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From 1980 until 2010, while the Latino population in the United States was skyrocketing, the number of Latino physicians, per capita, dropped precipitously, according to a new national study.

The nation’s Latino population rose 243 percent between 1980 and 2010, the study of detailed census data found. During that same period, the number of Latino medical doctors per 100,000 Latino residents declined 22 percent, creating a shortage of physicians with many of the language and cultural skills needed to serve the Spanish-speaking community.

In 1980, the country had 135 Latino physicians for every 100,000 Latinos in the country, but 30 years later, that figure had fallen to 105 per 100,000. At the same time, the national rate of non-Hispanic white doctors increased from 211 for every 100,000 non-Hispanic whites to 315. READ MORE AT ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL

Latinos have been getting hired for new jobs at a faster pace than any other group according to job figures released earlier this month. The increase in employment is largely driven by two components: a construction boom in states like Texas, lower rates of immigration from places like Mexico. The rate of retiring of Anglo baby boomers is also helping out.

However the most noticeable driver is the million or so new jobs created in the building industry which led to some 315,000 new construction jobs in the United States going to a Hispanic employee. READ MORE AT LA VOZ DE HOUSTON

The cultural demographic shift in the United States is about the workplace and marketplace telling us it’s becoming less about the business defining the individual and more about the individual defining the business. This is exactly what Hispanics are awakening corporations to, as they begin to recognize that young professionals entering the workforce are in search of the right career and employer who will allow them to be their most authentic selves.

This equally holds true to those Hispanic professionals who have been battling the gulf between assimilation and authenticity for years – and are now ready to advance as 21st century leaders by allowing the influence of their cultural values to empower the natural ways they think, act and are motivated to perform at work. READ MORE AT FORBES

Marketers have focused on millennials for nearly a decade, making them among the most-studied group of young adults. But as the tail end of millennials turn 21 and graduate from college, it’s time to turn our attention to next major consumer group – those under 21.

While there is no agreement on their label or exact range of birth years, most demographers indicate they were born between 1995 and 2010. This currently puts the “Gen Z” consumers between 4 and 20 years old, with the marketing sweet spot between 12 and 18. While we will refer to them as Gen Z, other labels include iGen, Net Gen.. READ MORE AT MEDIAPOST

It’s common for people to have trouble talking about themselves and their accomplishments. But when you’re putting together a resume or cover letter, you don’t want to have to struggle to get the words on the page. Writer’s block is a real pain, but I’ve got several tips to help you work through it as you put your application together.

Train Yourself

Develop a ritual to get yourself into a mood for writing. Some people use rewards to motivate themselves. Others use punishments. My trick: I listen to the same music... READ MORE AT PHILLY.COM

America is home to more than 53 million Hispanics, and we play a critical role in supporting our nation's economy and way of life. To ensure the continued prosperity of our families and businesses, we must explore new frontiers for growth. One of those frontiers is the administration's bipartisan trade agenda.

Today, there are 3.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in America, that contribute more than $486 billion to our economy each year. Hispanic businesses are the fastest-growing segment of the small-business sector, with a start-up rate three times the national average. This should not come as a surprise--our cultural ties, language skills, and agility give us a competitive edge in today's globalized economy. READ MORE AT HUFFINGTON POST

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Ruth Diaz, EYC News

Ruth Diaz is an international latina model & entertainer TV reporter that has worked in Paraguay, London, Miami, LA, Las Vegas, NY and Chicago. She was the main model for La Tan and Beaute Ultrasonic by America Beauty Elite, Vision Latina Magazine Chicago and Nescafe Paraguay. She appeared on the 5th season in Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 in the USA and later the next year in Protagonistas, both Shows aired national in the U.S. on Univision Network. Ruth Diaz models for Latino Fashion Week in Chicago each year starting 2010. Reports for Chicago 3 Media, Vida Mujer Telemundo Chicago & Las Vegas. Currently, Ruth is an independent entertainment TV reporter for Azteca Chicago. READ MORE

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Antonio Guillen, Senior Vice President of Commercial lending and diverse markets manager, Wintrust Bank

Antonio R. Guillen is Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending and Diverse Markets Manager for Wintrust Bank. Antonio has over 30 years of banking experience. He specializes in Commercial Banking for small and medium-sized business lending and commercial real estate finance and development.

Most recently with Park National Bank (now a part of U.S Bank), Antonio spent his last four years as Senior Vice President and Market Manager responsible for overseeing $60 million in small business/commercial and industrial loans in a variety of business sectors as well as commercial real estate and development loans.

