Blogante Business + Arizona Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 19, 2009
After a 3 year trial of producing regionalized news for several top 10 Hispanic market stations via the Telemundo Production Center in Dallas, the network is reverting to producing local news. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix and San Jose will once again have locally produced news.
November 18, 2009
How will Hispanics impact the business recovery in Arizona?
The purchasing power of Hispanics is growing at a rate nearly 3 times as fast as that of the general population in Arizona and nationwide, said an Arizona State University business expert who has studied the market for 14 years.
November 12, 2009
Frank M. Pesqueira, who owned the Grande Tortilla Factory for more than 60 years, died Nov. 9 a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 99. – Tucson
November 5, 2009
Julio Cesar Chavez is opening Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones (Champions), a one-of-a-kind boxing-themed restaurant and entertainment venue on November 10 in Mesa, AZ
The U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it is interested in hearing an appeal from business groups that, for the past two years, have been trying to have Arizona’s controversial employer-sanctions law thrown out. – The sanctions law, which punishes companies for hiring illegal immigrants and requires all Arizona employers to use a federal electronic system to verify the work status of employees, has been upheld by two lower courts.
November 2, 2009
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Lea Marquez Peterson, its president and CEO.
September 24, 2009
Coca-Cola targets local Hispanic market, features Mexican soccer player on outdoor ads – Phoenix
September 21, 2009
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.
September 17, 2009
The Economic Benefits of Immigration to Arizona – NEW AMERICANS IN THE GRAND CANYON STATE: Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are an Economic Powerhouse in Arizona
September 2, 2009
The opening of the Hispanic-themed Mi Pueblo Supermercado at Main Street and Dobson Road in Mesa might be delayed six to eight weeks so its opening can be coordinated with other grocery stores the company plans to open in Phoenix
August 24, 2009
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
August 21, 2009
The recession has made “tandas,” also known as “cundinas,” a traditional savings system, increasingly popular in Arizona’s Hispanic neighborhoods, with technology helping to spread the use of the savings pools.
August 13, 2009
Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies early Thursday launched an employer’s sanctions raid at a Valley paper company and planned to detain more than 100 employees in connection with using false or stolen IDs.
July 20, 2009
Qwest bilingual service corners Hispanic market – Call center catering to Spanish-speaking customers sees rapid growth in Arizona and Utah
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.
June 24, 2009
Even as more national retailers like WalMart are joining the race to lure Hispanic grocery customers, the chain that opened up the newest Latino grocery in Mesa is reaching the other way.
June 23, 2009
Arizona hospital lures wealthy Mexican moms-to-be
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
Wells Fargo Manager Harassed Spanish-Speaking Workers, Lawsuit Says – Arizona
June 11, 2009
Nation’s 2nd Supermercado de Walmart opens in West Phoenix
2 Valley credit unions with Latino ties merge – The Chicanos Por La Causa Federal Credit Union, with one branch and five employees, became a part of MariSol Federal Credit Union effective June 1. – Arizona
June 6, 2009
Armando Contreras named president and CEO of Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
May 27, 2009
Two major retail chains looking to cash in on Spanish speakers are opening stores in Tucson – demonstrating the growing buying power of Hispanics, even during tough economic times. El Super, a Los Angeles-based grocer, and La Curacao, an electronics and appliance retailer
April 27, 2009
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 20th anniversary next month.
March 16, 2009
A business owner is being called “racist” for posting signs that say he’s not hiring. – ‘No Yobs Aqui’ sign offensive to some – Yuma, Arizona
March 13, 2009
Wal-Mart looks to Hispanic market in expansion drive – The pilot stores, named Supermercado de Walmart, will open in Phoenix and Houston
December 28, 2008
Spanish media shrinking in Tucson as Hispanic numbers boom – Local Spanish speakers have few options for news
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 2, 2008
Undocumented workers and employers in Arizona are finding ways to circumvent the state’s employer-sanctions law by turning to the underground, or cash, economy.
November 21, 2008
Results of the latest study on Latino consumer attitudes show that the buying power of Hispanics is in the billions. The study called DATOS, the Spanish word for ‘data,’ says Arizona has the 6th largest Hispanic population in the sountry with nearly 2 million Latinos, and that could translate to a new group of influential consumers.
October 7, 2008
Mirna Pineda and Mariela Gómez de Ell, former Telemundo anchors in Phoenix will be peforming in a local theater
September 30, 2008
The fastest-growing segment of U.S. home buyers is also among those facing the greatest risk of foreclosure, two top federal housing officials told a group of Hispanic real-estate professionals meeting in Phoenix this week. – Hispanics
September 15, 2008
Commerce Bank of Arizona Vice President to Receive LULAC Community Service Award
September 8, 2008
‘Crafty Chica’ hits big time after humble start in Tucson – Kathy Cano-Murillo
September 5, 2008
Sergio Avila, who back in July proposed to his girlfriend on live television, has joined the KGUN-9 news team as a general assignment reporter. – Tucson
August 20, 2008
Spanish-language broadcaster Liberman Broadcasting is expanding into the Phoenix market, agreeing to purchase KVPA-LP there for $1,250,000, according to an FCC filing seeking approval of the deal.
