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Colombia to Spend $200 Million to Expand Its Internet Access
April 18, 2011 | by Washington Times
The Latin American country of Colombia is looking to spend upward of $200 million on expanding the country’s internet access by laying fiber-optic networks in 700 towns. continue reading »
Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas Scores Its Most Watched Quarter Ever
April 15, 2011 | by Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas
Up 30% in Prime Time and 19% in Total Day in First Quarter 2011. This season 5.4 Million Viewers tuned-in to MTV's first-ever novela "Ninas Mal" and 3.4 Million Viewers returned to the original hit "Quiero Mis Quinces" & the smash sitcom "George Lopez" continue reading »
Presidential Proclamation—National Financial Literacy Month
April 13, 2011 | by White House
A Proclamation. Americans' ability to build a secure future for themselves and their families requires the navigation of an increasingly complex financial system. continue reading »
MBDA Awards $7.8 Million in Grants to Help Grow Minority Businesses
April 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced $7.8 million in funding for 27 MBDA Business Centers (MBC)located across the country to boost continue reading »
Lima Peru’s Jorge Chavez International Airport Voted Best Airport in South America for 3rd Year
April 7, 2011 | by Living in Peru
Skytrax Research has announced the best airports in South America for 2011 at their annual World Airport Awards ceremony in Copenhagen and for the third year in a row Lima, Peru’s airport has won. continue reading »
McDonald to Hire 50,000 Employees on April 19th Dubbed as a Mega “Hiring Day”
April 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff
McDonald's and its franchisees are looking to hire up to 50,000 new crew and restaurant management positions at restaurants across the country during a hiring event on April 19. continue reading »
Latin America Sees Japan Crisis as Economic Opportunity Not Setback to Economic Recovery
March 29, 2011 | by Wall Street Journal
As several finance ministers in the Latin American region gathered for annual meetings they noted the Japanese earthquake as an opportunity to continue their economic growth via a higher demand for raw materials. Noting the human tragedy they still felt Japan would recovery quick through an aggressive rebuild plan. continue reading »
Microsoft to Provide Funding for Job Training Programs for Youth in Latin America
March 28, 2011 | by IABD
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Microsoft Corporation will provide $2.8 million to finance job training programs for as many as 6,000 youth across Latin America and the Caribbean. continue reading »
Energy Savings Agreement
March 26, 2011 | by U.S. Department of State
The Department of State is pleased to announce that it has taken an important step in reducing its environmental footprint by making renewable energy a significant portion of its electric portfolio. continue reading »
MillerCoors to Fuel Business Development Nationwide by Awarding $150,000 in Business Grants
March 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Understanding the importance of small businesses and their contribution to economic development, MillerCoors continues its legacy of support by announcing the 2010-2011 MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series (MUES) competition winners. continue reading »
US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Summit - Federal Agency Procurement Matchmaking Event
March 19, 2011 | by United States HIspanic Chamber of Commerce
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is hosting the 21st Annual Legislative Summit on March 28th through 30th, 2011 at the W Washington Hotel, 515 15th Street in Washington D.C. continue reading »
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Partnership With Tropicana Las Vegas (Bilingual)
March 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce its partnership with the Tropicana Las Vegas, the only independent Hispanic-owned casino and resort in Las Vegas. continue reading »
Goya Foods to Donate 1 Million Pounds of Food to Local Food Pantries Nationwide
March 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff
On March 16th, Goya Foods, the leading Hispanic-owned company in the United States, in conjunction with United Way, will donate one million pounds continue reading »
Gatorade Bottling Facility Opens in Dominican Republic to Serve Caribbean Region
March 10, 2011 | by Dominicam Today
President Leonel Fernandez attended the inauguration of a $20 million Gatorade modern bottling factory this week. The plant, which has a capacity for filling 500,000 bottles a day will supply the Dominican Republic (DR), Puerto Rico and other Caribbean markets. continue reading »
Univision to Finish February As a Top 5 Network, Ahead of NBC
March 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Last week, Univision Network announced that it is set to finish the February sweep period as the #4 network in broadcast primetime among all Adults 18-34 (989,000) and Persons 12-34 (1.2 million), ahead of NBC. continue reading »
