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The News
Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger to Receive the "Central California Champion" Award from the
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on August 8, 2008
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Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines to be
Special Guest Speaker at the 20th Central California
Business Expo on August 8, 2008
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Cen Cal
Hispanic chamber looking to grow
By
JUAN ESPARZA LOERA / Vida en el Valle
(Published Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 04:10PM)
FRESNO -- The Central California Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, which was founded in 1983, has launched an
ambitious five-year plan that -- if successful --
would increase the organization's membership to
2,000 and operate with a $2 million annual budget.
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FRESNO FUEGO &
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
ANNOUNCE THE DEAL OF THE SUMMER!
ORDER YOUR SOCCER MOM LITTLE CAESARS
"PIZZA PIZZA FAMILY PACK"
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Coyotes to
Hold Coyote Fest 09-Canned Food & Diaper Drive for the Army National Guard
Food Bank
The Central Valley
Coyotes arena football organization will be hosting “Coyote Fest ‘08”,
Saturday, July 19 at the Save Mart Center before their game against the
Boise Burn. The doors will open at 4 p.m. and game kick-off is at 7 p.m.
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116 DAYS AND
COUNTING!
FRESNO PLAYS DOWNTOWN OCTOBER 24 AT SELLAND ARENA!
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AGENDA LATINA
2008 TO AIR ON
AZTECA AMERICA
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 at
8 PM ON KMSG TV-39 Fresno, KFAZ TV-8 Visalia, DirecTV-39, Dish-39 and
Comcast-77
--Simultaneous webcast also available
at
www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org
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(English)
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(Spanish)
THIRSTY
THURSDAY SOCCER DEBUTS JUNE 5!
FRESNO FUEGO RETURN TO CHUKCHANSI PARK HOME TURF!
THURSDAY, JUNE 5,
7PM VS BAKERSFIELD BRIGADE!
FANS MAY PURCHASE $ 1 COKE PRODUCTS AND TECATE BEER UNTIL HALF TIME! GATES
OPEN AT 6PM!
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National parks offer plenty
of play
The Aguirres were
not camping people. We did not pack the car with gear to enjoy nature and
visit the outdoors.
I theorized it was because my
parents had grown up working in fields. Having fulfilled the American dream
of homeownership, why would they want to go outdoors to see trees (even
extra-tall ones) when there's one in the backyard?
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information
News Release May 21, 2008
Contact: Alexandra Picavet 1-559-565-3131
Crystal Cave Reopened for Tours
Sequoia National
Park— Late in the afternoon on May 15 park employees working in Crystal
Cave found what appeared to be live explosives. After discovery was made all
visitors and employees were evacuated from the area and park officials
contacted the Chief Regional Blaster, who is certified in abandoned
explosives for the National Park Service.
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information
1st Annual
Tortilla Festival
Saturday, May 17th
11am - 5pm
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information
FRESNO FUEGO
ANNOUNCE
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
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AZTECA AMÉRICA LAUNCHES NEW KARAOKE-STYLE SHOW
Los Angeles, CA -
May 6, 2008 – Azteca América today announced its newest musical show ¿Te La
Sabes? ¡Cántala con Famosos! (If You Know It, Sing It—With Celebrities!)
which will launch Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 9PM.
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May 2, 2008
Yosemite National Park
E-Newsletter
POSTPONED: Merced River Plan - May 10, 2008 - Public Planning Workshop
To all parties
interested in the Merced River Comprehensive Management Plan:
The new Merced River Plan public planning workshop scheduled for Saturday,
May 10, 2008, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in Yosemite Valley, has been
POSTPONED. Park management continues to consult with the National Park
Service Pacific West Regional Director, Interior Department attorneys, and
the Department of Justice on the implications of the 9th Circuit Court of
Appeals ruling on the 2005 Revised Merced River Plan. In order to honor the
time, energy, and costs borne by participants, park management wants to have
clear direction on the scope, process, and substance of the next version of
the plan before convening another workshop. The park is working hard to stay
on schedule and will have more information to the public soon.
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Concert Tour
“Las Californias” in Fresno
The Consulate of
Mexico in Fresno, California, has the pleasure of presenting the “Youth and
Children Cedros – Universidad Panamericana Symphony Orchestra” on May 2nd,
2008, at 19:30. This performance will take place at the newly refurbished
Rotary Amphitheatre in Woodward Park, Fresno, and it is part of a tour
called “Las Californias” which will include concerts in Tijuana, San Diego,
Los Angeles and San Francisco, from April 25 to May 6.
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Sequoia and
Kings Canyon National Parks Celebrate National Park Week and National Junior
Ranger Day with a Fee-Free Day and Special Programs
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FRESNO FALCONS
ANNOUNCE
A SALUTE
TO THE CHICKEN!
SATURDAY, MARCH 22,
7:30PM
Fresno Falcons Vs Bakersfield Condors
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FRESNO FALCONS
ANNOUNCE
RAIDERS AT THE RINK!
FRIDAY, MARCH 28,
7:30PM
FRESNO FALCONS VS LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS
A CELEBRATION OF THE RAIDER NATION!
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THE FRESNO
FUEGO UNVEILED A NEW LOGO
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK'S EMPTY BOWLS DINNER AT VALDEZ
HALL.
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EDGAR GUERRERO
- DEL NORTE AL ROCK!
FRESNO, California
(February 14, 2008) – Azteca America and Fantastic Furniture presents a one
time appearance for a free autograph signage for EDGAR GUERRERO, an
ex-participant of La Academia 4th Generation. Edgar is promoting his first
release called: Del Norte al Rock, in which, the singles: Hace Calor and
Chuy y Mauricio are highlighted.
