Newark, NJ, (HISPANIC PR WIRE)--April 18, 2007--The Latino Institute, a private, non-profit organization, is seeking companies which would like to exhibit their products or services at the third annual Latino Consumer Business Expo. The event will take place May 24-25, 2007 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey.

William Colón, President and CEO of the institute, explains: “This is the largest show gathering Latino consumers in the tri-state area. As far as we can determine, this consumer show is unique in the nation and we are seeking businesses of all shapes and forms to join us as vendors and exhibitors.”

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Latino consumer market has grown exponentially in the last ten years, with a purchasing power now approaching $800 billion dollars a year. In tandem with this growth in purchasing power, the number of Latino owned business have also grown, as the population of that group continues to increase in the nation.

“This consumer show is a unique opportunity for all businesses to reach out to a large sample of the greater Latino market. Last year, our attendance, over the two days, approached six thousand individuals. We reach all demographic sections of our population, with students, seniors, families, and a substantial number of professionals in attendance. This is not a show for Latino-owned businesses only, we want and welcome all businesses, particularly companies and corporate partners who are seeking to expand their sales by tapping our growing purchasing power, “added Mr. Colón.

Interested parties are welcomed to visit the institute’s web site at http://www.latinoinstitute.net for registration forms. For sponsorship opportunities and additional information, please call Carmen Torres at 973-481-2522.

New York, NY, (HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 15, 2007--CATALINA, a leading Latina multi-media company, today announces its launch of CATALINA TV, a fresh blend of bi-lingual programming, found online at the company’s top-ranked web site, www.CatalinaMagazine.com.

CATALINA TV features exclusive programming created by CATALINA's award-winning content team based in New York City. Episodes currently include interviews with popular Latinas, such as People’s Court Judge Marilyn Milian, L Word actress Sarah Shahi, and actress Eva Mendes; behind-the-scenes footage of CATALINA cover photo shoots; fashion news featuring Hispanic designers; health news promoting good heart health for Latinas; and world news featuring UNICEF.

"CATALINA is proud to serve the Latina community in such a variety of mediums," said Cathy Areu, publisher of CATALINA. "I’m thrilled that our readers will now have access to enjoy our original content and promotions in print, at our events, in our national book club, and through CATALINA TV."

CATALINA TV is also syndicated, streaming its original content to web sites including EGPNews.com, the oldest and largest chain of Hispanic owned bilingual newspapers in the country.

“Eastern Group Publications is excited to be partnering with CATALINA Web TV to bring this cutting edge “Coast to Coast” entertainment to our readers. CATALINA continues to be an industry visionary when it comes to reaching Latinos and EGP’s thrilled to be able to offer our readers the opportunity to enjoy CATALINA’s extensive content along side our original content on our website, www.egpnews.com,” said Jonathan Sanchez, Associate Publisher and COO.

Advertisers on CATALINA TV include Volvo Cars of North America and Eden Foods. New episodes can be found at CatalinaMagazine.com each week.

“Catalina TV showcases great content about the Latina community. It’s must-see Web TV,” added Maritza Puello, a New York-based television producer for NY1 Noticias.

About CATALINA:
CATALINA is a multi-platform media company reaching our audience wherever they are with signature CATALINA online, television, print, events, and promotions. CATALINA is the national lifestyle media company for today’s Latina. The company inspires, empowers, and encourages its audience: the U.S. Hispanic woman who celebrates her culture (both of them). Why the title “CATALINA”? The founder opted for a beautiful name to recognize that Hispanic American women are complex and beautiful and not easily labeled. For more information, visit http://www.CatalinaMagazine.com.

Miami, FL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 13, 2007--Florida entrepreneurs and executives from the professional and services sector are heading for Latin America and the Caribbean to promote business opportunities and strengthen two-way trade between Florida and the region with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

More than 100 executives are expected to participate in trade missions to 11 cities in Latin America between April 9 and May 24 as part of the Greater Miami Chamber's "Americas Linkage Latin America and Caribbean Program 2007." The itinerary is comprised of U.S. Embassy briefings, business meetings and networking events over a two-day period in each city.

"Even in the globalized age of instant communications, face-to-face interaction is still a foundation of business," said Adolfo Henriques, the Greater Miami Chamber's chairman. "The program has proven successful in connecting Florida professional services entrepreneurs with potential clients and partners in the region; it is of mutual interest to continue fostering these relationships and opening doors that can result in business deals."

