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Dominican Tourism offices to open in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando, Boston

Tomas — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:11:02 +0000

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Sedano’s Supermarkets Expands to Orlando

Tomas — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:06:26 +0000

Sedano’s Supermarkets, the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States, announced today that it will acquire three Albertsons supermarket locations in Central Florida. This acquisition marks Sedano’s Supermarkets’ first expansion beyond its South Florida headquarters and brings the total number of stores to 33 in Florida.

The Orlando area store locations are: 1100 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741; 12981 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837; and 5660 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32822.

“We’re very excited about expanding into Orlando,” said Javier Herrán, director of marketing for Sedano’s Supermarkets. “The expansion into Central Florida helps us meet customer demand, while allowing us to quickly establish a presence and significant footprint in the Orlando market, as we pursue opportunities for continued strategic and conservative growth,” he said.

Sedano’s, with the assistance of The Food Partners, a national investment-banking firm providing merger, acquisition and divestiture services to the supermarket industry, strategically identified the Albertsons locations to maximize its entry into this new market. The store locations offer Sedano’s Supermarkets a great opportunity to respond to the needs of Orlando’s burgeoning Hispanic community as well as the general Orlando population. The stores, which vary in size from 58,000 square feet to 65,000, will feature Sedano’s staple Latin products as well as mainstream everyday items.

“Our ability to offer specialized goods, low prices and cater to our Hispanic culture have been paramount to our success throughout the years,” said Herrán. “We have a true understanding of the Sedano’s customer and continuously seek to meet their needs with tailored product selections that reflect the surrounding neighborhood’s diverse make up and taste.”

Sedano’s will officially take control of the three locations in the first quarter 2010. The stores will boast Sedano’s Supermarkets’ popular prepared foods section, custom-cut meat department and the iconic café serving espresso and pastelitos.

About Sedano’s Supermarkets

Founded in Hialeah, Florida in 1962 by the Herrán and Guerra families, Sedano’s Supermarkets has grown to become the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States. Sedano’s Supermarkets caters to Florida’s booming Hispanic community with more than 2,600 employees and 30 locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties. As the largest, independently owned, Hispanic supermarket chain, Sedano’s Supermarkets is recognized for its excellent customer service, ethnic product offering and competitive prices.

Contacts

For Sedano’s Supermarkets
Lissette Rodriguez - Miami, 305-442-0977
305-450-7890 (cell)
lrodriguez@republica.net
or
Giorgina Pinedo Rolon - Orlando, 407-230-5407 (cell)
giorginapr@republica.net

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Third Orlando Hispanic Film Festival (OHFF) Recap and Award Winners!

Tomas — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:40:59 +0000

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La hispana Lizette Valarino fundadora de una organización que entrega becas a estudiantes latinos del centro de Florida recibió hoy el premio Points of Light que otorga la Gobernación del estado en el marco del mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Tomas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:29:00 +0000

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Jessica Sanchez at WKMG-6 has taken on a new title: traffic reporter – Orlando

Tomas — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:16:56 +0000

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Could Mildred Fernández become Florida Orange County’s first Puerto Rican mayor?

Tomas — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:26:12 +0000

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HolaCiudad Launches in Orlando, Philadelphia and Washington

Tomas — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:40:56 +0000

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Announcing: The Latinos in Social Media Heritage Tour Summit will travel to New York, Florida and Texas during Hispanic Heritage month.

Tomas — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:20:56 +0000

The first national tour by Latinos in Social Media (LatISM), takes place in three states - NY, TX, FL - during the Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th).

With 21 million projected Latino internet users by 2010, Latinos are adopting social media as their primary source of communication, news and entertainment faster than any other group. Their buying power is projected to reach $1.3 Trillion by 2013.

This two-day event will provide a networking opportunity and conference presentation, bringing together the leading minds and innovators in social media and technology. Attendees will benefit by learning how to leverage their business and utilize new opportunities within social media to connect with the Hispanic market. All are welcome to learn, understand and support Latinos in the current dynamic social media environment.

The Latinos In Social Media Heritage Tour, will present these topics and more: Latest trends in social media and effective marketing strategies. Case studies of top brands/companies; challenges and obstacles. Developing social media technologies and trends Latino culture and demographics in the U.S. today

The Latinos in Social Media Heritage Tour schedule:

Houston September 24, 2009-September 25, 2009
New York October 1, 2009- October 2, 2009
Orlando October 8, 2009-October 9, 2009

This summit is sponsored by major national corporations.

