Corporations
Support 22nd Annual USHCC Convention Atlanta, Sept. 19.- Various multinational corporations announced their support for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) for moving forward with the convention in Atlanta, and not canceling in light of the terrorist acts that occurred last week in New York and Washington. George Herrera, USHCC president, thanked the sponsoring companies for backing the Chamber during the opening ceremony, which drew 300 people. "This decision was not an easy one," said Herrera. "Continuing with the normal processes of the convention will help stabilize the country, and that is very much needed." Andy Unanue, of Goyas Food, said that the Hispanic community should not take a step back during this difficult time and assured his total support for the Chamber. Chriselda
Barrientes, of Continental Airlines, warned that during this time
we should not think of commercializing a product or promoting
tourism, "but of Support for the work of the USHCC was also expressed by Rhema Hernandez of the Coors Brewing Company. "Our corporation is committed to the USHCC." The USHCC also received words of support from David Hernandez of PepsiCo and Elizabeth Lisboa-Farrow, Public Relations Manager for the USHCC. The USHCC represents more than 1.2 million Hispanic businesses in the United States and Puerto Rico, and generates more than $200,000 million dollars annually. (www.atlantalatino.com) |
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