Last June 10th during their monthly dinner at the Holiday Inn Airport, the Rochester Latino Rotary Club honored local business owners who were making a significant impact on the economy of our community. The honorees were enlisted in the Rochester Latino Rotary Club Honor Roll of Latino Entrepreneurs. Among these outstanding entrepreneurs were several RHBA members: Gilbert … [Read more...] about Rochester Latino Rotary Club Honors Local Latino Entrepreneurs
Hispanic Business Association Adds Two to Board of Directors
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association, a Rochester Business Alliance affiliate, announced two new members of its Board of Directors: Dr. Javier Ayala and Lisa Martinez DeVinney. Dr. Javier Ayala is Dean of Career Technical Education at Monroe Community College. A native of El Salvador, Dr. Ayala holds a Ph.D. in education from Oregon State University. Prior to his … [Read more...] about Hispanic Business Association Adds Two to Board of Directors
Members Highlights: Everardo “Andy” Rodriguez
Everardo "Andy" Rodriguez is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of New York, Rochester Office. He has been a federal prosecutor for 14 years, principally prosecuting persons charged with drug trafficking, illegal firearms possession and crimes of violence, including murder. Many of these crimes arise from large, long term and violent multi defendant … [Read more...] about Members Highlights: Everardo “Andy” Rodriguez
Celebrating Law Day 2013
Established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Law Day is celebrated each year by bar associations, the courts and other law-related organizations and educational institutions across the country. Seymour W. James, Jr., President of the New York State Bar Association says about this year's celebration: The theme for Law Day 2013 is “Realizing the Dream: Equality for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Law Day 2013
Author Luis Alberto Urrea Visits Rochester
Last evening we had the pleasure to attend one of the lectures author Luis Alberto Urrea is giving about his latest book: Into the Beautiful North during his visit to Rochester. This event took place at the auditorium of the Penfield Public Library and is part of Writers and Book's 2013 program "If Rochester Read the Same Book". The Rochester Hispanic Business Association is … [Read more...] about Author Luis Alberto Urrea Visits Rochester