LatISM is using their Facebook group and Twitter to promote and update their members:

More information about the conference can be found at: http://www.latism.org

Contact: lpagan@latism.org

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Latino Leadership will host a community expo Saturday (June 28th, 2009) at Orlando Fashion Square mall with an eye toward helping Central Floridians weather the recession.

Tomas — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:23:44 +0000

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Eighty-six Latino families in Orlando who sought to modify their home mortgages through the company Wineberg, Lopez & Rodriguez are now claiming to be victims of fraud, reports La Prensa

Tomas — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:50:54 +0000

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Upcoming Hispanic events in Central Florida (through July 5th, 2009)

Tomas — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:01:59 +0000

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Justice Ochita Suprema? Spirit Airlines promo offends some

Tomas — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:24:09 +0000

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Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Announces Business Stimulus and Outreach Initiatives Worth More Than $100,000

Tomas — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:07:56 +0000

"The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF), in conjunction with City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, announced today HBIF’s newest stimulus program and a Hispanic outreach plan.

HBIF and the City of Orlando recognize the importance of the growing Hispanic population in Central Florida. Orange County’s population is 25 percent Hispanic, which translates to more than one million residents. HBIF provides Hispanic business owners with more options than ever to build and maintain small businesses, increasing job creation and providing fiscal return that strengthens Florida’s economy.

“In the midst of a challenging economic climate, Hispanic business owners in Florida have growing economic potential,” says Ed Bustos, President of HBIF, “HBIF’s initiatives provide the funds and services for these entrepreneurs to create realistic goals and innovative business ideas.”

The stimulus program is the second phase to HBIF’s well-established scholarship program. Through this initiative, HBIF revisits past participants in its scholarship program to ensure the clients maintain business success. HBIF selected JCN Marketing Solutions as the provider of business consulting services through an RFP process. The contract with JCN Marketing Solutions Owner Jackie Calle Nguyenphu offers the participants a range of services, including:

* Product/Service Analysis
* Financial Analysis
* Risk Management Analysis
* SWOT Analysis

These business enhancement resources will be offered to up to 30 past scholarship recipients, with eleven businesses already participating.

HBIF also announced an outreach plan that will spread awareness about HBIF to 700 Hispanic businesses in both Metro Orlando and the Tampa Bay area. Through a similar RFP process, HBIF selected Democracia U.S.A. to manage the project. The plan, launching as early as next month, sends staff to visit at least 350 businesses in each market to speak with Hispanic business owners about the resources available to them through HBIF.

About HBIF

The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, Inc. (HBIF) is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization serving the state of Florida. HBIF works to provide Hispanic businesses with a variety of management educational programs and services not currently available due to cultural and language barriers. The implementation of this program enhances opportunities for Hispanic entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary tools to build successful businesses. All earnings from funds, donations, and charitable contributions benefit the clients of the organization. For more information, visit www.hbifflorida.org.

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Contacts

For The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF)
Laura Guitar, 407-616-1863
Laura.Guitar@edelman.com"

The Orlando Hispanic Film Festival announces a call for entries for the 2009 Hispanic Film Festival slated for Sept. 16-20.

Tomas — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:14:48 +0000

Florida agency trains volunteers to educate Hispanic migrants about health concerns

Tomas — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:50:23 +0000

NAACP: Blacks losing Orlando Magic arena jobs and contracts to Hispanics

Tomas — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:07:56 +0000

República Regional Hispanic AOR for Nielsen Miami & Orlando

Tomas — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:50:25 +0000

Dora Casanova de Toro – Publisher/CEO of La Prensa Newspaper received the Don Quijote Award.

Tomas — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:18:56 +0000

Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer tapped Orange County political consultant Belinda Ortiz Monday to take the job of Hispanic outreach coordinator for the state party.

Tomas — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:17:53 +0000

Tony Meléndez es un ejemplo de fe y perseverancia: sin manos, toca la guitarra con los pies y su melodiosa voz conmueve a la audiencia. – Orlando

Tomas — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:52:29 +0000