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Networking in business goes far beyond handing out business cards or collecting contacts online. It’

Networking in business goes far beyond handing out business cards or collecting contacts online. It’s about forging genuine relationships that lead to unexpected opportunities, meaningful collaborations, and steady growth. Entrepreneurs who prioritize connection over transaction often find doors opening in ways they didn’t anticipate. Success in networking requires consistency, active engagement, and a willingness to offer value without immediate expectations. Building these kinds of relationships lays the

Iliana Martínez coordina Coalición de Ohio para la Educación de Niños con Discapacidades

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry   ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día during #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 - Let's get inspired! ¡Vamos a inspirarnos! Iliana es de México D.F. Iliana habla de su vida en México, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto la ha moldeado su vida. Iliana tiene una licenciatura en Ciencias Biológicas y tiene dos hijos, uno de ellos con discapacidades de aprendizaje. Desde 2010, Iliana Martínez es la Coordinadora de Apoyo Latino a Nivel Estatal, Especialista en Información Multicultural /

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Welcomed at the 2024 HCCUSA Cocktail Reception

Dr. Sadia Benzaquen, MD: Importancia inteligencia emocional y éxito profesional

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry     ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast series. El Dr. Benzaquen, MD, ATSF, FACP, FCCP es el presidente del Departamento de Medicina Pulmonar, Cuidados Intensivos y Medicina del Sueño en Einstein Healthcare Network en Filadelfia. Dr. Benzaquen habla de su vida, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto lo ha moldeado su vida. Dr. Benzaquen habla sobre

Ligia Gómez coordina la Coalición Latina en la Gran Cincinnati

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast Series. Ligia Gómez se formó como psicóloga y tiene un título en bellas artes en Colombia. Ligia habla sobre su vida en Colombia, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto la ha moldeado su vida. Ligia habla sobre su llegada a los Estados Unidos y de su trabajo en el sector de la salud como educadora y defensora de la

Maureen Dee diligente líder comunitaria en Cleveland

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast Series. Maureen Dee nació y se crió en Montevideo, Uruguay. Maureen habla de su infancia y juventud en Montevideo, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto la ha moldeado su vida actual. Maureen se vino a Cleveland a obtener una licenciatura en sociología y bienestar social en una universidad de Ohio. Maureen trabajó como

Odalis Jiménez-Linares trabajadora incansable por la comunidad de Cincinnati

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast Series Odalis Jiménez-Linares, trabajadora incansable por la comunidad de Cincinnati. Odalis Jiménez-Linares es oriunda de Puerto Rico. Odalis habla de su vida en Puerto Rico, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto la ha moldeado su vida actual. Odalis se mudó con su familia a los Estados Unidos hace casi 11 años y

Maribel Cortés, Gerente de Proyectos de Informática con pasión por la educación STEM

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana / Latinx 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast series. Maribel es una STEMfluencer, es miembro de la junta del Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati y presidenta de @SHPE Cincinnati Professional Chapter. Maribel tiene pasión por las carreras STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) y habla sobre las diferentes iniciativas que actualmente ofrece

Gabriela Sehinkman, educa a los futuros psicólogos clínicos en Cleveland

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry     ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast Series. Gabriela Sehinkman, PhD, LISW-S es una psicoterapeuta con más de 25 años de experiencia trabajando con adultos y jóvenes en entornos comunitarios y privados. Gabriela cofundó TeleAyuda, la primera y única práctica virtual de salud conductual en el estado de Ohio que ofrece servicios de salud mental

Leyla Peña aboga por la equidad educativa en Cincinnati

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y Latina Today Podcast series. Leyla Peña, M.A. es una Especialista Senior en Comunicaciones / Senior Communications Specialist de la ELL Office / Oficina para estudiantes de inglés de las escuelas públicas de Cincinnati. Leyla es oriunda de la República Dominica. Leyla llegó a los 16 años a Nueva York y habla sobre cómo su trasfondo

