| MSNBC TV and MSNBC.com Feature HispanicBIC.org |
The Hispanic BIC is proud to be to have its web site www.HispanicBIC.org featured as “WEB SITE OF THE WEEK!” on MSNBC’s weekly business show “Your Business”. Tune in to MSNBC on Sunday, June 28 at 7:30 a.m. ET to see the feature. The “Your Business” show is a weekly program focused on small business with entrepreneur profiles, news, and tips. In case you miss the show, look for host JJ Ramberg’s blog on the Your Biz link. |
| Hispanic BIC is Part of New York City’s Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan |
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Mayor Bloomberg, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Guillermo Linares and Small Business Services Commissioner Robert Walsh announce five initiatives to support Hispanic small businesses and help them weather increasing challenges brought on by the economic downturn. Salvador Gomez (far left), Chairman of the Hispanic BIC introduced the hispanicbic. org website. June 17, 2009
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“The National Hispanic Business Information Clearinghouse is pleased to partner with Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York to offer this free, bilingual business resource to further assist New York's Hispanic business community in achieving the American dream of owning a successful business," said National Hispanic BIC Chairman Sal Gomez. "We are dedicated to assisting Hispanic entrepreneurs by providing critical business information that supports economic development in the Hispanic community, in New York City and our nation."
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| Join the Hispanic BIC in Chicago: June 30 |
The Hispanic BIC kicks off its 2009 Hispanic Business Forums on June 30 at Mi Tierra Restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village. The response to this highly anticipated event has been overwhelming. The forum – where business, political and community leaders meet to discuss business issues and priorities for Hispanic entrepreneurs – is sponsored by founding sponsor Western Union, founding technology sponsor Microsoft, the U.S. Army and Nissan North America, in collaboration with local Hispanic organizations. The Hispanic BIC will gather input from Hispanic Business Forums in several key U.S. cities and share information with policymakers to influence future legislation. For registration please click here. |
| Save the Date: August 6, New York City |
The Hispanic BIC will partner with the New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce to host a Hispanic Business Forum on August 6 at Casa Puebla in Manhattan. Look for details in the Hispanic BIC’s July e-newsletter. |
| Hispanic BIC Points Latinas to Financing Resources |
The Hispanic BIC was a participant in MANA’s 2009 Latina Health and Wealth Educational & Training Conference, held this past May in Arlington, VA. The Hispanic BIC and State Farm Insurance provided guidance to Latina entrepreneurs on accessing local capital to start and grow a business. Entrepreneurs who use the Hispanic BIC can easily access information on various financing resources in many major Hispanic markets by visiting the MONEY and Local Resources sections of the website. |
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| Hispanic BIC Celebrates 2009 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards |
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Last month Hispanic BIC President Michael Barrera, a board member of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, attended the organization’s 8th Annual Family Heritage Awards, which recognizes immigrants or their descendents who have made a major contribution to the American experience. The honorees recognized on May 19 include iconic quarterback Joe Namath; Nobel laureate Dr. Eric R. Kandel; comedian and producer Jerry Seinfeld; and music superstars Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the first Hispanic honorees. Each shared stories of how life as an immigrant or descendent impacted their success.
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| Microsoft Launches Bing |
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This May, Microsoft Corporation unveiled Bing, a new Decision Engine, specifically designed to help users go beyond search to make faster, more informed decisions. Bing focuses initially on four key areas: making a purchase decision, planning a trip, researching a health condition or finding a local business. Find out more about this new search service at http://www.Bing.com. |
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| The Latest Market Research Now on the Hispanic BIC |
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The Hispanic BIC recently launched its Market Research and Demographics page. Users can obtain easy-to-understand market research reports and executive summaries such as:
- U.S. Census demographics data, including population, household and business statistics for a specific area
- Small business research on best practices in entrepreneurism
- Hispanic market information to better understand how to tap into the community
Bookmark the Research & Demographics page and let the Hispanic BIC serve as your source of new ideas, new markets and new opportunities. |
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MSNBC TV and MSNBC.com Feature HispanicBIC.org |
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Hispanic BIC Part of New York City’s Five Borough Economic Opportunity Plan |
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Join the Hispanic BIC in Chicago: June 30 |
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Save the Date: August 6, New York City |
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Hispanic BIC Points Latinas to Financing Resources |
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Hispanic BIC Celebrates 2009 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards |
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Microsoft Launches Bing |
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The Latest Market Research Now on the Hispanic BIC |
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U.S. Hispanic consumers spent more than $980 billion in 2008, and buying power is expected to increase by 31 percent over the next five years. |
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| New Local Resources Added |
The Hispanic BIC now lists over 2,000 local business resources in 24 U.S. metropolitan areas. Link to government agencies, professional organizations, training, one-on-one assistance, local news, colleges and universities, and funding sources in the following newly added cities:
- Atlanta, GA
- Newark, NJ
- Cincinnati, OH
- Philadelphia, PA
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| Training Videos |
The Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC) is a virtual library of online training videos, in English and Spanish, for small business owners. Click here and take a few minutes to get tips on the following topics:
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Developing Your Elevator Pitch |
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7 Tips for Effective Networking |
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