Overall, Latino-owned businesses are less likely to secure loans from banks or venture capital. When all else fails, they’re more likely to fund their companies through credit card debt or factoring -- the practice of selling at a discount.
But these practices carry personal risk that can impede the ability for these burgeoning businesses to thrive or survive. READ MORE AT BLOOMBERG QUINT
They've won seven Grammy Awards, sold millions of records, and have made more than 50 albums - yet many Americans may not have heard of Los Tigres del Norte.
But this all may be about to change as Los Tigres are due to kick off Spanish-language coverage of the Super Bowl.
The band is known for their norteño sound - a genre of Mexican music influenced by polka and waltz.
They are just one of the Latin acts due to perform at the sporting event, along with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. READ MORE AT BBC NEWS
Google has built a 2,000-person strong team of what it calls “Inclusion Champions” over the last three years to help test out prototypes of new devices and services to ensure that everything the company releases, from the latest Pixel phone to the newest Assistant feature, is built from the ground up to address people of all shapes, sizes and colors. READ MORE AT ABC NEWS
The San Antonio Latino Dream Makers Fund is helping entrepreneurs who have an idea and passion launch small businesses by helping them gain access to capital.
LiftFund and Bank of America launched the revolving loan fund to help Hispanic entrepreneurs turn their dreams into dollars. READ MORE AT KSAT.COM
Many organizations have prioritized workplace equality and access to high-paying, executive level jobs for minority groups in recent years.
Several 2020 presidential candidates are putting forward plans to increase minority executive positions by diversifying corporate boards, punishing companies with poor diversity track records and increasing funding for minority-led business institutions. READ MORE AT KUT90.5
Understanding the Latino community as a profoundly heterogeneous group is no easy task, much less understanding its priorities when it comes to entertainment.
Often subject to stereotypes and clichés on the small and large screen, the avatar of the Latino consumer has often slipped through the fingers of producers and marketers for decades. READ MORE AT BELATINA
As the topic of diversity and inclusion has gained ever greater importance in the business world, Forbes not only added this vertical to its reporting coverage but, in 2018, partnered with market research firm Statista to create a list of the Best Employers for Diversity. This year marks the third annual list.
The ranking was compiled by surveying 60,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees, and it features some notable shakeups: Google fell more than 150 spots amid the sexual misconduct woes besetting its leadership team and IBM, which has been battling age discrimination lawsuits, also took a dip, dropping from No. 217 to No. 237. READ MORE AT FORBES
The start of the new year is a natural time to resolve to do better and be better! Everyone knows that a major success factor for virtually any professional is the breadth and depth of their professional network, but too often we’re passive and expect our network to somehow strengthen on its own with minimal effort on our part. READ MORE AT FORBES
Latinos are taking the lead in small business start-ups, according to a new report from Congressional Joint Economic Committee Vice Chair New York City Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Texas Representative Joaquin Castro.
“The rate of new entrepreneurs in 2017 was much higher for Latinos than for any other racial group—Latinos are 1.7 times more likely to start businesses,” the study notes.
Perhaps helping in that growth, Latino college attainment rates nearly doubled in last two decades. READ MORE AT FORBES
The beginning of the year marks the beginning of a journey toward improvement and trying new things. These 10 Latina-owned shops showcase different products that’ll make the start of 2020 make you feel like a diosa who got it together.
The Latinx community has a $1.7 trillion buying power in the U.S. and here’s an opportunity to support Latina-owned businesses while treating yo’self! READ MORE AT HIPLATINA
The biggest tech companies started publishing diversity and inclusion reports about 6 years ago, but the last few years have shown some stubborn patterns.
At Google and Microsoft, for example, the percentage of black and Hispanic workers didn’t even increase by a percentage point between 2014 and 2019.
Here’s a look at how diversity at a few big companies lags behind national averages. READ MORE AT THE HUSTLE
The job search process can be competitive. But there’s one thing that can help you stand out from the crowd: your personal brand.
Your personal brand is a way to market yourself. It defines how you present and promote yourself to others. This is the message that helps potential employers and colleagues form their impression of you, and helps them remember who you are. READ MORE AT UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
One of the most in-demand management jobs is now diversity and inclusion managers. The careers pay well, and there aren’t many professionals trained in the field.
Human resources departments have made progress on workforce diversity through proactive recruiting and hiring, but making minority employees — and, increasingly, nonminority employees — feel they are part of the organization is not so straightforward. That is what HR departments consider “inclusion.” READ MORE AT WTOP
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States was weaker in the fourth quarter of 2019 as a majority are less optimistic about their financial situation and the economic outlook for the United States going into the new year, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.
Overall, 66 percent of Hispanics said they are financially better off today than a year ago, down four points from the third quarter. Looking ahead, 73 percent of Hispanics indicated they would be better off over the next year, down one point from the third quarter. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
The concept of “diversity” has become so entangled in the daily political and cultural miasma that it’s easy to forget its full “inclusive” meaning and why it’s so important to business success. As we enter the 2020’s, perhaps it’s time to hit the reset button. READ MORE AT FORBES
Who is considered Hispanic in the United States? And how are they counted in public opinion surveys, voter exit polls and government surveys like the 2020 census?
