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Angela Diaz Named Most Influential Hispanic

Angela Diaz , Director at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, was named one of 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S. by Hispanic Business Magazine. Under her leadership, the center has become the largest adolescent health center in the United States. Dr. Diaz is also president of The Children's Aid Society's Board of Trustees. She has served on the board for 13 years, eight of them as a vice-president. She is also Vice-Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School o… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on October 8, 2008 at 12:04pm — 1 Comment

Hispanic Businesses Get Out the Vote

vote Hispanic businesses and Spanish-language media are sponsoring a lew of civic engagements and get-out-the-vote efforts in the Washington area. Some are part of larger national campaigns like the Republican and Democratic interest in recruiting Hispanic voters and the interest in changing immigration policies. The majority of the efforts are aimed at getting His

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Added by NSHP Editor on September 16, 2008 at 1:45pm — No Comments

American Airlines Honored for Commitment to Hispanics

Hispanic Business magazine has ranked American Airlines and Southwest Airlines in the magazine's "Diversity Elite 60" companies with Hispanic-friendly records. American ranked 32nd, with Southwest at 59th, the only two passenger airlines on the list. FedEx ranked 54th. In its diversity statement on Hispanic Business' Web site, American says: "Our dedication to diversity is far more than just a statement; it's woven into the fabric of our everyday business practices. We take a holistic approach… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on September 9, 2008 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Henry Cisneros, Community leader and businessman

Henry Cisneros, prominent housing developer and Executive Chairman of CitiView, was honored recently during the 26th Annual Housing Leadership Awards Reception organized by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. The NLIHC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to end the affordable housing crisis in America. Cisneros, has been widely recognized as a pioneer in applying institutional capital toward workforce housing, particularly within the Hispanic community. Cisneros, a former U.S.… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on August 18, 2008 at 11:45am — No Comments

CATALINA magazine, Deloitte, and Southwest Airlines seeking Groundbreaking Latinas

For the seventh consecutive year, CATALINA magazine and the National Association of Latina Leaders (NALL) are looking for Latina leaders who have demonstrated groundbreaking leadership and success in their communities, at the workplace, and beyond. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Deloitte Groundbreaking Latina Leader of the Year award and the Southwest Groundbreaking Latina Entrepreneur award. CATALINA magazine readers, and web site visitors, are invited to nominate a groundbre… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on August 6, 2008 at 11:42am — No Comments

MasterCard Launches New U.S. Hispanic Marketing Campaign

This month, MasterCard launched an integrated Hispanic marketing campaign featuring a 30-second Priceless television execution entitled, “Luchador.” The brand also re-launched mastercardenespanol.com, its Spanish language U.S. consumer website. Luchador follows a Hispanic wrestler, leveraging the Mexican tradition of Lucha Libre wrestling, as he utilizes his credit and debit MasterCard cards to pay for beauty services that keep the retro icon’s style current. Luchador hit the airwaves across the… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on July 9, 2008 at 10:46am — No Comments

Free Roofing Estimates in Vista California

San Marcos Roofing is a Hispanic owned business that needs referrals because we have families to support as well as you do. This business is owned by very reputable individual named Efrain Sandoval and He has 20 years of experience repairing, replacing and installing new roofs. I know business is slow everywhere, but I am asking you to consider giving him a call if you need an estimate anywhere in San Diego. His phone number is (760) 519-7835 Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on July 8, 2008 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Hispanics Dying on Job at Higher rates than others

Hispanics Dying on the Job at higher Rates than others, was the rather daunting headline of an article written in the USA Today on June 6th 2008 and posted on this website. The article went on to satet that between 1992- 2006, 11,000 workers had lost their lives. As a response to statistics such as theseand others I am intersted in any input members may have as to how best to conatct large groups and associations that represent Hispanic workers. My orginisation has set up an association that… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on July 2, 2008 at 6:27am — No Comments

En honor a mis quince - By Mariam Perez Breban - May 29, 2008

Cuando Priscilla Mora comenzó a organizar la fiesta de quince años para su hija Chantel hace casi una década atrás, se percató de lo complicado que se puede tornar el proceso. Esto debido a la falta de disponibilidad de alguna guía o tienda especializada que le ayudase a planificar la ceremonia. "Los únicos recursos que encontraba eran exhibiciones para novias y fue entonces cuando se me ocurrió hacer algo al respecto", comentó Mora, vía telefónica con este semanario. A partir de ese entonces Mo… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 30, 2008 at 11:56pm — No Comments

Priscilla Mora Brings Real Advice For Planning A Memorable Quinceanera To The Radio

