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By the Numbers: 100 Most Influential Hispanics in 2004

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How would you rate government diversity programs in helping Hispanic workers participate in the U.S. economy? Very effective 5.0% Effective 20.0% Not very effective 55.0% Not effective at all 5.0% Not sure 7.5% No Response 7.5%



How would you rate corporate diversity programs in helping Hispanic workers? Very effective 2.5% Effective 22.5% Not Very Effective 60.0% Not effective at all 5.0% Not sure 2.5% No Response 7.5%

Have you encountered discrimination? Yes 57.5% No 30.0% DND 12.5% If yes, in what areas have you encountered discrimination?* School/education 8.7% Promotions/hiring 39.1% Lending/access to capital 17.4% Supplier Relations 4.3% Public services 8.7% Housing 4.3% Other 17.3% DND 21.7%

What do you think is the biggest obstacle to growth of Hispanic-owned businesses today? Lack of access to capital 62.5% Lack of development assistance 17.5% Insufficient skilled labor 7.5% Discrimination 2.5% Lack of Education 2.5% Other 2.5% No Response 5.0%

*Total add to more than 100% because multiple responses were permitted.
DND: Did Not Disclose



Source: HispanTelligence for HispanicBusiness.com


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