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 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/new-u-s-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-to-fight-for-small-businesses/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/new-u-s-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-to-fight-for-small-businesses/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:50:50 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/new-u-s-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-ceo-to-fight-for-small-businesses/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67602 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/27/united-states-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-urges-administration-to-expand-lending-for-americas-small-businesses/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/27/united-states-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-urges-administration-to-expand-lending-for-americas-small-businesses/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:26 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65125 The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the leading advocate for nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses and over 200 local Hispanic chambers throughout the United States, described a mixed reaction to today's announced improvements to small business lending, noting a move in the right direction, but also an expansion of old measures that have not yielded desired results.

As part of February's stimulus package, Congress allocated $730 million to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to temporarily waive fees and increase guarantees the agency offers banks that make qualifying small business loans. Despite those measures, SBA lending continued to fall, dropping 36% in the 2009 fiscal year compared to a year earlier.


Twenty-two of the largest TARP recipient banks have cut their small business loan portfolios by $8 billion.

"The solution is to somehow ease the reluctance of banks to lend to small businesses, and for the SBA to reassert itself in the role of provider of direct loans." said David C. Lizárraga, USHCC Chairman of the Board. "Beyond that, the Administration must couple any federal effort to promote small business lending with technical assistance on the ground in order to help businesses navigate the process."

Small and minority entrepreneurs often face an inherent challenge maintaining appropriate financials, managing cash flow, navigating the application process and preparing quality materials including loan packages and sound business plans. These are large obstacles for any small or minority-owned business that applies for a loan.

Lizárraga continued, "many local Hispanic Chambers throughout the country provide free technical assistance to thousands of Hispanic entrepreneurs and work closely with financial institutions and local SBA offices to promote and ensure access to capital. We can certainly use federal support to assist a much larger number of entrepreneurs. The need for this type of assistance is far greater than is being currently met."

America's small businesses employ half of the country's private sector workforce and have traditionally created 70-80% of the country's new jobs. Since January 2008, these businesses have lost over 2.5 million jobs. While the Administration has worked to reduce fees and improve Federal guarantees on SBA loans, small businesses cannot benefit unless banks actually issue them. Emergency ARC small business loans from the SBA have such restrictive terms that few businesses qualify. For example, despite thousands of applications for assistance, only 61 businesses in the entire state of Texas have qualified for loans.

"The Small Business Administration provides emergency loans to small businesses after a natural disaster ... and this economy is looking a lot like a disaster for too many small businesses," said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the USHCC. "Small businesses need help now, and the SBA must get back in the business of direct loans, so it can be a lender of last resort."

Palomarez continued, "Greater access to TARP funds for small business loans and using CDFIs is a great step, but is unlikely to generate many additional loans unless resources are made available to assist businesses to access these funds."

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate nearly $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States and Puerto Rico.

About Hispanics Today
Hispanics Today is an English-language television show that highlights the largest and fastest growing segment of the U.S. population -- the Latino market - and their impact on American business, politics, and culture. The show reaches 84% of Hispanic television viewers in 165 markets.

