Hispanic & Latino News
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LatPro Launches 2010 Diversity Job Fair Series in Houston
LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series, in partnership with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, will visit the Houston Westin Galleria on February 17. - January 07, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
AMBER Ready Announces Partnership with Focus Hispanic to Enhance Child Safety
Partnership Part of Nationwide Campaign to Enhance Child Safety Education. - December 17, 2009 - AMBER Ready
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC Adds Spanish Bilingual Staff to Service Bankruptcy Attorneys with Hispanic Clientele
Outsourced Paralegal Services LLC, a freelance paralegal company specializing in consumer chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy, now provides services to attorneys and law firms with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking clientele. - November 24, 2009 - Outsourced Paralegal Services
The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap
As part of the Chicago area participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Latino Breakfast Club (LBC) and Chicago Hope Academy (Hope) present “Bridging the Gap.” On November 18th, 2009 at 3pm, the Senior Class of Hope and members of business communities around Chicago will come... - November 14, 2009 - Latino Breakfast Club
Basonas Construction Corp Starts to Revitalize the Cristo Rey High School
Cristo Rey New York High School is 4-story Catholic college-preparatory school located at 112 East 106th Street next to St. Cecilia’s church. - October 28, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate Professionals to Discuss State of Multicultural Homebuyer Market at AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate professionals and industry business leaders will convene at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 in Las Vegas to discuss the state of the current multicultural homebuyer market. Hosted by the Asian Real Estate Association of America and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the meeting is the single largest industry gathering of multicultural real estate professionals. - October 21, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Local Contractor is Offering Free Chimney Inspections to Those in Need
AAA-Superior Construction a CSIA certified Chimney Contractor is offering free chimney Inspections to those in need. If you reside in Newark Metro area of NJ and you have not had your annual Chimney Inspection, here is a opportunity to have it done at no charge. - October 18, 2009 - Superior Roof,Chimney,Gutters and Masonry
Emerging Latino Media Upstart Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Café Media is a multi-platform media company dedicated to exploring the contemporary Latino lifestyle by creating and delivering original, culturally relevant, English-language content to acculturated Latinos. Café Media platforms include: Cafemagazine.com (website), El Cafecito (weekly e-newsletter), Café Experience (boutique marketing events) and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Flickr, Bebo). - October 16, 2009 - Cafe Media LLC
Profile of Over 55 Million Hispanics with Over 1 Trillion Dollars as Purchasing Power
Over 55 Million U.S. Hispanics Are Segmented by Level of Acculturation and Level of Financial Stability in a New Study “Ask U.S. Hispanics” Consumer Profile 2009, This report Will be Published by Meneses Research & Associates on November 4th 2009. - October 14, 2009 - Meneses Research & Associates
LatPro to Host Phoenix Diversity Job Fair Event in November
The final installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Phoenix Airport November 3. - October 11, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
LicenZing LLC is Recognized as Women Owned Business of the Year of San Rafael, CA
Molly Robbins Entrepreneur honored by Women’s Initiative of Self -Employment - October 01, 2009 - LicenZing, LLC
Nicklaus Opens New Golf Course, Joins Biden in Costa Rica
Frank Biden, brother of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and Craig Williamson, chairman of the Guanacaste Country Club (http://www.guanacastecc.com), have announced that Nicklaus Design, the world’s leading golf course design firm, will open a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at the... - September 10, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Translation and Interpreting Firm Global Language Solutions Expands Online Reach with New Spanish-Language Website
Global Language Solutions (GLS), a full-service translation and interpreting company delivering language services to organizations around the globe, announces the launch of its Spanish-language website. GLS, which specializes in key verticals such as life sciences, legal, financial, and... - September 08, 2009 - Global Language Solutions
Staffing Firms Expand Candidate Reach with Online Spanish Application
Avionté clients are breaking down the language barriers by offering a Spanish version of the online application. - September 03, 2009 - Avionte Staffing Software
Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Nation’s Leading REO Asset Managers to Offer Real Estate Agents Insights on Marketing and Sales of Bank Foreclosures
