Happy Hearts Month! - PMAHCC February 2026

Hello Felipe! Upcoming Events Announcements/News Business Spotlight Events Calendar The Hispanic community and our friends of all races, religions, sexes, political preferences (etc.) will continue to come together in order to make a positive impact in our region. PMAHCC JOB BOARD IS ACTIVE!  Allegheny County Airport Authority Business Manager, Air Service Development Director, Air Service Development Job Board IN THE NEWS AlphaLab names largest startup cohort yet for 2026 Steelers Set Deadline for Aaron Rodgers Decision Winter Weather Update — Thaw + Travel Outlook To feature your event/business/story/job listing etc. in the newsletter, submit your information including photos and contact info to  newsletter@pmahcc.org Every day, business owners in our community are navigating big decisions — and they're not doing it alone. Here are some of the top questions our Smart Business Advisors are helping answer right now:  "How do I write a strong business plan?" — Antonio, Startup & Business Formation Advisor  "How can I improve my credit score and manage business finances better?" — Luis, Financial Management Pro  "What loan options are right for my business?" — Carlos, Financing & SBA Guidance Specialist  "What should I include in an employee handbook?" — Elena, HRM Expert  "Do I qualify for minority business certification?" — Miguel, Certification Guide  "How do I prepare my business for unexpected challenges?" — Salvador, Crisis Preparedness Advisor  "What are the benefits of becoming a PMAHCC member?" — Melanie, Chamber Membership Guide Whether you're just starting, growing, hiring, seeking funding, or preparing for the future, our Smart Advisors are available 24/7 to guide you. You don't have to figure it out alone. Explore the Smart Business Advisors today and take your next step with confidence. Smart Business Advisors Member Highlight: Amalie Rivera | MEALS DIRECT, LLC  We're excited to welcome Amalie Rivera, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Branch of MEALS DIRECT, LLC, as one of our newest Corporate Members! Founded in 2020, MEALS DIRECT, LLC is a growing food service provider specializing in health-focused meal solutions. With over 150 employees and operations across Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Allentown, New York, and New Jersey, the company is committed to delivering quality service and supporting communities through accessible, reliable food programs. Amalie joined the Chamber to expand her professional network, promote MEALS DIRECT's services, and actively engage in volunteer and community opportunities. Her leadership continues to strengthen the company's presence in the region while building meaningful partnerships across industries. 2833 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, PA Learn more: www.mealsdirectllc.net Follow them: Facebook: facebook.com/mealsdirectllc Instagram: @mealsdirectllc Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games – 2026 NHL Season 📅 January–February 2026 📍 PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh Cheer on the Pens as they battle for playoff position with high-energy home games throughout the season. It's the perfect winter outing with coworkers, clients, or friends — and don't miss fan giveaways and theme nights! 📅 Schedule & Tickets: PPG Paints Arena Events 🎁 Promotions: Penguins 2025–26 Giveaway Nights Bookkeeping Basics – Virtual Session February 17, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Online Build a stronger financial foundation for your business by mastering the essentials of bookkeeping. This virtual session, presented by Wilke CPAs & Advisors, will cover key topics including creating a chart of accounts, recording transactions, bank reconciliations, tax planning, and selecting accounting software. Participants will gain practical tools to improve financial organization and make informed decisions that support long-term growth. Learn more & register: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events/bookkeeping-basics-virtual-session-feb-2026/ Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures 📅 February 21–22, 2026 📍 PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Moana, and more as they hit the road for an unforgettable skating adventure! This dazzling Disney experience combines storytelling, music, and spectacular ice performances for the whole family. 🎟 Tickets & Info: americanarenas.com – Disney On Ice Pittsburgh State of the Pittsburgh Economy 2026 February 23, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM | The James E. Rohr Auditorium at PNC Plaza Join regional leaders and business professionals for an in-depth look at Pittsburgh's economic outlook for 2026. Featuring insights from PNC Bank's Chief Economist Gus Faucher, this annual event provides valuable analysis on trends impacting entrepreneurs, employers, and the broader business community. A must-attend for anyone looking to better understand the region's economic landscape. Learn more & register: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events/state-of-the-pittsburgh-economy-2026/ Intro to Digital Marketing (Virtual) February 24, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Online This beginner-friendly session is designed to help small business owners strengthen their digital presence. Topics include optimizing your Google Business Profile, building an effective social media strategy, and leveraging email marketing to reach customers. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, this session offers practical strategies you can apply immediately. Learn more & register: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events/intro-to-digital-marketing-feb-24/ NFL Draft 2026 – Hosted in Pittsburgh! 📅 April 23–25, 2026 📍 Downtown Pittsburgh & Acrisure Stadium For the first time ever, the NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh! Expect massive fan experiences, national media coverage, live music, and a huge boost to local businesses and tourism. Read the Announcement: Axios – NFL Draft in Pittsburgh THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE PMAHCC thanks you for your continued support and hopes to see you at one of our upcoming events! For information on memberships, scholarships and more please visit: www.pmahcc.org If you are interested in joining the chamber, attending an event or donating to our scholarship fund please visit: www.pmahcc.org Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  1555 Broadway Blvd. 2nd Floor ● Pittsburgh, PA 15216 ● U.S.A. Please Like, Follow and Subscribe to us at:

