The membership approved the slate of officers who will govern the association from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Grace Tillinghast was re-elected chair. The other members of the board are Fernan Cepero (secretary), Lisa Martinez DeVinney (treasurer), Sergio Esteban, Eugenio Marlin (vice chair), Luis Ormaechea, Orlando Rivera and Vilma Burgos Torres. … [Read more...] about 2019 RHBA Board Elections
RHBA Announcements
Top 100 area business
Several companies owned and managed by RHBA members are featured in the 2019 list of the Rochester Chamber Top 100 area businesses. They are: FM Office Express, LaBella Associates, and LeChase Construction Services. Congratulations to all for such a distinction and for the work they do in our community. There will be an awards dinner on November 6 with further recognition … [Read more...] about Top 100 area business
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
Advertise in the RHBOY 2019 Program
Members and friends may purchase ads to congratulate RHBA on its 30th Anniversary, the 2019 HBPOY or the keynote speaker, Adrian Hale, Senior Manager, Workforce/Economic Development and Education Initiatives at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. … [Read more...] about Advertise in the RHBOY 2019 Program
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