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(Spanish)
FRESNO FUEGO DANCE TEAM
AUDITIONS
(The hottest new dance
team in the Central Valley)
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Thursday, January 17,
2008
Fresno Bee
Local & State
Fresno mayoral
rivals face array of questions at debate
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information
Calendar of Events –
January &
February 2008
Events
date, time and location are subject to change.
Check our
website for more information
on these and other events.
www.sierravistamall.com
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Central California Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce sets new yearly attendance record with 45,000 to cap off a great
2007
The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce
that it set a new attendance record of 45,000 in 2007. With capacity crowds
at its events, a growing membership base that is now at 670 members, a
national award and a new event in the 2007 Cinco de Mayo Fest in Old Town
Clovis it apparent that 2007 was a great year for the CCHCC.
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January 2008 Quarterly
newsletter for Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
During the first
two weeks of October this year, a group of Anza Society members and their
friends toured the homeland of the ancestors of Captain Juan Bautista de
Anza in the Basque Country of northern Spain and southern France. Although
the group saw many interesting sites and monuments in the history of Spain
and the New World, their focus was Captain Anza, beginning with the earliest
known places where his ancestors lived, and culminating with the house where
his father, also named Juan Bautista de Anza, was born and the house where
his sister, Gregoria, died.
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San Joaquin
Valley Black Chamber of Commerce promotes “Holiday Coat Drive” for residents
to keep warm this winter
Fresno, CA: Beginning November 10, 2007 the San Joaquin Valley Black
Chamber of Commerce will be collecting coat donations to distribute to
residents of the West Fresno area. “We realize there are a number of
families and homeless persons who will need to keep warm this winter,
especially with the valley temperatures dropping as low as they have
been lately. If we are able to provide warmth to families that would not
otherwise have received these coats, then we have done our part” says
Ken Blackwood, President of the organization. The efforts are being
headed up by Candice Hill, Events Chairperson of SJVBCC.
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Fresno Non-Profit Looking for
Business Executives to CounselSmall Business Entrepreneurs with SCORE
Fresno Non-Profit Looking for Business Executives to Counsel Small
Business Entrepreneurs with SCORE
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"Making the Valley a flourishing
place for Latino arts"
La Peña
returns Friday, January 4th with Carmencristina Moreno!
Limited Sitting...this concert will be a WOW!
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UNITED
SOCCER LEAGUES (USL)
NAME FRESNO FUEGO
2007 PDL ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR!
Fresno, CA...The
Fresno Fuego were honored as the 2007 USL Premier Development League
Organization of the Year Sunday night in Tampa, FL. The award was announced
at the United Soccer Leagues' (USL) Annual Meetings (Soccerfest) in Tampa
Florida at the downtown Hyatt. Fresno Fuego VP of Operations Alfredo Guzman
was in attendance to accept the award on behalf of the Fresno Fuego.
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Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names Sam Toledo as 2007
Businessman of the Year
The Central California
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce long time Fresno
restaurateur Sam Toledo as our 2007 Businessman of the Year. The award will
be presented at the 19th Central California Business Expo & Career Fair on
August 17, 2007 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Fresno. It will be the
centerpiece of our luncheon.
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You are
invited to attend a User Capacity Symposium at
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is hosting a User Capacity
Symposium on February 6-8, 2008 in Yosemite Valley.
The symposium will be facilitated by a neutral
party, Mary Orton from The Mary Orton Company, LLC (www.maryorton.com),
an environmental and public policy mediation and
facilitation firm. Approximately 150 people from
across the country are expected to attend. The
public is welcome and invited to attend.
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more information
Central Valley Business Incubator to Launch
Ongoing Series of Business Fundamental Seminars
FRESNO, CA – Central Valley entrepreneurs and
business owners will have the opportunity to learn
core business fundamentals at the Central Valley
Business Incubator’s new single-session seminars.
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Valley Adult Day Health Care Center
A Compassionate Choice. . . . . . . . . .
What is Valley Adult Day Health Care Center?
Valley Adult Day Health Care Center is a
compassionate choice allowing seniors to remain at
home while benefiting everyone involved in the care
of a dependent senior.
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Breaking Gala News
Ken
Macias, Chair of the California Hispanic Chambers of
Commerce to give Keynote Address at the 24th State
of the Hispanic Chamber Gala January 18th 2008
The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
is delighted to announce that Ken Macias, Chair of
the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (State
Organization) will give the keynote address at the
24th State of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala
on January 18th at International Catering Company.
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Halloween at Sierra Vista Mall
Comcast Workplace Customized to
Meet Needs of Small to Mid-sized Businesses
Thank you for attending the Cinco
de Mayo Fest 2007 at Old Town Clovis
NEW PHOTOS ADDED
Fight Against Illegal Marijuana
Growing Intensifies in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
Parks
Central Valley Business Incubator Hires New Member
Services Director and COO
FRESNO, CA – The Central Valley Business Incubator
has hired Travis Sheridan as its member services
director and Anna Borgeas as its chief operating
officer. The two new additions round out a staff
that operates out of both CVBI’s mixed-use Launching
Pad facility and the Claude Laval Water and Energy
Technology (WET) Incubator.
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Grupo Salinas and Fundación Azteca America Sign
Landmark English-as-a Second-Language Agreement With
the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
to Benefit US Latinos
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(Span)
Fresno State Football Coach Pat Hill Talks Business To
Central California Hispanic Chamber
 THE
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS
PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR LEGAL COUNSEL, THOMAS
VILLARREAL, HAS ESTABLISHED HIS OWN WEB SITE. PLEASE
CHECK OUT HIS QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW HE CAN SERVE
YOUR COMPANY’S LEGAL NEEDS. CLICK BELOW TO GO TO HIS
SITE.
www.villarrealandassociates.com
Mr.
