Community + Blogante Business Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 24, 2009
Hispanics have found a higher profile with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in the past year, with more outreach efforts planned, chamber officials said Monday.
November 21, 2009
ICE audit plan for employers includes El Paso, draws criticism from rights group
November 19, 2009
The Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will name standouts in the community Saturday while raising money to help local businesses. – CA
Local Latinos were honored for their achievements in business and politics Wednesday. – The Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at the Essence Restaurant in Springfield Wednesday night to recognize these individuals for their success.
November 18, 2009
Yanked off the air in July after co-host Don Pryor repeatedly uttered an ethnic slur, “The Todd and Don Show” will return to KLBJ-AM on Dec. 7, according to a statement released jointly by the station’s management and local Hispanic leaders who met earlier today. – Austin
November 13, 2009
Postville Raid: Eighteen months have passed since immigration agents raided Agriprocessors Inc. meat plant, arrested nearly 400 workers, and sent the plant spiraling into bankruptcy. – On Thursday, the plant’s former vice president – Sholom Rubashkin – was found guilty of 86 of 91 counts of financial crimes. – Verdict brings closure to many in Postville
The 12-year-old Hispanic Business Alliance has a new home and new name to expand its services and reach into the Memphis Hispanic community – making the transition into the Memphis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
November 10, 2009
A city-commissioned report shows Hispanics have received the most subprime loans of any local ethnic group and criticizes Santa Clarita officials for a lack of fair housing outreach. – California
At Napa’s Latino markets, owners and shoppers feel the pinch
November 9, 2009
A southwest Ohio Hispanic group has published a book it hopes will help students better understand Hispanic and other immigrant groups and curb anti-immigrant sentiment. – The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
November 5, 2009
An immigrants’ rights group has launched a campaign to educate workers about their rights and encourage local employers to treat them fairly. – Connecticut
November 2, 2009
Mexican market opens in steel mill neighborhood – Pueblo, CO
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce struggles to end ‘toxic’ rift
October 29, 2009
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Business Expo 2009” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
October 28, 2009
Mexicans Fleeing Violence Spur a Boom in El Paso – Spike in Murder Rate in Juárez Is Among the Factors Boosting Nightlife and Home Sales in U.S. Border City
October 26, 2009
Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Patricia Quijano Dark is moving to the Deseret News, where she will serve as a senior editor over minority and Hispanic issues.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County named U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee as its Congressional Legislator of the Year for 2009 on Friday.
October 23, 2009
The Division Street Business Development Association Celebrates 25 Years of Servicing Local Businesses in Humboldt Park, Chicago – DSBDA cordially invites you to the 25th Anniversary Banquet
October 15, 2009
Hundreds of Thousands of Puerto Rican Workers, Faith Leaders, Students and Citizens to Unite in Hato Rey on October 15 – National March Will Protest Massive Cuts in Essential Public Services; Republican Administration Under Investigation for Civil Rights Violations Against High School Students
October 14, 2009
Yazbeth Navarrete was honored on September 24 by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce with the “Latino Business Roundtable Community Leadership Award.”
Entrepreneurs focus on burgeoning Hispanic population – Knoxville, TN
Hispanic businesses increase as Hispanic community grows in Richmond, VA
October 13, 2009
Iowa, U.S. gripped by trial in wake of historic immigrant raid – Postville raid aftermath
October 12, 2009
Recession cuts attendance, sales at Richmond Latino clubs – Virginia
Latino Chamber of Commerce expands marketing efforts
- 10 new directors to help widen breadth of promotions – Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
October 9, 2009
The Give: Q&A with Hispanic Philanthropists – Albert Ruesga president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation
Hispanics to be honored at UMOS dinner – Gilbert Llanas, the director of community relations for Northwestern Mutual and the president of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, has been named Hispanic Man of the Year.
Miami’s Hispanic demographics changing, survey suggests, but experts warn it may not reflect true trends
The Bank of America Foundation on Thursday announced $400,000 in donations to two Delaware charities, giving $200,000 apiece to The Food Bank of Delaware and La Esperanza.
