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NewsRamp Business Startups Podcast"LIFT Accelerator Program Empowers Small Businesses"Texas State University's LIFT accelerator program, in partnership with TAMACC, empowers over 300 leaders with increased marketing confidence and social media goals, setting the stage for future opportunities.
2026-01-3001 min
Latino Business ReportLIFT: The Marketing Accelerator Changing the Game for Small BusinessEpisode 123 - Texas State University’s New Program Helps ‘LIFT’ Small Business Growth
Small businesses fuel local economies — but growth requires the right tools, training, and support. In this episode, we spotlight Texas State University’s Learning and Insights for Forward Traction (LIFT) accelerator, a six-week program designed to strengthen marketing skills and help small businesses scale with confidence.
Developed by Texas State’s SCALEUP initiative and delivered in collaboration with the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) and community partners, LIFT recently graduated more than 300 small business leaders from across Texas and beyond...
2026-01-2849 min
Life and In-BetweenJ.R. Gonzales CHAMPION OF HISPANIC BUSINESS, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, TAMACCJ.R. Gonzales CHAMPION OF HISPANIC BUSINESS, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR, TAMACC
2025-06-021h 28
NewsRamp Real Estate PodcastTAMACC Urges Hearing and Advancement of Fair Business Reimbursement Act to Support Texas RetailersThe Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) is urging the House Committee on Ways and Means to hear and advance House Bill 2428—the Fair Business Reimbursement Act. The bill aims to update the reimbursement rate for credit card and digital transactions, providing fairness and relief to Texas retailers without reducing the total tax owed to the state. By supporting small and minority-owned businesses, this bill seeks to address the disproportionate impact of the current system and bolster the state's economy.
2025-04-1002 min
Latino Business ReportModernizing Texas Tax Policy: How HB 2428 Empowers RetailersEpisode 110 – Fairness for Small Biz: The Fight for HB 2428 in Texas
Latino Business Report
Welcome to the show! In this episode, we’re diving into a critical conversation unfolding right here in Texas—one that could reshape how small businesses across the state operate and survive.
We’re joined by two powerhouse guests:
🔹 Eddie Lucio III – Former State Representative who served eight terms representing House District 38. During his time in the Legislature, he chaired key committees and led impactful work on education, healthcare, water security, and consumer protections. Now, he’s a practicing atto...
2025-04-0827 min
Persistence in Adversity with Dr. AdamePodcast with Dr. Adame: JR Gonzales, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, & Political StrategistJ.R. Gonzales is a native from Mercedes Texas and has become accomplished business owner, entrepreneur, political strategist, and public speaker who has dedicated his career to advocating for issues affecting Latino and minority communities. With over 20 years of experience in leadership positions at the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC), he has established himself as a respected voice in the Hispanic business community. In addition, he serves on the Export-Import Bank of the United States Council on Small Business. Prior to his current positions, Gonzales served as Chairman of the Board and president of the United...
2023-05-131h 11
Builders of AuthorityEp #31: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month w/J.R. GonzalesToday we have another great episode lined up for you. I originally got connected with this guest via Hite Digital, and a fellow franchisee Tatiana Chamorro. Not only is he an incredible leader and entrepreneur, but he’s also going to talk to us about Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated here in September. This is something that I’m also very excited to learn more about, and is close to my heart because of my amazing team and ties to Nicaragua specifically.My guest today is J.R. Gonzales. He is the Executive Vice-Chair of the Texa...
2022-09-2930 min
Latino Business ReportA Reckless Anti-Immigration Lawsuit Challenges Texas Tuition LawsEpisode 38 - In this episode the Latino Business Report Chief Legal Analyst for IDRA Paige Duggins – Clay talks about the amicus brief IDRA filed in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The amicus brief was filed on behalf of 12 student, business, and higher education organizations in a case that began as a reckless anti-immigrant attack but that has far-reaching consequences for all Texans.
TAMACC Joins IDRA Amicus Brief - https://bit.ly/3TbcQv5
2022-08-2322 min
Latino Business ReportVaccine Hesitancy Among Texas Hispanics: A Study by Texas State UniversityEpisode 36 - In this episode, we talk about the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy among Texas Hispanics. To get a better understanding of why Hispanics are hesitant to get the vaccine, TAMACC partnered with Texas State University to conduct a study. Two of the three professors that conducted the study are interviewed on this podcast, Jennifer Scharlach, Assistant Professor of Practice, Program Coordinator, Texas State University, and Dr. Vanessa de Macedo Higgins Joyce, Associate Professor, Texas State University.
While the COVID-19 vaccination gap between Texas Hispanics and non-Hispanics has decreased, vaccination hesitancy is still an i...
2022-08-0239 min
Latino Business ReportSay Adiós to Covid : What Hispanic Owned Business Can Do to Help Fight Covid.Episode 24 - In this episode learn how Hispanic-owned businesses and organizations are working together to help fight Covid and overcome vaccine hesitancy in the Hispanic community.
To become a part of the Say Adiós to Covid campaign go to www.sayadiostocovid.com or call the TAMACC office at 512-444-5727. This effort is made possible by Your Shot Texas
This podcast episode is a recording of a broadcast by News Radio 1080 KRLD
2021-09-0815 min