About USHCC Foundation
The USHCC Foundation is committed to giving Hispanics alternatives for life preparation and life-long learning by developing and implementing initiatives and educational campaigns to awaken and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. The Foundation leverages corporate and public support to ensure that existing and aspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs gain access and achieve success in the world of business. 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(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091013/DC91003 ) "A pioneer in multicultural marketing, Javier brings more than two decades of corporate experience and entrepreneurial insight from which the Chamber and its members will greatly benefit," said David C. Lizarraga, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Javier is a valuable addition to the USHCC executive team. His wide ranging experience along with his deep commitment to the Hispanic community makes Javier an exceptional asset for the USHCC, and we look forward to robust growth under his leadership." "Our goal is to strengthen our programs, improve member satisfaction and place a renewed focus on the needs of America's small and minority-owned enterprises," said Javier Palomarez, President & CEO. "I am proud to be part of this organization whose mission is to help grow our businesses, improve opportunities in corporate and federal procurement and hold decision-makers accountable to the needs of our vibrant Hispanic business community." Palomarez is one of the nation's pre-eminent multi-cultural sales and marketing executives. He is a sought-after spokesperson, thought-leader and strategist on the issues affecting America's consumers, particularly those in the Hispanic community. His opinions and points of view have appeared in leading publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today and many others. Most recently, Palomarez served as Vice President of Multicultural Marketing at ING Financial Services, where he was recruited to lead diversity outreach programs. He was responsible for marketing, sponsorships, public relations and external communications to help position this global leader in the financial services industry. Palomarez began his career at Allstate Insurance Corporation where he worked to initiate the industry's first fully-integrated, nationwide Hispanic marketing, sales and service campaign. Following his tenure at Allstate, Palomarez was recruited by Sprint, Inc, where he rose through the ranks to become the Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations. The path to Washington, D.C. has been an interesting one for Palomarez. He was born in south Texas and raised by his mother in a single-parent household. The youngest of ten children, he spent his formative years as a migrant farm worker. Palomarez is the product of public schooling and learned English as a second language. As a former high school drop-out, he obtained a GED and worked his way through college, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from the University of Texas - Pan American. About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate nearly $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States and Puerto Rico. About Hispanics Today Hispanics Today is an English-language television show that highlights the largest and fastest growing segment of the U.S. population -- the Latino market -- and their impact on American business, politics, and culture. The show reaches 84% of Hispanic television viewers in 165 markets. About USHCC Foundation The USHCC Foundation is committed to giving Hispanics alternatives for life preparation and life-long learning by developing and implementing initiatives and educational campaigns to awaken and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. The Foundation leverages corporate and public support to ensure that existing and aspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs gain access and achieve success in the world of business. SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce David D. Ferreira, +1-202-842-1212 ext. 488, dferreira@ushcc.com, or DeVere Kutscher, +1-202-842-1212 ext. 497, dkutscher@ushcc.com, both of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64320 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/united-states-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-announces-national-and-regional-hispanic-leadership-and-business-excellence-awards/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/united-states-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-announces-national-and-regional-hispanic-leadership-and-business-excellence-awards/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:29:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62623 The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recently honored the winners of the 2009 National and Regional Hispanic Leadership & Business Excellence Awards during its 30th Annual National Convention, Business Expo & Latina Summit held in Denver, Colorado, from September 16-19.

“On behalf of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, our Board of Directors, and our network of more than 200 local and regional Hispanic chambers of commerce across our nation, I congratulate and applaud this year’s award recipients,” said David C. Lizárraga, USHCC Chairman of the Board. “These individuals were selected because they exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit—the creativity, tenacity, and hard work—of our nation’s more than three million Hispanic businessmen and businesswomen who are critical to the economic recovery of our nation. We were also honored to recognize individuals from Corporate America whose partnership and support have been vital to the continued empowerment of Hispanic business.”

Held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, featured speakers included Cabinet Members and key officials from President Obama’s Administration, Congressional representatives, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. The event drew high-level representatives from Corporate America, including Fortune 500 companies, and Hispanic entrepreneurs and Chamber leaders from across the United States and beyond.

Recipients of the Hispanic Leadership & Business Excellence Awards were selected by a panel that include representatives from Fortune 500 companies, national non-profit organizations and Chamber leaders. Winners were selected from among nominations received from local, state and regional Hispanic chambers of commerce.

National and Regional Hispanic Leadership and Business Award recipients for 2009 are:

USHCC Chairman’s Award: Tanya Penny, Verizon Communications
USHCC President’s Award/Corporation of the Year: MillersCoors
USHCC Ultimate Latina Award: Elizabeth Chalas Berman, Continental Food & Beverage, and USHCC Board Member
Convention Chairman’s Award: Dr. Gil Garbiso, Garbiso Dental Care Center, USHCC Board Member, and Chairman of Region 2

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Honorary Convention Chair Award: Sonya Dukes, Wells Fargo & Company
The Hector Barreto, Sr. “Ganas” Award was presented to the first paid USHCC president, Jose Nino of El Nino Group; and to Michael Barrera, President, National Hispanic Business Information Clearinghouse, whose father was one of the founding members of the USHCC.

National Small Hispanic Chamber of the Year: Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The other regional winner was the Latino Entrepreneurial Network of SE Wisconsin.

National Medium Hispanic Chamber of the Year: Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, also winning at the regional level. Among the regional winners are: High Desert Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CA); McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TX); and, Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (NJ).

National Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who also won regionally. Other regional winners include:Latin Chamber of Commerce, Nevada; Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (CO); and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin.