Americas Linkage will be conducting missions to Buenos Aires, Argentina; Belo Horizonte, Curitiba and Sao Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Bogota, Colombia; San Jose, Costa Rica; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico; and Panama City, Panama. Florida executives will meet with high level representatives from local chambers of commerce, government trade offices and private corporations.

In Argentina, the Greater Miami Chamber will partner with the Inter-American Development Foundation in Washington D.C. and Fundacion Campo en Accion in Argentina, both hosting the First Biofuels Congress of the Americas (http://www.biofuelscongress.org) to be held in Buenos Aires on May 10 and 11, 2007. The Congress will feature former Vice President Al Gore as the keynote speaker and the Vice President of Argentina, Daniel Scioli, who will be delivering the opening remarks and introducing Al Gore. Mission participants will receive special incentives upon time of registration for the conference.

Americas Linkage is the only statewide initiative dedicated to enhancing the exports of key Florida services and plays an integral part of the Greater Miami Chamber's International Services Network (ISN), a program created to facilitate commerce between Florida's firms and companies worldwide.

"As the chamber marks its 100th Anniversary, it is only fitting that we celebrate it doing what we are intended to do: fostering business opportunities," Henriques said. "We're pleased that corporations throughout the state will join us in this commitment."

Americas Linkage, now in its eighth year, is a partnership between the Greater Miami Chamber and American Airlines with assistance from Enterprise Florida, Inc. The carrier has been a part of the program since its inception and provides low roundtrip fares to the destination cities. This initiative is also supported by InterContinental Hotels Group, Business Centers International, EDF Communications and WTDC.

For registration and sponsorship information, please visit http://www.miamichamber.com or contact Juan Pablo Gonzalez at 305-577-5477 or jgonzalez@miamichamber.com.

Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, PA--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 8, 2007--The Comcast Foundation recently announced a $300,000 grant to the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation in support of the newly created “USHCC Foundation Procurement University: The School for Successful Suppliers” program. This commitment reinforces Comcast’s diversity initiatives to create opportunities within the Hispanic business community.

Through this grant, the USHCC Foundation will provide capacity building training to its national chamber executive network in ten key markets to better equip them with the necessary skill sets to assist their membership in leveraging growth opportunities for their companies. Over the next two years, the $300,000 grant will provide comprehensive training sessions with a focus in the area of “Mastering the Corporate Supply Chain” and will work in collaboration with local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in the 10 markets across the United States. The USHCC Foundation will work in collaboration with Comcast to select the 10 markets in which to host the training sessions.

“Through this grant, the Comcast Foundation is providing chamber executives with the necessary tools to increase their competitive advantage among the Hispanic business community,” said USHCC Foundation Chairman Massey Villarreal. “We are looking forward to working closely with Comcast and applaud them for their continued dedication to the Hispanic business community.”

“The USHCC Foundation’s Mastering the Supply Chain program equips Hispanic businesses with the skills and knowledge vital for success in today’s business environment,” said David L. Cohen, executive vice president for Comcast and chairman of the Comcast Foundation. “Comcast recognizes the importance of supplier diversity in corporate America and is pleased to support the USHCC in creating opportunities for Hispanic businesses.”

The USHCC Foundation will roll out this initiative with a one day conference in Washington, DC in May 2007. This conference will provide a comprehensive overview of the status of Hispanic Business in the procurement arena, both private and public sectors. A series of regional conferences promoting the Mastering the Supply Chain program will be held throughout the country following the kickoff conference. In addition, a major conference is scheduled as part of the 2007 Annual USHCC Convention & International Pavilion to take place September 19-22, 2007 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

“Comcast is a strong supporter of the Hispanic business community and I am delighted to partner with them on this initiative,” said USHCC Foundation President & CEO Frank Lopez. “With Hispanic business enterprises rapidly growing, this initiative will provide Latinos nationwide with the education and training necessary to become global competitors in the U.S. economy and achieve entrepreneurial success.”

"Comcast is pleased to support the USHCC Foundation’s unique program, which will provide Hispanic small business owners insight into the corporate supply chain," said Susan Gonzales, vice president of the Comcast Foundation and senior director of Government Affairs. "These business owners represent one of the fastest growing segments in small business ownership today and the services provided by the USHCC Foundation are critical to their success.”

Supporting the USHCC Foundation further exemplifies one of Comcast’s key diversity initiatives to create opportunities for the Hispanic community. Comcast’s commitment to diversity is focused on four key areas: attracting and retaining a multicultural workforce, developing a diverse supplier group, offering a wide selection of multicultural programming and pledging significant community investments.