Rosa Reyes, terapeuta clínica, escritora y poeta de Cincinnati, Ohio

Por Lerena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y MujerLatinaToday.com Rosa Reyes-Santana, es oriunda de la Provincia San José de Ocoa República Dominicana. Rosa obtuvo su maestría en Trabajo Social clínico en la Universidad de Barry, en Miami Shores Florida Estados Unidos. Rosa también obtuvo una licenciatura en Psicología, en la Universidad de York, y Consejería en Salud Mental y

Laura Castillo, la directora más joven en la historia de la ''City of Cincinnati''

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y MujerLatinaToday.com Laura Castillo es la Directora del Department of Economic Inclusion / Departamento de Inclusión Económica - www.cincinnati-oh.gov/inclusion - de City of Cincinnati. Laura es nacida en Defiance, Ohio y habla de su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto la ha moldeado su vida actual. Laura, de 26 años, es la directora más

Conoce a Yahaira Rose, Directora Ejecutiva de Martin de Porras y Fundadora Proyecto Mariposas

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry   ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y MujerLatinaToday.com Yahaira Rose es la directora del Centro Martin de Porras y Fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva de Proyecto Mariposas en Columbus, Ohio. Yahaira comparte sus vida en Puerto Rico, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto la ha moldeado su vida actual. De igual forma, nos habla sobre Proyecto Mariposas y cómo ha apoyado más

Conoce a Rosa Cruz, Maestra, Directora Lifting Puerto Rico Youth Project, Cleveland, Ohio

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry   ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y MujerLatinaToday.com. Rosa M. Cruz, maestra Lincoln-West School of Global Studies, Directora del Proyecto Lifting Puerto Rico Youth y Presidente del Comité Social / Social Committee Chair- Cleveland Teacher Union. Rosa habla sobre su vida en Puerto Rico, sus estudios en Salamanca y su regreso a Cleveland para trabajar en el barrio

Conoce a Alfonso Cornejo, Presidente de Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y MujerLatinaToday.com Alfonso Cornejo es el presidente de la Cincinnati Hispanic Chamber USA. Alfonso habla sobre su educación en México, su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto ha moldeado su vida actual. De igual forma, Alfonso habla sobre su trabajo, su interés de crear iniciativas para la creciente comunidad hispana del área

Conoce a Daniel A. Minera, Director Ejecutivo de Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Foundation

Por Lorena Mora-Mowry ONE STORY A DAY / Una historia para cada Día es una iniciativa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2024 de la Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA y MujerLatinaToday.com Daniel A. Minera es el director ejecutivo de Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati Foundation en Cincinnati, Ohio. Daniel comparte su llegada de Guatemala a los Estados Unidos, los valores de sus padres y su trasfondo cultural y cómo esto lo ha moldeado su vida actual. De igual forma, nos habla sobre su motivación para

Discover Cincy Sabroso: A Culinary Celebration That Delights Your Cravings!

If you’re a food lover seeking to explore the rich and diverse flavors of Hispanic and Latino cuisine, look no further than Cincy Sabroso! Created by the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA (HCCUSA) in 2021 for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), Cincy Sabroso has grown into a year-round celebration of the vibrant culinary culture we are fortunate to enjoy in the Cincinnati Metro area. Cincy Sabroso was originally launched with a clear objective: to inform local residents about the

2024 Tool Kit Hispanic Star

2024 Tool Kit Hispanic Star Useful infographics for you to download and share with your network.

Woman’s third career helps her make history while giving hope to others

READ THE FULL STORY IN FOX19 By Amber Jayanth Published: Mar. 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM GMT-5|Updated: 23 hours ago CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A woman’s third career has helped her achieve Ohio history as the first and only Latina elected to any Ohio appellate court. Judge Marilyn Zayas was sworn into the First District Court of Appeals in 2016. For the past seven years, she has worked diligently to review every case before her to ensure the law was properly applied. “It is our responsibility to catch any errors

Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival Celebra 20 años en Cincinnati, Ohio

Lorena Mora-Mowry conversa con Alfonso Cornejo, presidente del Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA sobre los inicios del Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival y cómo se ha convertido en el festival que inicia el verano en el Midwest. For more information, visit MujerLatinaToday.com