October 7, 2009
SBA reaches out to Hispanic community – Loan programs that may help survive economic downturn discussed in Stamford, Connecticut
NEW AMERICANS IN THE GARDEN STATE: Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are an Economic and Political Powerhouse in New Jersey
October 1, 2009
The Economic Benefits of Immigration to Maine – NEW AMERICANS IN THE PINE TREE STATE
The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored 15 companies Tuesday at its annual Future 15 Celebration at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.
September 30, 2009
Vying for a Slice of One State’s Growing Hispanic Consumer Market – North Carolina’s booming Latino population fuels economic growth
Governor Luis Fortuño of Puerto Rico Flees Egg Attack – (eggs are nothing compared to 17,000 people losing their jobs)
September 29, 2009
Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: Printing pioneer Juan Barcena brought East Coast techniques to W. Texas
Hispanic grocery store owner frustrated after Grand Rapids rejects liquor license request – Michigan
September 24, 2009
Coca-Cola targets local Hispanic market, features Mexican soccer player on outdoor ads – Phoenix
Hodges University is gathering statistics about Hispanic residents of Lee and Collier counties. – The report aggregates data mined from federal census activities. It’s the precursor to the university’s Hispanic Institute “moving toward filling in the gaps, by doing our own research,” said Aysegul Timur, professor in business administration.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of commerce endorsed Gene Locke for mayor Wednesday.
Sampson County Health Department employees who are in the public health sections of the department and are bilingual in Spanish will receive a salary hike of 5% – North Carolina
September 21, 2009
Utah Latino grocery keeps growing – Tenochtitlan opens store in Midvale.
Tucson’s El Charro Café has moved up Hispanic Business magazine’s annual list of the nation’s 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies. – now No. 336 on the new list, up from No. 374 in 2008.
100 Hispanic/Latino Influentials: LA Focus, Part 1
The Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was named winner of the 2009 Region II Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year Award on Thursday during the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s national convention.
As Colorado’s Hispanic population grows in size and clout, so do the diversity and earning power of Hispanic-owned businesses in the state. – Those firms will be on display during the annual convention of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Denver last week.
September 17, 2009
Consumer Stories…Focus on Hispanic foods at local grocery chain – Charlotte, North Carolina
September 15, 2009
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber’s Moment of Reckoning
September 14, 2009
Hispanic Chamber’s earning power grows in Denver
September 8, 2009
El Dia, Houston’s Spanish-language daily newspaper, quietly folded last week, leaving thousands of Spanish-speaking residents without a daily voice.
September 7, 2009
Where’s the Latin crowd? Even with popular acts coming to town, audiences have been sparse in Boston
September 3, 2009
The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce said its community recognition awards will be presented during the Annual Installation Dinner & Awards Banquet on Sept. 25. – seeks nominees
September 2, 2009
St. Louis Hispanic Chamber Opens Technology Center – Sen. Bond to Cut Ribbon – October 9th, 2009
September 1, 2009
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce enhances presence in Collier- Florida
August 26, 2009
Hispanic Business Association collecting donations for teacher program – Idaho
Chiapas – Smells just like a percolator – Your morning beverage from tree to cup
August 24, 2009
Unemployment in California hits post-World War II high – In July, Latino unemployment rate hit 12.7%, dwarfing the white jobless rate of 9.5%
Dillons officials on Monday announced plans for the company’s first Hispanic-themed store – Witchita, Kansas
A radio station that went off the air a year ago is back providing news and information to the Valley’s huge Spanish-speaking population – KNUV-AM (1190) – Arizona
Ford Motor Co. says it will invest more than $1.5 million over the next 15 months to support community initiatives and charitable organizations through its Operation Goodwill San Antonio project.
August 21, 2009
New Latino-owned businesses start to court growing community in New Orleans
Hispanic Business’ Influence On Downtown Economics – Move In, Stay When Others Take Off – Pasco, Washington
August 17, 2009
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced today it will host University Day in Estero.
