Congratulations to our 2022 Hispanic Business Person of the Year, Victor Antonetti, Jr.!! Working with his nominator, Rosa Martinez, we pulled off an epic surprise this Wednesday at the Ibero Community Resource Center, where he currently works as the Marketing Director at Poder 97.1 FM. Among his many accomplishments, Victor has also significantly and positively … [Read more...] about Hispanic Business Person of the Year Announced!
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2019 HBPOY Speech
After receiving the Hispanic Business Person of the Year award, Orlando Ortiz gave an emotional, well received speech. Being a very humble person, which is one of his many traits, he asked that all those who have helped him in his journey, starting with his parents, to stand up. It was very moving when the majority of the attendees did! During Ortiz's remarks, he … [Read more...] about 2019 HBPOY Speech
Orlando Ortiz Named Hispanic Business Person of the Year
Gleason Manager of Manufacturing, Puerto Rican Festival President ROCHESTER, NY (July 16, 2019) The Rochester Hispanic Business Association, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, selected Orlando Ortiz as its 2019 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. The award recognizes an individual who has enhanced the local community with positive contributions or … [Read more...] about Orlando Ortiz Named Hispanic Business Person of the Year
RHBA Holiday Party 2018
Thanks to all of our members, faculty and staff of Nazareth College and especially Nazareth's fantastic students who attended our holiday party at Casa Hispana on December 6th. Fun was had by all with plenty of good food and sangria! Feliz Navidad! Special thanks to Livia Sales-Genoves, Director of Casa Hispana! The Casa Hispana at Nazareth College is a … [Read more...] about RHBA Holiday Party 2018
Dr. Jorge Diaz Herrera’s Impressive Keynote Address
Very few times in the history of RHBA people have continued talking about a keynote speaker ‘s remarks. Eye opening on how the world has been changing and will continue to change in the time of computers, cell phones, and artificial intelligence. The question of where we will be, how our jobs will be different and how to prepare for that time. … [Read more...] about Dr. Jorge Diaz Herrera’s Impressive Keynote Address