Alfonso Cornejo, one of Ohio's 500 Most Influential Ohioans by Ohio Business Magazine

The Hispanic Chamber of Cincinnati USA (HCCUSA) team and Board of Directors congratulate Mr. Alfonso Cornejo for being recognized as one of Ohio's 500 Most Influential Ohioans by Ohio Business Magazine. Mr. Cornejo started his business career with Procter & Gamble (P&G) in Mexico City, eventually bringing him to Cincinnati. After retiring from P&G, he began his consulting business and became a passionate cheerleader for Cincinnati and the region.  Mr. Cornejo's strong support of small businesses and

Brand new mural to be unveiled at timely concert exploring the experiences of immigrants, refugees, and displaced persons on October 25

More information at https://www.ccocincinnati.org/weareonehope/  The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s October 25 concert is part of a four-day festival entitled We Are One: Hope. A brand-new mobile mural created by ArtWorks artists Michael Thompson and Jason Al Ghussein and inspired by stories collected by local nonprofit A Picture’s Worth during Little Amal’s September visit will be unveiled at the event. The mural will be dedicated to Greater Cincinnati immigrants and refugees. Asylum Wednesday, October

A Million Miles Away (film recommendation)

A Million Miles Away is a 2023 American biographical drama film detailing the life of José M. Hernández, a Mexican-American astronaut, who is played by Michael Peña. It was directed by Alejandra Marquez Abella from a screenplay written by Bettina Gilois and re-written by Hernán Jiménez and Abella, based on Hernandez's autobiography Reaching for the Stars. The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on September 15, 2023.Watch Trailer:  

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 25 Hispanic-owned businesses to support in Cincinnati

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 25 Hispanic-owned businesses to support in CincinnatiSource Grace Tucker | Cincinnati Enquirer Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and Cincinnati is celebrating accordingly, with Latin-inspired celebrations bringing the fiesta energy to the Queen City. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanic Heritage Month started under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 and was enacted into federal law 20 years later in 1988. The Sept. 15 start date honors the

Hispanic Heritage Month Findlay Market to host celebrations throughout the month

For Immediate Release                              Kelly Lanser Director of Communication  klanser@findlaymarket.org 513-515-7872Hispanic Heritage Month Findlay Market to host celebrations throughout the month Cincinnati (September 2023) -  Findlay Market is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens with ancestral roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. We are partnering with

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

Cincy Sabroso: An Online and Printed Restaurant Resource

Cincy Sabroso An Online and Printed Restaurant ResourceFOR INMMEIDATE RELEASE “We have expanded the reach of our CincySabroso.com restaurant listing.” Says Francisco Okhuysen, a member of the board of directors of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA. The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA (HCCUSA) started Cincy Sabroso in 2021 for Hispanic Heritage Month, Sep 15 - Oct 15. The objective was to promote and inform all residents of the Cincinnati Metro area which Hispanic/Latino restaurants were geographically

2022 Economic Census Post Due Date Message

The due date for the 2022 Economic Census has now passed. Businesses who received an invitation to respond to the census but have not yet replied are receiving past due notices from the U.S. Census Bureau with instructions on how to respond and how to get assistance. Response is required by law. We support and encourage response to the 2022 Economic Census.  Check the How Do I Get Started page for detailed instructions on how to create an account to begin reporting, to check filing status or ask for an

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

Campaña para Incentivar entre las Latinas el Cuidado del Corazón

Conoce a la Dra. Odayme Quesada - 2023 Latina Heart Awareness Campaign La Dra. Odayme Quesada, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, Directora médico, Centro Cardíaco para Mujeres, Cátedra Ginger Warner en Salud Cardiovascular de la Mujer, The Christ Hospital Health Network y Profesor Asistente de Medicina Interna, Universidad de Cincinnati. La Dra. Quesada es parte de la Campaña para incentivar entre las Latinas el cuidado de su corazón / 2023 Latina Heart Awareness Campaign en colaboración con el Ohio Latino Affairs

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

Demographic and Employment Overview of the Hispanic Population in Cincy Metro Area

Demographic and Employment Overview of the Hispanic Population in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area Study prepared by the UC Economics Center Research and Consulting On behalf of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, the UC Economics Center Research and Consulting have prepared a report that provides a demographic and employment overview for the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in 2010, 2015, and 2020.  The report compares between 2010 and 2020, the Hispanic population in the

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Demographic and Employment Overview of the Hispanic Population in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area Study prepared by the UC Economics Center Research and ConsultingDownload research report here...  

