United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Salutes Justice Sonia Sotomayor |
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), along with several leading national
Hispanic organizations, co-hosted the Friends of Justice Sonia Sotomayor
reception in October to honor the newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice.
The USHCC was pleased to celebrate the nation's first Hispanic and only its
third female justice at one of only two confirmation celebration events
held.
"Justice Sotomayor represents the very best that America has to offer.
She's the manifestation of grace, dedication, integrity and intellect" said
Elizabeth Vasquez Gallagher, USHCC Vice Chair and Chair of Latina Services.
"It is precisely with the achievements of Justice Sotomayor in mind, that
our commitment to the Latina Leadership Initiative remains as relevant as
ever" emphasized Gallagher. "She provides a role model in the best possible
sense of the term for young Hispanic women."
The USHCC has recently launched the Latina Leadership Initiative - a
comprehensive program that provides current and aspiring Latina business
owners with access to the tools, resources and information necessary to
establish themselves in a competitive business environment. "When you
consider that approximately 35% of Hispanic businesses are owned by women,
you really begin to grasp the scope of our endeavors" concluded Gallagher.
Latinas are at the leading edge of entrepreneurship, business growth &
job creation, with close to three quarters of a million Hispanic,
women-owned businesses in the U.S. generating more than $50 Billion in
sales annually. Over the last decade, the number of Latina-owned businesses
increased by at least 64%.
Chairman David C. Lizarraga in his toast to Sotomayor said: "You are
the fulfillment of the hopes and dreams of so many who have come before us,
and today Americans of every color and background can draw inspiration from
your uniquely American story."
About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and
development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of
nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that
generate nearly $400 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella
organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States
and Puerto Rico.
About Hispanics Today
Hispanics Today is an English-language television show that highlights
the largest and fastest growing segment of the U.S. population - the Latino
market - and their impact on American business, politics, and culture. The
show reaches 84% of Hispanic television viewers in 165 markets.
About USHCC Foundation
The USHCC Foundation is committed to giving Hispanics alternatives for
life preparation and life-long learning by developing and implementing
initiatives and educational campaigns to awaken and nurture their
entrepreneurial spirit. The Foundation leverages corporate and public
support to ensure that existing and aspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs gain
access and achieve success in the world of business.
SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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CONTACT:
DeVere Kutscher of the United States Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, +1-202-842-1212 ext 497; dkutscher@ushcc.com
