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Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC
Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
New Book Reveals 100 Future Presidents
Professional photographer Matthew Jordan Smith has embarked on a nationwide quest—one that has challenged children from all walks of life and from every state to reflect upon their future and the future of their country. Smith accomplishes this feat by asking children a single question: What would you do if you were President of the United States of America? This question, along with the many answers and images it evokes, forms the heart of Smith's newest book, "Future American President." - June 12, 2014 - Matthew Jordan Smith Photography
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Honored by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Dr. Lawrence as one of the honorees for its 38th Annual awards gala. - May 29, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Award-Winning Mexican Actress & TV Star Bianca Marroquin Releases Debut Solo Album
"El Mundo Era Mio" launches Tuesday, May 13, on Young Pals Records International, with 5 co-writes from the beloved singer, songwriter, dancer & actress. - May 07, 2014 - Young Pals Music
A "Thank You" from Reviva Labs to Personnel for U.S. Service
A “Thank You” for her service to our Country is received by Stefani Cruz (center), a second generation staffer at Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., manufacturers of all-natural skin care products. Cruz is starting a leave of absence from Reviva having been called up by her U.S. Army... - April 30, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Empower and Uplift Your Child Dr. Vasquez’s Chapter Books Encourage Healthy Self-Identity in Your Child
An integral part of building self-esteem is embedding deep-seated empowerment within our children. Diversity awareness is another key factor that teaches our children how to respect similarities and differences of others. By doing so, perhaps we can decrease the devastating statistics of bullying behaviors in our nation’s schools and communities. - April 07, 2014 - Books That Sow: Strength, Character & Diversity, DBA
Civic Leader Robert Renteria Challenges Schools and Politicians to Revisit "Best Practices"
eMediaCampaigns! author offers alternative for Chicago's K-12 Best Practices. - March 25, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Columbian-Born Zumba Teacher Dennis Guzman to Appear on Mundo Fox TV: "I Want to be Where the Dance Is"
On Mon., March 24 at 8 a.m., viewers tuning in to watch L.A. Zumba instructor Dennis Guzman perform Zumba sentao on the Mundo Fox community news show, "Viva" (Channel 22), will be watching this Columbian-born American fulfill his passion to celebrate the music and dance of his culture. - March 22, 2014 - Dennis G Fitness
EPMG Introduces Mamá y Familia, a New Parenting and Lifestyle Website for Hispanic Families
Premier Spanish-Language Content Channel Integrated Across Largest Hispanic Newspaper Publisher Group. - February 22, 2014 - EPMG
BRC Global Standards Launches Whistle Blower Service
BRC Global Standards has announced the availability of a 24/7 telephone hotline – TELL BRC – offering a confidential reporting service hotline for employees, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders to report concerns they may have about wrongdoing in a manufacturing site that is... - February 20, 2014 - BRC Global Standards
NAMWOLF’s Comment on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies"
The following is NAMWOLF's Commentary on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies": "The 'Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies &... - January 23, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Nevada DMV and NITA Collaborate in the Translation of Driver’s Handbook
Association of professional translators helps State of Nevada achieve goal of language access through pro bono translation work. - January 16, 2014 - Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association
"The Latin Road Home: Savoring the Foods of Ecuador, Spain, Cuba, Mexico and Peru" by Jose Garces Comes to Digital
Beautiful, best-selling cookbook receives innovative ebook transformation and distribution to all major retailers. - December 17, 2013 - Vook
eMediaCampaigns, Justice and Peace Organization, Announce Collaborative Partnership
Under the agreement, eMediaCampaigns! will provide media packages for mothers of slain youths and Chicago community leaders beginning in winter, 2013. - December 14, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Actress & Top Latina Blogger Laura Termini Hosted #GreenHoliday Mixer in NYC
The Beautiful and Talented Venezuelan Actress and Influential Latina Blogger behind Chica Natural Organica y Latina, Laura Termini, hosts a #GreenHoliday Mixer in New York City’s Lower East Side. - December 14, 2013 - Azúcar Communications
Parole in Place Help for Military Families: New Immigration Policy
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, a New York Immigration law firm located in Brooklyn is assisting families of U.S. Military members with the parole in place applications. - November 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
One World School Announces New Partnership with INTEL and Global Grid for Learning (EduTone)
The One World School LLC of East Moline, IL is thrilled to announce a new partnership with INTEL and Global Grid for Learning (EduTone), beginning October 10, 2013. INTEL has chosen the One World School to be one of its content providers of online courses for their new Education Portal, opening to... - November 08, 2013 - One World School
CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ Mobile NFC Campaign Solution Will Help Reyes Campaign Team Reach Out to Voters in Austin, TX
Aspiring politician Rico Reyes is partnering with start-up CAMINTEL in his bid for election to the Texas state legislature. Mr. Reyes' team will deploy the CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ mobile campaign solution to connect with younger voters forming an influential minority among the diverse population of Austin's House District 50. Touch2Vote™ is an important component of CAMINTEL's "engagement marketing" platform, which leverages the power of smartphones to extend the reach of conventional marketing. - October 09, 2013 - CAMINTEL