National Chamber Executive of the Year: Cindy Ramos-Davidson, El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who also won at the regional level. Other regional winners include: Sandy Cajas, Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach (CA); Patricia Quijano Dark, Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Nelson Soler, Latino Entrepreneurial Network of SE Wisconsin; Varsovia Fernandez, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and Maria Monreal-Cameron, Wisconsin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

National Corporate Business Advocate of the Year: Anthony R. Jimenez, President & CEO, and founder of MicroTech, who also won at the regional level. Other regional winners include: Roy G. Nunez,Institute for Organizational Training and Development’s Hispanic Research Center; Dave Abeyta, US Bank; and Maria Saenz Mendez, Aetna, Inc.

USHCC/Rojo Marketing for Excellence Award: American Family Insurance, and Dr. Thomas Autobee

The national awards also recognized young aspiring entrepreneurs. First place winner of BizFest—a three-day program including a competition on creating a business and its development plan—is Jose Madrid. Placing second and third are two of Jose’s classmates from Arrupe Jesuit High School in Denver, Jacqueline Meraz and Brianna Apodaca, respectively.

Wells Fargo & Company served as this year’s Convention Alianza Partner for the second consecutive year. For more information on the USHCC 30th Annual Convention, Business Expo & Latina Summit, please visit www.ushcc.com/convention.
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About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of more than 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate nearly $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for over 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay.




About Wells Fargo & Company
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.3 trillion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance through more than 10,400 stores, over 12,000 ATMs and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and internationally. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62623 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/millercoors-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-hispanic-business/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/millercoors-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-hispanic-business/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:54:28 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62293 MillerCoors has been awarded the coveted United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) President's Award, during the organization's recent 30th Annual Convention and Business Expo in Denver, Colorado. The President's Award, formerly known as Corporation of the Year, recognizes global corporations for their outstanding achievements and innovations that contribute to the success of Hispanic business owners.

The nation's second largest beer company was recognized for its exceptional leadership and commitment to the Hispanic business community, both nationally and globally. Ed McBrien, president, Western Region, accepted the award on behalf of MillerCoors at the awards gala on Saturday night. "Receiving this prestigious award from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is an honor; an acknowledgement that MillerCoors is working to create America's best beer company by expanding economic opportunities in the diverse communities we operate and sell beer," said Leo Keily, CEO, MillerCoors. "We are firmly committed to investing in, and providing resources to foster the success of Hispanic business owners."


Nominated and selected by a special award committee, the selection criteria is based upon weighing each corporation's efforts in community service, advocacy, leadership, corporate diversity, national outreach efforts and the providing of procurement opportunities.

About MillerCoors
Built on a foundation of great beer brands and more than 288 years of brewing heritage, MillerCoors continues the commitment of its founders to brew the highest quality beers. MillerCoors is the second largest beer company in America, capturing nearly 30 percent of U.S. beer sales. Led by two of the best-selling beers in the industry, MillerCoors has a broad portfolio of highly complementary brands across every major industry segment. Miller Lite is the great tasting beer that established the American light beer category in 1975, and Coors Light is the brand that introduced consumers to refreshment as cold as the Rockies. MGD 64 completes the company'''s premium light beer portfolio, offering consumers fresh, crisp taste at just 64 calories. MillerCoors brews premium beers Coors Banquet and Miller Genuine Draft; and economy brands Miller High Life and Keystone Light. The company also imports Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch and Molson Canadian and offers innovative products such as Miller Chill and Sparks. MillerCoors features craft brews from the Jacob Leinenkugel Company, Blue Moon Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company. MillerCoors operates eight major breweries in the U.S., as well as the Leinenkugel's craft brewery in Chippewa Falls, WI and two microbreweries, the 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee and the Blue Moon Brewing Company at Coors Field in Denver. MillerCoors vision is to create America's best beer company by driving profitable industry growth. MillerCoors insists on building its brands the right way through brewing quality, responsible marketing and environmental and community impact. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62293 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/denver-prepares-for-hispanic-business-conference-denver-business-groups-unite-to-host-largest-gathering-of-hispanic-business-leaders-in-america/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/denver-prepares-for-hispanic-business-conference-denver-business-groups-unite-to-host-largest-gathering-of-hispanic-business-leaders-in-america/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:07:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59714 "The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will host its 30th Annual National Convention featuring a Latina Summit and Business Expo in Denver, Colorado from September 16-19, 2009. This four-day event will provide educational workshops, town halls, receptions, business matching opportunities and many other resources critical to the continued growth and success of the Hispanic business community, which numbers more than 3 million businesses nationwide.

