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NEWSLETTER VOLUME I
FEBRUARY 2008
GREATER PHILADELPHIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE YEAR IN PICTURES
200 South Broad Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-790-3723 • Fax: 215-790-3840
www.philahispanicchamber.org
GPHCC thanks members, sponsors, supporters and volunteers for making 2007 a great year.
2007 MARKED ANOTHER BANNER YEAR FOR THE GREATER
PHILADELPHIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
In 2007, your Hispanic Chamber focused on planning
and building a road map that promises a successful
future for our work as we service Latino businesses, professionals and corporations in the Philadelphia region.
The board of directors and management established
a new vision and a new brand to help grow Hispanic
markets.
Latino business community and the principles on which
it was founded. This new brand preserves the Hispanic
Chamber’s mission to develop, promote and advocate
for Hispanic business in Greater Philadelphia, while
encouraging the advancement and economic growth of
the Hispanic community.
The Hispanic Chamber participated in and contributed
The Hispanic Chamber kicked off 2007 with our Annual
to the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s trade
Meeting of the membership where the board of direcmission to the Dominican Republic, “Exploration Leads
tors and management committed to continued efforts
to Discovery.” The bilateral trade mission goals included
to strengthen the Hispanic Chamber by presenting a
promotion of Pennsylvania’s agriculture, tourism,
simple plan of action for the year. Attendance at the
supplies, real estate and other potential investment
annual meeting was historic as members from Philadel- opportunities. This exciting opportunity allowed Hispanic
phia, Berks, Montgomery, Bucks and Camden counties
Chamber board and staff to experience the opportunities
gathered to hear about the Hispanic Chamber’s sucavailable with the Dominican Republic since the recent
cesses and future goals. We are
acceptance of the Central American
Attendance at the annual
pleased to report that we delivered
Free Trade Agreement-Dominican
on our mission and accomplished
Republic (CAFTA-DR).
meeting was historic as
our 2007 goals.
members from Philadelphia, As the Latino community begins
For example, in partnership with
Berks, Montgomery, Bucks and to emerge as a powerful group
the Comcast Foundation, the
engaged in the electoral process,
Camden counties gathered
Hispanic Chamber launched the
the Hispanic Chamber, in colto hear about the Hispanic
Latino Professional Mentoring
laboration with Congreso de Latinos
Chamber’s successes and
Network (LPMN). Lead by Latino
Unidos hosted a Mayoral Candidate
professionals, this program is
forum at member organization,
future goals
GPHCC’s workforce development
Temple University. All six candistrategy and was created to connect Latino profesdates shared their plans and views on issues currently
sionals with regional executives and Hispanic youth to
affecting Philadelphians.
help Latinos grow professionally, increase high school
We continued our partnership with El Comercial, the
graduation rates and to provide executives with access
only Spanish business newspaper in Philadelphia; and
and exposure to the workforce of the future. The LPMN
delivered educational articles and news to over 4,000
workforce development efforts placed 25 Hispanics in
Latino businesses every month. El Comercial continues
jobs in 2007 and provided diversity and networking
to grow and continues to provide advertising discounts
workshops to human resources professionals of five
to GPHCC members. Impacto Latin Newspaper, The
corporations and to over 50 minority professionals to GE
BANNER
YEAR Continues on Page 2
Health and GE Infrastructure. The LPMN coordinated professional networking mixers, and engaged in activities
with the Hispanic youth; including hosting a basketball
clinic with youth from the Lighthouse and 76ers’ Louis
William. Youth and professionals talked about leadership, education, and hardships faced by the Hispanic
youth while growing up. The LPMN worked closely with
Comcast and PWDC throughout the year.
In continuing a steady path of growth, the Hispanic
Chamber unveiled and launched a new brand and logo,
which conveys growth, warmth, connection, and vitality,
all of which embodies the chamber’s devotion to the
GPHCC INVITES YOU TO
BECOME PART OF A QUALITY
ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS
YOUR BUSINESS AND HELPS
THE HISPANIC BUSINESS
COMMUNITY GROW THE
HISPANIC BUSINESS ECONOMY
AND INCREASE HISPANIC
WEALTH. BENEFITS INCLUDE:
◗ Marketing opportunities to connect
you with other businesses and clients,
◗ Health, dental, and vision insurance at
a discounted price
◗ Discounts to various member business
of the GPHCC
◗ Participation in events: workshops,
socials & seminars.