Ripe Plantain Vinaigrette Over Pork Loin

18th Cincy-Cinco to include job fair

Read full story Source Movers & Makers Cincinnati 18th Cincy-Cinco to include job fair by Doug Bolton • April 6, 2022 Better, larger and for the first time hosting a Latino job fair The 18th annual Cincy-Cinco Latino Festival, the Tri-State region’s premier Latino cultural event, will return May 7 to Fountain Square. And for the first time, it will include a Latino job fair. After canceling the physical event for 2020 and celebrating the 17th annual virtually in 2021 due to the global pandemic, the

Casa Dos Chicas Cafe

Camarão na Moranga (Brazilian Shrimp Stuffed Pumpkin) by Nelisa Luz

Arroz con Pollo with The Colombian Guy

Peruvian Chicken by Jaime Solis (From Pollos el Autentico)

The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA is very proud to announce a completely new redesigned w

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   HISPANIC CHAMBER CINCINNATI LAUNCHES A NEW REDESIGNED WEBSITE CINCINNATI, JUNE 30, 2021 - The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA (HCCUSA) is very proud to announce a completely new redesigned website We have updated the site with a new look and feel. We followed the standard design aspects and created more intuitive navigation for our visitors and users by making it easier to find information with just fewer clicks. Whether you are looking in the Business Directory to connect with

Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Avocado Salsa with The Colombian Guy

Salsa de Habanero y Piña

MOFONGO from MashRoots

Brazilian Cheese Bread

Arepa Filled with Shredded Beef & Cheese

Pork Butt over Plantain Tostada (Part 1)

Plantain Tostadas (Part 2)

Cachapas - Corn Pancakes

How to make fresh pasta - Ravioli

Latino Business Guide: Tips, Tools & Resources for Building a Bilingual Business

2016-2017 Scholarship Recipient: Ricardo A. Ugas Testimony

Working at the Cincinnati Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as an office volunteered, I have gained unmatchable experience doing a great variety of tasks. A few of these assignments included, contacting some of our business partners to maintain our data base up to date, created and filed news articles and publications from the chamber in an album, as well as developed meaningful relationships with the staff and members of the chamber. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and make an impact in Cincinnati

2016-2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: ESTEFANIA YANEZ TESTIMONY

I am a firm believer that hard work pays off and that we don’t have to wait for opportunities to come knock on our door, we have to go find them. I am graduating in May 2017 with an MBA from Mount Saint Joseph University. I was fortunate to be one of the 2016 Hispanic Chamber Scholarship recipients. Through the Hispanic Chamber, I have been able to network with several companies and I have met interesting business people. I am very thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a helpful organization. I

2015-2016 Scholarship Recipient: Sergio Toro Testimony

Mr. Cornejo and Chamber,    I'm happy to let you know that after working hard, I have received one of the best news in my life. I have been hired as a intern. The process of looking for an internship had been hard, but after all I got the chance.     Throughout this time, I started feeling frustrated because I though hat it would be so hard or perhaps impossible to find an internship as an international student. I saw people with the same skills that I have finding jobs very easily.    Since I got

2015-2016 Scholarship Recipient: Bianca Menedin Testimony

Dear mr. Cornejo and chamber volunteers  In December, I received the best news in my life so far, I was hired for an internship. I had been trying with countless efforts trying to get a job in the United States but my status of international student made this be almost impossible.  It was very frustrating because I saw people with the same or less qualifications than me getting good internships/ jobs and all I could do was keep trying.  Since I got involved with the camera I met many good people and in