August 16, 2009
A proposal for a Colusa County chapter of the North Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was well received last week when organizers and potential members met for the first time at Colusa Casino Resort.
August 13, 2009
SBS, MOIA Report Successful First Fair for Hispanic Business Owners – NYC
Immigrant Neighborhoods in New York Continue to Reel From Mortgage Forclosures and Job Losses
August 11, 2009
Forum today promotes Hispanic businesses, commerce – Event builds on growth in ‘new gateway cities’ such as Nashville
August 10, 2009
Seven Latino students at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus are getting a jolt of business savvy from Nike workers, one meeting and piece of advice at a time.
August 4, 2009
Lawmakers are eyeing the Tornillo-Guadalupe port of entry as a potential relief route that could become an economic driver for far East El Paso County. – Texas
Mi Casa gives career help to Colorado’s Latinos
August 3, 2009
A Reno-based Spanish-language radio station began a new talk-radio format Friday that station officials said is the first of its kind in Northern Nevada – 1590 AM
Hawaii Latin Chamber Co-Sponsors Minority Business Certification Workshops
July 31, 2009
Celebrity Tees You Can Bet On – One-of-a-kind t-shirts raise funds for Miami’s Latino community – Palomita Education Fund
July 23, 2009
Understanding the Latino population in Greater Lafayette could help build the local economy. That’s what advertising and marketing professionals learned at a diversity breakfast put on by the American Advertising Federation-North Central Indiana.
July 20, 2009
Hispanic Job Fair Attracts Thousands – More than 4,000 people packed the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond for “La Feria de la Oportunidad”, sponsored by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Grand Rapids targets membership growth
July 16, 2009
The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City signed an agreement earlier this month with the Johnson County Library to provide entrepreneurial guidance in Spanish at the library’s facilities.
July 15, 2009
The decision by Bashas’ Supermarkets to close three Food City stores illustrates how much businesses that cater to the Hispanic community are suffering as the economy and immigration crackdowns have driven Latinos out of Arizona.
July 14, 2009
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce has introduced the Hispanic Business Council.
July 13, 2009
The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that it will form a partnership with other organizations to promote the 2010 U.S. Census to Latinos.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis is getting new digs. The organization plans to move this fall to a first-floor suite in the former South Side National Bank building at Grand and Gravois.
A bilingual newspaper in Willmar has launched a new directory of Latino and Somali-owned businesses in Kandiyohi County. – La Gran America – Minnesota
July 9, 2009
MILESTONE ACHIEVED AS SEATTLE’S PLAZA BANK CELEBRATES THREE YEARS
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gains status – two major additions: a new corporate member and not-for-profit status
June 29, 2009
U.S. HISPANIC SURVEY RESEARCH COMPANY SAYS “GRACIAS” – Encuesta, Inc. Releases Public Thank You Video as Part of 20th Anniversary Celebration
Hispanic merchants in south Omaha are returning to their roots by selling wares at an open-air market typical of those found in the town squares of Latin America.
June 25, 2009
Norsan Multimedia plans to flip Regional Mexican WGSP-AM (La Tremenda)/Charlotte to Spanish News/Talk as “Radio Formula 1310 AM.”
June 24, 2009
Carlos Sanchez selected as the new executive director of the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC)
All is not well at the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. A minority of voices would have us believe otherwise, that things are under control and that a new course is being planned. But the actions — and especially inactions — after last month’s coup-like suspension of the CEO search have illuminated many problems.
June 19, 2009
Viva El Mercado: Phoenix Pro’s Market – reviews of three Valley Mexican grocery store chains, in honor of the opening of Walmart’s Supermercado
June 17, 2009
Bilingual news network soon to serve local Hispanic community – Beaumont, Texas
June 16, 2009
Hispanic Businesses in Baltimore – A Fact Sheet
Durham’s Latino Community Credit Union opened a branch office Monday in Garner – the bank’s second branch in Wake County.
June 15, 2009
The San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists is getting ready for its 11th annual scholarship gala July 23 at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel. But it has another task at hand now: awarding more than $10,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in the media.