Villarreal is a former Deputy City Attorney for the
city of San Jose, California. He has also been the
City Attorney for the cities of Farmersville,
Mendota and Special Legal Counsel for the city of
Orange Cove and former legal counsel for the
Earlimart School District.
In 1988-89 he was the lead attorney in a Federal
Class Action desegregation lawsuit against the San
Jose Unified School District, representing the
interests of the Hispanic parents and children of
the district.
Prior to forming Villarreal & Associates he was
legal counsel and Project Development Officer for
Pacific Family Health, Inc. Mr. Villarreal served in
the United States Air Force and is a Vietnam
Veteran.
He obtained his B.A. degree from California State
University at San Bernardino and obtained his Juris
Doctor degree from the Santa Clara University School
of Law. Mr. Villarreal was also the managing
attorney at Central California Legal Services in
Fresno County.
He is a member of the Central California Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, the California State Bar, the
Federal Bar, and the United States Court of Appeals,
Ninth Circuit.
State Hispanic Chamber Announces Staff Additions
Dennis
Trinidad, Interim President/CEO, announced the
following staff appointments and recent additions to
the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC).
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CALL TO ACTION!
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
issues a “Call to Action” to membership. Letters of
support are requested to include in the final grant
proposal for the of the Partnership for the San
Joaquin Valley.
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Hispanic Chamber Calls On Members to Support Freeze
Relief
Chamber urges membership to donate to Chamber and
the chamber will present check on behalf of the
membership on Friday February 9th at
6:15pm @ Fiesta Foods (3190 E. Tulare St.) in
Fresno.
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SBA To Assist California Small Businesses Affected
By the Recent Freeze
Sacramento, CA
- Steven C. Preston, Administrator of the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) announced today that
low-interest loans will be available to small
businesses that have suffered financial losses due
to this month’s freeze damage to crops.
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(pdf)
Water and Energy
Technology Incubator Announces First Three On-Site Members
CLOVIS COMES ALIVE
WITH THE OPENING OF THE CRITERION STADIUM 16 CINEMAS AT SIERRA VISTA MALL
CBS 47 WINS BEST
NEWSCAST… AGAIN
CCHCC Hosts
Public Service Passport Fair
October 21 2006
Letter To The Editor
Fresno Co. posts strong
job growth
"State of the Union'' Study for Small/Midsize Business
Holiday travelers flock to Mexican Consulate
Aeroméxico to fly out of Stockton
Solís acepta nuevo puesto como
director
Solís steps up to plate,
assumes new post
Chamber
Celebrates Vicente Fernandez Day
At Selland Arena
AMIGOS!
Come out and join us in Old Town Clovis!
Come Celebrate CINCO DE MAYO!
The History of Cinco
De Mayo pdf
AmeriGuard Security
Services, Inc. Named Central California 2007 Small
Business Person of the Year
California Hispanic
Chambers of Commerce Announces New CEO
Latina Women's Conference
2007
Roy M. Pérez Awarded
Business Man of the Year
Telemundo 51 pledges
$25,000 to promote the CCHCC Cinco de Mayo Fest in
Old Town Clovis
Central California
Hispanic Chamber signs three year agreement with
Clearchannel to promote the Cinco de Mayo Fest in
Clovis
Fresno County Women Lawyers Present
“Making a Direct Impact on State Government
Central California Hispanic Chamber Launches
Consider this... membership campaign
Watch Interviews with "Business Man of the Year" Pete Estrada and Nominee
David Borunda (video)
Latinas share accomplishments
Business women are honored at
Hispanic chamber conference.
Ten
years ago, Suzanne Moreno was a struggling, single
mother with a desire to change her life. After going
back to college, Moreno focused on reshaping her
career by launching several businesses, including
one dedicated to helping young people also
struggling in life. Moreno's entrepreneurial spirit
and her community advocacy earned her the 2006
Business Woman of the Year award Wednesday during
the Latina Women's Conference sponsored by the
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Central California Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce to name new Executive Director at December 13th Amigo Luncheon
(pdf)
CCHCC & Denham Resources partner to bring you Central California Jobs
section to www.cchcc.net
Membership Contact Information Update
(pdf)
President Hernandez named Secretary for State
Hispanic Chamber!
CCHCC WINS STATE AWARD!
Dolores Huerta
will be representing the Past at the 10th Latina Women's Conference on
November 8th at the Radisson.
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Marilyn Fernandez confirmed
as entertainment for the 10th Latina Women's Coference. Click These
links below for music videos and audio.
"Mentiroso" music video
"La Carretera" music video
"Ahora" audio
Yrma Rico (Owner of Weber
BMW) to represent the Present at the 10th Latina Women's Conference on
November 8th at the Radisson.
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full biography
California Hispanic
Chambers of Commerce Announces Leadership Change
Telemundo's new
women
LOS ANGELES — Laura León and
Penélope Menchaca, the new female faces on the Spanish-language network
Telemundo, share many traits but there are also some differences.
Both have left their mark in the
music industry: León continues her career as a singer by singing the theme
for her television show. Menchaca says that that chapter in her life is now
closed.
Central
California Hispanic Chamber welcomes AAA as a 2006 Bronze Sponsor!
The Central California Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that AAA California State Auto
Assoc. is a Bronze Sponsor of the CCHCC for 2006. Jose Plasencia had the
following statement. "AAA has a number of services that we can offer to the
Hispanic community and we believe that the CCHCC is an excellent avenue."
