hispanics in business
U.S. National Convention Honors
Top Latina Business Owners
T
he United States Hispanic Cham-
ber of Commerce 29th Annual
National Convention and Busi-
ness Expo, was hosted in Sacramento,
honoring Latina business owners, and
gave business leaders from across the
United States great insight into poten-
tial for growth.
USHCC leaders David Lizarraga
and Augustine Martinez were joined by
Lt. Governor John Garamendi and
Deputy Administrator of the Small
Business Administration Jovita Car-
ranza to discuss the importance of His-
©USHCC
panic-owned businesses, and the vari- In California, 25% of state contracts women can relate to her, and be
ous government-related procurement for products or services must be des- inspired to succeed,” said Jeff Byers,
opportunities available to them. tined to small-businesses. A large per- Regional Sales and Marketing Manag-
“Hispanic-owned businesses are a centage of small businesses are His- er, BMW of North America.
very important part of our economy.” panic. The USHCC National Convention
“Hispanic-owned businesses are a In addition, State Senator and and Business Expo is one of the largest
very important part of our economy. Majority Senate Leader Gloria Romero gatherings of Hispanic business leaders
We are growing and succeeding, and joined USHCC Vice-Chair Elizabeth and owners from throughout the coun-
our influence in business and industry Gallagher and financial expert Julie try, and it’s expected to bring thou-
sectors is stronger than ever,” said Stav to honor Latina business leaders sands of people to the Capital, with
Lizarraga. at a special Luncheon. revenues of $2.5 million for the city.
Of the 23 million businesses in the “Latina-owned businesses continue The USHCC 29th Annual National
United States, 7%, or 2.5 million, are to lead and make a positive impact in Convention is being held at the Sacra-
Hispanic, the largest percentage of any each one of our communities,” said mento Convention Center from
minority group. Of those, 700,000 are Elisa Garcia of Office Depot. September 24-27, 2008, and brings
in California alone. Revenues for His- Ms. Yrma Rico, President of Rico & with it workshops on telecommunica-
panic-owned businesses in California Rico, received the Ultimate Latina tions, technology, and environmentally
are at $228 billion per year and almost Award for her outstanding service to friendly business practices, as well as
$400 billion nationally. the Hispanic business world. procurement and networking opportu-
The Procurement Breakfast held Rico overcame adversity to become nities.
this morning underlined the impor- one of the most successful Latina-busi- For more information, visit
tance of generating opportunities for ness women in California. She is a for-
http://www.ushcc.com. HNM
Hispanic businesses. The U.S. Hispan- mer migrant worker, who started her
About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Com-
ic Chamber of Commerce Conven- television career in Fresno. She went
merce
tion’s goal is to bring business owners on to become an equity holder at
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the
economic growth and development of Hispanic entre-
and leaders together to match Hispan- Entravision Corporation. preneurs and represents the interests of more than 2.5
ic-owned businesses with companies “Ms. Rico truly exemplifies what
million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United
States that generate almost $400 billion annually. It
or agencies — state, national, or pri- hard-work and ambition can do to
also serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local
Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico,
vate — that have procurement opportu- accomplish the American Dream. Her
Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay.
nities. story is truly amazing, and other
Source: HispanicPRWire
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