Become a member today,
call 215-790-3723 or email us at
[email protected]
David Cohen, Executive Vice President of Comcast, Ken Trujillo, Chairman of the Board, GPHCC and Varsovia Fernandez joined
Latino youth and Latino professionals at the launch of the Latino Professional Mentoring Network in April 2007.
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WINDOWS OF
OPPORTUNITY
WORKSHOP
GPHCC held Windows of Opportunity, a workshop
to educate small minority business owners on the
benefits that minority chambers offer to members. Varsovia Fernandez, President and CEO of
the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, Lynne Williams, Program Manager for
the African American Chamber of Commerce, and
Narasimha (Nick) Shenoy, Executive Director of
the Asian American Chamber of Commerce represented their respective organizations.
Nick Shenoy, discussed the missions and goals
of the AACC, the benefits of networking, minority certifications, the procedures needed to start
up a business, and how to maintain its growth
and prosperity. Several important points were
to encourage business between Asian and
mainstream businesses, to serve as liaison for
cooperation’s seeking business relationships in
the Asian community, and to provide Technical
and Educational support to small and emerging
businesses.
Lynne Williams, provided the audience with a
short but descriptive summary about the African
American Chamber. Ms. Williams discussed the
programs offered by the chamber and the necessary requirements for becoming a member. Ms.
Williams presented with personal approach and
encouraged others to do the same. She encouraged minorities to take pride in their community’s
businesses and “to truly believe in their success.”
She also elaborated on the phrase “who will invest
in your business if you don’t?”
In addition to discussing the benefits and services
that GPHCC offers Varsovia Fernandez presented
the Hispanic Chamber’s marketing strategy and
reiterated the importance of role modeling to
minority youth and encouraged business owners
and professionals to help youth grow into a more
educated, employable and accountable community through civic engagement and professionalism. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
highlighted how it promotes the expansion and
success of Hispanic business by helping Latino
professionals access the resources and services
that would allow them become educated on the
importance of business management concepts,
Latino markets and workforce development. Ms.
Fernandez also touched on the future programs
the GPHCC seeks to establish.
The workshop was very informative and proved
to be very helpful to minority businesses in the
Greater Philadelphia area. Several attendees
became new members of the diverse chambers.
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GPHCC MEMBER PROFILE:
2008 HISPANIC CHAMBER EVENTS (Dates may change)
PAUL LIMA, FOUNDER OF LIMA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Lima Consulting Group, LLC (LCG) serves organizations
that seek lasting improvements through the strategic
management of information technology. LCG offers a
range of professional services that complement its
strategy consulting services, including online marketing,
web development, implementation services, business
process consulting, technology purchasing consulting
and project management. Paul Lima, the company’s
founder, started Lima Consulting about three years ago
to serve clients in the Mid-Atlantic corridor. Paul Lima
recently spoke at the Wharton Leads Council regarding
Online Marketing and you may download his presentation from www.limaconsulting.com.
Trade Missions to Latin America
March, May, June, September & October
Latin American Trade Seminars
Thu, January 31
Fri, December 12
Late February
Visit www.limaconsulting.com or call Paul Lima to learn more about online marketing and innovative web applications at (212) 671-0309.
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“exemplify the best and most active chamber[s] in the
nation as well as the corporate and government business advocates who support them.”
The GPHCC collaborated with organizations such
as H.A.C.E, the African American Chamber of Commerce, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City
of Philadelphia, Empowerment Group, The Enterprise
Center and the School District of Philadelphia to bring
and promote educational activities and events to help
members access business education and minority
opportunities. The Pennsylvania Department of General
Services hosted a group of GPHCC member companies
in Harrisburg to discuss and explore minority contract
opportunities with the Commonwealth.
In 2008, GPHCC will continue to be a force of positive
change and the voice of Hispanic business in Greater
Philadelphia. The core strategy remains to be customerbased and the organization will work with organizations
that play a role in economic development, banking,
insurance, supplier diversity, workforce development,
financial literacy, technology, Latino youth development,
entrepreneurship and education. Members, funders,
governments and collaborators through the Hispanic
Chamber invest in Latino businesses, entrepreneurs,
and professionals with the purpose to strengthen the
advancement and economic growth of Hispanics. GPHCC
will deliver positive results through small business
development: educational programming, technical
assistance, access to capital, minority/supplier diversity
opportunities; multicultural marketing opportunities:
exposure, networking and promotion; workforce development opportunities: recruitment, mentoring, networking;
Latin American trade opportunities: introductions and
trade missions; and advocacy.