What are the secrets for selling distressed properties? What are the foreclosure sales opportunities in the future? The nation’s leading REO asset managers will answer these questions and more in a rare exchange with real estate agents at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas. Membership is not required to attend. - August 29, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Urban Latin Duo from NJ Are Compared to Wisin Y Yandel by Music Excutive
Kuko Alamala & Buda the Urban Latin duo from NJ are compared to Wisin Y Yandel by Music Executive. Kuko Alamala & Buda are set to release their Sophomore Album "Pintando Con Palabras" (Painting with Words), Fall 2009. - August 26, 2009 - Alamala Music
Anger Management Agency Adds Spanish Speaking Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service the most widely used source for anger management education and anger management classes in Los Angeles is now serving Spanish speaking clients. - August 25, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
La Curacao Chooses WideGroup :: Interactive to Assist Them with Marketing Initiatives
La Curacao, a rapidly-growing appliance, electronics and services retailer announced today that they have chosen WideGroup :: Interactive to assist them with their Marketing initiatives in order to enhance and refine La Curacao’s online presence in the Latino community. - August 15, 2009 - WideGroup :: Interactive
2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate & Marketing Conference to Offer Updates on Minority Market, Pointers for Selling Foreclosures, Short Sales
Asian and Hispanic real estate professionals will meet in Las Vegas this fall for an update on the minority real estate market and advice on how to market and sell distressed properties. - August 14, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Taste of Crete’s New Website Up and Running with Wide Array of Greek Products
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece has their new website up and running with a wide array of natural, organic, and artisan Greek products. - August 12, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Eastern University Moves City Programs to Falls Center
The New Falls Center Facility Will Accommodate Growing Philadelphia-Based Urban Studies, Cross Boundaries and Community Education Programs, as W well as the Academy Charter School. - August 04, 2009 - Eastern University
Special Edition of Hernandez Biography to be Released
A Special Edition of Rudolph Alvarado’s award-winning biography The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez: The Voice of Santa Anita will be released on September 1. - July 29, 2009 - voiceofsantaanita.com
Online Domino Industry Soaring to the Top of the Gaming Community
New guys on the gaming block, DominoesStars.com hit 150,000 in three short months. Very few online gaming sites can boast of such an accomplishment of enlisting 150,000 members within three months such as DominoesStars.com has. Many of the seasoned games sites such as several Casinos, Poker and... - June 11, 2009 - DominoesStars.com
Mexican Artist Luis Iga to Help Miami Women in Need by Donating Photography
The event will be held at the Offices of K & L | Gates in Miami, FL on Thursday June 4th from 6:30-8:30p.m. EDT. - June 03, 2009 - Deliverance, LLC
Ultimate Latina Theater Festival Sponsor Announced
Latino Flavored Productions, Inc. announces that Mi Apogeo/My Latino Voice, as official sponsor for The Ultimate Latina Theater Festival. - May 14, 2009 - Latino Flavored Productions, Inc.
Casa Argentina de Colorado (CAC) is Reopening Its Doors
Casa Argentina de Colorado (CAC) is organizing a Professional Networking event in Denver. Date: May 21st at 5.30pm. - May 08, 2009 - Casa Argentina en Colorado
Career Fair for Hispanic Professionals Comes to Los Angeles
LatPro’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on June 4 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. - May 06, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
LanguageCorps Programs Provide Opportunities in the Toughest Ever Job Market
2009 is shaping up to be one of the toughest job markets in decades for new and recent college grads. Fallout from the deepening recession includes record unemployment, and company downsizing across virtually every market category. The result? An extreme challenge for tens of thousands of first-time job seekers. LanguageCorps provides an excellent alternative through its innovative certification programs and job placement support in overseas locations. - May 05, 2009 - LanguageCorps
Mexican Artist Luis Iga to Exhibit Latest Photography and Launch Online Store
The exhibit will take place at Demet Koc Studio Gallery in the Wynwood Art District in Miami on Thursday, May 7 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. - April 29, 2009 - Deliverance, LLC
LatPro’s Hispanic & Bilingual Career Fair Comes to Washington, DC
LatPro’s Diversity Job Fair Series comes to DC’s Trinity Center at Trinity College on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - April 22, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Latinas Take Over NYC Theater
Theater Festival to feature Ultimate Latina talent in the performing arts. - April 09, 2009 - Latino Flavored Productions, Inc.
