Chairman's Welcome
Dear Friends:
Greetings from The Latino Coalition!
The first part of 2009 has been a very busy time for the Latino Coalition as we continue to establish partnerships and increase the value proposition to our members. The highlight during this period was our annual Economic Summit and Business Matchmaking event. More than 250 small businesses had an opportunity to talk to more than 30 federal agencies corporate sector buyers about procurement opportunities. We also announced a number of new partnerships and initiatives which you can read about in this newsletter. In short, we had a very successful event.
We also continue to successfully engage the Latino community throughout the country by hosting executive briefings. Later this month we will be in the New Jersey/New York City area on (6/17),then San Francisco (7/14), Chicago (9/16) and Boston (10/15). I hope you will come join us.
The Latino Coalition is also pleased to welcome four new board members who bring tremendous knowledge and expertise to our organization. They are also very committed to to the success of the Latino community.
Lastly, I want to thank our corporate and coalition partners. Your support is invaluable to our organization and we look forward to continuing our work together this year and in the future. Together with our partners and friends we continue to seek the empowerment of the Latino community so it reaches its full potential.
We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter. Please write to us at the link below if you have any questions or comments.
Best personal regards,
Hector V. Barreto
|
|
07.14.09
San Francisco , CA
Executive Briefing
09.16.09.09
Chicago , IL
Executive Briefing
10.15.09
Boston , MA
Executive Briefing
|
|
Americans for Secure Retirement
AltaMed Health Services
American Task Force Argentina
Colombian American Chamber of Commerece
Dialogue on Diversity
BIC-Business Information Clearinghouse
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Peruvian American National Roundtable
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
TELACU
The Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Latino Journal
Latin Business Association
Latin Chamber of Commerce USA
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers SCORE- "Counselors to Americas Small Business"
The Minority Chamber of Commerce
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
US Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur Education
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WIPP- Women Impacting Public Policy
|
|
Aetna
Aflac
Allenbaugh/Samini LLP
Altria
American Airlines
At&t Axis - Multicultural Agency Business Matchmaking
CapitalWire PR
Exito USA Image Direct
HP Mastercard National Payment Provider
PG&E Corporation
St. Regis Monarch Beach
Verizon Western Union Women's Radio Network Zana Network
| |
|
|
|
TLC Economic Summit and Business Matchmaking Event a Great Success!
On May 6 The Latino Coalition hosted its annual Economic Summit and Business Matchmaking in Washington, DC. The al-day event drew hundreds of participants from throughout the country. The activities kicked off with briefings on health care and international business opportunities. During lunch, participants heard from U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Senator John Cornyn, who talked about how the business community would be negatively impacted should the "card check" legislation pass, as well as the state of the U.S. economy and current Congressional Legislation agenda and its effect on the small business community.
The afternoon was dedicated to the very successful Business Matchmaking program where more than 250 small businesses accessed procurement opportunities with more than 30 federal and coporate sector buyers.
At the event, TLC announced new partnerships and relationships with SCORE, Women Impacting Public Policy, Empyrean Insurance Services and Newtek Business Services. Also announced was the launch of the "ExitoUSA," an ongoing, multi channel direct marketing outreach program targeting over 1 million Hispanic owned small businesses nationwide
To the small business owners in attendance, the event proved to be an ideal forum for professional networking, quick assessment of issues impacting their sector and, most importantly, a face-to-face opportunity for new business growth. Alex Fortunati, owner of Los Angeles-based Support Services of America, Inc. summarized it best by saying, "As a small business owner, I need to be informed of the issues impacting me and I need to know the legislators who are working on my behalf; but, most importantly, I need the opportunities to earn contracts. The Latino Coalition has the mix right."
Password to view photo gallery: latinocoalition |
|
TLC IS COMING TO NEW JERSEY
TLC Chairman, Hector Barreto and Board of Directors cordially invite you to an important Small Business Executive Briefing "FINDING NEW CUSTOMERS IN TOUGH TIMES"
Are you a start-up company or a company anxious to learn how to sell to government agencies and major corporations? Then you need to register for this FREE EVENT to learn from the following experts on what it takes to go to the next level. |
|
Four Prominent Entrepreneurs Join TLC Board
TLC is proud to announce that Rafael Cuellar, Steve Galvan, Martha de la Torre an Michel Zajur have been appointed to the organization's board of directors. They will each serve one-year terms. Rafael Cuellar is president and chief executive officer of Cuellar, LLC, one of the largest retail cooperatives in the United States. Steve Galvan is principal at Galvan Associates, LLC, a performance and IT consulting firm. Martha de la Torre is the chief executive officer of El Clasificado, a leading interactive media company that has connected buyers and sellers in the Hispanic marketplace since 1988. Michel Zajur is the founder and president/CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Richmond, Va. & Successful entrepreneur Click here for more details on the TLC Board of Directors |
|
TLC Recently Joined American Task Force Argentina
In late January, The Latino Coalition formally announced its partnership with American Task Force Argentina (ATFA); a coalition of organizations united for a just and fair reconciliation of the Argentine government's 2001 debt default and subsequent restructuring (click here to view our announcement). We are excited about the opportunity to work with ATFA and urge Members of the US House of Representative and Senate to make repayment of Argentina's debt a priority during the 111th Congress. We urge you to contact your congressional representatives and tell them to make debt repayment a priority. Argentina has set an extremely dangerous precedent in Latin America causing a domino effect which can be seen through Ecuador's recent debt default in December of 2008. We hope that Congress understands the need for restrictions to be placed on debtors from wealthy and middle-income countries who remain in defiance of US court judgments or remain in default for over two years. For more information about ATFA or ways to get involved, please visit www.atfa.org.
|
|
TLC Opposes Card Check
In April, TLC joined the National Black Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations at a press conference opposing the proposed Employee Free Choice Act, also known as "card check."