CAMINTEL Going Strong After Attaining Semi-Finals in Miller Lite Business Competition, Eyes "Shark Tank" Tie-in
Start-up CAMINTEL has reached the semi-finals of the prestigious Miller Lite "Tap The Future" business competition with a blazing business plan setting out its goals – and may yet go all the way. - October 09, 2013 - CAMINTEL
Chilean English-Language Media Group Recognises Canadian Author
Chile's largest English language online and print news service reviews Andrea Carter's Chilean-based novels. The news portal states that Chile continues to inspire her to write novels set in their country even after she returns to Canada. - October 04, 2013 - Andrea Carter
Latino Author Don Daniel Ortiz Releases New Book "How to Achieve the American Dream Without Losing Your Latin Soul"
New Self-Help Book for Latinos Reveals How to Achieve the American Dream. - October 02, 2013 - Don Daniel Ortiz
2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Spotlight on Mega Million Dollar Diversity & Procurement Program Champions
Ricoh USA, the New York State Coalition Of Hispanic Chambers Of Commerce (NYSCHCC) and the New York State Latino Restaurant Association (NYSLRA) come together on Wednesday September 25, 2013 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as give thanks to diversity and procurement programs and... - September 25, 2013 - New York State Latino Restaurant Association
Javier Rodríguez Borgio and Big Bola Foundation Helping Guerrero, Mexico Victims
Javier Rodríguez Borgio (Mexican Movie Producer) and his foundation have started a collection campaign to send help to victims at Guerrero, Mexico. - September 23, 2013 - Big Bola Foundation
The Language School Publishes English Book for Native Spanish Speakers
The Language School has published a new book that teaches native Spanish speakers how to speak English and assimilate into the culture of the United States. - September 18, 2013 - The Language School
Aesthetic Videosource Presents Tecnicas De Equipos Faciales (Facial Equipment Techniques)
In this instructional aesthetician training video, Rita Page, an award-winning CIDESCO diplomat, successfully navigates through the confusing world of facial equipment in this jam-packed aesthetic training DVD. Dubbed in Spanish (en espanol). - August 24, 2013 - Aesthetic VideoSource
Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Contract Proving Importer of Record / Exporter of Record (IOR-EOR) Services
Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and global trade management company, announced today that an undisclosed Hi-Tech Fortune 500 company has selected Global4PL to provide Importer/Exporter of Record and RMA depot services in Latin America and Asia, including... - July 19, 2013 - Global4PL
CAMINTEL "Engagement Marketing" Technology Scores a Hit for Post Foods at Miami Music Show
NYC-based start-up CAMINTEL has partnered with Post Foods in the successful deployment of "engagement marketing" techniques in the run-up to a concert in Miami. Engagement marketing is an emerging discipline which extends the reach of conventional marketing via smartphones, personal computers, social media, and so-called "smart media." At the Miami event, CAMINTEL’s NFC technology enabled Post Foods to connect with its customers in novel and creative ways. - July 15, 2013 - CAMINTEL
Graffiti Art Legend Chaz Bojorquez Releases Highly Anticipated Website on the Week of Independence Day
The undergound is buzzing with excitement right now. Original and iconic graffiti legend, Chaz Bojorquez has spent the last nine months with his team of diverse artists and tech savvy experts in perfecting an interactive and innovative website designed to flow all of his works, past and present to... - July 03, 2013 - Dave Tourje Studios
Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"
Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC
SHPE Boston Announces New President, Tomas Maldonado
The Boston Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) announced to its members that Tomas Maldonado has been elected as the new President of the organization. Maldonado is currently part of the board of directors of SHPE Boston and a SHPE Lifetime member. He will assume the... - June 19, 2013 - SHPE Boston
Owner Of Dos Toros Solutions Explains Why He Created Cabaña Latina
Cabaña Latina is a new social network, where all Latinos from around the world, can join together under one roof. - June 15, 2013 - Dos Toros Solutions
Official Grand Open Date Announced for Hispania
The Hispania team have released the much-anticipated Grand Opening schedule for the newest restaurant — a Mexican Fusion fine dining experience — to open in Downtown Delafield. Hispania will be opening to the public on Friday, June 21st at 601 Genesee Street in Delafield. In addition... - June 10, 2013 - Hispania
Yamila and Yalil Guerra Orchestra Pay Tribute to the Hispanic Community with the Album "Latino Pride"
RYCY Productions announces the release of the album "Latino Pride," from siblings Yamila and Yalil Guerra, who pay tribute to the Hispanic community with originals and covers of the Latin American musical repertoire. "Latino Pride" features songs from world famous composers such as the Brazilians Roberto Carlos and Antonio Carlos Jobim, the British singer Amy Winehouse, Puerto Rican Bobby Capo and Cubans César Portillo de la Luz, Maria Teresa Vera, Eugene and Yalil Guerra. - June 05, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
American Dream – Latin Souls Shares the “Untold Story” of Latino Entrepreneurial Success
TVC + Latino announces new talk show featuring author and “America’s #1 Latino Success Coach” Don Daniel Ortiz - May 25, 2013 - Don Daniel Ortiz
Elizabeth Rebozo's New Album "Rosa Frívola" Out on May 6th, 2013
Grammy Winner Composer and Producer Yalil Guerra Presents Pianist Elizabeth Rebozo's Third Album "Rosa Frivola." New Recording Available from RYCY Productions Inc. on May 6th, 2013. - May 08, 2013 - RYCY Productions Inc.
