La Raza & Staples present Premio Empresarial La Raza.
July 21, 2006
La Raza Newspaper and STAPLES, will partner to recognize the success of five Chicago Latino business leaders who have successfully built a business enterprise while giving back to the community.
The winner selection process allowed all Hispanic Chambers of Commerce throughout Chicago an opportunity to nominate their most outstanding members.
La Raza was also able to use its connection with the community to select other Hispanic entrepreneurs who have been successful, but have not yet established contact with a chamber of commerce.
Another important aspect of this event is that La Raza and STAPLES will provide $1,000 in the form of a scholarship under the name of each awardee to the chamber of commerce of his/her choice.
“I’m very proud of La Raza’s record in fulfilling its commitment and its mission of empowering Chicago’s Hispanic community through education. I’m honored to present these awards on behalf of Staples and La Raza as an affirmation of our efforts and the positive impact that we have made to the quality of life for our community,” stated Robert J. Armband, Publisher and CEO of La Raza Newspaper.
In 2003, La Raza established the Luis H. Rossi/La Raza Scholarship fund. Since then, the newspaper has provided several scholarships to deserving Hispanic students through community based organizations including: The Little Village Chamber of Commerce, The Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago, St Augustine College, CUPULA, The Central American Civic Society and the National Association of Hispanic Publications.
The Winners:
La Raza and STAPLES will present the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with the “Best Business Agenda” award and the Little Village Chamber of Commerce with the “Best Cultural Agenda” award.
The five Chicago Latino business leaders who will be recognized during this event are: Lorenzo Padron, Arabel Rosales, Adela Cepeda, Juan Soto and Jaime Rojkind. We hope that they continue to be a role model and examples to all Hispanics.