Among its many provisions, the proposed bill would change how unions are established in a business today by eliminating the secret ballot election. Under card check, employees would simply have to sign a union authorization card to establish a union.
"The current system has worked well for many decades and offers employees many protections and rights," said TLC Chairman Hector V. Barreto. "What we should be focusing on is giving businesses the flexibility to survive in the long term and create an environment where they can start creating jobs again, not creating additional government mandates." | |
|
Intuit's Payroll Solutions Group Joins TLC
The Coalition is pleased to introduce Intuit's Payroll Solutions group as a new corporate sponsor. With over one million customers, Intuit helps small businesses pay their employees more efficiently helping them save time and money. Intuit offers a range of payroll options designed to suit each small business owner's preferences - from processing payroll online, to a payroll solution that works within QuickBooks accounting software, to a full-service solution in which Intuit takes care of the tax responsibilities for you. Click here for an overview of Intuit's payroll solutions with special offers. |
|
Small Business Week Giveaway: Quickbooks Pro
In celebration of National Small Business Week, Intuit invited us to help give away copies of QuickBooks Pro 2009 to the first 15 TLC members who respond to us via agutierrez@thelatinocoalition.com - please put "Software Giveaway" in the subject line. If you are looking to get started on financial software, this is a great opportunity. Please respond with your name, phone number, and an email address. TLC will notify you next week if you are the winner. The software will be sent via download on or before June 5, 2009. |
|
Aetna Offers Health Insurance Through Multilingual Web Site
Finding affordable, high-quality health insurance can be difficult for people between the ages of 50 and 64. These individuals may not have access to health insurance from an employer and are also not yet eligible for Medicare.
To help solve this problem, Aetna has launched the AARP Essential Premiere health insurance plans which are endorsed by AARP. These plans, which have been available since early 2008, are available exclusively to AARP members 50-64 and their families in 31 states and Washington, D.C. There are a wide range of options so that consumers can choose the right plan for them at the right price.
Aetna recently launched a Spanish-language version of the product's website at www.aarphealthcare.com/aetna. On this site, individuals can find detailed information on the plan options, get a quote and even apply online. The Spanish-language version of the site can be viewed by clicking the "En Espanol" button in the upper right hand corner. For more plan information, individuals can visit the website or call a company representative at 1-866-844-0888.
*Disclaimer - AARP does not make health plan recommendations for individuals. You are strongly encouraged to evaluate your needs before choosing a health plan. |
|
TLC Thanks its Corporate Partners
TLC is proud of its corporate partnerships, some new and others who have decided to continue working with us. The Coalition is very pleased to welcome the following new corporate partners: National Payment Provider, Axis Multicultural Agency, Mastercard, My Medical Records and Aetna.
TLC also thanks the following corporate partners for their ongoing commitment and support: At&t, Altria, HP, Verizon, Western Union, American Airlines, Aflac, Allenbaugh Samini, Business Matchmaking, Exito USA, Image Direct, St.Regis Monarch Beach, Zana Network, Intuit, PG&E Corporation,. TLC looks forward to working very closely with our partners in the corporate sector. If you are interested in corporate partnership opportunities, please contact Allen Gutierrez for additional information. See the list of our Coporate Partners |
|
TLC Officers Healthcare Solutions Via Empyrean Insurance Service
Empyrean Insurance Services, an emerging leader in the benefit solution market place signed a strategic partnership with TLC, allowing members to compare their current policies online or via a toll-free informational line staffed by experienced benefit consultants. "The raising healthcare cost is the number one challenge that our members face and with our new partnership it will offer an opportunity for affordable healthcare solutions", said TLC Chairman Hector V. Barreto.
Empyrean distributes, administers and supports leading health insurance and benefit programs for employers and associations integrating numerous carriers, so health insurance plans are available in all 50 states, with prices affordable to everyone from full-time employees to part-time employees.
|
|
Newtek and TLC Join Forces To Provide Insurance Products To Members
Newtek Business Services, a provider of business services and financial products to the small- and medium-sized business market, has signed a partnership with TLC to provide insurance products to its members.
"As a leader in providing financial products and business services to small businesses, we couldn't have chosen a better partner for commercial insurance than Newtek and their bilingual capability adds to their value in reaching our membership," said TLC Chairman Hector V. Barreto.
Newtek products and services include: web hosting and services, business lending, insurance Services and data backup.
| |
|
__________________________
Thank you for reading our newsletter! Be sure to visit our Web site on a regular basis to stay up to date on TLC activities. If you'd like to become a TLC member or receive our newsletter regularly, click on the links to the left.
|
|
|