The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce welcomes AAA California
State Auto Assoc. as a 2006 Bronze Sponsor! For more information about AAA
click here http://www.csaa.com/home
Latina professionals, role models
for young girls
Núñez busca reforzar lazos
Mexican airline coming to Fresno
Mexican airline deal up in the air
Immigrant births hit record
Walnut growers will go public
Local bases could expand
Farmers market enters Fulton Mall
Matt Rivera Earns Don Duncan
Overachiever Award
 Matt
Rivera, senior Fresno State all purpose running back has been named the
first recipient of the Don Duncan Overachiever award that will be presented
annually to the Bulldog football player that exemplifies the spirit of
overcoming adversity to achieve ultimate excellence as a player.
As a walk-on freshman at Fresno
State, Rivera, who had followed his dad as a standout running back at Clovis
High School, was not expected to be able to break into the talent laden
backfield that has been on the field at Bulldog Stadium in recent years. He
was not really big or fast by modern college football standards.
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Business Link Newsletter Deadline Extended two weeks to allow member's to
take advantage of this great opportunity. New deadline is December 23rd.
Tim Rios Named Wells Fargo Senior Vice President
Trick
or Treat at the Sierra Vista Mall, October 31st
United States Post Office to
unviel new stamp at the 9th Annual Latina Women's Confrence
& Alianza Trade Fair on Sept. 30th at the Radisson Hotel in
Fresno.
Ben
Romero of the US Post Office gave the following
statement:
"The US Post Office is delighted that the
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
is hosting this unveiling of the new Bailemos
stamp. We are looking forward to the event on
Sept. 30th."
Coyote Dance Team to model at
the Latina Women's Conference Fashion Show (Sponsored by
Gottshalks) on Sept. 30th at the Radisson Hotel.
Breaking
News!!!
Newscaster Alex Delgado to host the Latina
Women's Conference on Sept. 30th at the Radisson
Hotel and Conference Center!
More
Breaking News!!!
CNN en
Espanol news anchor Ana Maria Montero to give
keynote address at 9th annual Latina Women's
Conference on Sept. 30th at the Radisson Hotel
in Fresno.
Great
News!!!
Fresno
State President Dr. John Welty to give a special
address to the Hispanic Business Community at
the CCHCC 9th Annual Latina Women’s Conference
and Alianza Trade Fair on Sept. 30th at the
Radisson Hotel in Fresno California.
Latina
professionals, role models for young girls
Gonzáles began her business with $500 for rent,
and she bought a desk and chair with a credit
card in 1994. Currently Gonzáles has an office
in Fresno where she handles criminal defense
cases from Kern County to San Mateo County.
Núñez
busca reforzar lazos
CIUDAD
DE MÉXICO -- El Portavoz de la Asamblea de
California, Fabián Núñez, se reunió en privado
con el Presidente de México Vicente Fox en su
oficina de gobierno, el jueves pasado con
esperanzas de reforzar los lazos que según dice
el legislador de Los Ángeles se han deteriorado
bajo el Gobernador Arnold Schwarzenegger.
National Parks
Family Day A Huge Success
The
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
would like to thank the community for supporting
such a wonderful event! A special thank you to
Playland / Storyland, Pepsi, Delaware North
Corporation, National Parks Conservation
Association, Yosemite, Kings Canyon & Sequoia
National Parks, The National Parks Service, the
Discovery Center and all of our great sponsors!
We also want to thank all of our volunteers for
coming out and helping the Hispanic Chamber.
CCHCC meets
with Hanford & Representatives from Caltrans & Amtrak
The
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
was invited to Hanford by the Hanford Conference
and Visitor Agency to go there by way of Amtrak
on June 30th. Also invited where the Hispanic
Chambers from Bakersfield and Tulare/Kings
County. The delegation from Fresno consisted of
Dora S. Mora, Rosie Candriel, Ernest Mora and
David Mendoza.
National Parks Family Day Press
Release
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050420-4.html
Amigo Golf Tournament
Amigo
Golf Tournament at was a huge hit! The CCHCC
wants to thank all of you for your support!
Please see some photos from the event. More
photos to follow.
President Speaks to U.S. Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce Conference
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/04/20050420-4.html
Local bases could expand
The
Defense Department released a report Friday
recommending the closing of 180 military
installations from Maine to Hawaii. The Pentagon
said the proposed changes would save about $50
billion over the next 20 years. Realignments at
overseas bases will save an additional $12
billion. Rumsfeld said the changes will better
position the U.S. to confront new threats.
Farmers market enters Fulton Mall
Central San Joaquin Valley farmers will soon
have one more outlet to sell their fruit,
vegetables and flowers when a new farmers market
opens next month on the Fulton Mall.
The Downtown Association of Fresno is sponsoring
the farmers market in an effort to draw more
people to the central city. It will be on
Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. on the mall between
Tulare and Kern streets.
Fresno business liaison steps down
Fred
Burkhardt, the city of Fresno's director of
economic development, resigned Thursday to
pursue a similar position in the Midwest.
Burkhardt said he is a finalist for three
positions but would not name the locations.
He is resigning now because "I didn't feel it
was necessary to jerk the rug out under the city
without giving them the opportunity to hear
about it ahead of time."
President Hernandez to represent
Central California Hispanic Chamber at USHCC Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
As
your president it gives me great pleasure to
announce that I will be attending the United
States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual
Legislative Conference on April 19-20, 2005 at
The Hotel Washington and Ronald Reagan Building
International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
Hernández
takes over as Hispanic chamber leader
Saying
it is time to repair the rift between two
separate Hispanic chambers of commerce in
Fresno, insurance executive John S. Hernández
was installed as the new president of the
21-year-old Central California Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce.