Computer ‘raid’ in Vernon leaves factory workers devastated – No immigration agents descended on Overhill Farms, a major food-processing plant in Vernon. No one was arrested or deported. There were no frantic scenes of desperate workers fleeing la migra through the gritty streets of the industrial suburb southeast of downtown Los Angeles. For more than 200 Overhill workers, however, the effect was devastating: All lost steady jobs last month
More than $1.3 million in scholarships was awarded to 35 area Hispanic students tonight at the 14th Annual Gala and Scholarship Awards at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. – Rochester Hispanic Business Association – New York
June 8, 2009
THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – Maria Pierre
Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber gets a new office on Dinuba Boulevard
June 5, 2009
Northwest Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Pioneering new endeavors
June 4, 2009
The folks who brought us Aviva, the free monthly tabloid focusing on Hispanic issues, have shelved it after three issues in favor of a more inclusive publication called Todo Austin.
$10M boost expected from Hispanic Chamber convention in Denver
June 3, 2009
Eventos Sin Fronteras Spanish-English Newspaper now online – Minnesota
June 2, 2009
The Latino Business and Career Expo was at the Three Rivers Convention Center. It’s the largest Latino expo of its kind in Eastern Washington.
June 1, 2009
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce strives to help businesses expand into Latin America
May 29, 2009
Salt Lake City is getting a new newscast – in Spanish. Noticias 23 will begin airing a half-hour newscast at 5 and 9 pm starting June 2nd.
May 28, 2009
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Announces Business Stimulus and Outreach Initiatives Worth More Than $100,000
May 14, 2009
Mi Pueblo Food Centers, a growing grocery chain based in San Jose with sales topping $200 million last year, plans to take over the Circuit City store in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.
THE GULF COAST LATIN CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF OFFICE TO COMCENTERFACILITY IN LAKEWOOD RANCH
May 11, 2009
Idaho Hispanic Population Shows Buying Power
May 7, 2009
Former leaders of the Barstow Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are calling a new group that has taken over the organization illegitimate.
The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has relocated its business incubator offices to Melville from Ronkonkoma to provide more a more convenient location for its clients, chamber officials said Wednesday.
April 27, 2009
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 20th anniversary next month.
April 9, 2009
Court: your MySpace page isn’t private – A college student’s rant against her small town provoked such intense backlash that her family had to move—but a California court has ruled that you can’t cry “invasion of privacy” when people circulate what you’ve posted to your MySpace page. – the Cynthia Moreno story
March 17, 2009
In late April, Alfredo Santos will publish his reference book, The 2009 Austin Hispanic Almanac, which will offer what he says is the first historical, statistical portrait of Austin’s Latino business and civic community as it’s evolved from the early 1900s to its status today as the city’s fastest-growing demographic component.
March 16, 2009
Study Gives Birth to a New Tampa Hispanic Business Organization
March 15, 2009
Memphis Hispanics utilizing Web – Area businesses use sites to target growing market
Despite the economic downturn, local Hispanic bakeries and tortillerias here are booming while gaining more Anglo customers. – Kansas
March 14, 2009
Mi Pueblo grocery ready to make Pittsburg debut – Mi Pueblo, one of the largest Latino grocery chains in Northern California, has arrived in Contra Costa County
March 9, 2009
Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) will host a leadership conference to provide Hispanic professionals with valuable tools to enhance leadership skills and expand their professional networks. – Friday, March 20 at the Wisconsin Club from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m
February 1, 2009
City officials are expanding an area for businesses tax incentives to include an area referred to as the heart of Denver’s Latino community.
January 23, 2009
New newspaper accents Hispanic culture – Aviva publishers hope to showcase all things Latino while appealing to all in Austin
December 22, 2008
A relatively new cash-sending service aimed at the growing Hispanic population is being introduced in the East Valley through kiosks at Circle K and ExxonMobil stores. Called “Cajero (Cashier) Nexxo,” the service is being offered by San Bruno, Calif.-based Nexxo Financial Corp. and TIO Networks Corp., a bill payment processor. – Phoenix
December 18, 2008
Más New Mexico to offer bilingual news to Albuquerque and Santa Fe
December 15, 2008
Nearly 50 people wounded in Cuidad Juárez in 2008 received medical care at El Paso’s Thomason Hospital and racked up medical bills totaling about $1.4 million
December 12, 2008
The Latino Community Credit Union will open a second branch in Charlotte on Monday.