Marisabel Villanueva - Hucker, Managing Director, KPMG US

Marisabel is a Managing Director in KPMG’s Economic and Valuation Services practice.  She has more than 12 years of experience in performing domestic and international valuation analyses for financial reporting and tax purposes.  Marisabel has also transfer pricing experience in particular in the area of intellectual property migration. 

Marisabel has assisted clients in several industries including consumer and industrial products, pharmaceutical, and services.  She has experience in valuing business enterprises, joint-ventures, common stocks, intangible assets, non-compete agreements, and intellectual property of privately and publicly held companies. 

Marisabel has managed multi-billion projects performed for a variety of purposes such as impairment analysis, purchase price allocation, pricing analysis, and tax planning.  In addition, Marisabel has performed hundreds of reviews under SAS 73 and SAS 101 to support KPMG audit teams throughout the country. 

A native of Lima, Peru, Marisabel holds a Masters Master in Public Finance from the University of Chicago.

Juan Carlos Avila, Managing Partner, Toroso Investments

Juan Carlos Avila is equity Managing Partner, Toroso Investments, a registered investment advisory firm where he provides investment advisory and retirement plan fiduciary services to high net worth individuals, business owners, public and private corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.

Previously Juan was a Senior Vice President with Mesirow Financial in the Investment Advisory group and a Senior Financial Advisor, Vice President, with Merrill Lynch, Private Client Group.  He serves as Trustee for the Policeman's Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago, providing fiduciary oversight on $3 billion in assets.

 Juan serves as Board Chair for the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE). He received his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and his Master’s in Business Administration degree from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.

In 2014 Juan was named to Negocios Now Newspaper "Who's Who in Hispanic Chicago" inaugural edition and was named one of Chicago Magazine's "Five Star Wealth Managers" for 2014, 2012, 2011 and 2010.

Lizette Arias, Senior Financial Forensics Manager, Johnson Controls

Lizette specializes in financial fraud investigations, anti-corruption reviews and other compliance related matters at Johnson Controls (JCI). She manages the financial forensic program of JCI’s Building Efficiency business unit. Her work directly supports JCI’s Global Compliance function.

Prior to joining JCI, Lizette was a Forensic Audit Manager at Emerson Electric and she also held the title of Advisory Investigations Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  She was an integral part in the development of the forensic compliance function in Latin America. While at PwC she served as a co-chair and advisor for PwC’s Network of Latino Professionals (NLP).

In her professional career she was awarded an HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement) Star Award at HACE’s 25th Anniversary Gala for successfully achieving career milestones and contributing to the growth of the organization. Lizette is also a former recipient of HACE’S student scholarship award.

Lizette received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from DePaul University. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Public Accountant. She has served as guest speaker for forensic accounting courses at DePaul University and Marquette University.

Mauricio Sanchez, President, Hispanic Bankers Association - Chicago Chapter, CEO, Sanchez & Rivera Title LLC

Mauricio Sanchez serves as Chairman and CEO of Sanchez & Rivera Title, LLC, a company based in Chicago serving clients throughout the United States and Mexico.

In 1995, Mr. Sanchez had the unique distinction of opening the first Hispanic title company in the United States. An honor he shares with Co-Founder Ron Rivera, a former Super Bowl Champion player with the Chicago Bears and currently the Head Coach of the Carolina Panthers.

As Chairman and CEO, Sanchez has led Sanchez & Rivera Title in becoming the preferred company of choice of Fortune 500 companies, governmental agencies and real estate practitioners. Mr. Sanchez’s focus on diversity and advocacy for sustainable homeownership can be exemplified in his leadership and involvement with various organizations including: The Chicago Association of Realtors, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Erie Neighborhood House, just to name a few.  

Mauricio Sanchez, a native of Toluca, Mexico attended Loyola University of Chicago where he studied International Business and Political Science.

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For 45 years, Spanish-language newspaper La Raza has strived to become the leading source of news and community coverage for Hispanics in the Chicago area. Their strengths, according to general manager Jimena Catarivas Corbett, can be found within their editorial content and their circulation strategy. “We produce local content with a unique point of view that can’t be found elsewhere and resonates with our community. We also publish mainstream stories, but we do it with a perspective and focus that appeal directly to our readers,” she said. Editorial director Jesús Del Toro said, “We are hyper-local in many ways, but at the same time we provide general useful and practical information that our readers can use and enjoy in their daily lives. We also keep a deep content link with some key issues in Mexico and Latin America, since our readers have strong ties with their families there.”

