The Rising Influence of the Hispanic Vote: A Growing Force Shaping America’s Elections
  Whether you are celebrating or mourning the results of Tuesday’s election, one thing is for certain. The Hispanic vote continues to be an ever-increasing driving force influencing final election outcomes.  There’s Strength in Numbers Accordin...
Californianos Quieren más Seguridad: Aprueban Prop 36 para Endurecer Sentencias
Los californianos apoyaron abrumadoramente la Propuesta 36 para alargar las sentencias penales por ciertos delitos de robo y drogas, y para dirigir a más personas a tratamientos contra las drogas después de las condenas. Las opiniones de los votant...
La Influencia del Voto Hispano: Fuerza Creciente que Moldea las Elecciones Estadounidenses
  Tanto si estás celebrando como lamentando los resultados de las elecciones del pasado martes, una cosa es segura: el voto hispano sigue siendo una fuerza impulsora con una influencia cada vez mayor en los resultados finales de las elecciones.  ...
Latinos’ Views of and Experiences with the Spanish Language
Over half of U.S. Latinos who do not speak Spanish have been shamed by other Latinos for it. Language plays a foundational role in shaping human experience, connecting people to their heritage and offering a sense of pride. However, for many U.S. ...
Perspectivas y Experiencias de los Latinos sobre el Idioma Español
Si bien la mayoría de los latinos en EE.UU. hablan español, no todos lo hacen. El 24 por ciento de todos los adultos latinos dicen que solo pueden mantener un poco o nada una conversación en español.   Más de la mitad de los latinos en EE.UU. que...

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BART reaches out to Hispanic-owned businesses

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30 June 2012 Visión Hispana Print Email
Hispanics are opening businesses at a rate almost three times higher than the national average, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. Now many Hispanic businesses are in the process of learning how to participate in the bidding, award and administration of contracts with government agencies and large companies.

Hispanics are opening businesses at a rate almost three times higher than the national average, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. What was once regarded as a minority group now represents the fastest-growing segment of the nation’s economy.

Hispanic-owned businesses represent 16.5 percent of all businesses in California, a fact that well known by government agencies and private organizations. A growing number of organizations are bringing resources to help Hispanic entrepreneurs start, operate and grow their business.

Celebrating Oakland’s revolutionaries

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19 May 2012 Visión Hispana Print Email
Alfonso Dominguez and Sarah Filley are founders of popuphood, a small business incubator revitalizing Oakland neighborhoods. Popuphood is one of 600 people and businesses that have been nominated for the Oakland Indie Awards, which celebrate the revolutionary spirit of entrepreneurs.

Oakland´s reputation is built upon many things - some that are true, some that are untrue, and some that are so obviously true…at least for people who care to look. The revolutionary spirit of the city´s businesses and artists is one of the in-your-face truths that define the city and its culture. Despite the great challenges the city has faced for many years, there is a well-fueled vibrancy in its people and places.

Celebrando a los revolucionarios de Oakland

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19 May 2012 Visión Hispana Print Email
Alfonso Dominguez y Sarah Filley son fundadores de popuphood, una incubadora de pequeños negocios para revitalizar los vecindarios de Oakland. Popuphood es uno de los 600 negocios y personas que han sido nominados para los Oakland Indie Awards, premios que celebran el espíritu revolucionario de los empresarios.

La reputación de Oakland está basada en muchas cosas – algunas verdaderas, algunas falsas y otras que son obviamente verdaderas… por lo menos para las personas que se preocupan por observar. El espíritu revolucionario de los negocios y los artistas de la ciudad es una de las verdades evidentes que define a la ciudad y su cultura. A pesar de los grandes retos que la ciudad ha enfrentado durante muchos años, hay una vibra bien alimentada en su gente y sus lugares.

Strong competitors

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09 April 2012 Visión Hispana Print Email

Tina ‘tamale’ Ramos at work at her family’s Oakland restaurant, which is a prime example of female entrepreneurship. Generating nearly $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing nearly 7.7 million people, women-owned businesses across the nation are growing rapidly.

Women business owners lead growth ---  

Women-owned businesses across the U.S. continue to grow in number and economic stature, and Bay Area businesses reflect this national trend. According to the annual State of Women-Owned Businesses report, women-owned businesses are competing strongly in industries such as construction and transportation, where women-owned companies are just as likely as all others to generate more than half a million dollars in annual sales.