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Health Net of California, a pioneer in offering customers the choice of receiving care in the U.S. or Mexico, is expanding its program, called Salud HMO y Más, into San Diego County. With the expansion, Salud HMO y Más now is available in San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties. Salud HMO y Más is part of Salud con Health Net, an array of products providing access to quality, culturally sensitive and culturally competent health care, and it is the first and largest plan of its kind in the U.S. Doctors and hospitals in Mexico are overseen by Sistemas Medicos Nacionales S.A. de C.V. (SIMNSA), the only Mexican health plan licensed by the State of California.


WHO:
Ana Andrade, Health Net Vice President of Latino Programs
Frank Carrillo, CEO of SIMNSA
Monica Cepin, MD, Multicultural Primary Care Medical Group
Pedro Reyes, Barney & Barney
Walter Meneses, Meneses Research & Associates


WHEN:
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:30 a.m.


WHERE:


El Centro Cultural de la Raza
2125 Park Blvd. (at intersection with Inspiration Point)
San Diego, CA 92101


WHY:
In 2000, Health Net pioneered the option of receiving care in either the U.S. or Mexico. Today, it is expanding the program into San Diego County, whose proximity to the Mexico border serves as a gateway to quality, culturally sensitive and culturally competent medical care and services. Employers and individuals will be drawn by the program’s combination of affordability and flexibility.


VISUALS:
Interviews and photo opportunities with Health Net executives, employers, insurance brokers and physicians.

Contacts

Milagro Group Communications
Christina Sanchez Camino, 310-420-1135
ccamino@milagropr.com Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66901 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/26/san-diego-selected-as-location-of-2010-hispanic-chamber-of-e-commerce-business-and-technology-expo/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/26/san-diego-selected-as-location-of-2010-hispanic-chamber-of-e-commerce-business-and-technology-expo/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:11:03 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/26/san-diego-selected-as-location-of-2010-hispanic-chamber-of-e-commerce-business-and-technology-expo/ The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce has announced it will hold its first Hispanic Business and Technology Expo in San Diego, California. The event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center on September 10th & 11th, 2010.

The President of the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce, Tayde Aburto, said San Diego was selected as the host city because its proximity to Mexico offers businesses the benefits of a globally strategic location. Aburto said "This region has a high-concentration of Hispanic-owned businesses as well as a strong technology sector which provides the ideal climate to host the first Hispanic Business and Technology Expo."

The two-day Hispanic Business and Technology Expo will feature a Business Showcase where exhibitors will have the opportunity to increase their company's awareness within the Hispanic community. According to Aburto, "The Business Showcase will provide outstanding opportunities for branding, sampling, product testing and market research."

The Expo will also promote the use of the Internet as a sales and marketing tool. In addition, attendees will learn how to maximize business efficiency with the latest IT developments. "We want people to walk away with strategies, tips and tactics to help their businesses grow, profit and succeed", said Aburto. He added, "We are lining up educational and practical seminars geared at building business growth and development opportunities."

The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce is urging businesses to incorporate the Hispanic Business Showcase at the Expo into their 2010 marketing strategy. "Proper preparation is very important to insure that you create a favorable impression of your organization", said Arburto.

Information about how to become a sponsor and/or an exhibitor at the 2010 Hispanic Business and Technology Expo can be found at http://www.hbshowcase.com or by calling the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce at (858) 768-2483.

About the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce (HISCEC): The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce is an online business association focused on promoting Hispanic businesses via the Internet and the use of e-business tools. Get your company listed in the business directory of the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce. An online business directory featuring free business listings (with logo of your business, pictures of your business, information about your business, link to your website, an online catalog and customer feedback). More information can be found on the HISCEC website: http://www.hiscec.com

Press Contacts: Richie Matthews, Dialogo Public Relations (858) 456-5552
Vic Salazar, Vic Salazar Communications (619) 517-4744
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The honorees will be formally recognized as part of the 12th Annual Local Heroes Awards, which Union Bank sponsors in conjunction with public television station KPBS. The network will also broadcast video profiles of the honorees throughout its Hispanic Heritage Month programming from September 15 to October 15.

"Union Bank is proud to recognize the contributions of these local heroes who have generously given their wisdom, time and resources to enrich our communities," said George Ramirez, senior vice president and head of Priority Banking(R) at Union Bank. "We are delighted to again partner with KPBS as we recognize these individuals who personify our core values of diversity and community involvement."

"We are honored to be hosting this event and again partner with Union Bank to recognize this year's Local Heroes," said Tom Karlo, general manager of KPBS. "Every year, KPBS has the pleasure of getting to know a new group of distinguished honorees and telling their stories to the San Diego community."

The 2009 honorees are:

Ruben Barrales is president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. As president, Barrales ensures the chamber provides a broad-based economic value for its members and the international region. Prior to the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Barrales spent five years serving under former President George W. Bush as the President's liaison to state and local elected officials. He was the first Latino elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 1992 and has been listed as one of Hispanic Business Magazine's "100 Most Influential Hispanics" three times within the past decade.

Sarita Fuentes is the principal of Monarch School. As the principal, Fuentes helps serve the community's homeless youth, ages seven to 18, and mentors children to lead productive lives. Under her leadership, the school has exceeded its Academic Performance Index score for six consecutive years and also implemented the Graduate Support Program. Prior to Monarch School, Fuentes was a dedicated teacher for the Advancement Via Individual Determination program and was recognized as the Latina of the Year at the 2004 Adelante Mujer Conference.

Catalina Valencia is the executive vice president (EVP) and general counsel for Aero Financial, where she is responsible for the company's global legal and regulatory affairs. She has a widespread background in telecommunications, and prior to Aero Financial, Valencia was the co-founder and executive for FanBox, an Internet start-up recognized as host to the world's largest mobile community. She has served on the board of the Mexican and American Solidarity Foundation and also served as the chair of the Leadership Institute of the Chicana/Latina Foundation. Valencia was awarded the Corporate Achievement Award by Vista magazine for three consecutive years.

Dr. Jorge Valerdi is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). As a CASA volunteer, Dr. Valerdi was appointed by the San Diego Juvenile Court as an advocate for children in dependency court who have suffered physical and emotional neglect. He has transformed the lives of many children. Prior to becoming a CASA volunteer, Dr. Valerdi was the CEO of a Chula Vista based telecommunications company where he deployed technologies in disadvantaged countries in South America, Africa and Asia. He is currently on the speakers' bureau for Voices for Children and motivates others to become advocates for the community's youth. The Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C. nominated Dr. Valerdi for the 1982 International Marconi Award.

As part of its ongoing celebration of Hispanic history and culture, KPBS will air several programs throughout Hispanic Heritage Month in addition to short video profiles of each honoree. For a list of all Hispanic Heritage Month programs, please visit www.kpbs.org.

About UnionBanCal Corporation

Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $74 billion at June 30, 2009. UnionBanCal Corporation is the 16th largest commercial bank holding company in the U.S. based on assets at March 31, 2009. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., is a full-service commercial bank providing an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. Union Bank is California's fifth largest bank by deposits at March 31, 2009. The bank has 335 banking offices in California, Oregon, and Washington and two international offices. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MTU). Visit www.unionbank.com for more information.

About KPBS

KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University, serving the region with TV, radio and Internet content that is educational as well as entertaining - and free of commercial interruption. 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