La Raza, a free publication, distributes more than 153,000 weekly copies in 26 high density Hispanic zip codes in the Chicago area. “Our door-to-door and single copy distribution is very strategic to the block group level, concentrated in high density Hispanic zips,” Catarivas Corbett said. “We currently only have one to two percent returns on our single copy distribution.” Catarivas Corbett believes there is still a demand for print among Hispanic readers, but La Raza is also committed to promoting its website and digital offerings. According to Catarivas Corbett, Laraza.com has shown a steady 17 percent increase in unique visitors YOY, and social media followers more than doubled with a 57 percent increase YOY. READ MORE AT EDITOR & PUBLISHER

Networking plays an integral role in professional growth.

Men and women who can nurture relationships within their fields are more likely to be in tune with what’s going on in their professions, and a network of fellow professionals can help men and women advance their careers.

But networking often falls by the wayside for today’s busy professionals, many of whom simply can’t find the time in their hectic schedules to foster relationships with professional colleagues. But the benefits of networking are numerous, and it behooves men and women to make an effort to build and maintain strong professional networks.

Recognize the benefits of networking. Networking not only benefits individuals but also the companies those individuals own or work for. READ MORE AT HERALD REVIEW

The sport of networking is a full-time game.

Keep in mind, networking can happen anywhere. Networking occurs in restaurants and bars, in continuing education classes, at parties, on a bus, train or airplane, in an online chat room, at a sporting event, kids soccer games, volunteer activities or fundraisers. The way I see it, every moment you’re not asleep can be a networking opportunity.

Here are five networking tips for career success:

1. Professional associations offer face-time with people who can provide behind-the-scenes insights into different companies and industries. They also are the most likely to know about the “hidden job market.” Look for association meetings relevant to your job or career interests. READ MORE AT TIMES OF SAN DIEGO

Richard Coronado says the whispers still exist.

The Plainfield, N.J.-born entrepreneur, who owns a technology business in Orlando, says despite years of experience, his accent convinces people he may not have the intelligence to run a business.

That can be an obstacle when trying to attract multimillion dollar contracts from the defense industry. But Coronado, whose family moved to the U.S. from El Salvador before he was born, says it has gotten better. READ MORE AT Orlando Sentinel

By 2020, Hispanics are projected to make up more than 20 percent of the population. By 2050, it is estimated that Hispanics will make up 30% of the population. Despite lower average household income levels, Hispanics strength in numbers equates to billions of dollars in disposable income.

By 2015, researchers say Hispanic buying power will continue to grow and reach $1.5 trillion as part of the $16 trillion total U.S. buying power. So how can marketers make sure they are tapping into this exponentially growing and increasingly important segment of the population? READ MORE AT MEDIAPOST

Kurt Summers, Chicago City Treasurer

Kurt A. Summers is a son of Chicago and a pragmatic problem solver who is passionate about serving the people of the city.

As Chicago’s newest City Treasurer, Summers is the steward of the city’s $7 billion dollar investment portfolio and is responsible for maintaining records and accounts of the city’s finances while ensuring transparency and accountability for all transactions. Treasurer Summers also serves as an advocate to empower young people, workers and small business owners, as well as programs that promote economic growth and financial education. The Treasurer sits on five local pension boards with nearly $25 billion under management.

Since taking the oath of office on Dec. 1, 2014, Treasurer Summers has hit the ground running.

The Treasurer’s first act in office was the proposal of an ambitious and audacious 90-day-plan called “Invest in Our Chicago.” The plan was intended to act as a roadmap, focused on leveraging Chicago’s economic power to increase investment in its residents, workers, businesses and neighborhoods.

Summers began his career at McKinsey & Company, a preeminent global strategy-consulting firm. Most recently, Summers served as a Senior Vice President at Grosvenor Capital Management and a member of the Office of the Chairman. In that role, Summers was a leader of the Emerging and Diverse Manager business, which invested over $2 billion with minority- and women-owned firms.

With nearly 15 years of experience in the financial services community, a background rooted in service to others has guided Treasurer Summers throughout his professional career.

Prior to his time at Grosvenor, Summers was called to serve as Chief of Staff to the Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and as the appointed Trustee for the $9 billion Cook County Pension Fund. In that capacity, Summers led county-wide reforms to provide performance management in every department.

