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From: http://www.hawaiihispanicnews.org
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The Hawaii Hispanic News, a free monthly newspaper, is being re-launched May 1, 2008 – just in time for Cinco De Mayo. It will fuse Hawaii content and advertising with local, national, and international, material about Hispanics.

The 16-page publication will address the unique needs and interests of Hawaii’s 100,000 Hispanic resident community. Its coverage will range from serious matters — such as religion and immigration — to lighter topics, such as entertainment and lifestyles.

The newspaper was originally published from 1994 – 1999, but publisher José Villa says: “We were ahead of our time. Corporate Hawaii had not realized the tremendous growth of the Hispanic community in Hawaii. Now, with 100,000 residents — roughly 9% of the state’s population — it’s a new ballgame and now Corporate Hawaii wants to play.”

Villa adds: “By distributing our newspaper free through the various venues our Hispanic community congregates in: Hispanic restaurants; Latin dances; churches; store fronts; universities; military bases; Hispanic organizations; private and public school Spanish clubs; etc. – it is now easy to reach Hawaii’s Hispanic community with just one buy.”

Hawaii’s highly-diverse Hispanic community extends from the more densely-populated areas of Honolulu, Waikiki, and Oahu’s major military base communities, to the less densely-populated areas in Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.

To get more information on the Hawaii Hispanic News, and its statewide advertising network, please call (808) 351-8013.

Media Contact: José Villa
Cell: (808) 351-8013
publisher@hawaiihispanicnews.org
www.hawaiihispanicnews.org

Honolulu, Hawaii – Latino business owners José and Marie Villa have opened a grant writing business – Villa Roma Communications (VRC) — in Honolulu that can service non-profits across the nation since their client work is accomplished on-line or telephonically.

VRC provides non-profit agencies the following services:

Grant Writing: VRC writes the non-profit’s grant proposals and provides the agency final drafts it can submit to the appropriate prospective funders.

Grant Funding Search: VRC researches and develops a list of potential funding resources that match the non-profit’s missions, goals and activities.

Grant Proposal Evaluation: VRC evaluates a non-profit’s previous proposals to approximate where the proposals would have rated in the grantors’ “funding worthiness” scoring system (grants which are funded usually score in the top 10% - 15%).

Grant Compliance: VRC helps ensure the agency submits the required reports to the grantor. This enhances its chances of being funded again — not only by this funder, but by others as well.

Business Plans: A business plan is a management tool that sets short-term objectives and defines the steps necessary to achieve them. It’s a great tool for understanding the crucial relationships between the various parts of an agency. VRC works collaboratively with the executive director to create comprehensive plan.

Strategic Plans: A strategic plan is a leadership tool that sets the future direction for the entire organization. It spells out the organization’s mission, vision, primary goals and strategies. VRC guides key company or agency decision makers in creating a comprehensive three- to five-year strategic plan.

Promotional Materials: VRC can provide writing and editing support for: articles; editorials; press releases; newsletters and the agency’s corporate communications.

For more information of VRC’s services, please call (808) 351-8013 or visit our website at: www.villaromacomm.com.

Recent Census Bureau reports indicate there are about 104,000 Hispanics in Hawaii (8% of population). These Hispanics hail from, or are descendants of citizens of, 22 Spanish-speaking countries. And while there are successful Hispanic businesspeople and professionals in various industries in the islands, we lacked a professionally-run Hispanic business organization of mainstream quality. In response to that need, the Latin Business Association of Hawaii — “LBAH” — was recently created.

The mission of LBAH is to: 1) promote and support the economic growth of Hawaii’s Hispanic businesses and individuals; and 2) to serve as a link between Hawaii Hispanic businesses and the global business community.

LBAH is a pan-Hispanic organization created by “cultural cousins”: two Puerto Ricans, a Mexican and a Cuban. The organization is based on the well-known Spanish proverb “Hoy por ti, mañana por mi.” (“Today for you, tomorrow for me”). Each member has a different set of knowledge, resources and contacts. He/she agrees to share those to help the businesses of fellow members grow and succeed.

We support positive, proactive activities in Hispanic education; civic leadership and community development; AND create business opportunities for our members. Our goal is to become the leading voice for Hispanic businesses and businesspeople in Hawaii.

You do not have to be Hispanic, or speak Spanish, to join LBAH. For more information, please call (808) 638-3098 or access our website at: www.latinbusinesshawaii.com.

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Nancy N. Ortiz, of the Hispanic Center of Hawaii, is searching for candidates specializing in Latin or Hispanic music, to become Hawaiis Latino Idol.”