Councilman
Henry T. Perea to be guest at Business Con Café event on April 14th at the
Downtown Club
Henry
T. Perea was first elected to the Fresno City
Council in November 2002, becoming the youngest
person ever elected to this position. Henry is
serving his first term in office and was elected
as the Acting Council President for 2004.
Henry T. Perea serves on several committees
including Budget, Housing, Fresno County Council
of Governments, CAL-ID RAN Board, Convention and
Visitors Bureau Board, Zoo Application
Committee, Trauma Intervention Program, Measure
“C” ad hoc Committee and the Interagency for
Neighborhood Schools Development Team.
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These hills
are alive in spring
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK — In a land of 13,000-foot
peaks and trees with bases as wide as city
streets, the little things are overlooked
easily.
Stand atop Moro Rock or inside the Giant Forest
sometime and try not to gawk. Everything is so
huge, so vast, that it's easy to forget about
the splendor beneath your feet.
El final de un
héroe
DELANO
-- Al último, la marcha final de César E. Chávez
fue la más grande de todas.
Una multitud de más de 35,000 personas
aguantaron tiempo bastante cálido para la
temporada (más de 86 grados) para despedirse del
señor que inició la unión United Farm Workers en
1965. Chávez murió de causas naturales el 23 de
abril (1993) en San Luis, Arizona.
Plan de
Parra ayudará el desarrollo económico
Si los
problemas económicos del valle de San Joaquín
pueden ser tratados con un equipo de trabajo
entre agencias federales, por qué no puede el
estado establecer un grupo similar.
Assemblyman
Juan Arambula confirmed Keynote Address
for CCHCC Gala
Assemblyman Juan Arambula confirmed Keynote
Address for CCHCC Gala on March 18th at Grand
Occasions! The CCHCC is honored to have
Assemblyman Arambula as our Keynote Speaker. The
CCHCC would like to congratulate Mr. Arambula
for the outstanding achievement of being a
member of the Budget Committee & Chairman of the
Jobs, Economic Development and Economy
committee. Congratulations!
CCHCC Amigo
Luncheon Draws Large Crowd
On Feb. 16th the Central California Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce held it's monthly Amigo
Luncheon at Piccadilly Inn (Shaw & Van Ness).
President John Hernandez & Executive Director
Lorena Martinez welcomed the large crowd of more
than 50 people. The CCHCC begins each event by
awarding the "Amigo Champion of the Month". This
time it was Brandie Quintanilla of Univision
Radio. She brought 4 people to the Amigo
Luncheon. She will be featured on the front page
of the website along with her company.
The chamber welcomed SBA District Director
Carlos Mendoza & Connie Leon of the Fresno
Convention and Visitors Bureau. The membership
was also given important information about
upcoming events and special announcements.
President Hernandez wrote out a check for $500
to buy a table at the upcoming gala (March 18th)
and challenged the group to also buy a table.
Board member Eligio Nava answered the challenge
and also purchased a table. President Hernandez
went on to discuss the importance of supporting
the organization. Board member David Borunda
gave a special announcement about an upcoming
event the the California Restaurant Association
on Feb. 28th.
The CCHCC wants to thank Eferan and the staff at
Piccadilly Inn for hosting us. For more
information on Piccadilly Inns go to
www.piccadillyinn.com.
Fresno
Acura Mixer a Huge Success!
The Central California Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce recently had a huge mixer at Fresno
Acura. Well over 80 members came out to enjoy
the food, prizes and fellowship. President
Hernandez & Executive Director Lorena Martinez
welcomed everyone to the event. Board member
James Rothberg (Fresno Acura) also welcomed the
large crowd. The highpoint came with the ribbon
cutting and raffle. Fresno Acura gave away a
duffel bag and the CCHCC gave out various gifts.
Thanks to everyone for coming out and a special
thank you to Fresno Acura for being our host. We
want you as a member of our chamber so give
Lorena a call at 559-495-4817.
Enterprise
Zones Seek Extension
Several San Joaquin Valley communities are
hoping a bill in the Legislature will help
extend a valuable state tax savings program.
The program, known as state enterprise zones,
uses local and state incentives — including tax
credits — to lure business into areas that are
economically depressed.
For 23 communities, the special designation's
15-year life span is due to expire, and economic
development officials want the chance to apply
for an extra five years.
Fresno Bids
On Airbus Plant
Fresno
is one of about 80 cities bidding for a $600
million Airbus aircraft manufacturing plant that
could employ 1,150 people.
Though the city is a long way from being named a
finalist, city officials are happy that Fresno
was one of eight California locations chosen by
the state to compete for the plant.
"I feel absolutely elated that we made the first
cut," said Fred Burkhardt, the city's director
of economic development.
Companies
Snatch Up Parcels
The
Central Valley Research and Technology Park in
Clovis isn't much more than a bare patch of
dirt.
But in a few months the park will start
transforming into a business hub that will buzz
with saws cutting kitchen countertops and
machinery molding plastic keyboard parts.
Precision Plastics is the latest business to
commit to buy land at the park, with the Clovis
City Council on Monday voting to sell 3 acres
with an option for the company to buy 3 another
acres.
