Hispanic & Latino News
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The CEOs Summit Convergence 2010 Conference Uncovers Prestigious Speaker Line Up for October 4th Event
On its third year, Convergence expands and includes CEOs and senior executives from the U.S. and Latin America media, entertainment, technology & advertising sectors - September 30, 2010 - LatinVision Media Inc.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference Brings Together Educators, Students, and Industry Professionals
The annual Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference will occur in Cincinnati, OH from October 27-31. Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Educators and students from the high school, college and graduate student levels as well as industry professionals will be in attendance. - September 30, 2010 - Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
LatPro’s Hispanic & Bilingual Job Fair Returns to Dallas
Latpro’s Nationwide Career Fair Series, in conjunction with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, visits the Dallas Convention Center on October 28. - September 29, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
An Inside Look of IBM’s Activity in South America and Their USD $200 Million Contract
Latino Business Review – In the September issue, you will find information about how IT Multinationals will benefit from outsourcing in Latin America. In their article find out how SulAmerica has signed a new agreement with IBM Brazil to manage its business processes for the company's Life... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
The Top Four CEOs in Latin America Share Their Strategies with Latino Business Review
Latino Business Review - Presents the strategies that some of the major CEOs of the region used to put their companies at the forefront of their respective industry. Find out Latino Business Review's top four most important company directors of Latin America. Discover the different approaches that... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
The Most Influential Latin American Mergers of 2009
In September’s issue, Latino Business Review does a review of the most important mergers and acquisitions that occurred in Latin America during 2009-2010. In the article you will find out about the influence of these operations in the legal and economic geography of the region. In Latino... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
Minorities Build the American Dream
Talk with Fresh Coat Painting franchise owners Jesus and Estfania Walls and Raul and Paolo Castaneda and three similarities quickly emerge—their tenacity, optimism, and dedicated perseverance to the daily operation and long term growth of their painting franchises. Former salesman Jesus... - September 17, 2010 - Fresh Coat Painters
Oliveros Cigars Signs Contract with Teka Puro of Istanbul Tobacco (Turkey)
Teka Puro of Istanbul Tobacco has signed a multi-year agreement with Rafael Nodal of Oliveros Cigars to provide consulting services and serve as the exclusive International representative for all Teka products. - September 08, 2010 - Habana Cuba Oliveros Cigars Distributors
LatPro’s Hispanic & Bilingual Career Fair Returns to Washington, DC
LatPro’s Job Fair for Hispanic and bilingual professionals will be in Washington, D.C. at Trinity Center at Trinity College on September 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - September 07, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Latino Business Review Magazine Launches Spanish Edition
The Business Magazine targeted to Senior Executives from Latin America, changed its strategy and approach. We have brought a new group of collaborators in the leadership, finance, operations and technology areas. We have the cooperation of professionals from Latin America who have high skills and knowledge of the realities in our region. - September 04, 2010 - WDM Group
Blue Ridge Reaches Latin America
Omar Velázquez brings buying breakthrough to Latin American markets - August 23, 2010 - Blue Ridge Inventory Group, LLC
LatPro Hosts Bilingual Job Fair in Denver
LatPro’s National Hispanic Job Fair Series, in partnership with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, will visit the Denver Marriott Tech Center September 8. - August 19, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Senate Appropriations Committee Gives On-Going Support to Lupus Research Institute-Initiated National Lupus Health Education Program
Senate Recognizes Critical Need for Lupus Education, Includes $1 Million in Appropriations. - August 03, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Hispanic and Bilingual Career Fair Returns to Atlanta on August 26
LatPro will host a career fair for bilingual and Hispanic professionals at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Center on Thursday August 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - July 29, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Volunteers from the Home Depot, KaBOOM!, New Economics for Women, Child Care Resource Center Join Forces to Build a New Playground in One Day
This Thursday 200 Volunteers will be working hard to complete a KaBOOM! playground in just one day. Built in NEW’s Tierra del Sol, award winning mixed-use master planned community in Canoga Park and located in one of the poorest areas in the San Fernando Valley the, the project was built on an abandoned five-acre site that was once a city-owned. Many City of Los Angeles elected officials confirmed to appear and lend support. - July 28, 2010 - child care resource center
Wattpad Announces Partnership with Spanish Language Self Publishing Company Bubok
Wattpad, the world’s largest ebook community announces new partnership with Bubok, the leading self-publishing service for authors writing in Spanish. Each month, writers from around the world visit Wattpad online and through Wattpad mobile apps to upload their stories, interact with... - July 27, 2010 - Wattpad Inc.
