HispanicBusiness

DND 2.5%

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Which group can do the best job for further empowering the U.S. Hispanic community? Corporate America 30.0% Small businesses 22.5% Educators 12.5% Politicians 12.5% Community activists 5.0% Other 17.5%

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What type of federal initiative is most critical to the future of the Hispanic community? Pell grants & educational financial aid 37.5% INS & immigration reform 20.0% Affirmative action and government contracting programs 10.0% Hispanic recruitment plans 7.5% Welfare Reform 5.0% HUB/Empowerment Zones 2.5% Other 17.5%

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The 1997 Economic Census reports strong growth in the number of Hispanic owned companies. Have you seen this within your community? Yes 82.5% No 15.0% DND 2.5% If yes, how? Number of companies 60.6% Jobs 18.1% Affluence 6.1% Other 15.2%

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What is the most significant gain for Hispanics from the 2000 Census?