Azteca
America Joins Comcast's Central Valley Cable Line-Up
MEXICO
CITY and FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire/ --
Azteca America of Central California has been
added to Comcast's channel line-up throughout
the Central Valley. A subsidiary of the
second-largest producer of Spanish language
television programming in the world, Azteca
America is the fastest growing Spanish language
network in the U.S. A 24-hour network, Azteca
America features novelas, news, sports and
entertainment. Azteca America has been added to
Comcast's Basic Service line-up on cable channel
77. Azteca America had been broadcast over the
air to Central Valley homes from KMSG-TV 55
Fresno and KFAZ-TV 8 Visalia before being added
to Comcast's channel line-up.
Net project
encounters flak
Chamber of Commerce says free-market forces should drive the
project
The
Greater Fresno Chamber of Commerce and the
Regional Jobs Initiative are not seeing
eye-to-eye on an RJI plan that would form a
public-private partnership to sell Internet
services in the region.
Call it a
dynasty: Pats win third Super Bowl in four years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Dynasties don't have
to be perfect or pretty. They just have to win -
like the New England Patriots.
The Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four
years with a dominant second half Sunday night,
wearing down the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21.
In city not unlike Fresno, they
dared to dream big
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The city is sprawling and
flat, houses and strip malls perpetually popping
up at its far-flung edges. It is hot in the
summer and cool and comfortable in the winter.
It sits midway between a couple of major markets
in Atlanta and Orlando, close enough for a
visit, too far for a commute. The residents are
quick in their defense of their midsized city.
They know it tends to be the butt of jokes from
big-city people within the state, mostly unknown
by people outside it.
Valley
crops, dairy take center stage at ag expo
Three-day world event opens Tuesday in Tulare
A new center to showcase Valley crops, a new
dairy seminar pavilion and more than 100 free
seminars on topics ranging from cooking to farm
finances are just some of the attractions at the
three-day World Ag Expo that opens Tuesday in
Tulare.
That's not to mention events held away from the
grounds, including tractor pulls and tours of
dairies, a nursery, a citrus grove and
packinghouses.
Governor
Schwarzenegger Appoints Eight Members of the Economic
Strategy Panel - CCHCC Member Tim Rios selected.
Governor Schwarzenegger today announced the
following appointments to the California
Economic Strategy Panel:
Tim Rios, 34, of Fresno, is a vice president and
community development manager for Wells Fargo
Bank, where he has worked since 1997. His
responsibilities also include serving as the
national representative for the $3 billion
Latino Business Services program.
Trade Mission To Hongkong
The
International Trade Committee of the California
Hispanic Chambers of Commerce was instrumental
in supporting the organization of a delegation
of businesspeople from several chapters of CHCC
and representatives of the Guatemalan business
community for a trade delegation to the World
SME Expo in Hong Kong in November.
Stock Pickers offer best bets for 2005
With
the stock market losing ground this year -- and
the fourth-quarter earnings season off to a
mixed start -- investors are working overtime to
determine which sectors will have the biggest
gains in 2005.
Mexican migration to drop, study says
Fewer
Mexican immigrants will come to the Central
Valley after 2010 because of a drop in Mexico's
birthrate and its potential for sustained
economic growth, a study predicts.
Additional
Speaker Confirmed
Additional speaker confirmed for Latina Women's
Conference!
Women's boxing champion Jennifer "All American"
Alcorn will be a featured speaker at the Latina
Women's Conference on November 19th! Call Lorena
at 559-495-4817 to get your tickets! Click here to view
bio.
Keynote
Address Confirmed
 Maria
de Lourdes "Lulu" Sobrino will give the keynote
address at the Latina Women's Conference and Alianza Trade Fair set for November 19th at the
Radisson Hotel & Convention Center.
Maria de Lourdes Sobrino is Founder and CEO of
Lulu's Dessert© Corporation.
Established in 1982, Lulu's Dessert©,
is ranked among the largest and fastest growing
Hispanic businesses in the United States. The
company recently expanded its facilities to
Vernon, California where it manufactures products
currently distributed in domestic and
international markets. Click here to view
bio.
New Business Directory Offers CCHCC Members & Non Members a
Unique Opportunity. Special Web offer for CCHCC.net with ad
purchase
The
new CCHCC directory is in the process of being put
together. As part of this very special offer the
CCHCC is including an added benefit for our
advertisers with banner advertising on the new
CCHCC.net.
PRESS RELEASE:
HISPAC Announces Endoursements
HISPAC (Hispanic Political Action Committee)
held its political forum on October 14th 2004 at
the Fresno Chamber of Commerce building and
highlighted two races in Madera and Fresno
County. Both were board of supervisor races.
Oracle
Scoops Up PeopleSoft in 10.3B Deal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Oracle Corp. finally
scooped up bitter rival PeopleSoft Inc. after 18
months of legal and verbal strife, ending a
nasty feud with a $10.3 billion deal that
promises to shake up the business software
industry.
Fresno
County Backs Biotech
Responding to a request from the Fresno County
Farm Bureau, the county's Board of Supervisors
quickly and with little discussion Tuesday
approved a resolution supporting the use of
biotechnology in agriculture.
Employment
Outlook Brightens
The job outlook in the central San Joaquin
Valley improved in October as the slow-moving
economic recovery appeared to pick up steam in
the region and statewide.
The average jobless rate in the five-county
region was 11.5%. While seasonal layoffs caused
the rate to jump from 10.4% in September, it
remained lower than last year's 12.4%, according
to state jobless rates released Monday.
Microsoft
Launches Web Search Technology
SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. finally debuted
its own Web search technology on Thursday,
hoping to challenge Google Inc.'s long dominance
of the field with results tailored to a user's
location and answers from its Encarta
encyclopedia.
Google signaled that it is ready for a fight,
announcing Wednesday that it would nearly double
the amount of Web pages available to search
through its site.