Leonardo Garcia has resigned as executive director of Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
December 6, 2008
The president of the newly formed Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern North Carolina resigned this week under pressure from her board of directors. Liliana Parker
Last month, a vital border roadway project received regulatory approval from the White House, opening the prospects for billions of dollars worth of new economic opportunity for San Diego’s business community. Whether Mexican entrepreneurs can capitalize from their strengthened market position is a critical question with bi-national consequences. The receipt of the presidential permit for the proposed Otay Mesa East (OME) Port of Entry is a victory for the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and key elected officials in the regio
December 3, 2008
Chamber asking locals for patience with Mexican shoppers – Laredo, Texas
WSRE-TV launches new Spanish-language channel, V-Me – Pensacola, Florida
November 25, 2008
Charlotte Toughens Rules On Mobile Food Vendors – Many of the vendors are Hispanic and call the measures discrimination. Latino activist German de Castro said, “We are talking about an economic class that happens to be Hispanic.
November 21, 2008
New Financial Center Opens Doors For Denver’s Low-Income Families – Mas a Ti launch gives communities hope and opportunity in the middle of U.S. financial crisis – NCLR
November 12, 2008
Armando Ceja, winemaker and owner of Ceja Vineyards, was recently appointed to the board of directors of The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, filling a recent vacancy.
November 11, 2008
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the mid-Hudson Valley has increased dramatically in a short period of time, as shops and restaurants have sprung up to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
Mariachi sounds echoed through the aisles at the grand opening of United Supemarkets’ new Amigos concept store Friday as dozens of students from Lubbock High and Cavazos Jr. High played to an enthusiastic crowd.
November 6, 2008
The Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced it has named Raymond Macareno its new executive director.
October 23, 2008
A former general manager of Hoy (Julian Posada) bets on a new magazine for next-generation Chicago Latinos. – Café bills itself as a “Latino lifestyle magazine,” and the first issue came off the presses last week. It’s a free bimonthly that the founders hope will go monthly next spring.
A report being released Thursday at the 2008 Hispanic Business Expo and Economic Summit in downtown Detroit shows the Hispanic/Latino community’s economic impact on Southeast Michigan is at least $14.5 billion.
October 21, 2008
A daylong health care symposium and seminars on networking and running a business are expected to draw thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs to this year’s annual Hispanic Business Alliance Expo and Economic Summit. – Detroit
Job opportunities for Latinos are drying up in South Carolina because of the bad economy and the state’s new immigration law, experts on the state’s Latino population said Friday.
October 20, 2008
Latino shoppers see a retail explosion – Greensboro, North Carolina
October 17, 2008
Hispanic radio fundraiser nets $768K for St. Jude – Memphis
October 15, 2008
Immigrants integral to Nebraska state economy, UNO study finds – If immigrants vanished and weren’t replaced in three of its key industries, Nebraska would lose 78,000 jobs, including some filled by U.S.-born workers. Production throughout the state would drop nearly 9 percent, or by $13.5 billion.
About 40 people attended an organizational meeting Tuesday of the Greater Quad-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
October 6, 2008
Growth of area’s Hispanic population brings a Spanish-language radio station to the area – WTAA-AM 1490, called La Gran D, in Atlantic County, New Jersey
October 2, 2008
Ramon Berlanga’s new job as executive director of Kalamazoo’s Hispanic American Council is, in a way, a payback for a better life in the United States.
September 25, 2008
The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has a new office and a renewed focus
September 23, 2008
Hispanic-owned businesses make economic impact – This is part three of a four-day series on the impact of immigration in Madison County, Kentucky
September 22, 2008
Tennessee’s Hamblen County considers blocking construction jobs from undocumented workers
The Association of Washington State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (AWSHCC) will celebrate its most important event of the year, the 2008 Gala Dinner, Saturday, October 4th, at the Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA., with the formal unveiling of its new statewide organization, and an impressive lineup of special guests and honorees.
