As of May 2020, the awards ceremony has been canceled. The 2020 awards ceremony will be held at the Riverside Convention Center on June 20th. The program received over a hundred applications from seniors in the eight-county area who plan to enter college in the fall of this year. Applicants are from public, charter and private schools.They trace their roots … [Read more...] about Scholarship Awards for Hispanic Students
Call for Nominations: 2020 RHBOY
The most exciting event of RHBA is soon approaching: the Hispanic Business Person of the Year luncheon gala, where we will recognize the 2020 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. We need your help identifying a local Hispanic professional, entrepreneur or executive who has enhanced the Hispanic community, and the community at large, with a significant positive contribution, … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2020 RHBOY
RHBA Member Talks about Small Business
Jaira Santiago, owner of Beads and Bangles by Jaira, participated as a panelist during the TedX Ibero Salon on February 26. She was the only female business person in the group. She shared how she started her own business with an investment of $1,500. While raising two small children, Jaira worked tirelessly to bring her jewels and creations to the local market. It took her … [Read more...] about RHBA Member Talks about Small Business
New book by RHBA member
RHBA member Jane Sutter recently wrote and published a new book, Beloved Burlington: Featuring businesses you knew and loved! The book strikes a nostalgia chord with Baby Boomers who grew up in Jane’s hometown of Burlington, Iowa. The book features a dozen well-known businesses and interviews with the families that owned the businesses, along with more than 100 historical … [Read more...] about New book by RHBA member
Javier Quintana Appointed to RHBA Board
Long time RHBA member Javier Quintana was appointed to fill a vacancy in the association’s Board of Directors. Javier is Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at the College Town Community Office of Canandaigua National Bank. CNB is one of our corporate members. Congratulations and welcome! … [Read more...] about Javier Quintana Appointed to RHBA Board