Officials
Clarify Labor Laws For Farmers
Confusion about California's labor laws and
hefty fines brought more than 75 Southeast Asian
farmers to a meeting Tuesday with state labor
officials in southeast Fresno.
The farmers spoke out against a multi agency
enforcement sweep in August and September that
led to fines for several growers in Fresno
County.
Gonzales
Named to Succeed Ashcroft As Attorney General
President Bush nominated White House counsel
Alberto R. Gonzales as attorney general
yesterday, choosing his top lawyer and longtime
friend to guide the war on terrorism and lead
the federal government's largest law enforcement
agency.
ABC
Channel 30 Morning Show Co-Anchor Lisa Gonzales to moderate
HISPAC Political Forum on October 14th
For
more information on Lisa Gonzales please
click
here.
US
Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Names New President & CEO
The
new CCHCC directory is in the process of being put
together. As part of this very special offer the
CCHCC is including an added benefit for our
advertisers with banner advertising on the new
CCHCC.net.
Flu
Season Threatens Productivity --- Amid Shortage of Vaccine,
Economy's Bill Could Soar To $20 Billion This Winter
While the flu-vaccine shortage has some
companies attempting to keep employees healthy
this year with Band-Aid remedies such as hand
sanitizers, some economists expect losses in
productivity, not just in terms of sick
employees but lost workdays to tend to sick
family members.
RENEW YOUR
MEMBERSHIP TODAY FOR HALF PRICE OR JOIN FOR HALF PRICE! Call
Lorena at 559-495-4817 to renew or become a member.
If you
haven't renewed or joined the Central California
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce yet don't worry. We
can help you! The CCHCC is prorating the
membership cycle to January 2005. Join now for
half price and get into the new CCHCC Directory
that is in the works. You don't want to miss that
opportunity! Get you business listed along with
more than 600 others. You will be billed for a
full year in January. Call Lorena at 559-495-4817
or visit us online at
http://www.cchcc.net/member.html.
Comcast
Starts Sports Channel
A regional sports channel that
will feature Sacramento Kings games and some Fresno State events will debut
next month.
Comcast SportsNet West, a 24-hour sports network, will become part of the
basic cable package on Comcast Cable starting Nov. 2.
The startup channel's 10-year deal with the Kings will be the network's
centerpiece. It is expected to show all Kings games that aren't televised
nationally on ABC, ESPN or TNT — about 52 regular-season games, including
the Nov. 2 opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Sunny Days
For Grape Growers
Days before rain swept into the
Valley, Madera grape grower Steve Schafer started the week by harvesting his
last wine grapes for the season.
A few days later, he picked his last dried-on the-vine raisins.
The raisin- and wine-grape industries have outrun the storms for now —
literally and figuratively. Looking back on four years of low grower
returns, they saw some clouds lift last season.
Flu Season
Threatens Productivity --- Amid Shortage of Vaccine,
Economy's Bill Could Soar To $20 Billion This Winter
While the flu-vaccine shortage has
some companies attempting to keep employees healthy this year with Band-Aid
remedies such as hand sanitizers, some economists expect losses in
productivity, not just in terms of sick employees but lost workdays to tend
to sick family members.
Fresno SBA
Posts Record Year for Loans
Low interest rates, confidence in
the economy and better marketing have contributed to a record year for the
Fresno office of the Small Business Administration.
The agency backed a total of 1,142 loans worth $314.9 million to businesses
this fiscal year throughout its 15-county region from Kern to Stanislaus.
The numbers reflect a 9% increase in loans and a 25% increase in money
loaned over the previous fiscal year.
US
Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Names New President & CEO
The
new CCHCC directory is in the process of being put together. As part of this
very special offer the CCHCC is including an added benefit for our advertisers
with banner advertising on the new CCHCC.net.
Debating The First Debate
CORAL
GABLES, Florida (CNN) -- Pundits, pollsters and political operatives worked
furiously to answer one question after the first debate between President Bush
and Sen. John Kerry -- who won?
Much of the 90-minute debate on international policy issues focused on the war
in Iraq and the war on terror. But the candidates also fielded questions on
nuclear proliferation -- particularly in Iran and North Korea --and the
situation in Darfur, Sudan, which both men agreed was genocide. (Key points of
the debate; Transcripts of the debate questions and answers)
Aetna
Congratulates the Central California Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce for a Fantastic event last Friday! Once again Great
Job! Best of luck at the State Convention in Anaheim this
week.
Please
see the attached articles about the 16th Annual
Business Expo that was held on August 20th 2004.
The Expo was a huge success! We had over 50
booths, almost 600 at the luncheon and 2200 people
passed through the doors to see all of our
exhibitors during the course of the day. The
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
thanks you for your support.
Business Expo focuses on expanding
students' goals
Sitting, wide-eyed, in shorts, flip flops and
perhaps a button-down shirt and tie, more than 100
students last Friday heard a resounding message:
Get the skills now and use the resources being
made available to move ahead in life.
Exposición Anual de Negocios se enfoca en los niños
Sentados, con los ojos bien abiertos, vistiendo
pantalones cortos, sandalias, y quizá una camisa
con botones y corbata, más de 100 estudiantes
escucharon el viernes pasado un resonante mensaje:
Consigan las destrezas ahora y usen los recursos
que se les proporcionan para avanzar en la vida.
Press Release:
Minority
Businesses to be Recognized at MED Week Banquet
Congratulations
to CCHCC member Olga Martinez, President/Founder
of Allright Diversified Services
for being selected as Minority Contractor of the
Year!
The CCHCC greatly
values Olga's contributions and would like to recognize
her for other accomplishments.
