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Cincinnati City Council Honors Alfonso Cornejo, September 20

For Immediate Release                                              Contact: Alex Stanton (513) 352-5205Cincinnati City Council Honors Alfonso Cornejo, September 20 We are happy to announce that Cincinnati City Council will be honoring Alfonso Cornejo, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Mr. Cornejo was born and raised in Mexico, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Mexico. He started his career as a

James Olmos to be Honored as ''2023 Leader of Culture Award''

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Edward James Olmos, at this year's 2023 USHCC National Conference Awards Gala on the evening of Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Orlando, Florida! Olmos will be honored for his longstanding leadership, advocacy, commitment to the elevation and appreciation of the Latino culture throughout his career and body of work. He stands as a living legend in our community, both on and off the screen, with an unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting our

Diego Rivera's Mother and Child

Diego Rivera's Mother and Child Gouache on boardCynthia Ellis Stewart and her husband, Frank Hale Stewart, donated to the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA during the 19th Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival on May 6, 2023, Diego Rivera's Mother and Child. This painting represents Cynthia and Frank's love of their heritage and community in Mexico and Cincinnati. It was dedicated in 2021 to Cincinnati's Hispanic-American Community from the Cynthia Ellis Stewart and Frank Hale Stewart family.Photo Credit Joe

19th Cincy-Cinco returns with mucha diversion y mucha comida

PRESS RELEASE   19th Cincy-Cinco returns with mucha diversion y mucha comida “Fun and Delicious” [Download festival poster here] CINCINNATI, Ohio (Friday, March 24, 2023) – The excitement is building up as the 19th annual Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival quickly approaches; we are a few weeks away for Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, on Fountain Square to make this 2023 event Fun and Delicious! As in the past, our theme will be from Porkopolis to Tacópolis, featuring authentic Latino food with

Co-ops 101

Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM  7:30 PM In this workshop, we'll discuss the cooperative business model, how it works, and how it's beneficial. We'll focus on worker cooperatives.  Participants will learn about the underground history of cooperatives and how they have played a key role in U.S. history, as well as the potential they have to help solve our most challenging issues, including income equality. We'll meet virtually for the workshop. After you register, we'll send you a zoom link.  The

2023 Partnership with Everything Cincy

Great partnership opportunity with Everything Cincy for 2023   If you sign up before the end of the year, you will receive a discounted price of $75 per month or $800 for the entire year. This is a savings of $1,000! The platform is performing great; see the stats below for your review. You will find value in a partnership with Everything Cincy, and I would love to tell you about the new things to come, like the App that will be launched in 2023.    Click here to see the proposal for your review of

Proclamation Hamilton County Board Of Commissioners In Recognition Of National Hispanic/Latino Herit

Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey

Small business owners,   We want to make you and business leaders you know aware of the opportunity to contribute to data that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—ultimately benefitting small businesses.   The survey is open to for-profit businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. The questions ask about business conditions, financing needs, and the effects of the pandemic on businesses. All

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2022 Cincy Sabroso, Now Part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA (HCCUSA) will build on last year’s roll-out of Cincy Sabroso. This year, we will expand Cincy Sabroso to include Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) from September 15 to October 15, 2022. Cincy Sabroso is now a month-long HCCUSA program that celebrates the many colorful and delicious flavors of Latin American dishes from the various local Hispanic/Latino restaurants that have added their diverse flavors to Queen

Cincinnatus to Honor Six Organizations for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Cincinnatus to Honor Six Organizations for Promoting Diversity and InclusionNonprofits and Businesses Will Be Recognized with the Prestigious Spencer Awards The Cincinnatus Association will present the Seventh Annual Donald and Marian Spencer Spirit of America Awards Dinner, honoring six Cincinnati area businesses and nonprofits for promoting diversity and inclusion. The awards dinner will be held on May 10, 2022, at 6PM at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W. Fifth Street, Cincinnati. WLWT News

Better, larger, and for the first time hosting a Latino job fair - 18th Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Michael Jackaman michael@HAHCincinnati.org Tel (513) 979 6999 18th Cincy-Cinco returns to Fountain Square Better, larger, and for the first time hosting a Latino job fair! “Mucha Fiesta, mucha comida, mucha diversion”   CINCINNATI, Ohio (Thursday, March 31, 2022) – The excitement is building up as the 18th annual Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival quickly approaches, we are in the planning stages for Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8th on Fountain Square to make this 2022 event

Meijer donates $1 million to 17 Midwestern Hispanic chambers

Source Movers & Makers Cincinnati Cincinnati’s Hispanic chamber to receive almost $60,000 Meijer announced Tuesday a donation of $1 million to local affiliates of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting diverse businesses and communities. The donation will be divided evenly between 17 chambers across the Midwest, including Cincinnati’s. “Our diversity and inclusion journey focuses not just on our own team members, customers and business partners,

Fiesta Del Pueblo History

“Fiesta del pueblo” or town party has a very long history in the Latino world. Its origin is not quite clear, but it appears to have evolved in Spain, probably in the 11th or 12th century. In some towns it was used to celebrate the work of the key craftsmen of the town; in more rural areas it may have been to celebrate the harvest, much as other cultures celebrate the harvest. It was brought to America by the Spanish, undoubtedly Catholic missionaries, as another aspect of their quest to convert Latin

Cincy-Cinco set a new record for the World’s Largest Piñata!

In 2006 Cincy-Cinco set a new record for the World’s Largest Piñata! This proved to be quite a challenge! With the assistance and support of Steven Schaefer & Associates, IATSE Local 5, and Home Depot, the piñata was as tall as a 4 story building. It is was made in a large warehouse and was transported a couple of days before the event to Riverbend, where it was assembled and hung high to be seen from miles around. It was “broken” on Sunday afternoon with prizes and candy for all the children present at

Cinco De Mayo History

Introduction The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla but is also celebrated in other parts of the country and in U.S.cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independence Day, which is actually September 16.Setting The Stage The battle