In his role as Chief of Staff for President Preckwinkle, Summers also steered the closure of a $487 million budget deficit while keeping the administration’s promise to rollback the county sales tax, saving taxpayers more than $400 million a year. Additionally, Summers aided in reforming the county’s procurement rules and helped pave the way for a more sustainable health and hospital system.

In 2008, Summers answered the call to serve as Chief of Staff for Chicago 2016, the city’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The historic plan called for development in struggling neighborhoods and sealed Kurt’s passion to help Chicago showcase all it has to offer.

Treasurer Kurt Summers is a lifelong Chicago resident and a graduate of Whitney Young High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Management Distinction High Honors in Finance and International Business, with a minor in East Asian Studies, from Washington University in St. Louis. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

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You might think you’re an experienced job seeker who understands how hiring processes work. But behind the scenes, hiring often works differently than job seekers assume it does. Here are five hiring secrets you probably don’t know that can give you an advantage over your competition.

1. Application deadlines often don’t mean anything. Job seekers often take application deadlines as gospel, but they’re frequently interpreting them incorrectly. Many job posting sites require employers to list a deadline when submitting a job opening. That means employers are forced to pick a date even if it doesn't reflect how they’re actually managing the search.

So candidates might see a deadline listed and figure they have until then to submit an application, when in reality, the employer might be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis and make a hire before that deadline has rolled around. READ MORE AT U.S. WORLD AND NEWS REPORT

Silvia Tergas was recruited out of college to work for Macy’s, moving from up from sales to the financial division. Though she really enjoyed helping colleagues answer questions about their 401Ks and other financial matters, she never pictured herself working in the world of investments.

“I didn’t see myself reflected in the profession. I saw it as very male-dominated...wearing pinstripes and living in New York,” she said. She didn't see many Hispanics in the field, either.

It wasn’t until Tergas, who's of Honduran and Cuban descent, helped her own family manage their retirement that she decided to make a career switch. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS

The U.S. Hispanic population will account for 40% of employment growth over the next five years and more than 75% from 2020 to 2034, according to a new study.

That’s around 11 million jobs out of 14 million new positions across the economy.

Job growth among the Hispanic population is particularly notable given that the growth of the non-Hispanic working age population is set to slow to near zero as the number of new non-Hispanic workers will barely match the drop from retiring baby boomers, according to the study from IHS Global Insight, an economic forecasting firm.

The forecast sees Hispanic labor-force growth set to accelerate by an average 2.6% over the next 20 years, even as the labor force will grow by 0.6% for the country as a whole from 2020 to 2034. READ MORE AT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Here’s some welcome news if you’re eager to find work that blends purpose and a paycheck: 2015 is shaping up as a banner year for hiring at nonprofits.

According to the 2015 Nonprofit Employment Practices survey released today by Nonprofit HR, a human resources consulting firm, 50% of the 362 nonprofits it queried anticipate creating new positions in the coming year.

The upward trend continues the post-recession nonprofit hiring resurgence of last year. In 2014, 49% of Nonprofit HR respondents said they planned to create new positions, up markedly from just 19% in 2009. READ MORE AT FORBES

Hispanics are the dominant minority group in Colorado, but when it comes to small business loans, they are falling significantly behind. In fact, Hispanic-owned businesses are the only group borrowing less money today than they did five years ago.

To understand two of the big reasons why, let’s meet Marjorie Silva. Back when she was still living in central Peru, someone told Silva the cake at her son’s birthday party was so good that she should sell them. Eventually she was running a small cash-only business out of her kitchen.

"I did a little sign, with wood, painted it very pretty, and put it above the door of my house," said Silva. "And I was actually pretty busy, I was doing everybody’s cakes in town." READ MORE AT COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

Beauty sales at many kinds of stores were sluggish last year. But one consumer segment emerged looking radiant: Hispanics.

The Hispanic market posted more growth across all beauty segments last year than the general population, sometimes dramatically so, according to an analysis released Friday by Nielsen.

Cosmetics purchases were up 7.4 percent among Hispanic consumers, while they fell 1.2 percent among non-Hispanics. Hair care and accessories grew 3 percent among Hispanics while declining 3.6 percent among non-Hispanics. Even in product categories that grew among non-Hispanics — bar and liquid soaps, hand and body lotions, facial cleansers and moisturizers — the growth among Hispanics was significantly greater. READ MORE AT CHICAGO TRIBUNE

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