Hollywood Icon Raquel Welch “Steps Out” for The Palomita Education Fund
International Screen Queen Raquel Welch Designs a Special Edition Tee for Charity Auction “Piensa Mas Alla… Think Beyond…” Event. - April 01, 2009 - Palomita Clothing
LatPro Hosts April 16 New York City Career Fair for Multicultural Job Seekers
The third installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Metropolitan Pavilion. - March 18, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program
As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Icon Model Management Toronto - Icon's Rosalba in Miss Universe 2009
Over the past several years, Icon Model Management has become one of the leading modeling agencies in Toronto. It constantly continues to build more lasting relationships with its clients to help provide more opportunities to its models. Icon Models is unique in that it has several divisions, which... - March 04, 2009 - Icon Model Management
Goveror Gregoire Proclaims March 10, 2009 Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls and encourages them to take action. Governor of Washington, Christine O. Greagoire, signed a proclamation on February 17, 2009 to proclaim March 10 as a day for citizens to join her in this special observance. A special event is scheduled on March 10th at the Theatre on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma,WA. - March 03, 2009 - Brown Tones Productions
Unique Glaucoma Eye Test Approved by Ministry of Health Mexico. Diaton Diagnostic Tonometers Measure Eye Pressure IOP Through Eyelid. BiCOM Inc Expands to Latin America.
Diaton Tonometer a unique "Glaucoma Eye Test" with FDA, CE, Health Canada and now with Health Mexico approval BiCOM Inc., challenges the issue of blindness caused by glaucoma through out the world. BiCOM, Inc. plans to establish Diaton tonometer distribution channels in every Latin American country. - March 02, 2009 - BiCOM Inc.
Viva Carolina Launches Viva Carolina En La Escuela
Juan Pablo Giometti, executive editor of Viva Carolina (www.vivacarolina.com), a multimedia Latino network in the Carolinas, has announced the launch of Viva Carolina’s newest program Viva Carolina en la Escuela (Viva Carolina in school). This program is designed to increase cultural... - February 26, 2009 - Viva Carolina
Mott's Teaming with the Community
Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Says Liberty Reduces Poverty
José Maria Aznar attributes prosperity to Ibero-American liberty and inspires next generation of Latin American leaders in Chile. - January 15, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
LatPro Launches 2009 Diversity Job Fair Series with Houston Event
LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series, in partnership with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, will visit the Houston Westin Galleria on February 19. - January 15, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Baumco Products Proudly Announces Its Acquisition of the Exclusive Rights to the Exquisite, Hand Sculpted Jewelry Work of Michael De Medina
Baumco Products has been in business since 1976 and has been the creator of many sports and Advertising Specialty products. As an admirer of the sculptors work he is thrilled to have acquired the rights to the line of jewelry. These products were created in the year 2000 but were never offered for... - January 09, 2009 - Baumco Products
SonarTel Prepaid Reduces Rates to Fixed and Mobile International Lines to 45 Countries by as Much as 42 percent
Rates for prepaid international telephone calls to 45 destinations reduced by up to 42% - January 07, 2009 - SonarTel LLC
Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi Named Agency of the Year
At the recent Volcán Festival, Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi was named the 2008 Agency of the Year by the Association of Advertising Agencies, ASCAP. - January 03, 2009 - Tribu Saatchi & Saatchi
Option Quest, LLC Announces Seminar to Reveal Fortune 500 Internet Profit Secrets
The Manor Inn in Milldale will be home to a free seminar on January 10th and 13th that promises to bring energy, ideas and insight to both business owners and wage-earners looking for a shot at a solid side income online. A number of secrets and misconceptions about making money online will be revealed and discussed, critical to online success in a fluctuating economy. - January 01, 2009 - Option Quest, LLC
Family Preservation "Hero of the Year 2008" Award
Family Preservation and Advocate Publications present the 2008 Hero of the Year Award to Jennifer and Todd Hemsley. - November 26, 2008 - Advocate Publications
Christmas Memories Will Warm Hearts This Holiday Season in English and Spanish
Groundbreaking feature film and TV special utilizes vintage home movies to help families remember the joy of Christmas past. This year the project gets a Latin twist as it will be available in Spanish. - October 05, 2008 - Uptone Pictures Inc.
Moda Hair Design and Spa Grand Opening, New High Fashion Salon and Spa Dedicated to South Florida’s Upscale Latin Clientele
“Fashion is not a uniform” Stylist Elizabeth Buitrago creates a profile that adapts to each client’s preferences, style and personality. Moda Hair Design and Spa, - the ultimate destination for South Florida’s upscale Latin Clientele will kick off its Grand Opening Saturday... - September 26, 2008 - Moda Hair Design & Spa
23rd National Hispanic Women's Conference Oct.9-10 - Latina Power: Call to Action
Latinas Call to Action at the Largest Gathering of Hispanic Women in the Nation. Latina Power Expo will be open to the public both days. The Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) is hosting the 23rd National Hispanic Women’s Conference and Expo on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10, at the... - September 24, 2008 - Hispanic Women's Corporation