza also thanked Raquel Kennedy a SAMA consultant for her help in securing this grant.

CONGRATULATIONS!

FELICIDADES!

We, SAMA and Northeast Utilities Foundation, congratulate you for the commitment and determination to gain the technological proficiency needed to expand and succeed in your business. As a result of your efforts you are helping enhance the economic development in our community.
Today, an array of city and state officials, business merchants and community leaders, together with representatives from Capital Workforce Partners, Connecticut Light and Power, and Small Business Administration join the celebration and applaud you for completing the 16th class of the computer training program. This graduation marks the 2nd SAMA and Northeast Utilities Foundation Energy and Computer Technology Training class for 2008.
Brief History: Since 2000, approximately 237 Greater Hartford business owners have completed the training. SAMA has developed and implemented a computer training program specifically geared to Hispanics and minority-owned businesses located in the Greater Hartford and New Haven areas. The computer training program teaches fundamental organization for a business such as financial management, insurance, tax preparation, and record keeping, and merchants also learn how to engage in commerce on the Internet. While taking part in the computer training, merchants gained knowledge about energy conservation and methods for obtaining financing for energy efficient equipment for their businesses.

Nosotros, SAMA y Northeast Utilities Foundation, les felicitamos por el compromiso y determinación para lograr el conocimiento tecnológico necesario para expandir y tener éxito en el manejo de sus empresas. Por sus increíbles esfuerzos hoy están ayudando a mejorar el desarrollo económico de nuestra comunidad.
Hoy, oficiales de la ciudad y estado, comerciantes, lideres comunitarios, junto con Capital Workforce Partners, Connecticut Light and Power, y Small Business Administration aplaudimos a todos los que se gradúan de la clase 16 del programa de computadoras. Esta graduación marca la 2da clase del programa Tecnología de Energía y Computadoras presentado por SAMA y Northeast Utilities Foundation. Breve Historia: Desde el 2000, cerca 237 comerciantes representando el área de Hartford han completado este entrenamiento.
SAMA ha desarrollado e implementado este programa específicamente para los comerciantes Latinos de Hartford y New Haven. El curso de diez semanas provee entrenamiento en contabilidad, manejo de empresas, QuickBooks, como navegar el Internet y también reciben asistencia técnica de SAMA.
Además de las clases ya mencionadas, los comerciantes aprendieron sobre programas disponibles para conservar energía eléctrica y métodos de obtener financiamiento para adquirir equipos eficientes para sus negocios.