Throughout my career I have had the pleasure of working with many organizations that do tremendous work and provide much needed services to the Hispanic community. One of these organizations is the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), where I am currently a part of organization’s the Board of Directors. There are over 54 […]
USHCC Annual Convention Highlights Booming Development of Hispanic-owned Businesses Throughout U.S.
September 23, 2014 By
This week, thousands of Latino business leaders gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah for the annual convention hosted by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). Although Utah is not generally thought of as a hotbed for Latino communities and businesses, President and CEO of USHCC, Javier Palomarez noted that the choice to host the […]
Latino Students Encountering Crippling Student Loan Debt
September 19, 2014 By
Although there has been a promising increase in the number of Latino students pursuing a higher education throughout the United States, these students are facing crippling student loan debt. The amount of debt Latino students have accrued in recent years skyrocketed and disproportionately hindered Hispanics according to recent studies conducted by the Financial Industry Regulatory […]
USHCC Names Vme TV CEO Eligio Cedeño “2014 Businessman of the Year”
September 17, 2014 By
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) recently announced that the CEO and majority owner of Vme TV, Eligio Cedeño will receive the prestigious Businessman of the Year Award and will be honored during USHCC’s 2014 National Convention on September 23 in Salt Lake City, Utah. USHCC honors executives who are both pioneers in […]
Guest Blogger: Sec. of Labor Tom Perez “Hispanic Heritage Month: Expanding Opportunity for All”
September 16, 2014 By
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, I think about my immigrant parents – their pride in their Dominican roots as well as their fierce belief in and gratitude toward America. Because of their sacrifices and their hard work – and also because of investments that the nation made in me – I’ve enjoyed tremendous opportunities in […]
Financial Happiness Eludes Latino Millennials according to Financial Education Millennial Survey
September 5, 2014 By
TD Bank conducted a Financial Education Millennial Survey that found an overwhelming number of Latinos are capable of managing their finances but financial happiness or satisfaction eludes them in the face of significant and often unpredictable financial stressors. The survey, which polled participants on their banking behaviors and preferences, found that sixty percent Latino millennials […]
Labor Leaders Honor Contributions of Latino Workforce and Look to the Future
September 3, 2014 By
Labor leaders and Latino officials used the Labor Day holiday as an opportunity to reflect upon the progress and future of the Latino workforce in the United States. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Thomas E. Perez, placed a particularly strong emphasis in his Labor Day statements and op-eds on recognizing the contributions of Latino workers who […]
Working Partnerships USA Report Says Silicon Valley’s ‘Invisible Workforce’ is Overwhelmingly Latino and Black
August 27, 2014 By
According to a new report released by Working Partnerships USA, the majority of low-wage service jobs within Silicon Valley’s bustling tech companies are occupied by Latinos and African Americans. The report comes on the heels of public disclosures made by large tech companies such as Google and Apple regarding the ethnic and racial composition of […]
Comentarios From Maria: To Reach Latinos, GOP Must Alter Its Message, Tone
August 25, 2014 By
There is no doubt that the Latino electorate is becoming increasingly important in presidential elections and will become even more so in the future. Today, one in six Americans are of Latino descent. By 2050, that number will be one in three. It is no wonder the Republican National Committee sounded the alarm following the […]
Comentarios From Maria: Executive Action Necessary
August 11, 2014 By
President Obama dubbed 2014 as the year of action in regards to the measures he has taken that will benefit the American people and the actions he will continue to take with or without this Republican Congress, which continues to be the least productive in history. As a Latina who grew up with the American Dream […]
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