Luis E. Ormaechea began his career as an educator in public schools in rural and urban settings across New York State. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and a Master of Arts degree in Science Education from New York University as part of the process of earning permanent certification as a public school teacher. Luis has many … [Read more...] about Members Highlights April: Luis E. Ormaechea
Hiram Hernandez Jr. Joins Elite Group of Certified Payment Professionals
Citing the need to standardize best practices and principles, the Electronic Transactions Association launched the Certified Payments Professional (CPP) program late in 2011. Certification is granted upon passing a rigorous written examination. Those that pass are then granted the title of Certified Payments Professional. Eligibility for the exam is based on possessing one … [Read more...] about Hiram Hernandez Jr. Joins Elite Group of Certified Payment Professionals
A conversation about Business and Downtown Rochester
This month we are honored to have with us a highly respected member of our community, Dr. Emeterio Otero. Dr. Otero is the Dean of Monroe Community College Damon City Campus. He is also the 2011 RHBA Business Person of the Year. As a member of the board of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC), Dr. Otero can … [Read more...] about A conversation about Business and Downtown Rochester
Members Highlights April: Mildred Vazquez
Mildred Vazquez has lived and worked in the Rochester Latino community most of her life. Her family moved from Puerto Rico to Rochester when she was very young and with the help and support of relatives already in the area, friends and agencies like Ibero-American Action League and the Puerto Rican Youth Development Program (PRYD), they started a new chapter of their lives … [Read more...] about Members Highlights April: Mildred Vazquez
RHBA Business Lunch – March 2012
A warm day celebrating the beginning of Spring was a great frame for our second meeting of the Business Lunch series, which took place last March 20th. Our guest Annette Jiménez , from El Mensajero Católico , lead the conversation, sharing some of the 'secrets' to get businesses, and news in general, in the radar of local news organizations. Interesting questions … [Read more...] about RHBA Business Lunch – March 2012