Media Invited to Debate on Pending Immigration Law July 17 at Golden Key's International Summit in Scottsdale AZ
Golden Key International Honour Society will host a panel discussion on the controversial Arizona Senate Bill 1070 on Saturday, July 17, as part of its annual International Summit. The discussion will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., with Joe Arpaio, Sheriff of Maricopa County; Paul Knost, criminal defense lawyer; and Ben Miranda, House of Representatives District 16. - July 08, 2010 - Golden Key International Honour Society
Latinos in Social Media [LATISM] Launches Latina Blogger Survey
Latinos in Social Media [LATISM], the largest organization of Social Media professionals of Latino origin, announced today the launch of the most comprehensive survey of Latina Bloggers conducted to date. - July 08, 2010 - Latinos in Social Media [LATISM]
Finamex Introduces Mexican Exchange Trading, Direct Market Access (DMA) and Proximity Through Co-Location for High Frequency, Low-Latency Execution
Finamex, a leading independent Mexican agency broker dealer, provider of high-frequency and low-latency execution services, has rolled out an offering in-line with the new Mexican Derivatives and Stock Exchanges' DMA and co-location initiative. - July 05, 2010 - Finamex Casa de Bolsa
Seminars Offer Improved Research Practices for Multicultural Populations
Despite the significant demographic transformation taking place in the U.S., the research industry continues to use outdated practices that undermine the quality of studies that include multicultural populations. Rincon & Associates, experts in multicultural research, will offer a series of seminars designed to update research professionals and students on more acceptable practices in multicultural studies. - June 22, 2010 - Rincon & Associates
HPNG Announces the 2nd Annual Latino Leadership Conference in New York
The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group announces its 2nd Annual Latino Leadership Conference at New York City's Harvard Club on May 24, 2010. This one-day conference is focused on taking a look at how companies are developing the pipeline of future Latino leaders and will have a pragmatic... - May 11, 2010 - The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group
Arizona Rapper from MTV Creates a Controversial Immigration Anthem Via The Traveling Poet Project
A white artist who was born in the Middle East makes a song about the Hispanic community. - May 05, 2010 - Traveling Poet Project
Alzheimer’s Association Reaching Out to Hispanic Community
The Alzheimer Spouse Website, www.thealzheimerspouse.com announces a project to reach out and raise awareness among the Hispanic community of early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. - April 28, 2010 - thealzheimerspouse.com
Cinco de Mayo in the West End
Saturday, May 1, 2010 is Fiesta time in Dallas’ West End. The West End comes to life with ballet folklorico dancers, mariachi bands and piñata parties for a free admission street festival. Bud Light Main Stage featuring headliner CHICKENFOOT Live Virtual Tour, rocks all day with Dallas bands playing oldies & country to Latin and Christian Rock. Radio Disney hosts the family fun with games, prizes, and music for kids. The event benefits West End Charities (www.westendcharities.com). - April 22, 2010 - EnterAction Events
Reseller Portal RRPproxy.net Now Available in Spanish
With a new Spanish version of the reseller portal RRPproxy.net, the domain registrar Key-Systems undermines its international business focus. The combination of a Spanish RRPproxy web site, web interface and support offers the Spanish speaking customers a one-stop shop for domain registration and management. The Spanish version of Key-Systems' domain portal for resellers shall especially support the expansion on the Latin American market. - April 17, 2010 - Key-Systems GmbH
GFA Consulting Inc., Owned by Gonzalo Fernández, is Expanding Its Business Scope Into the Media Business Segment, by Representing an Author and Two Music Groups
GFA Consulting Inc. have arranged to have Gonzalo Fernández, author of Cuba's Primer-Castro's Earring Economy, at bookstores in South Florida, and Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill in North Carolina, for book readings events in the near future. The author's wife, Teresa, will present short programs of Cuban songs at the book readings. - March 24, 2010 - Gonzalo Fernández
Chucho and Palomita Clothing is Up for Grabs at Wal-Mart
New Young Men’s and Juniors Latino Clothing Lines Launch and Ready for Success. - March 24, 2010 - Palomita Clothing
Magazine Honors Rev. Maria Pierre with Latina Movers ‘N’ Shakers Award
Esperanza Interfaith Center’s Spiritual Director Honored by Latin Times Magazine. - March 08, 2010 - Esperanza Interfaith Center
New Book Explores the Truth About Cuba and the Castro Dictartorship from a Social and Political Perspective
The general public in America has always had a fascination with Cuba - from cigars to Castro - and Gonzalo Fernández's new book, "Cuba's Primer - Castro's Earring Economy" provides an in depth knowledge for the country's historical background from independence wars and Spanish American war over Cuba to current conditions on the Island. - March 03, 2010 - Gonzalo Fernández
The Providence Effect Documentary Announces Television Premier
The television premier of the award-winning documentary, The Providence Effect, will air on local TVOne stations on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12PM, EST. It will air at the end of Black History month to recognize the continued struggle of ethnic minorities and poverty-ridden neighborhoods need to overcome their limitations and build their schools from within. - February 16, 2010 - The Providence Movie
CMA Expands ISV Market Data and Execution Services with BBVA Bancomer for Mexican Derivatives Trading
BBVA Bancomer has deployed Series 4, CMA’s latest version of complete Market Data and Order Management solutions for trading in Mexico City and other Latin American Financial Markets. - February 16, 2010 - CMA
Foreclosure Prevention & Intervention Services 10 Facts About the Process
Foreclosure prevention and foreclosure intervention are two very different services. Consumer Credit Counseling Service is trained and certified to help with both. Here's how easy the process can be: - January 25, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
CMA and Exx.com Build Cross-Border Gateway with US and LatAm Equity and Equity Options Trading Institutions
CMA the leading market data, order management and connectivity provider of Latin American capital markets connect its FIX and proprietary protocol Trade Hub network of over 70 institutions with 17,000 CMA users to Exx.com’s network of over 100 US equity and equity options traders and routing destinations in the US and Europe. - January 18, 2010 - CMA
New History of Spanish Exploration in North America -- La Florida
Solitude Press announces the release of "La Florida: Spanish Exploration & Settlement in North America, 1500 to 1600," by award winning author Aleck Loker. - January 13, 2010 - Aleck Loker
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