Latest Hispanic Business Stories
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In June 2013, HispanicBusiness.com will feature the 31st annual HispanicBusiness 500® ranking of the 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the U.S. The annual HispanicBusiness 500 directory is widely recognized as the barometer of the U.S. Hispanic Economy. We would like to include you for consideration in not only the HispanicBusiness 500but also for the publication of the 100 Fastest Growing and the Top 50 Exporters lists....
DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines has been named one of the Best Companies for Diversity in 2012 by Hispanic Business Magazine, an annual list determined by more than 32 variables that measure the Company's commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity. This is the fifth year the Carrier has been included in the list. Top companies on this year's list went well beyond workforce diversity initiatives and implemented...
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the nation's "2012 Best Companies for Diversity", says HispanicBusiness Media, a leading publishing and information services company for Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs. Selected for its commitment to Hispanic hiring, promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity, the Company ranked 26(th) on a list of 55 companies and secured a spot as the only gaming corporation to rank...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The USHCC applauds board member Tony Jimenez, Founder, President and CEO of MicroTech, for being recognized as a Top Corporate Influential by Hispanic Business Magazine. The magazine highlights America's most influential Hispanics in six distinct categories: Academic, Arts and Entertainment, Corporate, Diversity, Government & Miscellaneous. "We are grateful for the tremendous contributions of Tony Jimenez," says USHCC...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will deliver remarks at the Welcome Reception for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) 33(rd) Annual National Convention. The Welcome Reception, taking place September 16 in Los Angeles, CA at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE, is the official kickoff event of the 2012 Convention. "We are pleased to announce Mayor Villaraigosa will welcome our constituency of chamber leaders and...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Latino Leaders magazine has released its annual The 101: The List of the Most Influential Latinos, recognizing America's Hispanic business leaders, top policymakers and cultural figures for making a positive impact in the Hispanic community and society in general. For the first time since its inception in 2005, the list has included a sitting USHCC president. In 2012, USHCC President and CEO, Javier Palomarez is among those...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HispanicBusiness Inc., known for its branded content such as the HispanicBusiness 500®, Woman of the Year and the HispanicBusiness Fastest-Growing 100®, has announced it is concentrating on its online businesses, including HispanicBusiness.com and HireDiversity.com. The April 2012 issue was the last print magazine edition. After more than 35 years of publishing HispanicBusiness magazine, the company has decided to commit...
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today expressed its strong dissatisfaction with the federal government's minority procurement efforts in 2011. In a recent Bloomberg report, U.S. government contracts awarded to Hispanic firms fell for the first time in a decade, decreasing at a faster rate than those awarded to all companies. According to federal procurement data, contracts awarded to Hispanic-owned...
Robert Rodriguez of Carlsbad, CA has been honored with a recognition by Hispanic Business in its selection of "2012 Corporate Elite." CARLSBAD, Calif., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the January 2012 issue of Hispanic Business published by Hispanic Business Inc., Robert Rodriguez was selected for the following honor: "2012 Corporate Elite" (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120327/DC77465) Robert Rodriguez...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Board Chairman Nina Vaca today announced that USHCC President and CEO Javier Palomarez has been selected as one of Washington Business Journal's 2012 Minority Business Leaders of the Year. The Minority Business Leader Awards honor the top 25 minority business leaders and owners in Washington who exhibited outstanding performance for their companies or organizations within the...