TEFL Iberia, Barcelona

we are an English teacher training school based in Barcelona and run monthly TEFL courses for those who are looking to teach English and travel. 

The school is externally validated by Trinity College London and also rated as one of the top TEFL schools in Spain, and we normally have a very positive response from Pennsylvania graduates and undergraduates. 

Despite all the turbulent international news, we're pleased to report that our school is still going strong in Barcelona! We're looking forward to welcoming more students and teachers in 2026. 

Here you have our up-to-date prospectus and website:

• Brochure (1.8Mb, pdf)
• https://tefl-iberia.com/

Yours sincerely,

Richard Davie
Course Director

Carrer d'Aragó 403, entresuelo 1, Barcelona 08013
www.tefl-iberia.com | richard@tefl-iberia.com | +34 932 494 676

Tartan Salsa Feb 10th - Studio Theater

Hello salseros and bachateros! Here's some info for you: Classes Tonight! Social at the Pitch! Baila NY Student Passes - Deadline extended! FAQs Online Join us on Discord Find us on Instagram 1 – Classes Tonight & Evening Social We're on for classes tonight! Salsa 1 & 2 @ 6PM Casino Walks with Westin @ 7PM DJ D'Aco is setting up an event at the Pitch on Butler today, so no kizomba class! Catch us at the Pitch today for a free social with salsa, bachata, & kizomba! See you soon! Stay warm!   2 – Baila NY Student Passes BailaNY has extended our deadline 2 weeks! Baila NY is a dance festival that features salsa, casino, son, bachata, kizomba and more! It is taking place in NYC from June 19-22, and we are pleased to offer a student discount for you! If you buy through Tartan Salsa by February 24th you can get a student pass for $190, $50 off the full price of $240. If you would like to buy a pass, please email tartansalsa@gmail.com with "Baila NY Student pass" in the subject line.   3 – FAQs Online Have any questions? Please check online at tartansalsa.com for answers to our most common inquiries, from class location to dress code. If your question remains unanswered, feel free to ask via email or in class.   4 – Join us on Discord  Join us on Discord to enjoy the full benefits of your Tartan Salsa membership! Get the latest scoop on social events, share your favorite dance videos, connect with other members... and contribute to the community with some random posts of your own! Discord link: https://discord.gg/Te4RQedy   5 – Find us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @tartansalsa for updates and reels from class! Your dancing could be featured next! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/tartansalsa/?hl=en   See you tonight!

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The CENTRO Militarization Reader

At the time of writing these lines, the Caribbean basin is undergoing the most rapid re- militarization process of the last three decades. With the stated pretext of battling drug trafficking in the area, and the not-so-subtle suggestion of potential US military incursions into several Latin American countries (Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia have been named and/or threatened so far) to complete this "goal," the current military buildup by the US Armed Forces brings back memory of Cold War scenarios and the hegemonic gunboat tactics of a bygone era.

For Puerto Ricans, this rapid deployment of troops to Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean hit particularly close to home. Perhaps the most mobilizing social and political cause in the modern history of Puerto Rico (only recently surpassed by the Verano del 19 protests), the Paz para Vieques movement, advocating for the demilitarization of that Puerto Rican island, was a huge victory by the people that was promptly followed by decades of broken promises to restore those lands to habitable conditions. In a matter of months, the Puerto Rican government has recently allowed the Federal government and its US Armed Forces to re-activate properties that had been demilitarized for many years (product of this same fight), only to be used as a springboard to initiate military operations in the area.

