HispanicTips » San Bernardino http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Coalition calls for public oversight in new San Bernardino 287(g) agreement http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/coalition-calls-for-public-oversight-in-new-san-bernardino-287g-agreement/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/coalition-calls-for-public-oversight-in-new-san-bernardino-287g-agreement/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:26:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/05/coalition-calls-for-public-oversight-in-new-san-bernardino-287g-agreement/ As the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors prepared today to vote on the county's new 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), members of the Justice for Immigrants Coalition of Inland Southern California, backed by faith leaders, activists, workers and families from around San Bernardino County, spoke out at the meeting in an urgent call for public oversight and a transparent complaint procedure to combat the kinds of civil rights violations and racial profiling that occurred under the previous agreement.

They requested three key amendments to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that was under consideration: 1) Re-insert a stakeholder/steering committee that has input in the implementation of the MOA with ICE, and that includes community representatives; 2) Assure a consistent and transparent complaint procedure where complaints will be responded to within 30 days; and 3) Eliminate Priority #3 in the Standard Operating Procedure, which focuses on “aliens who have been convicted of or arrested for other offenses,” and instead keep the program focused on serious felony-level criminals as was intended in the program.

“At a time when public oversight is so important to all of us, it is only fair that the public have a greater stake in holding the 287g program accountable to its intentions and goals,” said Moisés Escalante, chair of the Justice for Immigrants Coalition. “The program was never intended to be used against innocent people who have committed no serious crimes and the agreement should be modified to reflect those values.”

287(g) refers to a section of the US Immigration code that allows the federal government to delegate certain immigration enforcement powers to local authorities. The 287(g) program has come under severe criticism this year, both locally and around the nation, because local law enforcement agencies that have been granted powers under the program are using them to target communities of color, including disproportionate numbers of Latinos in particular places, for arrest. Reports of racial profiling and other civil rights abuses by the local law enforcement agencies that have sought out 287(g) powers have compromised public safety, while doing nothing to solve the immigration crisis.

On August 25, over 500 civil rights organizations implored President Obama to end the flawed 287(g) program. On September 28, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent a strongly worded letter to the President calling for complete termination of the 287(g) program. In early October 2009, the New York Times published an editorial urging the same. Also in October, DHS released a report on detention conditions and announced its intention to limited subcontracting of immigration detention responsibility. The same report noted that the vast majority of immigrants processed through 287(g) programs were never charged with a criminal offense.

Among those who spoke out during the public comment period were local families, day laborer workers, and other members of the community who have been negatively impacted by San Bernardino’s previous 287(g) agreement and the abuses of its powers by local law enforcement.

“Innocent people have been stopped by the local police for something as simple as a broken tail light or loitering on a sidewalk, transferred to the county jail, put through the 287(g) interview process and deported. Two brothers were arrested for a traffic violation and then detained by ICE in the county jail for two days because they did not speak English,” said Eddie Gonzalez, day laborer organizer in the Inland Empire. He continued, “Does the punishment really fit the so-called ‘crime’?”

The Justice for Immigrants Coalition of Inland Southern California has already submitted a letter to all the members of the Board of Supervisors with the same call for public oversight, and has offered to work with the county and provide any additional information or recommendations needed. They will lead a similar effort in Riverside County, which is also in negotiations to re-sign its 287(g) agreement.

