RHBA member Annette Jimenez, a reporter from El Mensajero, recently visited Discovery Charter School in Irondequoit to talk the the students about being a journalist. Annette shared with the third grade students that she was inspired by one of her elementary school teachers to become a journalist. As a child, she loved writing and found encouragement to continue improving … [Read more...] about Annette Jimenez Talks to School Children
Luis E. Ormaechea Elected to the RHBA Board
Luis Emilio Ormaechea has been elected to the board of directors of the Rochester Hispanic Business Association. Ormaechea, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law, currently practicing corporate, intellectual property, and real estate law as an associate attorney at Underberg & Kessler LLP. Among his community … [Read more...] about Luis E. Ormaechea Elected to the RHBA Board
2012 RHBA Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker
José María Cirujano Vice President – Operations Iberdrola USA José María Cirujano is vice president of operations for Iberdrola USA’s three operating companies—Central Maine Power, NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric—which serve more than 2.4 million customers across New York and Maine. In this role, he is responsible for leading the implementation of the expertise, best … [Read more...] about 2012 RHBA Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Vilma and Alfred Burgos’ Community Work with the 5K Race and Fitness Walk During the Puerto Rican Festival
The 5K Race and Fitness Walk takes place on Saturday morning during the weekend of the Puerto Rican Festival celebration. It honors the memory of SSGT Javier Ortiz. Javier Ortiz participated in the first Puerto Rican Festival 5K Race in August of 2010. One month later he was deployed to Afghanistan and in November 2010, Javier was killed in action while leading his platoon … [Read more...] about Vilma and Alfred Burgos’ Community Work with the 5K Race and Fitness Walk During the Puerto Rican Festival
Let’s Talk About the Construction Sector and the State of the Economy
With the construction industry one of the largest sectors of our economy, it is often used as one as a strong indicator of its health. We are looking forward to the next Business Lunch Series with Mauricio Riveros, Vice President at The Pike Company. Prior to joining The Pike Company and the United States Mr. Riveros was the National Director for the Canadian Executive … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About the Construction Sector and the State of the Economy