• Honored by
Hispanic Business Magazine as a member of
the Hispanic 500.
• Honored by
Hispanic Business Magazine as number 5 in
the Fastest 100 Growing Hispanic Owned businesses.
Congratulations Olga!
MBDA
Award Announcement
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce International
Trade Committee
The
Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between the United
States and Vietnam came into effect on December
10, 2001. In the two years since the entry into
the BTA, U.S. and Vietnam trade has tripled, from
$1.6 billion in 2001 to $5.9 billion in 2003. Last
year (2003) U.S. exports to Vietnam increased by
128 percent to $1.3 billion, up from $580 million
in 2002.
John
Hernandez elected to California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
Board of Directors as Central Region Director
 The
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is
very proud to announce that President Elect John
Hernandez was elected Central Region Director of
the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Board
of Directors. This is the state organization that
governs all 62 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in
California.
Back-to-School Extravaganza.
Clovis, CA-July 30, 2004-Sierra Vista Mall is the
place to be on Saturday, August 7th. With the
start of the school year just around the corner,
Sierra Vista Mall has planned a day jam-packed
with events, special sales and even a dance for
kids.
CCHCC & Telemundo 51 begin new partnership.
The
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is
happy to announce that Telemundo 51 has agreed to
a $25,000 sponsorship package that is a great mix
of real dollars and promotion for the CCHCC. The
CCHCC and Telemundo 51 will work together to bring
the message of Hispanic Business to Central
California.
9/11 Panel Says 'We Are Not Safe'.
WASHINGTON (AP) - America's
leaders failed to grasp the gravity of terrorist
threats before the devastating attacks of Sept.
11, 2001, taking actions so feeble they never
even slowed the al-Qaida plotters, a national
commission said in a blistering report Thursday.
The panel warned "we are not safe" - and called
for major intelligence changes. Its work is sure
to reverberate across the presidential campaign.
In an exhaustive investigation of the deadliest
attack in U.S. history, the commission noted
numerous government missteps but did not cast
blame on any official and stopped short of
saying the hijackings could have been prevented.
Mundo Of
Difference
CENTURY CITY -- Univision has been the dominant
force in Spanish-language television in the
United States for 40 years. Even the explosion
of cable services that now includes more than 30
different Spanish-language channels, including
Galavision, Azteca America, Telefutura and MTV
Español, has done little to slow Univision's
dominance.
Telemundo is right behind Univision as the No. 2
Spanish-language network and is trying to
attract more viewers through two very different
attacks: original novellas and sports.
"Prime time is all about novellas," says Jim
McNamara, Telemundo president. Key elements in
both parts of Telemundo's plans were revealed to
television critics who converged in Century City
for their semiannual meeting. "Novellas are big
stories that run five nights a week, 52 weeks a
year. For our audience, the novella is as
familiar as that old living room that you've all
seen in the sitcoms."
Local
Leaders Urge Budget Deal
Fresno
Mayor Alan Autry, flanked by firefighters and
police officers, Democrats and Republicans, urged
state lawmakers Monday to pass the state budget.
Autry
said lawmakers should agree to a fair compromise
on one of the last major obstacles in the budget.
"The Legislature needs to accept what's on the
table," Autry said.
The mayor was joined at a City Hall news
conference by a group of city and county officials
from both sides of the political spectrum to call
on lawmakers to agree to the deal.
Schools Prepare For New Leader
Fresno
Unified School District's central office was
mostly empty the day after Superintendent Santiago
Wood's resignation, and the few employees there
were tight-lipped.
Secretaries packed Wood's belongings in cardboard
boxes. His longtime personal secretary, Libby
Allen, retired Wednesday.
Rumores de la migra preocupan residentes
FIREBAUGH -- Jesús Duarte sabía que algo estaba
mal cuando una docena de trabajadores de su
cuadrilla no se presentaron a trabajar el
miércoles pasado.
"Un
hombre y sus tres hijos estuvieron entre los que
no se presentaron a trabajar," dijo Duarte, quién
dice que las cosas están regresando a la
normalidad después del susto de que la Patrulla
Fronteriza de Estados Unidos estaba conduciendo
operaciones sin vestir el uniforme oficial en el
área oeste.
The Minority Financing Gap
Financing a business endeavor-franchise or
otherwise-can be a major hurdle for prospective
business owners. To finance their dreams, most
potential business owners tap into savings and
investments, cash out the equity in their homes or
find investors among friends and family. Rarely
does this gathering of funds cover all of the
costs of starting a business. Additional capital
is often needed to fill the gap, and business
owners look to financial institutions to provide
this capital. For many minority business owners,
however, this need goes unfulfilled.
Small-Business Owners Must Work To Win Big Companies Contracts
Rose
International, with an office in Irvine, Calif.,
has employees working at many Fortune 500
companies.
But that wasn't always the case for the staffing
company with seven U.S. offices and one in India
specializing in IT workers, says chief executive
Himanshu "Sue" Bhatia.
Winning contracts with huge corporations and
government agencies requires persistence,
long-term commitment and follow-through, say
Bhatia and other business owners who have won such
contracts. Add to that, just showing up.
Propuesta de licencias salta su primer obstáculo
SACRAMENTO -- Un proyecto de ley con apoyo
democráta que le permitiría a los inmigrantes
ilegales solicitar licencias de conducir pasó el
primer comité legislativo el martes pasado con una
votación de 7-3.
Los tres republicanos en el Comité de Transporte
del Senado que se opusieron al SB 1160 advirtieron
que los terroristas pudieran usar documentos
fraudulentos para obtener licencias.
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