The Justice for Immigrants Coalition of Inland Southern California consists of around twenty groups from all sectors of the community, dedicated to providing direct service to the local immigrant community while working toward a just solution to the broken immigration system that is separating families and punishing hard workers. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66088 0 Inland Empire Latino artists are presenting an exhibition of their work “To Realize the Dream” on display between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 at the County of San Bernardino Government Center. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/14/inland-empire-latino-artists-are-presenting-an-exhibition-of-their-work-to-realize-the-dream-on-display-between-sept-15-and-oct-15-at-the-county-of-san-bernardino-government-center/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/14/inland-empire-latino-artists-are-presenting-an-exhibition-of-their-work-to-realize-the-dream-on-display-between-sept-15-and-oct-15-at-the-county-of-san-bernardino-government-center/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:06:21 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/14/inland-empire-latino-artists-are-presenting-an-exhibition-of-their-work-to-realize-the-dream-on-display-between-sept-15-and-oct-15-at-the-county-of-san-bernardino-government-center/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=60983 0 Quartet of Latina professors at Cal State San Bernardino file grievance – Maria Balderrama, Nena Torrez, Barbara Flores & Lynne Diaz-Rico http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/23/quartet-of-latina-professors-at-cal-state-san-bernardino-file-grievance-maria-balderrama-nena-torrez-barbara-flores-lynne-diaz-rico/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/23/quartet-of-latina-professors-at-cal-state-san-bernardino-file-grievance-maria-balderrama-nena-torrez-barbara-flores-lynne-diaz-rico/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:37:44 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=55226 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=55226 0 San Bernardino’s first Latino fire captain dies – Alfred Navor http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/12/02/san-bernardinos-first-latino-fire-captain-dies-alfred-navor/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/12/02/san-bernardinos-first-latino-fire-captain-dies-alfred-navor/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:39:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=47210 HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=45279 0 Four of every 10 San Bernardino County residents speak a language other than English at home.- California http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/25/four-of-every-10-san-bernardino-county-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english-at-home-california/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/25/four-of-every-10-san-bernardino-county-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english-at-home-california/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:11:11 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/25/four-of-every-10-san-bernardino-county-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english-at-home-california/ HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=44534 0 Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino, is helping students eager to apply to the United States service academies by hosting a military academy night. http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/08/rep-joe-baca-d-san-bernardino-is-helping-students-eager-to-apply-to-the-united-states-service-academies-by-hosting-a-military-academy-night/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/08/rep-joe-baca-d-san-bernardino-is-helping-students-eager-to-apply-to-the-united-states-service-academies-by-hosting-a-military-academy-night/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:53:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/09/08/rep-joe-baca-d-san-bernardino-is-helping-students-eager-to-apply-to-the-united-states-service-academies-by-hosting-a-military-academy-night/ http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=43629 0 Cynthia Olivo, most recently the associate director of Admissions and Student Recruitment at California State University, San Bernardino, has been named the new associate dean of Counseling and Student Success Services at Pasadena City College. http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/28/cynthia-olivo-most-recently-the-associate-director-of-admissions-and-student-recruitment-at-california-state-university-san-bernardino-has-been-named-the-new-associate-dean-of-counseling-and-studen/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/28/cynthia-olivo-most-recently-the-associate-director-of-admissions-and-student-recruitment-at-california-state-university-san-bernardino-has-been-named-the-new-associate-dean-of-counseling-and-studen/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:57:22 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/08/28/cynthia-olivo-most-recently-the-associate-director-of-admissions-and-student-recruitment-at-california-state-university-san-bernardino-has-been-named-the-new-associate-dean-of-counseling-and-studen/ http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=43315 0 SVREP Targets 124 Communities for Nonpartisan Voter Registration http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/09/svrep-targets-124-communities-for-nonpartisan-voter-registration/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/09/svrep-targets-124-communities-for-nonpartisan-voter-registration/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:14:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/07/09/svrep-targets-124-communities-for-nonpartisan-voter-registration/ "" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=40663 0 Latino activists plan `Viva Obama Clubs’ to aid candidacy – San Bernardino County http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/22/latino-activists-plan-viva-obama-clubs-to-aid-candidacy-san-bernardino-county/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/22/latino-activists-plan-viva-obama-clubs-to-aid-candidacy-san-bernardino-county/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:29:41 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/22/latino-activists-plan-viva-obama-clubs-to-aid-candidacy-san-bernardino-county/ "Area Latino leaders Friday launched a grass-roots effort to help put Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in the White House.

About 20 activists gathered in front of San Bernardino City Hall to announce plans for "Viva Obama Clubs" - a series of voter-mobilization events scheduled from July to the November election. " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=40287 0 SNL Kagan Publishes 2008 Updated Analysis of TV and Radio Market Revenues – Small-to-midsize markets and Hispanic metro areas show the greatest growth potential http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/18/snl-kagan-publishes-2008-updated-analysis-of-tv-and-radio-market-revenues-small-to-midsize-markets-and-hispanic-metro-areas-show-the-greatest-growth-potential/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/18/snl-kagan-publishes-2008-updated-analysis-of-tv-and-radio-market-revenues-small-to-midsize-markets-and-hispanic-metro-areas-show-the-greatest-growth-potential/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:33:53 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/18/snl-kagan-publishes-2008-updated-analysis-of-tv-and-radio-market-revenues-small-to-midsize-markets-and-hispanic-metro-areas-show-the-greatest-growth-potential/ "In an updated analysis of radio and television market revenues, SNL Kagan (www.snlkagan.com) identifies small-to-midsize markets in the Pacific region, especially in metro areas with large Hispanic populations, as having the greatest growth potential. The report, "Radio/TV Station Annual Outlook: Market-by-Market Revenue Projections,” published annually by SNL Kagan for over 20 years, takes into account overall broadcast revenue trends, market demographics and expected ad revenues from the presidential election in determining a market’s growth potential.

Radio Market Revenues by CAGR Rank

CAGR Rank, Market, ‘07 Market Rank, CAGR ‘07-‘12, Retail Growth ‘07-‘12

1. San Diego, CA, 17, 2.0%, 11.9%

2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, 26, 1.9%, 10.1%

3. Stockton, CA, 79, 1.9%, 11.9%

4. San Jose, CA, 35, 1.9%, 8.9%

5. Fresno, CA, 66, 1.9%, 10.7%

SNL Kagan estimates five-year annual revenue growth of 1.1% for radio markets, despite a 2.5% drop in total radio revenue in 2007. San Diego tops the list of fastest-growing markets, largely due to a substantial Hispanic population, the shifting economic focus to high-tech jobs and a five-year retail growth rate of 11.9% (well above the national average of 6.5%). Overall, radio revenues in the Pacific region are expected to grow rapidly, with 13 of the top 20 markets by revenue residing in California.

Television Market Revenues by CAGR Rank

CAGR Rank, Market, ‘07 Market Rank, CAGR ‘07-‘12, Retail Growth ‘07-‘12

1. Las Vegas, NV, 43, 6.2%, 7.9%

2. San Diego, CA, 27, 6.1%, 11.9%

3. Los Angeles, CA, 2, 5.7%, 7.7%

4. Phoenix, AZ, 12, 5.6%, 6.4%

5. San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA, 6, 5.6%, 7.3%

Likewise, SNL Kagan projects growth in TV revenues (3.9% over the next five years) despite a 2007 decline of 8.5% generated by the writers’ strike and advertising migration to the Internet. TV ad revenues are expected to rise 8.8% in 2008 from TV ad buys connected with the presidential election. The largest growth will likely be in the Pacific and Mountain regions, with Las Vegas and San Diego at the top of the list.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Great Lakes and Central South regions rank lowest for both radio and TV revenue projections. Slow retail growth and auto industry layoffs are the main factors for the depressed outlook in the Great Lakes, where revenue is projected to grow 2.7% for TV and 0.9% for radio. The Central South, particularly the Mississippi markets still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, faces tough times ahead, with projected revenue growth of 2.8% for TV and 0.8% for radio.

Reports such as "Radio/TV Station Annual Outlook" are available exclusively as part of the SNL Kagan Information Service. For more information on this report and other media and communications data within the SNL Kagan Information Service, call 866.296.3743 or email SNLKaganSales @ snl.com." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=40162 0 Blogante News for Tuesday – June 10th, 2008 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/10/blogante-news-for-tuesday-june-10th-2008/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/10/blogante-news-for-tuesday-june-10th-2008/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:28:44 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/06/10/blogante-news-for-tuesday-june-10th-2008/ Gracias, Tomás

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Vela is the first Latina and first female chancellor for the community college district.

Vela was chosen because she has many of the same attributes as her predecessor, said Community College board President Charles S. Terrell Jr." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39772 0 U.S. House Leadership & House Hispanic Caucus—A Two Way Street http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/22/us-house-leadership-house-hispanic-caucus-a-two-way-street/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/22/us-house-leadership-house-hispanic-caucus-a-two-way-street/#comments Thu, 22 May 2008 14:05:03 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/22/us-house-leadership-house-hispanic-caucus-a-two-way-street/ "U.S. Representative Joe Baca of California, chair of the House Hispanic caucus, is telling the Democratic House leadership to address immigration issues in a meaningful way, or risk alienating Hispanic voters.

The Houston Chronicle story suggests that this sentiment is echoed by other House Hispanics and by Hispanic leaders outside of elected office.

Congressman Baca represents San Bernardino and surrounding areas." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38990 0 Rialto Unified holds Latino Male Youth Summit – California http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/rialto-unified-holds-latino-male-youth-summit-california/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/rialto-unified-holds-latino-male-youth-summit-california/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 15:17:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/14/rialto-unified-holds-latino-male-youth-summit-california/ "Educators and business professionals hope to use their own stories of struggle and success to motivate male Latino students at Rialto Unified School District's inaugural Latino Male Youth Summit.

The Saturday event, to be held at Wilmer Amina Carter High School, will include workshops and panel discussions on navigating high school and preparing for college.

Speakers will include Rep. Joe Baca, D-Rialto; state Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Anthony Monreal; and San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent Arturo Delgado. The keynote speaker will be Manny Medrano, journalist and legal correspondent for ABC News." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=38654 0 An unusual blend of cultures: Mexican and black – Costa Chicans in Los Angeles – Immigrants from Costa Chica share an ancient ethnic heritage and culture that few outsiders know about. http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/an-unusual-blend-of-cultures-mexican-and-black-costa-chicans-in-los-angeles-immigrants-from-costa-chica-share-an-ancient-ethnic-heritage-and-culture-that-few-outsiders-know-about/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/an-unusual-blend-of-cultures-mexican-and-black-costa-chicans-in-los-angeles-immigrants-from-costa-chica-share-an-ancient-ethnic-heritage-and-culture-that-few-outsiders-know-about/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:33:37 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/an-unusual-blend-of-cultures-mexican-and-black-costa-chicans-in-los-angeles-immigrants-from-costa-chica-share-an-ancient-ethnic-heritage-and-culture-that-few-outsiders-know-about/ "But Costa Chicans -- many dark in complexion with puchunco (curly or kinky) hair -- are Mexicans with cultural and racial histories going back hundreds of years to the Spanish conquistadors and the African slave trade.

As part of the massive wave of Mexican immigrants who began fleeing the economic hardships of their homeland in the 1980s, black Mexicans from the coast settled in communities throughout the United States, in Winston Salem, N.C., Joliet, Ill., and Salt Lake City, among other places.

Some 300 Costa Chicans live in Pasadena, and thousands more can be found in San Bernardino, South Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana, all enclaves characterized by close family and community ties." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=37393 0 El Clasificado Continues to Provide Free Small Business Training Workshops for Latino Micro business Owners in 2008 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/20/clasificado-continues-provide-free-small-business-training-workshops-latino-micro-business-owners-2008/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/20/clasificado-continues-provide-free-small-business-training-workshops-latino-micro-business-owners-2008/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:15:38 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/20/clasificado-continues-provide-free-small-business-training-workshops-latino-micro-business-owners-2008/ "Local established and burgeoning small business owners from across Southern California gathered at the Embassy Suites in Downey, CA to receive free business advice and training in Spanish at El Clasificado's "Su Socio de Negocios" small business expo, part of an ongoing series designed to help Latino small businesses thrive. The March 12th expo was the second event of the annual workshop series, now entering its third year in operation.

With the nation currently facing a weak economy and a majority of CFO's nationwide believing that the US is on the brink of a recession, according to Reuters, this "Su Socio de Negocios" expo featured a critical presentation in Spanish that explained how a small business owner can survive in a struggling economy. Approximately 150 Latino entrepreneurs attended the event, and dozens took copious notes during this presentation by Micro business financing experts Confianza Inc.

"We feel a responsibility to present these expos to members of our community at such an important time, when it can only benefit Latino small business owners who find themselves struggling," commented Martha de la Torre, Founder and CEO of El Clasificado. "Many Latino entrepreneurs often lack access to basic information and tools in their language that help them operate their businesses more effectively, and we are proud to continue serving as that platform with Su Socio de Negocios."

New and emerging Hispanic entrepreneurs were appreciative of the expo. "This is a good source for us Latinos. It is a good way to learn how to get a business established and what resources there exist for us," affirmed Herman Mancera, a small business owner from Gardena, CA.

The event featured an additional presentation "Your Business Plan and P&L (Profit and Loss) Statements" given by Wells Fargo, as well as dozens of information booths, and kiosks to provide hands-on training. Event sponsors for Su Socio de Negocios included businesses that target Hispanic microenterprises such as Wells Fargo, State Farm Insurance, Comerica, Aetna, and Sprint. The next Su Socio de Negocios small business event is scheduled for July 28, 2008.

