Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce:
Celebrating Latin@ Achievement

By Joel Diaz

 

Hispanic-owned businesses are the fastest growing business sector in the United States with Hispanic women entrepreneurs establishing businesses faster than any other group in the country. This along with additional demographic shifts in Ohio is what motivates and keeps the Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (OHCC) busy in the state of Ohio.

The prime objective of the OHCC is to promote the development and growth of the Hispanic business community in Ohio. The OHCC is committed to providing information and assistance to its membership by serving as a referral and resource center. The OHCC monitors local, state, and national programs and legislation to evaluate the impact on Hispanic owned businesses and works to identify ways to provide opportunities for greater economic development.
Every year, outstanding Hispanic business women and men are recognized by the OHCC at its Annual Awards Gala Dinner for their dedication and leadership in the Hispanic business community. The OHCC celebrated its 11th Annual Awards Gala, on Sept. 12, at the Renaissance Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

“It has been great learning more about the variety of initiatives and work that goes on at the city and state level to help develop and grow Hispanic owned businesses as it represents a great opportunity for our community.”
— Joel Díaz, Member of the Board of Directors, Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

For more information, please visit
http://www.ohiohcc.com

 

Issue:
Autumn 2008

Welcome to the Ohio State University

¡Bienvenida, Indra Leyva-Santiago!
By Christina Cappelletti

Latin@s At The 2008 Distinguished Diversity Enhacement Awards
By Carlos Castillo

Farewell Dr. H.
By Carlos Castillo

The NASA Aircraft Competition:
A Latino Student's Involvement in the OSU Team
By Alvaro Hernández and Carlos Castillo

Diversity At Work:
Converting Univeristy's Goals into Actions
By Carlos Castillo

Ohio Hispanic Chambers of Commerce:
Celebrating Latin@ Achievement
By Joel Diaz

Safety Wall-ing:
Getting the Most of Your e-life
By Marjorie Adams and Ernesto Escoto

What do Employeers Really Want?
By Ana C. Berrios

Thinking About Graduate School?
Try SROP!
By Carlos Castillo

Getting Involved 101
By Adam Burden

Autumn 2008 Latin American Film Series:
Luis Buñuel's Mexican Films: A Retrospective

Esquina del Editor
The Right Place to Be in This Important Time in Your Life
By Carlos Castillo

Faculty Profile
Grasping Opportunities in Life: Dean Cheryl Achterberg urges Latin@ students to write their own life scripts
By Carlos Castillo

Student Profile
Carlos Cervantes:
Touching Lives Beyond OSU's Campus

By Carlos Castillo

Mi Experiencia
Transforming Adversity into Opportunity Through a Mother's Love
By Jimi Rodriguez

Su Opinión
Promoting a Culture of Inclusion
By Melissa Bellini

Incoming Hispanic/Latin@ Freshmen
Different Backgrounds, Perspectives and Expectations
By Carlos Castillo

Hispanic/Latin@ Student Organizations at Ohio State

GRADUATE CORNER
Advisor, Mentor, Cultural Informant
Three Key Roles to Shape Your Success in Graduate School

By Cyndi Freeman

Spring / Summer 2008 Graduates

Food Review
La rancherita
By Giovana Covarrubias