The Convention will bring together local groups from the great state of Colorado, thousands of Hispanic entrepreneurs, high-level representatives and decision-makers from Corporate America, key political leaders and officials from President Obama’s Administration, and Hispanic Chamber leaders from throughout the nation as the USHCC celebrates the advances made by the Hispanic business community during its three-decade history.

“In ‘Soaring to New Heights, Building the New Economy.’ the USHCC will inaugurate the Latina Summit as part of our 30th anniversary celebration,” said USHCC Chairman of the Board David C. Lizárraga. “I am very grateful for the tremendous support our national organization has received from all sectors of the Colorado community, from local Hispanic business leaders such as the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Latina Chamber, to civic leaders who include Denver Mayor Hickenlooper and Colorado Governor Ritter. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by the Latina Chamber and Linda Alvarado—one of our nation’s most successful and influential businesswomen and Co-Chair of the Latina Summit—and their integral partnership in the launch of this exciting new addition to our Annual Convention that will further empower Latina entrepreneurs.”

The Latina Summit builds upon the USHCC’s comprehensive initiative to provide current and aspiring Latina business owners with access to effective tools, resources and information they need to establish new enterprises as well as to grow and succeed in the competitive global marketplace.

“The Latina Chamber is proud to assist the USHCC in making this event a great success and encourage businesses of all sizes to support it and take part in the convention” said Jessika Aerni, Chair of The Latina Chamber. "This is important for the both the city of Denver and the state of Colorado as our business owners face a tough economy. We need to provide the leadership and skills to help them navigate those challenges, and by collaborating across the community and supporting the convention. We can achieve those goals."

“Latina entrepreneurs are making a significant impact in our new economy and successfully leading businesses in every market segment and of every size—from small neighborhood ventures to Hispanic 500 businesses,” said Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the USHCC and Latina Summit Co-Chair Elizabeth Vasquez Gallagher. “It is with pride that we join Denver Latina leaders like Linda Alvarado in the effort to bring such an important opportunity to Latinas from throughout the nation as well as those right here in Denver.”

“With the current economic situation, the timing of the national convention is fortunate,” stated Jeff Campos, Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “The DHCC is proud to partner with the USHCC National Convention which is projected to bring six million dollars to the city of Denver.”

The USHCC’s 30th Annual National Convention is made possible with the support of its official Alianza partner, Wells Fargo; its official airline, Southwest Airlines; and its official wireless provider, Sprint. For an updated list of partners and sponsorship information, visit www.ushcc.com. " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59714 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/29/the-ushcc-annual-convention-is-in-25-weeks-in-denver-yet-their-website-still-doesnt-have-any-info-on-getting-media-credentials-why/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/29/the-ushcc-annual-convention-is-in-25-weeks-in-denver-yet-their-website-still-doesnt-have-any-info-on-getting-media-credentials-why/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:54:16 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59692 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59692 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/29/hispanic-business-groups-nationwide-endorse-sotomayor-ushcc-garners-support-from-67-local-hispanic-chambers-of-commerce-urge-us-senate-confirmation/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/29/hispanic-business-groups-nationwide-endorse-sotomayor-ushcc-garners-support-from-67-local-hispanic-chambers-of-commerce-urge-us-senate-confirmation/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:02:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=55902 "The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the national representative for almost 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses, has been joined by 67 local Hispanic chambers of commerce from across the United States to express their strong support for Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the United States Supreme Court. Local chambers of commerce from states such as California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas, Utah, and dozens more signed a letter to the U.S. Senate urging the quick and timely confirmation of Judge Sotomayor.

“The Hispanic business community believes that Judge Sotomayor will continue her reputation as a fair and impartial jurist when she is confirmed to serve on the Supreme Court. That is why Hispanic chambers of commerce from all across America have expressed their support of her,” said David C. Lizárraga, USHCC Chairman of the Board. “Hispanic business leaders and entrepreneurs are extremely supportive of this nomination. There has been a resounding level of support for her within our community, and we believe the Senate should confirm her without delay.”

