Hiram Hernandez, Sr., First Capital Payments founder and RHBA Board Member, is working with merchants to enable their credit card systems to handle payment by cellphone, using a new application called Google Wallet. Google Wallet, allows consumers to pay their bills with a single tap at the checkout and can can automatically redeem discount coupons and register the purchases … [Read more...] about FCP brings Google Wallet to Rochester
Training starts Firefighter Project – Los Bomberos de Puerto Plata
In June of 2011, three Puerto Plata firefighters, “bomberos” Chief Pedro Martínez, Sgt. Pedro Martínez Jr., and Sgt. Major Roberto González, flew to Rochester to attend an intensive three week period of Firefighter I training and lodge and gain field experience with RPD fire companies. Under the tutelage and guidance of Monroe Community College and Monroe County Fire Bureau … [Read more...] about Training starts Firefighter Project – Los Bomberos de Puerto Plata
RHBA Hispanic Business Person of the Year 2011
On September 29, 2011, the selected Hispanic Person of the Year was Dr. Emeterio M. Otero, Executive Dean of the Damon City Campus, Monroe Community College. … [Read more...] about RHBA Hispanic Business Person of the Year 2011
RHBA HBPOY 2011 recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month
Dr. Emeterio Otero, RHBA Hispanic Business Person of the Year 2011, received a special recognition for his work on behalf of students during the First Lation Student College Fair. The event took place at the City Hall Atrium on October 7, as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration by the City of Rochester … [Read more...] about RHBA HBPOY 2011 recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month
2011 RHBA Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Mauricio Riveros Vice President The Pike Company Mauricio Riveros serves as Vice President of Project Controls at The Pike Company, one of the most reputable and oldest family owned construction companies in north east region. His responsibilities include ensuring the implementation of Pike’s process, procedures and systems to maximize company performance and … [Read more...] about 2011 RHBA Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker