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Hispanic Professional News
August 2005
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Taking on Common Health Issues in the Hispanic and African-American Communities
The National Urban League and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) have joined America On the Move Foundation (AOM) and PepsiCo in an initiative to address common health concerns that affect African Americans and Latinos.

Arkansas Hispanics see success in business
Hispanic immigrants lured to Arkansas in the 1990s by the promise of jobs in the poultry and timber industries are moving up the economic chain by starting their own businesses.

Bilingual Staff Big Bonus For Hospitals And Hispanic Patients
Spanish-speaking patients in hospitals and clinics often have a variety of different needs compared to English-speaking patients, including translation assistance. Nursing shortages and problems attracting bilingual students into health care are just some of the issues facing health care facilities that need bilingual staff familiar with medical terminology.
Featured Jobs
Chief Building Engineer - Miami, Florida, United States
The Performing Arts Center Trust, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Chief Building Engineer (CBE) for the $255 million Performing Arts Center of Greater Miami (2005). A high-level professional and managerial position with direct responsibility for the success of the project, the CBE is critical to both the construction phase and the operation of the Center. Qualified candidates must have a four-year degree in Engineering (or a related field) or ten years of comprehensive work experience in a comparable position with large, modern building complexes or similar structures.

VP CRA & Consumer Compliance with International Bank - Modena Valley, California, United States
Responsible for developing controls and supporting the Bank's US Units, ensuring compliance with CRA and Consumer Compliance Federal and State related laws. Strong knowledge of the CRA and Consumer Compliance related laws and regulations. Able to speak in public, well organized, assertive and detail oriented. English and Spanish (verbal and written). Travel and follow up with all CRA And Consumer Compliance Officers in each Unit.

General Managers - New York, New York, United States
General Managers cultivate a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while directing the management team and ensuring all staff members perform at a consistently high level. Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills are essential and 2-3 years of experience managing a multi-format store with at least a $5 million sales volume is strongly preferred.

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Events

Viva Collin County
August 20 - 21, 2005, Plano, TX
The Collin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its first free Hispanic Business Expo – called Viva Collin County – Aug. 20 and 21 at Fairview Farms in Plano. The expo runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food vendors will offer Mexican, Salvadoran, Puerto Rican and Cuban cuisine, and there will be free health screenings and live entertainment.
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Business Networking Meeting
August 29, 2005, Brooklyn, NY
Topic: "Growing Your Business Using Technology" Presentations: Technology Essentials, Ashley Pettaway, CEO, SPN Design, Presentations: Business Tools, Members $15.00 Non-Members $25.00. RSVP Early.
More Information.

Leadership
  • Eduardo Diaz, has been chosen as the new director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Mr. Diaz formerly served as Director of Cultural Affairs for the city of San Antonio, Texas.


  • Francisco Lozano has been named Sales Development Director for ImpreMedia, the largest Spanish language newspaper publisher in the US.


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