Our board of directors and staff takes this opportunity to
thank our members and contributing organizations and
individuals who supported our efforts during this successful year of infrastructure building and growth.
Annual Meeting
Alegría Ball: Argentina: Noche de Vino y Tango
Emerging Industries Business Summit
Mon, September 15
6th Annual Golf Outing
Wed, September 10
LPMN Career Fair
LATINO PROFESSIONAL MENTORING NETWORK EVENTS
January 23, February 13, June 11
August 13 & October 8
February 5, April 1, June 3
August 5, October 5 & December 6
Fri, January 25
Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Business
Journal also continued to acknowledge our work through
publications and collaboration.
The incredible work the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce performed throughout the year
was acknowledged as our leadership accepted 11
awards in 2007. The most meaningful of these being the
Small Hispanic Chamber of the Year from the USHCC,
for the year 2006-2007 for the Mid Atlantic region of the
United States. According to the USHCC these awards
May and September
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Global Event Partners: Philadelphia (GEP-Philly) recently selected Lima Consulting Group to provide online marketing
services to attract more large-scale events to the Philadelphia Region. The contract requires that Lima Consulting
develop initiatives designed to bring more visitors to the GEPphilly.com website through strategies such as search
engine optimization, pay per click advertising, and a more targeted approach to e-mail marketing.
Our staff successfully delivered business mixers to
help members connect through networking. Successes
included the 5th Annual Golf Outing and the first Annual
Alegría Ball, which set the standard for future GPHCC
programs and events. Over 360 members and guests
participated in these two events making it possible for
the Hispanic Chamber to achieve its fundraising and
legacy goals while promoting Latin American culture
and a healthy business environment.
LATIN AMERICAN TRADE EVENTS
LPMN Networking Mixers
LPMN Leadership & Professional Series
LPMN Joins PYN Shadowing Day
Mon, May 12
Navy Yard Business Center & Careers Tour for Youth
Wed, April 9
LPMN Anniversary Celebration, Social Networking
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Mon, May 5
Mon, November 3
Mon, February 4
Mon, August 4
HR Workshop: Building the Future Hispanic Executive Workforce
HR Workshop: Hispanic Diversity Acquisition & Retention
Challenges of Hiring Hispanics Workshop
Does Your HR Staff Understand Latino is Not a Race?
MINORITY BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Tue, August 12
Tue, January 15
Tue, April 8
Doing Business with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workshop
Entrepreneurship Informational Workshop with Empowerment Group
Workshop, Minority Certification: What is it? How do I get it?
AFTER HOURS BUSINESS NETWORKING (THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH)
March 19, May 21, July 16
September 22, November 12
Hagamos Negocios Bi-monthly Mixers
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Wed, March 12
Wed, February 20
Wed, June 18
Wed, October 15
Small Business Banking & Insurance Seminar
Small Business Taxation Workshop
Small Business Workshop: Marketing
Small Business Workshop: Banking & Insurance
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THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA
HISPANIC CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE THANKS OUR
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
FOR SUPPORTING A GREAT 2007
NEW BRAND UNVEILING
The Hispanic Chamber unveiled its new brand
at member restaurant and event co-sponsor
Cuba Libre. Kenneth I. Trujillo, Chairman of
the Board, supported by board members,
management and staff unveiled and launched
the new logo. GPHCC thanks LPMN members
Julian Romeu and Paul Lima, and GPCC
graphic staff Kara Schlindwein and Nate
Johnson for their dedication and contributions
throughout the GPHCC new brand process.
2007 PARTNERS
Bank of America
City of Philadelphia
Comcast Family of Companies
Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania DCED
Greater Philadelphia Chamber
of Commerce
PECO, an Exelon Company
PWDC
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT
WWW.PHILAHISPANICCHAMBER.ORG
School District of Philadelphia
Sovereign Bank
State Farm Foundation
State Representative Dwight
Evans
Comcast Foundation
Verizon Wireless
Wachovia
Wachovia Foundation
BIMONTHLY MIXER SPONSORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cuba Libre Restaurant
Pad Thai Restaurant
Philadelphia Federal
Credit Union
STAFF
Kenneth I. Trujillo, Esq.