"Su Socio de Negocios" is a free series of small business training workshops in Spanish held in different Hispanic grassroots communities throughout the year. The expo series is
presented by El Clasificado, a multi-media print, online and grassroots event marketing solutions company targeting the Hispanic community. El Clasificado is the weekly source of information for more than 1 million Latinos on everything from health and education to consumer alerts and real estate. El Clasificado is a verified publication with a weekly circulation of over 310,000, and is distributed in over 160 cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=36484 0 Local immigration activists to meet with Calderon in Los Angeles http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/12/local-immigration-activists-meet-with-calderon-angeles/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/12/local-immigration-activists-meet-with-calderon-angeles/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:26:17 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/12/local-immigration-activists-meet-with-calderon-angeles/ "Luz Maria Ayala has a message for Mexican President Felipe Calderon.

Work harder to stop Mexicans from coming to the United States illegally.

"He needs to focus on helping the workers in the rural areas who are really struggling," said Ayala, who runs a community organization that aids Latino immigrants in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. "He needs to raise wages a lot. If people earned more money in Mexico, they wouldn't have to risk their lives to cross the border to come here to work."" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=35152 0 Homebuilders cater to Latinos – California http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/05/homebuilders-cater-latinos-california/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/05/homebuilders-cater-latinos-california/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:25:33 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/05/homebuilders-cater-latinos-california/ "Jose and Maria Becerra were out of space at their 1,034-square-foot home in La Puente in Los Angeles County. They couldn't host large family gatherings. Their son, Gabriel, shared a bedroom with his grandmother, Maria. The cramped kitchen limited Jose's cooking.

A month ago, the Becerras moved into a new 3,068-square-foot home in Rialto in San Bernardino County. They have hosted Maria's seven sisters. Gabriel has his own room. His grandmother will eventually move into a first-floor bedroom. Jose cooks every night." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=34805 0 El Clasificado among Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles according to Los Angeles Business Journal http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/12/04/clasificado-among-fastest-growing-private-companies-angeles-according-angeles-business-journal/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/12/04/clasificado-among-fastest-growing-private-companies-angeles-according-angeles-business-journal/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:51:40 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/12/04/clasificado-among-fastest-growing-private-companies-angeles-according-angeles-business-journal/ "The Los Angeles Business Journal one of the leading business publications in Los Angeles, recently revealed its list of the 100 fastest-growing privately held companies, and 90th on the list was El Clasificado -- one of the few Hispanic-owned businesses recognized on the list.

Almost 20 years since the Spanish-language classifieds weekly publication was established, the organization continues to experience an increase in circulation and revenue, despite the trend of declining revenues faced by major newspapers and other Spanish print media nationwide. Associated Press recently revealed that total advertising revenue for newspapers in the third quarter of 2007 slid 7.4% from the previous year, while revenues for El Clasificado increased by almost 24% during the same period, following what seems to be now a regular pattern.


“We are very proud that our efforts have been so notably recognized this year by such premier organizations as the Los Angeles Business Journal,” exclaimed Martha de la Torre, founder and publisher of El Clasificado. “These honors, more than anything, are a testament to the hard work demonstrated daily by our wonderful team of employees. They are truly positioning El Clasificado as a leading multiplatform organization that in addition to print advertising solutions also offers grassroots community events, free classifieds online and mobile downloads.”

The Los Angeles Business Journal is not the first organization to honor El Clasificado’s growth. The publication was also included this year in the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America, and El Clasificado has been on the Hispanic Business 500 list each consecutive year since 2004. Moreover, in 2007 El Clasificado’s founders were recognized by Ernst & Young as finalists in the Greater Los Angeles area for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The Los Angeles Business Journal is one of Los Angeles’s premier weekly business publications examining the many ways that the L.A. economy operates, and has published the list of 100 Fastest Growing private companies in Los Angeles for 11 years.

El Clasificado is a multi-media publication and advertising solutions company with solid advertising platforms in print, online and grassroots events. More than 1 million readers utilize the free Spanish-language publication every week as a source of information on everything from health and education to consumer alerts and real estate. El Clasificado is a verified publication with a weekly circulation of over 310,000, and is distributed in over 150 cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=32752 0