The most common approach to answering these questions is straightforward: Who is Hispanic? READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER
If you are reading this, you’re likely in the arena and seeking to advance your career against unyielding headwinds with hopes that, in this New Year, you’ll experience greater levels of career success. But the truth is that this year will likely end up just like all the prior ones unless you change the game and have the courage to make different—even bolder—career moves. READ MORE AT FORBES
After insightful conversations with 30 game-changing women leaders this year, we’ve uncovered a treasure trove of practical tips and advice. Here, these women – from CEOs to CMOs to some of the media and advertising industry’s top trailblazers – offer some inspiration and guidance to impact both your career and daily life. READ MORE AT ADWEEK
Read biographies of feature guests for the 2020 Healthcare Networking Forum being held Wednesday January 15 at the University of Phoenix Media and Conference Lounge.
MODERATOR
Gladys De La Mora, TV Host, “Un Nuevo Amanecer” Show, Telemundo
Gladys is a TV host and anchor for the recently launched "Un Nuevo Amanecer" Show airing on Telemundo, one of the largest Hispanic TV networks in the United States. “Un Nuevo Amanecer” is a 100 % family oriented TV program where viewers find a variety of interesting subjects all aimed at improving their quality of life and enhancing family values. “Un Nuevo Amanecer” is formed by professionals committed to always give their best to their viewers and family.
In addition, Gladys De La Mora is the founder of Delamora Insurance Agency, a company focused on helping families and business owners understand their auto, home, life, business and specialty insurance coverage.
While pursuing her major in accounting and financial management at Northeastern University, Gladys was on the Dean’s List and received recognition for her academic achievements. She enjoys volunteering her time for non-for-profit organizations that help families and students move toward financial stability.
As an Author for "Today's Inspired Latina" Book, she speaks about her personal and professional journey. Gladys is a Motivator Speaker and MC-Moderator for different events.
She has been featured in Inc Magazine, Mundofox, NBC, Telemundo, Univision TV and Radio.
DISCUSSION PANELISTS
Kellie Medious, MBA, Sr. Director of Patient Access Operations, Erie Family Centers
Kellie Medious is a determined, results-driven and highly influential leader with extensive experience in management, operations, customer service and call center management. As a member of Erie's Senior Operations team, Kellie contributes to and develops implementation strategies for organizational priorities. She leads with the organizations mission and vision. In addition, Kellie has been vital in the transformation of the Patient Access Center structure. Most recently, HRSA identified our Patient Access Center as a best practice model for grant sites across the nation.
Kellie currently oversees the Patient Access Center, Scheduling Operations, Referrals and Health Information Management teams at Erie. Kellie also serves as chair of the Erie’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion taskforce team and is the Privacy Officer for Erie Family Health Centers. Kellie received her B.A. from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and MBA in Healthcare Management from Regis University.
Joseph Hernandez, BSN RN, Medical Specialist, United Airlines, Orthopedic/Recovery Room Nurse, Pipeline Health
Joseph Hernandez is a Medical Specialist for United Airlines. He is primarily responsible for Absence Management. His role at United Airlines integrates nursing and business as he determines when employees can return to work safely following a medical leave. He has spearheaded significant projects which have had immediate impact on employee wellness. He has been able to use his nursing degree to expand his role as a nurse in the hospital to a nurse in HR and can now be an advocate for both patients and employees.
Joseph maintains his clinical skills by working at two Pipeline Health Hospitals. His specialties include Orthopedics and Post Anesthesia Care. He finds continued inspiration by working at the frontline of nursing also known as bedside care. At the bedside he is able to provide services that have a direct impact on the Hispanic population by being able to provide care and education that’s culturally congruent.
In addition Joseph serves as President Elect for the National Association of Hispanic Nurses- Illinois Chapter. As a first-generation citizen and proud member of the LGBTQ community he understands the importance of representation. He’s passionate about strengthening the voice of the community he lives in, serves, and is a part of by being a life role model.
Shojanny Salazar, M.D. Physician, Pediatric Volunteer, UI Health Co-Chair, International Medical Graduate (IMG) Committee The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA)
Shojanny Salazar, MD, was born in Ibarra, Ecuador and grew up in Quito. She obtained her medical degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, in Quito, Ecuador. Dr. Salazar is currently a first-year master’s degree student in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. Her current field placement is as a research volunteer at University of Illinois Health (UIH). She is a volunteer in the Pediatrics Department at UIH, and the most remarkable moments for her are when children thank her with a smile for the work she does with them.
Additionally, Dr. Salazar is Co-Chair of the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement’s International Medical Graduate (IMG) Committee. The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) is a Chicago-based professional organization of physicians and health professionals aiming to improve health, wellness, and advancement of Latinos. The IMG committee’s goal is to develop and implement projects and workshops to improve the success of other IMGs seeking to enter the U.S. medical system as health professionals.
Her current research and clinic interests include Latino health disparities, pediatrics, women in medicine, Latino IMG development, and global health.
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USA TODAY is launching a new series “Hecho en USA,” or “made in America,” that will tell the stories of the Latino community in the United States. The stories in the series will address issues of national importance and will run in both Spanish and English.
The first three stories in the series published today focus on the topics of bilingual education, college education, and Latinos in politics. READ MORE AT USATODAY