Varsovia Fernandez
Chairman of the Board
Founding Partner, Trujillo Rodriguez & Richards, LLC
President & CEO
215-790-3721
[email protected]
Edwin Roman,
Vice Chairman
MEMBERS
Uriel Rendon,
Communications Executive
Delmy Reyes
Small Business Development
215.790.3842
[email protected]
Mike Muñoz,
Revenue Collection Bureau
Raymond Yabor,
503 Corporation
Guillermo Salas Jr.,
Elsa Gonzalez
Programs and Events Coordinator
215.790.3852
[email protected]
Hispanic Association of Contractors
and Enterprises (HACE)
Danilo Burgos,
City Food Market
Carlos Cortinas,
Multicultural Consulting
Ivelisse Lopez-Ruiz
Corporate Recruitment Program Associate
215.790.3845
[email protected]
Polantick Zacharjasz Architects, LLC.
Pedro Rivera,
Wachovia Wealth Management
Melodi Arroyo
Membership Services
215.790.3723
[email protected]
◗ Jennifer Rodriguez, Member of the Advisory Board,
LPMN and Vice President at PIDC volunteered to work
with youth at West Kensington Presbytery of Philadelphia. The summer program led by Reverend Adan
Mairena helps youth gain exposure to career options
and opportunities. Ms. Rodriguez’s efforts included a
meeting with the interns and coordination for the youth
to meet with a Philadelphia Industrial Development
Corporation (PIDC) architect and a real estate leasing
agent at the Navy Yard on August 9th, 2007. These
professionals explained the reasons why they chose their
profession, their level of education and the challenges
faced to prepare for their careers. They spoke to them
about lessons learned and what would they have done
differently. The key point were their education and the
challenges faced as Hispanics.
provided by Congreso. She’s applying for College and
her dream is to go to Penn State. She’s learned the
different processes within the different departments to
understand the company’s business practices. Her work
helped the sales and marketing department in building
a database of contacts, lead qualification and help
them perform mailing campaigns. Carles has 2 interns
from Congreso working at Global Arena during 2008.
◗ Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
and the LPMN members held an event at The Lighthouse
for Latino youth with the purpose to connect them with a
group of Latino professionals and 76ers’ Louis Williams
to teach them the importance of teamwork through role
modeling. Mr. Williams briefly spoke about leadership
and commitment and later gave a basketball clinic,
together with LPMN members.
◗ Carles Pont, Business Development Director at Global
Arena and LPMN advisory board member had an intern
10 hours per week. Yomayra Morales, the intern was
GOLF OUTING SPONSORS
503 Corporation
Access Financial Markets
American Red Cross
Bank of America
Beneficial Savings Bank
Black Cat Cigars
Cameo Staffing Solutions
Citibank
Comcast
Congreso
Continental Airlines
Eagle National Bank
El Comercial (Spanish
business newspaper)
eXude Benefits
Fineman, Krekstein
& Harris, LLC
Greater Philadelphia Chamber
of Commerce
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
Impacto Latin Newspaper
KDI
Keystone Mercy
Magarity Chevrolet
Moten Associates
Multicultural Affairs Congress
Nationwide Insurance
Penn’s Landing Corporation
Puente Construction
PZ Architects, LLC
Revenue Collection Bureau
Sheraton Philadelphia Hotel
Strategic Management Group
Sovereign Bank
TN Ward Company
Trujillo Rodriguez
Richards, LLC
Univision 65
UPS
Verizon Business
Verizon Wireless
Wachovia
ALEGRIA BALL-NOCHE DE CARNAVAL SPONSORS
Richard Negrin,
ARAMARK
Mario Zacharjasz,
Wachovia
WFMZ-69
LATINO PROFESSIONAL MENTORING NETWORK BITS & PIECES
503 Corporation
Clear Channel Outdoors
Comcast
Delaware River Port Authority
El Comercial
Impacto Latin newspaper
Olympic Tools
PECO/Exelon
PZ Architects
School District of Philadelphia
Sovereign Bank
Suarez Family of Companies
Tierra Colombiana
& Mixto Restaurants
Trujillo Rodriguez
Richards, LLC
Lighthouse basketball program Latino youth learn about determination and leadership from 76ers Louis Williams and LPMN members
THE GOLDEN BLOCK IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA
IS THE NEW HOME FOR CAMEO STAFFING SYSTEMS!