With this context in mind, at CENTRO, we decided to look in our archive to think about some of the political, social, economic, ecological, and cultural effects that more than 125 years of military occupation have had on Puerto Rico and its people. Following the model of the AfroCENTRO Reader (2023), we selected articles from Centro Journal and Centro Press that help us understand the impact—not only material but also to our collective psyche—of so many years of colonial and military exploitation. The selection follows a roughly chronological order of the central conflicts of the 20th and 21st century in relation to Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican population. Particular focus has been placed on the most recent—and again, central—conflict of the last few decades, Vieques, because of its symbolic relevance to our present. 

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Shifting Social Work to Social Justice: Feminism, Care Work, and Puerto Rican Women’s Community Building

Cost: Free

Virtual Event

March 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT

Pivotal Puerto Rican feminist figures like Julia de Burgos, Yolanda Sanchez, Antonia Pantoja, and countless others have laid the groundwork for community-centered activism.

Don't miss our upcoming panel with authors Vanessa Pérez-Rosario and Emma Amador as we work to understand and contextualize the stories of women like Burgos, Sanchez, and Pantoja and how they overlap in the struggles of national liberation in a patriarchal society.

Pérez-Rosario and Amador's recent publications, I Am My Own Path: Selected Writings of Julia de Burgos and The Politics of Care Work: Puerto Rican Women Organizing for Social Justice help us understand the root of these women's work and how it's grounded in a commitment to addressing the high stakes class struggles of women, migrants, and people of color.

https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/shifting-social-work-to-social-justice-feminism-care-work-and-puerto-rican-womens-community-building/?mc_cid=c5a1225199&mc_eid=a2676a4608

Tartan Salsa Feb 3rd - Studio Theater

Hello salseros and bachateros! Here's some info for you: Classes Tonight! Baila NY Student Passes - Last Week to Buy! FAQs Online Join us on Discord Find us on Instagram 1 – Classes Tonight We're on for classes tonight! Salsa 1 & 2 @ 6PM Kizomba with DJ D'Aço @ 7PM See you soon! Stay warm!   2 – Baila NY Student Passes LAST WEEK TO BUY! Baila NY is a dance festival that features salsa, casino, son, bachata, kizomba and more! It is taking place in NYC from June 19-22, and we are please to offer a student discount for you! If you buy through Tartan Salsa by February 10th you can get a student pass for $190, $50 off the full price of $240. If you would like to buy a pass, please email tartansalsa@gmail.com with "Baila NY Student pass" in the subject line.   3 – FAQs Online Have any questions? Please check online at tartansalsa.com for answers to our most common inquiries, from class location to dress code. If your question remains unanswered, feel free to ask via email or in class.   4 – Join us on Discord  Join us on Discord to enjoy the full benefits of your Tartan Salsa membership! Get the latest scoop on social events, share your favorite dance videos, connect with other members... and contribute to the community with some random posts of your own! Discord link: https://discord.gg/Te4RQedy   5 – Find us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @tartansalsa for updates and reels from class! Your dancing could be featured next! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/tartansalsa/?hl=en   See you tonight!

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Tartan Salsa January 27th - Please RSVP!

Hello salseros and bachateros! Here's some info for you: Please RSVP for Classes Tonight Baila NY Student Passes FAQs Online Join us on Discord Find us on Instagram 1 – RSVP for Classes Tonight We will send a follow-up email regarding classes tonight-- Please respond at this form on whether or not you will attend!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrn5NnRHz6MgDuG-M0nko2-TxD1DzHGp2_xIMXkhqPQn99cQ/viewform?usp=header   2 – Baila NY Student Passes Baila NY is a dance festival that features salsa, casino, son, bachata, kizomba and more! It is taking place in NYC from June 19-22, and we are please to offer a student discount for you! If you buy through Tartan Salsa by February 10th you can get a student pass for $190, $50 off the full price of $240. If you would like to buy a pass, please email tartansalsa@gmail.com with "Baila NY Student pass" in the subject line.   3 – FAQs Online Have any questions? Please check online at tartansalsa.com for answers to our most common inquiries, from class location to dress code. If your question remains unanswered, feel free to ask via email or in class.   4 – Join us on Discord  Join us on Discord to enjoy the full benefits of your Tartan Salsa membership! Get the latest scoop on social events, share your favorite dance videos, connect with other members... and contribute to the community with some random posts of your own! Discord link: https://discord.gg/Te4RQedy   5 – Find us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @tartansalsa for updates and reels from class! Your dancing could be featured next! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/tartansalsa/?hl=en   See you tonight!

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