Hispanic Business: Houston Chamber is Booming; New SBA Leader Gets Pushback; One Crafty Chica

Houston Hispanic, Chamber Commerce, Annual Expo

Business Booms at Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Annual Expo

Even though the U.S. economy is in shambles, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is in the midst of a remarkable boom. Little wonder, then, that the chamber's business expo on Thursday was twice the size of last year's. And that the 16th annual luncheon that accompanies it witnessed record attendance.

Selection of New SBA Leader Pleases Most, But Not All

Unlike many of President Barack Obama's controversial cabinet picks, Karen Mills, the new leader of the U.S. Small Business Administration, last enjoyed unanimous Senate approval, with nary a peep of protest from a single legislator. But not everyone is cheering the venture capitalist's new role.

Sallie Mae Brings 2,000 Outsourced Jobs Back to the U.S.

Sallie Mae, the nation's number one student loan provider, announced on April 6 that it will bring 2,000 outsourced jobs back into the United States, including those in information technology, call centers, and loan servicing. The organization's CEO of Sallie Mae told CNBC Monday that it was simply "the right thing to do," as the unemployment rate hits a new 25-year high.

Crafty Chica's 'Enthusiastic Desperation' Turns 'Latino Chic' into Glittery Business

Like one of her boldly colorful, well-assembled love shrines, Kathy Cano-Murillo's career has come together nicely. But for the woman dubbed the "Crafty Chica," the road to mainstream success -- from selling her Mexican pop art out of her home to launching a mass-retail line of craft supplies -- was strewn with fabric scraps, paint and loads of glitter.

Hotel Association Names New Diversity Chair

Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels International Inc., is the new chairman of the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Multicultural & Diversity Advisory Council.

HispanTelligence Research

Hispanic Economy in Transition

Hispanics are now the largest ethnic minority in the United States and during the past decade, U.S. Hispanic purchasing power has rapidly increased. This report takes an in depth look at how today's Hispanic Economy is transitioning into an economic power in the U.S. Click here for the executive summary and table of contents!

Hispanic-Owned Businesses: Growth Projections to 2012

The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States is expected to grow 41.8 percent in the next six years to 4.3 million, with total revenues surging 39 percent to more than $539 billion, according to new estimates by HispanTelligence. Spurred by growing entrepreneurial trends and affluence among the nation's largest minority population, the increase is expected to come at a robust rate of 8.5 and 8.7 percent, respectfully, over the next couple years.

Purchase the 2007 Hispanic Business 500 Directory

For more than two decades, the annual Hispanic Business 500 directory has served as a barometer of the U.S. Hispanic economy. A purchase of the 2007 directory provides the top 500 Hispanic-owned companies list in Excel format including: CEO names; company addresses and telephone numbers; e-mail addresses for 375 companies and Web addresses for 430 companies; and company revenue and employees numbers for 2005 and 2006.

From the current issue of Hispanic Business magazine...

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2009 Woman of the Year Frances Garcia: 'Watchdog' Breaks Barriers

Frances Garcia broke some bones on her way to breaking the glass ceiling. This first-generation Mexican-American picked cotton and sugar beets; waited tables; and worked side by side with the white men as the first woman and Hispanic at accounting firm Arthur Andersen in Dallas. She also survived a serious car accident -- one that left her with broken bones and other major injuries. Years of hard work and personal sacrifices ultimately led her to the nation's capital, where she has been Inspector General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office since 1996.

Hispanic Women Soar to Leadership Positions

Every April, in celebration of the sometimes gravity-defying strides made by Hispanic women, HispanicBusiness.com recognizes the significant achievements and advancements made by Hispanic women in America. This year, continuing a tradition that began in 2003, Hispanic Business magazine surveyed a group of Elite Women identified by HispanTelligence, the research arm of Hispanic Business Media.

Samsung Omnia: Stepping Up to the Plate

While the debate surrounding personal computers tends to center on Microsoft vs. Apple, when it comes to smartphones, Windows Mobile is often an afterthought. WinMo needed a homerun to get back in the game. Good thing the Samsung Omnia wields a mighty bat.

At Work and in Life, Courage Aids Owner of a Texas Auto Dealership

Tales of people who thrive in the face of adversity can be inspiring, but, as the story of Marion Luna Brem illustrates, in real life, there's no such thing as "happily ever after." In the real world, there's always a sequel. Ms. Brem's unbelievable ascent from being a single mom with terminal cancer and no health insurance to a millionaire owner of one of the top car dealerships in Texas is the stuff of national news.

Events

Hispanic Business Media presents Hispanic Business Magazine's 7th Annual Woman of the Year Awards Gala
At Hispanic Business, we are proud to take special time out each year to honor a select number of exceptional Hispanic Women at our annual Woman of the Year Awards. This year's event will be held June 4, 2009 at the Hilton Americas, Houston Texas. For more information, please visit http://hispanicbusiness.com/events/

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