Jose Pepper's Celebrates 25 Years of Business
Jose Pepper's Celebrates 25 years in business as Kansas City's favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. - April 23, 2013 - Jose Pepper's
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Soccer Has Become the Largest Youth Sport in the United States: How Companies Are Capitalizing on This Growing Trend
More youth are playing soccer than any other sport. American companies are fighting for market share in a landscape dominated by large European companies. Insights from a marketing director that is on the front lines. - March 14, 2013 - Rukket Sports
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association to Host NASA Astronaut Jose M, Hernandez in Miami
Hernández will speak at LISTA's National Emerging Technology Leadership Summit scheduled for Monday and Tuesday March 4th and 5th, 2013. - March 01, 2013 - LISTA
Two Boys Launch Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Then Invited to DJ Their High School Turnabout
Entrepreneurial drive comes naturally for two high school boys in Chicago who launched a start-up DJ business a year ago. One of them is a first-generation Mexican with a 4.0 GPA who takes honors Calculus and Physics. He is going to college to be a Doctor. The boys built their company from scratch, bought their own equipment, and have engagements every week. The business is cash-flow positive and the boys are saving their profits for college. - February 28, 2013 - Health Potion
Leeeping Frog Productions (LFP) Presents "It's Funny, Im Just Saying" (IFIJS) Sketch Comedy Web Series
IFIJS is a silly, sassy, sexy, sketch comedy web series spoofing on humanity at its best, its worse and a lot of the stuff in between. - January 11, 2013 - Leeeping Frog Productions
New Hispanic Marketing Newsletter Launched
The Biweekly Newsletter of the Hispanic Marketing Library is a complimentary, well-referenced digest of recent Web posts important to marketers targeting the U.S. Latinos. - December 11, 2012 - Hispanic Marketing Library
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim
Joseph Gomez Premieres His New Catchy Single "Stay with Me" on VEVO
Joseph Gomez, aka JoeGo, brings a fresh pop-R&B act with catchy tunes and fire tracks from his debut album that are the results of working some of the hottest producers on the net. Joe continues to prove that with passion and determination you can believe in your dreams. - December 04, 2012 - Joseph Gomez
Stars, Stripes, & Salsa! Benefit Concert Captures Memories and Marks Historical Moment for Latino Hispanic Service Men and Women
Stars, Stripes, & Hearts, Inc., held it’s first Stars, Stripes, & Salsa! benefit concert at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. on the last day of Hispanic Heritage month, October 15. The evening was filled with celebration of Latino culture and recognized Latino... - November 28, 2012 - SCI Consulting Services
CobraHead LLC and Green Bay Drop Forge Keep Garden Tool Manufacturing in Wisconsin
Bucking the trend of shifting manufacturing overseas, the partnership between CobraHead Tools and Green Bay Drop Forge shows how Wisconsin manufacturing can produce a quality product and retain local jobs. CobraHead’s founder, Noel Valdes, had developed the idea for a gardening hand tool. He... - November 15, 2012 - CobraHead LLC
A Great Year is Coming Up to Reach Out to the Hispanic Market! Here is the Media Kit 2013 for El Puente Newspaper (Indiana-Michigan). Latinos in the Midwest!
Hispanics in the US have proven the influence they have on the shaping of this country after the November election. Reach out to the growing Hispanic Market in the US! 2013 Media Kit information for El Puente Newspaper (Indiana-Michigan) - Help support their efforts to bring a reliable source of information to our community. Free publication. - November 15, 2012 - El Puente Newspaper
Unity Releases Its 2nd Solo Track, "Será Que No Me Amas" in Tribute to Michael Jackson
“Será que no me amas” the 2nd solo release from the acclaimed and much anticipated musical project “UNITY: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson,” hits the iTunes market worldwide. Fans of Michael’s music will recall this Latin version of “Blame it on the... - October 17, 2012 - UNITY Latin Tribute