Currently Browsing: October, 2009

Most Influencial Hispanics in Information Technology recognized by HITEC

The Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) has just recognized the top 100 out of more than 4,000 IT Executives in the USA. The nominees were selected by their achievement in the industry, professional level, scope of responsibility, position held in their companies, as well as their involvement in boards...

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Luis Bernal recognized for his dedication and service

Luis Bernal, a local business consultant was recognized last Saturday for his dedication and community service by the Council for Hispanic Business Professionals, an organization affiliated to the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to Mr. Bernal during the Gala “Hispanos Unidos”...

A Hispanic Voice at the Collier County School Board

To assure a proper representation of Collier County demographics, the School Board of Collier County made Luis Alejandro Bernal a member of the Board’s Education Subcommittee and also invited him to take part of the Strategic Planning process the School District is currently undertaking. Bernal is a...

Trade Mission From Costa Rica Coming to Collier County

A Trade Mission of seven companies from Costa Rica is coming to Collier County looking for suppliers from Southwest Florida. Ranging from textiles, packaging, clothing and food to security devices and pool equipment, these companies are aimed to create business opportunities with companies on our region. The...

FSU Researches Obesity Among Hispanic Kids.

As Obesity is on the rise in America, acquiring almost epidemic proportions, there are evidences that Hispanic/Latino kids are a greater risk. As those children make up the core of the fastest growing ethnic group in our country, there is an increasing interest in studying overweight as an issue of public...

HispanicWise, The Blog is Born.

Hello Everybody! By now you might be wondering: Who needs another Blog? What is the reason for this one to exist? and What is in it for me? Well .. we wondered the same! After some thinking and time involved with the Hispanic/Latino communities in Southwest Florida, we came to believe that some people...