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (May 5, 2008) -- Priscilla Mora’s inbox is full again. She receives as many as 200 to 250 emails each week from anxious Hispanic parents planning their daughter’s Quinceañera. Known as the “Fairy Godmother of All Quinceañeras,” Priscilla Mora’s website, www.PriscillasAdvice.com, gets over 50,000 visitors each month. Now, Priscilla Mora’s new Internet radio show, Real Quinceañera Advice, is available to help parents and teens navigate the multi-million dollar Quinceañera indus… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 30, 2008 at 11:47pm — No Comments

Hispanic Meeting & Event Planning Online Directory Launched

A new Hispanic Event Planning Online Directory was launched this week to serve meeting and event planners with a major focus on small businesses and the Hispanic market. Latino Speakers Bureau founder, Leonor McCall-Rodriguez, has created a new website designed for event planners with a directory of keynote speakers, meeting venues and a wider variety of resources in a one-stop-shop online directory geared to showcase not only Hispanic speakers, but a broader offering of women and minority-owne… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 27, 2008 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Hispanic Meeting & Event Planning Online Directory Launched

Added by NSHP Editor on May 27, 2008 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Small-business Startup Workshops Increase Chances for Success

Bilingual business startup workshops by the San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in California provide guidance to new Hispanic entrepreneurs. With the growing number of Latino-owned businesses nationwide, the chamber sought to increase local Latino entrepreneurs' chances for success with education. In San Joaquin County, more than 13 percent of businesses were owned by Latinos in 2002, and more than 14 percent of California's firms were Latino-owned, according to the latest U.S. Ce… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 27, 2008 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Hispanics Heavily Engaged with Electronic Media

When we think of heavy technology users, we tend to imagine young white males. Perhaps instead we should be thinking of Hispanics. A new study from Terra Networks USA, the Miami-based digital content producer aimed at Hispanics, finds that the online Hispanic population is highly engaged with new technology, often moreso than with traditional media. Fifty-six percent of respondents said they spend at least an hour per day online compared with 50 percent for TV. Ninety-four percent of online Hi… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 14, 2008 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Economic Woes Hit Remittances

A survey just released by the Inter-American Development Bank found that the percentage of immigrants who report sending remittances to their country of origin has dropped to half in early 2008 compared with 73% two years ago, even though migrants continue to flock to the U.S. In addition, the Central Bank of Mexico reported that remittances from the U.S. dropped 2.9% for the first three months of the year compared with the first quarter of 2007. The findings by the Inter-American Development… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 7, 2008 at 10:27am — No Comments

Travel Industry Investing Heavily in Hispanic Market

A recent report shows airlines leading the travel industry in spending. Through the first three quarters of 2007, the top 10 airlines invested just over $19 million in Spanish-language advertising, with the majority ($12.5 million) going to Spanish-language network television. The top investor over the same period was Southwest Airlines at $11.8 million, as tracked by Nielson Monitor-Plus. Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on May 7, 2008 at 10:15am — No Comments

Motivational Speaker, Daniel Gutierrez Launches Internet Talk Radio Show

VoiceAmericaTM Network announced last week that international business consultant and motivational speaker, Daniel Gutierrez has joined the roster of their renowned talk show hosts. Gutierrez’s radio show, “Right Here, Right Now!” debuted on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel on March 20, 2008. The 13-week pilot will include interviews with community leaders, who can give listeners tools for them to set goals on a personal, professional or business level. Gutierrez will cover topics such as care… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on March 31, 2008 at 11:36am — No Comments

Hispanic Women and the World of Business

According to figures compiled by the Center for Women's Business Research, the number of businesses owned by Hispanic women in the United States increased by 64 percent and the income generated by those companies grew by more than 62 percent to $44.4 billion. The National Latina Business Women Association, is an organization that helps to raise the business knowledge level of its members or of women who are planning to start their own business, the NLBWA offers two business training programs: E… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on March 21, 2008 at 10:55am — No Comments

Nielsen Establishes National Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council

New York, NY, February 27 -- The Nielsen Company, today announced the formation of a national Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council (HLAC), a new independent advisory group established to help inform and enhance the Company's efforts to recruit, measure and accurately report on Hispanic television households in the U.S. The first meeting of the HLAC is scheduled for March 4, 2008 in New York. "Nielsen is committed to pursuing outreach efforts that are as diverse as the communities we serve in order… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on February 28, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments

Batanga's Continued Growth

Batanga, which is the leading media and entertainment company reaching Latinos, announced that they have surpassed 3.8 million unique users per month as of December 2007. The Batanga User Demographic Study that they use demonstrates that the Batanga audience is deeper and broader than any other Latino focused website competitor. "Through our proprietary Batanga User Demographic Study we have validated what our advertisers know about our ability to reach the totality of the US Hispanic market,” s… Continue

Added by NSHP Editor on January 23, 2008 at 12:48pm — No Comments

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