NSHP newsletter January 2008

NSHP South Florida Networking Event is Almost Here
NSHP will be hosting a South Florida Networking Event January 23, 2008 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. NSHP members are invited to come and meet with other Hispanic professionals in their community. The event will feature cocktails and hors d'oeuvre selections in a fun, casual environment and an exciting raffle prize giveaway by event sponsors.

Courting the Hispanic Vote
This election season, candidates are walking the fine line between public anger over illegal immigration and the growing clout of the country's largest minority group. At the same time politicians are talking more about tougher border control and cracking down on immigration violations, they're also ramping up efforts to connect with Hispanic voters.

Univisión's Challenge is to Increase Revenue
Chief Executive Joe Uva, appointed nine months ago to Univisión's top job, says he's hooked on the Hispanic market. Given that Uva is an advertising executive whose career has straddled both the buying and selling side, his appointment was widely seen as a move to ramp up revenue across Univisión's media empire.

Hispanic Leaders Endorse Presidential Candidates
The 2008 presidential campaigns have spent the fall gathering hundreds of key Hispanic endorsements. From the halls of Congress to City Halls, conference tables and comedy clubs coast-to-coast, candidates have signed on Hispanic leaders to their cause.

Hispanic Marketing: How to Convert Latino Prospects into Customers
Hispanic marketing expert Juan Guillermo Tornoe advises companies wanting to capitalize on the growing U.S. Hispanic market not to overlook one crucial element that can ruin any advertising or marketing campaign targeting Latinos.

Senior Manager/Director - Chicago, Illinois
Headquarted in Washington, DC, this consulting firm focused in the public housing sector is seeking a new Senior Director/Manager to be based in Chicago. The ideal candidate would be a seasoned executive with 15-25 years experience in management or administration of the public/affordable housing industry.

HR Associate (Recruiter) - St. Louis, Missouri
The American Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our team as a Human Resources Recruiter. Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Associate Personnel Analyst - San Francisco, California
The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking an Associate Personnel Analyst to work in the Examination Unit of Human Resources. The analyst will work in a team environment on job analysis, exam development and administration, ongoing technical support to staff and management.

Regional Sales Manager - Denver, Colorado
The Safety and Security Systems Group is seeking a talented Regional Sales Manager to cover the Colorado Territory. In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits.

More Jobs from the NSHP Career Center

"El hábito no hace al monje."
Translation: The robe does not make him a monk.
This equates to the English saying: "The clothes don't make the man."
Thanks to Portela_ Rivera for including this one!

We have been building our "Book of dichos" with all those wise or funny Spanish sayings that we have heard from our parents or grandparents.Take a look at all the ones we have already, and include the one that you remember the most!

Each month a new "dicho" will be selected for publication in our newsletter!

NSHP's South Florida Networking Event
January 23, 2008 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL
NSHP South Florida Chapter would like to invite you to the South Florida networking event. Join us for cocktails and hors d' oeuvre selections in a fun, casual environment and enter to win prizes in our raffle giveaway.

14th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics & Latin America
January 27 - 29, 2008- The Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables , FL
The 2008 Conference features a distinguished speakers panel comprised of innovators from major national brands. Hispanic marketing thought leaders and segment marketing experts will discuss what's being done successfully, as well as new trends in Hispanic buying power and consumer behavior.

Elsa Murano, was named the next president of Texas A&M University. Murano, A&M's Dean of Agriculture and a noted food safety expert, is the first female and first Hispanic to hold the president's post. Murano was the first Hispanic to serve as undersecretary for food safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Read more about Hispanic leaders here.
Do you know someone who should be listed as a leader? Let us know!

The mission of the National Society for Hispanic Professionals (NSHP) is to empower Hispanic professionals with information and connections. Our vision is a well-informed and connected community that promotes Hispanic employment and advancement in Corporate America. NSHP is a Florida based private non-profit organization. We're currently looking for select corporate partners to join us as Founding Sponsors. Interested parties, please write to us.