Nowadays, being recognized as a leader in your field takes more than social media followers, titles, and credentials after your name. It takes strategy as a well as a commitment to build mutually beneficial relationships not only for you but for others as well. Here are three simple networking tips to position you as a leader. READ MORE AT BLACK ENTERPRISE
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Hispanics in the U.S. have lower rates of death from heart disease overall than non-Hispanic whites, except in communities where Hispanics make up most of the population, a recent study finds.
Overall, counties with higher Hispanic populations also face more economic disadvantages, a lack of access to quality healthcare, and language barriers, researchers report in the Journal of the American Heart Association. READ MORE AT BUSINESS INSIDER
It’s no surprise that Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States. This translates to a major voting bloc and a strong economy. Now, Latino millennials are playing a significant role in their own way.
Florida is home to the third largest Hispanic population in the United States. As a result, Hispanics are key to the growth of the state and especially South Florida. READ MORE AT NBC 6 MIAMI
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Latinas and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Latinas living in the U.S. Latinos are the fastest-growing minority in the U.S., however there are limited studies about breast cancer in Latinas in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society the rates of breast cancer incidence and death are lower than non-Hispanic white women. Yet, Latinas present for care with more advanced stage breast cancers than non-Hispanic white women. READ MORE AT LAWNDALE NEWS
While Missouri may not be the first state that comes to mind as home to a thriving Hispanic/Latino population, data shows that the demographic is growing rapidly and in turn directly impacting the economics of the region.
Over a span of five years, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the region has increased by 42 percent, according to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis. Additionally, Missouri ranks sixth in the nation for its number of Hispanic residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher. READ MORE AT ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
Dozens of advertisements removed from Facebook for being political ahead of the November midterm elections did not appear to express any political view, a USA TODAY analysis showed. The Facebook ads from businesses, universities, nonprofits and other organizations did seem to have something in common: They mentioned "African-American," "Latino," "Hispanic," "Mexican," "women," "LGBT" or were written in Spanish. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
Arizona businesses are poised to benefit in a huge way from Hispanic consumers this year, and even more four years from now, according to a report released Friday.
The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Datos: The State of Arizona’s Hispanic Market, reported Hispanic buying power in Arizona will hit $47 billion this year on the way to $57 billion in 2022. READ MORE AT PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL
A makeshift memorial to Hispanic Civil War Union soldiers in an isolated part of Northern New Mexico is a typical representation of sites linked to U.S. Latino history: It’s shabby, largely unknown and at risk of disappearing.
Across the U.S, many sites historically connected to key moments in Latino civil rights lie forgotten, decaying or in danger of quietly dissolving into the past without acknowledgment. Scholars and advocates say a lack of preservation, resistance to recognition and even natural disasters make it hard for sites to gain traction among the general public, which affects how Americans see Latinos in U.S. history. READ MORE AT LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Networking can be a challenge for introverts. Its connotations with needless self-promotion can present a daunting hurdle for those who prefer quieter social interaction.
But if you aspire to higher leadership, networking can’t be avoided – it is crucially important for career progress. So, are there ways for introverts to find their networking groove? The answer is yes. READ MORE AT FINANCIAL REVIEW
I recently published my first Latino book under my very own publishing company. This story was brought to my attention two years ago by a classmate. When I learned about the story, I immediately fell in love. This story brought hope to children and to the world that your voice truly matters. The children were students at Bell Gardens Elementary School. An elementary school that is 75% Latinos. They learned about the Great Depression during the 1930s and realized that there was no mention of Mexicans or Mexican Americans. The idea that there was no mention of people like themselves sparked to do more research. Through their research, they created plays, PowerPoint presentations, poems, and book reports. One day, Assemblymember Cristina Garcia came to visit the school and the students performed for her. She loved everything about the performance that she encouraged them to enter into the contest, "There Ought to be a Law." Thrilled by the idea, the students entered and won.
Assemblymember Cristina Garcia introduced a bill to make schools teach the Mexican Repatriation during the Great Depression. The bill was called AB 146. The students with their teacher drove 6 hours to Sacramento, California to testify about the importance of why the Mexican Repatriation should be taught in schools. Impressed by the students' testimonies, the bill passed. AB 146 became a law.
It is amazing to learn that children ages 9 to 11 years old were able to influence policy. They saw a problem and they turned it into a solution. Because of the students from Bell Gardens Elementary School, schools in California are now encouraged to teach about the Mexican Repatriation. Students now can learn about Mexican Repatriation without having to dig for the information because it will be available to them. They will learn the truth of what happened to the Mexican and Mexican Americans during the Great Depression.