July 30, 2008
Current and former workers of the Bashas’ food chain may be able to pursue their claims of pay discrimination together, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. – paid Hispanic workers less than white counterparts – Arizona
July 29, 2008
Latino Bar Business Down on Big Fight Night, Thanks to Sheriff Joe What’s-His-Name (Arpaio)
July 26, 2008
Western Union today asked the Arizona State Supreme Court to review a recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals, which overturned a trial court’s decision in Western Union’s favor concerning the ability of the state to seize money transfers sent from states other than Arizona to Sonora, Mexico.
July 23, 2008
The only news/talk-radio station in the Valley (Arizona) aimed at Latino immigrants is going off the air, the victim of a faltering economy, ongoing crackdowns on undocumented immigrants and a tough market for Spanish talk radio. – Its sister station in Denver, KNRV-AM (1150), signs off this month, too.
July 10, 2008
Media Moves: Reporter Lupita Murillo celebrated her 30th anniversary at NBC affiliate KVOA last week. Lupita arrived in Tucson in 1978 after working at KRGV-TV in Weslaco, Texas for several years as reporter and weekend anchor.
June 30, 2008
Twelve Arizona companies in ‘Hispanic Business’ 500
June 26, 2008
Mesa retail development to focus on Hispanics
June 17, 2008
Media Moves: Janet Rodríguez moves to Phoenix
June 16, 2008
Essco Wholesale Electric tops list of Arizona companies on Hispanic Business 500
June 4, 2008
Couple making dichos are smart cookies – Their idea: taco-shaped cookies with Mexican proverbs and English translations tucked inside. Their challenge: to bring it to market.
May 27, 2008
Emerging Market Profile: Phoenix, AZ – Portada
May 19, 2008
Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Announces Phoenix Hotel Investment Seminar
May 15, 2008
Quepasa moves its headquarters from Scottsdale to Florida
May 13, 2008
Former laborer now runs the company – RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects – Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona
April 29, 2008
Arizona Lawmakers approve changes to employer sanctions law
April 21, 2008
Tony Peña to pitch Qwest at area cultural events – Arizona
April 1, 2008
Arizona guest-worker program hits snag
March 26, 2008
Hispanics Seen as Key Players in Expanding Diamondbacks Fan Base
March 20, 2008
No penalties for Tucson Panda Express with illegal workers, investigators say
February 12, 2008
Arizona Senate Bill Drafts Temporary Worker Program
January 31, 2008
Apartments going empty as hiring law hits migrants – Arizona
January 16, 2008
Employer Sanctions Take Center Stage Again – (Arizona law in court )
January 10, 2008
The ChamberPost: Economic Impact of Immigration – (Arizona studies)
January 8, 2008
Chinese, Hispanic chambers linked – Tucson
January 7, 2008
Southern Arizona businessman José Canchola dies
January 4, 2008
La Curacao expanding in Arizona
January 2, 2008
Arizona gets tough on employers to solve its immigration problem.
Entravision Communications Corporation to Present at 18th Annual Citigroup Global Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference
December 14, 2007
Arizona squeeze on immigration angers business
December 9, 2007
Arizona Businesses, Latino Groups Vow to Keep Fighting Illegal Immigrant Hiring Law – Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum
Hispanic consumers no longer just a niche market – Tucson
December 5, 2007
Arizona farm employers await judge’s ruling in sanctions law challenge
December 4, 2007
Retailer eyes state’s Hispanic market – La Curacao in Arizona
November 30, 2007
La Curacao, a Latino Best Buy, joins Mesa – Arizona
November 28, 2007
Tucson Hispanic chamber names new president – Maricela Solis de Kester
November 27, 2007
Qwest Announces Agreement with Phoenix Suns Guard Leandro Barbosa
November 26, 2007
Businesses encourage employees to learn Spanish
November 25, 2007
Dispute raises questions about Arizonans’ land investments in Sonora
November 19, 2007
Hispanic firms hurt by Arizona migrant crackdown
November 13, 2007
Latino purchasing power in AZ expected to surge – $3.6 billion in 2000 to $6.4 billion in 2006, and the number is expected to hit $9.8 billion in 2011
October 25, 2007
Hispanic Hotel Owner to Break Ground on Eighth Marriott-Branded Hotel – Finvarb Group to Open Residence Inn by Marriott at Mayo Clinic in Arizona
September 30, 2007
Taunts, threats as employer-sanctions law nears – against Hispanic in Arizona
September 19, 2007
Did You Know? More than 1,100 Arizona employers have enrolled in a federal program to screen out illegal immigrants since the state’s new employer-sanctions law passed in July.
September 12, 2007
Did You Know? The median earnings of an Anglo working full time is $31,769; for Hispanics the figure is $21,119. But the gender gap is more pronounced for Anglos ”” women make 76 cents compared to each dollar for men ”” versus the 88 cents on each dollar for Hispanic women versus their male counterparts. – Arizona
August 27, 2007
Migrants fleeing as hiring law nears – Immigration hard-liners cheer, but economic fallout begins – Ar
August 22, 2007
Dex publisher targets Hispanic market – Arizona
August 13, 2007
U.S. Chamber joins fight against Arizonas ban on employing illegal immigrants
July 31, 2007
Did You Know? Phoenix the countrys second-fastest-growing Hispanic market