Judge Sotomayor has one of the most prolific judicial backgrounds in decades and an incredibly compelling personal story. She has a deep respect for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. She has demonstrated a thorough understanding of a wide range of highly complicated legal issues, and has a strong reputation for deciding cases based upon the careful application of the facts to the law. The nation will benefit greatly from her service on its highest court.

To read the full letter addressed to the U.S. Senate, please go to: http://www.ushcc.com/_data/n_0001/resources/live/Reid%20Sotomayor%20Letter.pdf" Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=55902 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/25/southwest-airlines-named-official-airline-of%c2%a0the-united-states-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce%e2%80%99s-30th-annual-convention-business-expo/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/25/southwest-airlines-named-official-airline-of%c2%a0the-united-states-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce%e2%80%99s-30th-annual-convention-business-expo/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:22:06 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=55597 "Southwest Airlines was named the official airline of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (USHCC) 30th Annual National Convention & Business Expo which will be celebrated this year Sept. 16-19 in Denver, Colorado.

“It is an honor to be named the official airline of this annual business event. The US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will gather more than 3,000 business owners in an important conversation about the economy,” said Christine Ortega, Corporate Community Affairs manager for Southwest Airlines. “We are proud to contribute to this organization and to be part of the effort to spur economic growth in our nation.”

Ortega also serves on the Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board providing advice and input to USHCC leaders as needed. In support of the event, Southwest Airlines will team with the Chamber to offer the Chamber’s members information about specific products like Business Select and DING! that can save the business travelers time and money. In addition, Southwest Airlines will provide five lucky Chamber members with complimentary airfare to the convention when they register online at www.ushcc.com/convention by September 4, 2009.

In addition to support of organizations like the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Airlines provides assistance to minority owned businesses who want to become certified suppliers of the airline through its Supplier Diversity program. Richard Moore, Southwest Airlines’ Director of Supplier Diversity, serves as the liaison through the chamber's Procurement Executive Corporate Advisory Board.

“We are very proud to have Southwest Airlines as the official airline of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual convention,” said David Lizárraga, Chairman of the Board of the USHCC. “Southwest Airlines has been a key partner for many years and their dedication to and support of the Hispanic business community is strong. We look forward to this opportunity to continue strengthening our longstanding corporate relationship as it gives our members the freedom to fly.”

About the USHCC’s 30th Annual National Convention & Business Expo

Founded in 1979, the USHCC has held an annual convention each year, visiting various cities across the United States and Puerto Rico over the past thirty years. It is known as the most important national event for the Hispanic Business community on an annual basis. The USHCC’s 30th Annual Convention is made possible with the support of Wells Fargo, its official Alianza partner; Southwest Airlines, the official airline of the USHCC’s 30th Annual National Convention; and Sprint, its official wireless provider. For an updated list of partners and potential sponsorship information, visit www.ushcc.com/convention.

About Southwest Airlines

After nearly 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation’s leading low-fare carrier, continues to stand above other airlines—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service, and without punitive fees. Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience with all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom. Southwest recently updated its gate areas and improved its boarding procedure to make flying Southwest Airlines even more convenient. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 65 cities (adding Boston Logan and Milwaukee later this year) in 33 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 35,000 Employees systemwide. " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=55597 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/04/10m-boost-expected-from-hispanic-chamber-convention-in-denver/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/04/10m-boost-expected-from-hispanic-chamber-convention-in-denver/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:37:27 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/04/10m-boost-expected-from-hispanic-chamber-convention-in-denver/ HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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Buyers and representatives from corporate, City, State and Federal procurement divisions will have the opportunity to once again explore business relationships from a diverse pool of industries. "As a result of exhibiting at this trade show, my company was able to develop a relationship and gain business from a Fortune 500 company," stated Maria Perez, President of Adventures in Advertising, a promotional products company based in Westchester County, New York. She added "we also established contacts with other companies that we would not have established had we not exhibited."

Ed Diaz, Trade Show Chair and Chairman of Region V, which includes the states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D. C., sees the event as an opportunity for Hispanic-owned businesses to connect with one another while taking advantage of the presence of procurement officers from the Fortune 1000 companies as well as those from local, regional and federal government. "This event is the premier showcase for the promotion of Hispanic-owned small businesses," states Mr. Diaz, "and we are committed to building strategic partnerships by providing a forum for people to effectively network, especially during this difficult economic environment."

