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STUDY: Computers May Help Minority- and Women-Owned Firms Be More Profitable

The U.S. economy could potentially gain up to $200 billion in economic growth from increased use of computers by minority- and women-owned small businesses.

Santa Fe Hatching New Businesses

City hopes incubators will create mentors and a healthy culture for new ideas.

World Serious: MLB Eyes Mexico

Mexico is now ready to go for the whole package: a permanent major league franchise.

New Sacramento Marketing Firm Joins Latino Fray

Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn Inc. and Pilar Montoya, former president of Montoya Communications Inc. of Sacramento, have formed Mã¡s Marketing.

Calle Ocho a Vast Test Market for Hispanic Tastes

Dozens of corporate America's biggest names joined Unilever in festooning the 23 blocks of Calle Ocho with their logos and products -- Toyota, Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Jell-O, Kellogg's, Purina Dog Chow, Snickers, to name but a few.

The Latest on the Family Feud at Goya Foods

In February, board members Robert and Francisco Unanue, who are cousins, voted to oust their uncle, longtime CEO Joseph Unanue, 78, and his son Andy, 36, the company's COO.

Port of Houston Authority Announces New Small Business Development Program Director

The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) today announced the promotion of Gilda Ramirez to Director of Small Business Development.

Local Hispanic Chamber Chief Quits for State Job

Bryan Rentas, who helped the Palm Beach County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce more than triple its membership in the past two years, has resigned to become vice president of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Connecting with Hispanic Drivers

A former General Motors executive once said that when domestic car brands are in trouble, it's because their buyers are too old, too white, and too Midwestern, which is why the auto maker, under the direction of GM-North America President Gary L. Cowger, is targeting the Hispanic market.

A Certified Success

Federal certification programs are the government's way of making it easier for minority- and women-owned small businesses to win contracts with other businesses.

From the current issue of Hispanic Business Magazine...

Turning the Silver Screen Gold

Arenas Entertainment markets films with a Hispanic flair. "My business is not to play roulette. My business is to build a casino," says Santiago Pozo, CEO of Arenas Entertainment.

Taking It To The Street

Molina Healthcare's stock market debut helped the company move from midsize to major league.