September 18, 2008
Hispanic-run businesses are growing in Westfield – Indianapolis
September 15, 2008
Hispanic Chamber boss ends brief run for mayor – Fernando Reyes in San Antonio
Hispanics shine as entrepreneurs – Asheville, North Carolina
September 10, 2008
U.S. Hispanic Chamber convention could draw 5,000 to Sacramento
September 9, 2008
Hispanic Immigrants Find Help Opening Businesses – Centro Hispano, Utah
September 8, 2008
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expands, moves
August 29, 2008
Tejano Music returns to Austin Radio – KTXZ 1560 AM, 95.1 FM – Encino Broadcasting
“Acapulco-ization”: The Final Stage of Tourism?
August 28, 2008
The Mexican Heritage Corp. said it has raised enough money to completely discharge its half-million-dollar debt obligation to the city of San Jose.
Latino Media Outlets on the Rise in Milwaukee
August 26, 2008
Howard Industries is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electronic transformers and transportation equipment. Early Monday morning, the Laurel facility was swarming with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. After hours of interviewing all the employees on site, 350 illegal immigrants were identified. – Mississippi
August 20, 2008
National Latina Business Women Association – Atlanta Chapter Meets To Introduce And Brand A Program To Empower And Educate
In his first trip to Wichita, the president and chief executive of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce offered praise to the local chamber and a promise to collaborate.
Grand Rapids entrepreneur launches medical supply company – Richard Ortega
August 19, 2008
Advocates for Hispanics blast Valero plant – Houston, Texas
August 14, 2008
Five years after arriving in Central Florida, El Nuevo Día Orlando, the region’s only daily Spanish-language newspaper, is closing.
August 12, 2008
Recently promoted to teller coordinator, Erika Montes, 21, works as a bilingual bank teller for U.S. Bank in Seaside. Montes has worked for the bank for more than a year and a half and is swiftly moving up in the ranks, as well as bringing in more Spanish-speaking customers because of her bilingual skills. – Astoria, Oregon
Hy-Vee Inc. in West Des Moines is one of six national retailers that received the 2008 Hispanic Retail Excellence Award at the Hispanic 360 Summit in Miami at the end of July.
August 11, 2008
Census — County Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin. – (nice overview)
Shop offers Latino literature, more – Latino Books y Más in Palm Springs, California
Businesses across North Carolina felt the economic punch from the ‘Booze it and Lose it’ drunk driving campaign. Hispanic workers across the state chose to stay home Friday instead of braving DUI checkpoints
August 7, 2008
AT&T contributes $100,000 to Museo Alameda – San Antonio
August 5, 2008
Hispanic community leaders, along with Hispanic business owners, have joined hands to establish the Hispanic Leadership Empowerment Committee of the Treasure Coast. – Florida
California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce 29th Annual State Convention “Decades of Distinction 30 Years of Advocacy, Empowerment & Education”
August 4, 2008
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is setting forth a new priority to assess the feasibility of creating a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. – Missouri
August 1, 2008
Nissan North America Announces $50,000 Grant to Y-Hispanic Achievers
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development,a Newark nonprofit organization that provides community leadership, has received a $15,000 grant from Staples Foundation for Learning Inc., a private foundation created by Staples Inc. – New Jersey
July 30, 2008
Rent-A-Center Outfits Toledo Latino Resource Center – Ohio
July 29, 2008
KWBU-TV, Channel 34, is saying “bienvenido” to V-me, the first national Spanish-language network to partner with American public television. – Waco will be the fifth market in Texas to receive V-me
July 27, 2008
Construction crews have finished most of the work on the new Rancho Liborio supermarket in Thornton and planners say the store is expected to open by November. – Denver
The $55 million lawsuit filed against the Town of Southampton by owners of The Hampton Bays Diner on grounds that town police violated their civil rights by instigating 18 months of police monitoring of a weekly “Latino” inspired dance night has spotlighted allegations of anti-Hispanic sentiment. – (a very detailed article)
July 24, 2008
Denver radio station KNRV-AM will drop its Spanish-language local news and sports programming July 31 and instead carry a national satellite feed, station officials announced Wednesday.