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the New York City Department of Small Business Services will be on hand to discuss The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed by President Obama early this year. The federal and local government agencies will answer questions and provide information regarding available resources for small businesses.

For more information or to register for the 2009 Hispanic Business to Business Trade Fair, log onto www.ushcc.com/hb2b.

The Hispanic Business to Business Trade Fair is sponsored in part by: Aetna; Bank of New York Mellon; Nationwide; and State Farm.

ABOUT THE USHCC: Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of almost 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the US that generate almost $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay." HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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"Let it be clear that the USHCC has made no endorsements of political candidates and our board has not taken a position to endorse any candidate," stated David C. Lizarraga, Chairman of the USHCC Board of Directors.

"As a matter of fairness, we wrote to the McCain-Palin campaign on October 8 urging a retraction. In lieu of such a retraction, we felt the need to publicly disavow their release to avoid any misunderstanding," said Lizarraga.

"The USHCC is a non-partisan organization. The only things we endorse are public policy issues affecting the Hispanic business community," stated Augustine Martinez, President and CEO of the USHCC."

The USHCC has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with both Senators McCain and Obama. Whoever becomes president following the November elections will have our full cooperation in order to ensure that the views of the Hispanic business community are well represented at the policy table," added Lizarraga.

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of approximately 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate almost $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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The recently completed first-phase grant activities included a survey and research that have identified several priority areas for the Hispanic business community. According to the survey, local, regional and statewide Hispanic Chambers of Commerce seek training and resources to strengthen governance and administrative functions. Additionally, the research found that Hispanic businesses are in need of capital to begin, grow and expand their companies, an issue of particular importance in the current economic climate.

“The USHCC Foundation is committed to the advancement of the Hispanic community’s economic development and entrepreneurship skills,” said David C. Lizárraga, Chair of the Board for the USHCC and USHCC Foundation. “This new Wells Fargo Foundation grant will support our proactive strategies to empower Hispanic-owned businesses and help expand the reach of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.”

“For many years, Wells Fargo has enjoyed a growing and supportive alliance with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,” said Tim Rios, Senior Vice President of Corporate Community Development and national spokesperson for the Wells Fargo Latino Business Services Program. “We look forward to continuing and expanding our relationship with the USHCC Foundation and this grant illustrates Wells Fargo’s continued commitment to the Latino business community.”

The future activities supported by the new grant will focus on improving governance and financial models of local chambers, as well as assisting them in fundraising and procurement. Future studies are planned to explore in more detail the financial needs of Hispanic-owned businesses to assess the size of need, determine the need for loans versus equity financing, identify the outreach or educational program needed to increase the financial capacity of Hispanic-owned businesses, and to better understand what role local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce may play in meeting the needs of their respective members. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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The dominant theme for this year's convention has been education for business owners about tools and resources needed to grow Hispanic-owned businesses. It is estimated that the total purchasing power of Hispanics in America will exceed $1.3 Trillion by 2012.
Banking Giant Wachovia Lends a Hand
The Alianza Partner, the highest-level sponsor, for the convention and business expo this year is Wachovia (http://www.Wachovia.com). Senior Vice President and Director for Leadership Practices, Rosie Saez, said, "For me, small business is the anchor that sustains our communities, and in particular our Hispanic communities, in our nation today."
Saez emphasized that Wachovia provides banking services to small and medium sized businesses, and that they also spend considerable resources helping businesses understand how to write business plans and marketing plans, and how to provide guidance in financing a business via bank loans as well as private equity investments.
Juan Silveira, Senior Vice President and Director of the Interactive Design Group for Wachovia, added that his company employs over 10,000 employees of Hispanic heritage and that this provides them a competitive advantage in serving the more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the US.
Bilingual Life Insurance Services from S.USA Life
The USHCC also highlighted at this year's convention a new alliance with S.USA Life Insurance that will be managed by Hispanic Chamber Insurance Services, a USHCC-owned insurance agency. The company's term life and whole life products will be initially sold under the alliance program in California, and then the program will expand nationwide over the next several years.
Vikki Pryor, the President and CEO of S.USA Life and its parent company SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance (http://www.SUSA.com) and the first African- American woman to head a life insurance company in the US, was proud to share that her company is committed to diversity inside the organization as well as throughout communities in the nation that have been underserved by the financial services industry.
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