After months of discussions between the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Cameo
Staffing Systems, a Middlesex County company, the organization opened a new office in North Philadelphia’s
Golden Block. The local Cameo office main goal is to hire unskilled Latinos for customer service, data entry and
clerical work in Fortune 500 companies. For the Hispanic Chamber, doing this is a big deal because this new
business will help improve the local economy through job creation and tax revenues.
This process stimulated economic development in North Philadelphia by connecting Cameo with HACE who
leases commercial space in the Latino community. The company hired three Latinos to operate the new office
that will fulfill 100 newly created jobs for Philadelphians.
Congratulations Cameo in your Philadelphia home!
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GPHCC CONGRATULATES
ACCOMPLISHED LATINO(A)
PROFESSIONALS
MARLENE S. DOONER promoted to Senior Vice President
EDWIN ROMAN, Vice Chair of the Greater Philadelphia
of Investor Relations at Comcast Corporation. Ms. Dooner
is responsible for developing and managing relationships
with the investment community and shareholders.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for
receiving an award in the 4th Annual Hispanic Choice
Awards as Favorite Business Professional.
NORMA ROMERO MITCHEL, owner of Benefits Plus, for
MARIA QUIÑONES-SANCHEZ for being the first Latina to
GPHCC recognizes all 2007 Most Influential Latinos
awarded and published by member organizations
Impacto Latin newspaper, the Multicultural Affairs
Congress and Concilio.
receiving the award “Pennsylvania Best 50 Business
Women 2006” and “Women of Distinction” from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Winners were selected by an
independent panel judges based on professional accomplishments, community involvement and advocacy for
women in business. Ms. Romero Mitchel was recognized
at award ceremonies held y each organization.
be elected to the City of Philadelphia Council. Ms. Quiñonez-Sanchez represents the 7th District and is a veteran
community advocate with over 20 years of service to the
City of Philadelphia, its constituents and neighborhoods,
the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
beyond. Ms. Quiñones Sanchez has advocated tirelessly
for women’s and workers’ rights, family wages, voter
registration, economic development and health care
availability among other issues of importance to Latinos
across the Commonwealth.
GPHCC LAUNCHED A NEW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM THIS
SUMMER TO HELP AREA STUDENTS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
BUSINESS SKILLS WHILE HELPING PREPARE THEM FOR THE
WORKPLACE
ABOUT GPHCC SUMMER & FALL 2007 INTERNS:
CLAUDIA FLORES, a third-year student at the University
of Delaware who majors in Honors Economics and
Honors International Relations with a concentration in
Development in Latin America. Claudia helped create
GPHCC new membership models by using a projectbased approach towards deliverable. Claudia had the
opportunity to work with member company TUMAKO
Consulting among other talented individuals. Claudia
has been on the Dean’s List on numerous semesters
and received the Latino Student of Distinction award in
her first and second year. While attending college, this
Latina role model student works as an undergraduate
research assistant at the Disaster Research Center
of the University of Delaware and works on her honors
thesis, which tests the economic impact of Hurricane
George on small businesses in Puerto Rico. Claudia
plans to return to the Hispanic Chamber next summer.
NICOLAS RENDÓN is a Political Science Major junior
student at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (U. P)
and plans to transfer to Temple University to be closer
to and to work in the Latino community in Philadelphia.
Nick’s project during his internship was to help create a
membership survey to collect critical member information to help better serve them. Many members met Nick
this summer during his data gathering process. When
asked about his experienced, Nick shared the following
thought: “This summer I had a great opportunity to
work as an intern at the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce. The GPHCC is under new
management, and is doing a great service for the Latino
community in the Philadelphia area. During my internship I had the opportunity to learn many things about
the corporate world, which I believe I could not have
learned in school or any other setting besides a career.
There was lots of emphasis on responsibility, which I
feel will be very helpful in getting me prepared for my
future career. Overall it was a great experience and I
hope I will have the opportunity to work with the GPHCC
in the future. I am grateful to GPHCC staff for this useful experience.”