California's second largest population are the Latinos. Students should be able to learn about people like themselves. Especially, since California was once part of Mexico. The Mexican Repatriation was an important part of history in the United States and thanks to these children the whole world will know about it. Thank you Assemblymember Cristina Garcia and Ms. Leslie Hiatt from Bell Gardens Elementary School for allowing me to write this book and share this story.
Thank you to the students, for your courage to speak out.
Thank you to the students, for your courage to speak out.
Get your copy today of Bringing Back History: The Untold Story of the Mexican Repatriation. Support the children who change history. This book can encourage other children to find their voice and make a difference. 15% of the proceeds will go towards the Ayudando a la Juventud Scholarship Foundation.
Finding your career path after graduate school can be daunting when you come from a family in which your parents did not graduate from college and are not in professional roles. READ MORE AT INSIDE HIGHER ED
It’s no secret that for many Latinos, the most important voting issue is the economy.
For years, our families have been disadvantaged by a lack of available jobs, sluggish wage growth, and the real challenge of trying to pay down debt and save more to get ahead.
Latinos put a high priority on greater economic opportunity because we know that when we have the opportunity to work and earn, we can build better lives and better futures. When we have a chance to earn, the American dream is well within reach. READ MORE AT THE DAILY SIGNAL
As the CEO and co-founder of a leading financial technology company, I have some advice for young women graduates looking for or settling into their first jobs. The world needs balance and diversity in its leaders. Here are tips I’ve gleaned from both my career and from watching other women in the workforce in the hopes of helping you build your career. READ MORE AT AZ BIG MEDIA
SBA Administrator Linda McMahon is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs as they start, grow and manage small businesses across America. In fact, this administration’s deregulation and tax reform policies have made tremendous strides in assisting new and existing entrepreneurs in communities across our country. READ MORE AT The Hill
The television and film industries have begun to recognize the value and appeal of Hispanic television, but executives speaking at the Hispanic TV Summit say that there needs to be a greater Hispanic presence both in front of and behind the camera. READ MORE AT MULTICHANNEL NEWS
You applied, you interviewed, you got the job — and now you want to turn it down. How do you do it? Do you have to give a reason? What if you might want to work with that employer in the future? How do you avoid burning any bridges? Here’s everything you need to know about how to decline a job offer gracefully. READ MORE AT THE CUT
Toxic workplaces — where harassment, stereotyping and bullying occur — are driving away women and people of color, undercutting technology companies' efforts to increase diversity and costing an estimated $16 billion a year.
That's the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study from the Kapor Center for Social Impact and Harris Poll that explored the reasons people leave tech companies. READ MORE AT USA TODAY
The population of the United States and its workforce will become substantially more Hispanic in the coming decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics represented 17.4% of the population in 2014 and that the Hispanic demographic will make a huge jump to 28.6% by 2060.
According to another metric, which appeared in a SHRM publication, the U.S. Labor Bureau predicts that one in every two workers that enter the workforce in 2025 will be Hispanic. READ MORE AT HRDIVE
(Chicago)- The Little Village Chamber of Commerce in Chicago received the United States Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) “Chamber of the Year,” Award during the 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The USHCC Chamber of the Year Award was created to honor and recognize chambers that have achieved major accomplishments in the areas of business economic development, procurement, and access to capital. The award spotlights chambers that epitomize leadership, commitment to the Hispanic business community, and outstanding accomplishments.
“On behalf of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Members and Staff, we thank the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for this national recognition,” said Jaime DiPaulo, Executive Director, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. “We are dedicated to the small business community in Little Village, a thriving and impactful business community in Chicago and we are extremely excited to be named Chamber of the Year by the USHCC.”
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| Jaime Di Paulo, Executive Director and Blanca Soto, Managing Director, receive the award on behalf of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce. |
“We are very proud to recognize the tremendous effort and contributions that our chambers make around this country”, said USHCC Interim President and CEO Fernand Fernandez. “Because of these chambers’ commitment to their communities, small businesses everywhere benefit from access to capital, information, and networks in order to thrive and expand their businesses.
As the 2018 Chamber of the Year Award recipient, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce joins a list of impressive past recipients that include the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In 2017, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce received the USHCC Local Chamber Grant Program to fund an entrepreneurship program known as Juntos Emprendemos, which helped 75 small businesses in Chicago.
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About the Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVCC)
The Little Village Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that has represented the interests of local businesses for more than 30 years. Its mission is to promote and support the growth and success of businesses in Little Village and to leverage the community’s unique cultural identity to generate new opportunities. The Chamber works closely with business and community leaders; government agencies; law enforcement; corporate partners; elected officials and others to address the issues that affect the community and the commercial area. For more information, visit www.littlevillagechamber.org
The podcast world is filled with some amazing, impressive entrepreneurs, business leaders, life coaches, and more . I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite podcasters, so you can get as motivated and moved as I am whenever I listen to them! READ MORE AT FORBES
