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Hugo Almeida
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halmeida@a-lista.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LATINOS IN INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION – (LISTA)

LAUNCHED AT THE UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 25TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

New York, NY – October 4, 2004 – Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association - LISTA (www.a-lista.org), announced its launch at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Convention in Austin, Texas.

During the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National convention, LISTA a non-for-profit organization whose mission is to help enhance the careers of Latino technology professionals and create opportunities for Latino technology entrepreneurs had its launch event which was sponsored by Staples, ACP Consulting and Miller Brewing.

The event was in attendance by many Fortune 500 companies such as Northrop Grumman, IDT, IBM, LatPro, Goya Foods, DELL, MCI and others along with Latino community leaders from across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico who all came together in observance of the inauguration of LISTA’s Board of Directors that were sworn in by Alfredo Placeres, Region Five Director for United Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jose Marquez, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated; “The support of LISTA – Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association by our corporate partners, business entrepreneurs and other prominent members of the Latino community means a great deal for us. We appreciate the support of our corporate partners, The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and in particular, Mayor Will Wynn of Austin, Texas for his support. We are excited about implementing our mission to empower Latino Technology professionals and our community through education and the use of technology to bridge the digital divide and help provide economic opportunities that will help our community become successful in the 21st century.

About Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) is a national non-for-profit organization focused on enhancing the careers of Latino entrepreneurs and professionals. The organization is committed to supporting Latinos who focus in Science, Mathematics, Information Sciences, Telecommunications and Technology sectors.

LISTA promotes the utilization of these sectors for the empowerment of the Latino community and is committed to bringing various elements of Technology under one central hub to facilitate our partners, members and the community to become successful.