KAYLEEN LESHOCK is a Tourism and Hospitality
Management Junior at Temple University. Kayleen’s
projects during her internship was developing GPHCC’s
Membership Directory as well as actively participating
in chamber events. During the project, Kayleen had
the opportunity to work and interact with staff and
management of the Hispanic Chamber and the Greater
Philadelphia Chamber. Kayleen hopes to be a hospitality management consultant in the near future. In her
spare time, she likes to write, play poker, and travel. As
a daughter of Ukrainian and Italian countries she looks
forward to traveling to the Ukraine and Italy. Kayleen
described her experience at the GPHCC this past fall as
“a culturally enlightening journey that taught me the
diverse cultures and challenges Latin Americans share
through the various nationalities. I learned they all do
not eat the same thing, dance the same music or speak
the same Spanish.”
TOP 10 REASONS
WHY MEMBERS JOIN GPHCC
1 Because we make a difference in the Hispanic
Community
GPHCC WELCOMES 2007 MEMBERS
CORPORATE MEMBERS
Cameo Staffing Systems, LLC
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union
Citi
UPS
Comcast Foundation
SMALL BUSINESS MEMBERS
AFLAC - Nancy Crew
Diversified Information Technologies
Muñoz & Associates Accounting Services LLC
American Red Cross Blood Services, Penn-Jersey Region
Endeavor Investigations Company
NJM Logistics
Benefits Plus Consulting Group, Inc.
KDI
Pad Tai Restaurant
Berry & Homer
Kimmel Center, Inc.
Pimentel Golf, Inc.
Boricua Style (Y.O.C)
Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP
PMP Consultants
Bruce Datil Insurance Agency
Latin Fiesta, Inc.
Quierolatino.com
BUSCA Program at LaSalle University
McCafferty Hyundai/Suzuki Sales
Raquel Grocery
Cavalier Business Communications
Miami Café
TUMAKO Consulting
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept. of General Services Michael’s Restaurants
Univision
Country Home Loans
MIS Realty
WEMG-La Nueva Mega-1310 AM
Cruz Development, LLC
Muma Pet
WUBA-FM RUMBA 104.5
2 The Latino Professional Mentoring Network
3 Networking Events and Opportunities
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
4 Minority Business assistance, contract
A. J. Johnson
Jack Bronkovic
Liz Cruz-Kaegi
Alberto Avila
Jenny Perez
Neftali Figueroa
Arrigo D. Jezzi
Jose Garces
Raymond W. Holman, Jr.
Edsel Torres
Joseph Donwald
Richard Olaya
Eduardo Guzman
Karen Miller
Rosendo Diaz
Edwin Javier Morales
Knock-Out Floors
Yesenia Santiago
Georgia Athanasopoulos
Lance Pastrana
Yvette Nunez
Gilma S. Maerkert
Leta Shaw
opportunities and education
5 Referrals of accounting, advertising,
architectural, banking, legal, communications,
and other business services
6 Technical assistance and training for start-up
and existing business
7 Various employee benefit programs including:
Health Plans (sole proprietor’s and individual
coverage also available), workers compensation,
401(k) savings and retirement, Life Insurance
Plans, Discounted Services Including : 10%
discount UPS Delivery Program; printing and
translation services
8 Regularly scheduled business related seminars
9 Meetings with government officials and corporate
representatives
10 We are essential to Greater Philadelphia’s
Economy
Become a member today,
call 215-790-3723 or email us at
[email protected]
LATINO PROFESSIONAL MENTORING NETWORK (LPMN)
Alicia Florentino
Jorge Peredo
Mary Anne Rodriguez
Andreina Castillo
Juan Rubio
Paul Lima
Andres Velasquez
Julian Romeu
Pedro Rivera, Esq.
Angelica Cuellar
Julio Castro
Ramiro Carbonell, Esq.
Belkis Suazo de Castro
Julio Correa
Sylvie R. Gallier-Howard
Carles Pont
Karla Silvestre
Txema Isusi
Carlos Barrera
Ken Seda
Valeria Jokish
Carlos Vargas
Lenin Agudo
Waldo Herrera Novey
Claudia Arrango
Manuel Rodriguez-Ema
Wilmarie Gonzalez
Cristian Hernandez
Maria Paula Navas
Yamilet Line
Jennifer Rodriguez
Marissa Jimenez