Wanting to identify issues important to Houston’s growing Latino population, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign to raise $10 million to fund its own research foundation.
July 23, 2008
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce conducted a national search for its new president and CEO – Ramiro Cavazos
July 21, 2008
Ventura County Latino Business Expo helps Latino businesses attract customers – California
July 17, 2008
Collin County Commissioner: Bilingual Employees Should Not Be Paid More – Spanish Speakers Get 3 Percent Higher Starting Salaries – Texas
Merchants notice Hispanic trade – Albany in South Georgia
July 16, 2008
New Paso market to focus on Hispanics – Paso Robles, California
Chamber Hispanic division moves forward – Lubbock, Texas
Local business honored by Hispanic Chamber – The Gonzalez Cos – St. Louis
July 15, 2008
Media group targets Hispanics – Qué Pasa in Greensboro, North Carolina
Hispanic Business Expo – Chicago – Thursday, August 14th at Navy Pier
July 14, 2008
Hispanic construction workers affected by market slowdown, too – Memphis
July 13, 2008
Latin-American Chamber of Commerce Dismisses President – Utah
Hispanic job fair draws crowd – Richmond, Virginia
July 9, 2008
Hispanic Market-focused Power Media Group celebrates Purchase of 11,000 Square Foot Building – Santa Clarita, California
June 30, 2008
Latinos’ lobbyist – Indiana’s Hispanic Chamber’s first president wants to improve perceptions of community
June 22, 2008
Snippet: Hispanics in Northwest Arkansas lost a local news source when Univision Spanish-language television ended local news programming earlier this month.
Dominican businesses booming in Philadelphia
June 17, 2008
Hispanic Bar Association honors American Airlines VP – Dallas
June 12, 2008
Immigration Bust Forces Restaurants to Close – Tallahassee
June 11, 2008
Media Moves: Equity cancels Spanish-language news in 6 markets – Oklahoma City, Naples-Ft. Myers, Fla.; Detroit; Amarillo, Tx.; Salt Lake City and Fort Smith-Fayetteville, Ark
June 9, 2008
New Hispanic chamber formed – Olympia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey landlord sued over renting to illegal immigrants
June 5, 2008
Latino chamber holds grand opening in Waterbury – Connecticut
May 28, 2008
New generation of L.A.-area Latino leaders aren’t as friendly toward ‘amigo stores’ – Cities like Baldwin Park are turning away from ethnic-oriented retail projects in favor of mainstream businesses. Starbucks is welcome.
May 27, 2008
Pollo Tropical spices up Clermont dining scene – Orlando
Miles away, Postville raid’s impact is still acute
May 22, 2008
Hispanic chamber startup workshops boost entrepreneurs – Stockton, California – San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
May 19, 2008
Morristown’s Hispanic-American business man of the year – Raul Silva – New Jersey
Rejuvenated Fort Worth mall puts a new accent on retail – La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth
May 14, 2008
Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge cites concern Postville plant will close – Iowa
May 13, 2008
Immigration raid: Town’s Hispanics shutter businesses, scatter – Postville, Iowa
Immigration raid: Plant official is GOP contributor – Iowa
More Hispanic Businesses Robbed – Aurora, Colorado
May 12, 2008
Irving’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce looks to mend rifts – Texas
May 8, 2008
Avance ranked one of America’s top Hispanic nonprofits in national report – San Antonio
May 6, 2008
Ski towns struggle with labor crunch as immigrant crackdown continues
Colorado Springs gets its biggest Hispanic grocery store – Rancho Liborio
May 5, 2008
Mexico Governor, City Discuss Relations – Durango & Wichita
Chattanooga: Jobs attracting Hispanics to the South
May 1, 2008
The Corporate Ladder Can Be Climbed In Heels – Maria Contreras-Sweet joins YWCA/GLA to salute phenomenal women, May 14 – Los Angeles
April 29, 2008
State Farm Insurance(R) to Serve as an Official Sponsor for Fiesta Atlanta ‘08
Lubbock, Hispanic chambers may merge
April 24, 2008
State, county incentives seeking to draw new hispanic-owned airline – Miami
U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral Visits Queens
ESPN Radio’s return cuts Spanish format – Fayetteville, North Carolina
Dr. Laura Murillo went from a poor neighborhood in east Houston to a successful career and is now the president of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Bud Light Is the Official Beer Sponsor for Fiesta Atlanta ‘08
April 21, 2008
Hispanic Chamber’s chief takes inclusive approach – Ramon Cisneros with the Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
CEO quits Hispanic Chamber – Corpus Christi
Latino business leaders form a PAC – San Jose, California
March 24, 2008
Immigrant study finds no signs of harm to employment – But report on Green Bay doesn’t gauge effect on wages
March 17, 2008
Kxol Latino 96.3 FM to Campaign Against Gang Violence in Los Angeles
March 13, 2008
In Polk, Mexican goods in high demand – Polk County, Florida
March 9, 2008
Mexico could become year-round Rockford airport destination – Illinois
March 5, 2008
Switch of Spanish-language station irks some viewers – The move of the local Telemundo affiliate from Bright House’s standard cable package is being opposed. – Orlando
February 28, 2008
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Helps Women and Minorities in Business – Pasco, Washington
February 26, 2008
Consultant (Marco Polo-Cortés) to lead Hispanic business group – San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
February 19, 2008
Local company at center of illegal immigration investigation – Hampton, Virginia
February 18, 2008
Winston-Salem wants illegal immigrants off private payrolls – North Carolina
January 22, 2008
Companies catering to ever-growing Latino dollar – Greeley, Colorado
Virginia Beach system for illegal workers would affect about 175 vendors
January 15, 2008
Escondido getting fourth Latino-themed supermarket – California
December 13, 2007
Economy has recovered, but fears linger – Grand Island – (about last year’s swift raids)
December 3, 2007
Times-News’ Spanish paper to end production – La Voz in Burlington, North Carolina
November 30, 2007
Reward Offered in Arsons at Hispanic Businesses in Goshen – Indiana
November 26, 2007
More Hispanic entrepreneurs choose Ocala – Florida
November 25, 2007
Logan Square’s Latinos fight for a place in their community – Chicago – Logan Square had become too expensive
November 19, 2007
Quakes look to build ties with Latino community – San Jose
November 11, 2007
ConAgra gives grant to help Hispanic social services – Marshall, Missouri
November 1, 2007
Business leaders say Latinos need vouchers – Utah
October 28, 2007
Business: Language and cultural barriers fall for Hispanics – Members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce do traditional networking, but the group also helps business newcomers. – Tampa Bay
October 21, 2007
Capitalizing on ‘Hispanomics’ – Solano County, California
October 4, 2007
Banco Popular Celebrates 114 Years of Service With More Than Half a Million Dollars Awarded to Community Organizations
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City celebrates its 30 year anniversary with its Annual Noche de Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, November 16, 2007
September 20, 2007
Business initiative targets growing Latino community – Connecticut
September 12, 2007
Is LULAC footing Rodriguez’s legal bill? – (the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mess continues)
August 28, 2007
Immigration Reform Already Affecting Hispanic Businesses – Tulsa, Oklahoma
August 23, 2007
Protest Held Outside WLW-700 AM Offices Over Controversial Radio Ads – Cincinnati
August 21, 2007
Univision Partners with American Red Cross to Assist in Peruvian Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts
Winners of the Triunfando awards hosted by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic chamber in search of new executive director – Colorado Springs
Employers embrace Hispanic community at information fair – Green Bay
August 18, 2007
Hispanic media collect food for quake victims in Peru – Florida
August 9, 2007
Latino businesses take root and blossom in Frederick, Maryland
