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Ann Marie Tallman Joins JCPenney Board of Directors
August 21, 2006
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) announced that Ann Marie Tallman, a highly accomplished leader in the public, private and non-profit sectors, joined Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Tallman, an attorney, most recently served as president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF).
Excalibur Hotel and Casino Partners with Sed de Saber
August 21, 2006
In the gaming industry, providing first-class customer service is key to the success in an increasingly competitive market.As a result, Excalibur Hotel and Casino, a property owned and operated by MGM MIRAGE, coordinated with Retention Education to launch the property’s pilot Sed de Saber program, an interactive self-study English-as-a-Second Language Program that would enable the property’s Hispanic employees improve their overall business performance.
Harrah’s Entertainment Joins HACR
August 21, 2006
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announced that Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. joined as a Corporate Member.
LISTA Select ING’s David Gutierrez as CIO of the Year 2006
August 21, 2006
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) announced that ING Americas and Latin America Group’s Chief Information Officer David Gutierrez as “CIO of the Year 2006.”
Pfizer Joins HACR
August 21, 2006
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announced that Pfizer, Inc. joined the organization as a Corporate Member.
Verizon Introduces New Marketing Campaigns Aimed at U.S. Hispanic Consumers
August 21, 2006
Verizon announced two new marketing campaigns aimed at Hispanic phone customers to generate awareness of the company’s new unlimited calling plan and its DSL high-speed Internet access services.Both campaigns were created by La Agencia de Orcí & Associados, one of the top independently owned Hispanic marketing agencies in the United States.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Establishes Employment Practices Advisory Panel
August 21, 2006
As part of its ongoing efforts to foster diversity and equal employment opportunities, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced the establishment of an Employment Practices Advisory Panel and the appointment of the Panel’s first two members, who are highly-respected national experts.The Panel will work with Wal-Mart’s senior management to develop and implement progressive enhancements to equal employment opportunity and diversity initiatives for the nation’s largest private workforce.
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation Names George Herrera to Board of Directors
August 21, 2006
George Herrera, president and CEO of Herrera Cristina Group, Ltd., has been named to the Board of Directors of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation.Herrera was also named as the chairman of its Corporate Governance Committee.
Citibank and National Council of La Raza Provide Financing for Mujeres Latinas en Acción Community Center
June 5, 2006
Mujeres Latinas en Acción, the longest standing Latina incorporated nonprofit in the U.S., has opened its new Community Center to serve more than 7,000 Latinas and their families. Located at 2124 W. 21st Place in the heart of Pilsen in Chicago, the Center serves as Mujeres’ new headquarters and will provide a safe haven for Mujeres’ growing number of clients seeking domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, youth programs and other services targeting Spanish-speaking families. Citibank Community Development and the Raza Development Fund have provided a total of $1.6 million in financing toward the construction and permanent loans for this project.
HACR Corporate Members Make the List of Top Ranked Companies According to DiversityInc Magazine
June 5, 2006
DiversityInc released the 2006
DiversityInc Top 50 Companies For Diversity
and 13 HACR Corporate Members made the list.
IBM Expands Offerings for Small and Medium Owned Businesses
June 5, 2006
Focused on helping small and medium businesses owned by Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, Native Americans and Women develop strategies to grow their companies, the IBM Market Development team met with Business Partners during the 2006 PartnerWorld conference in Las Vegas to announce expanded software, services and financing offerings.The “Express Seller” program reflects the expanded approach IBM is taking to provide end-to-end Express solutions. It includes point products, infrastructure solutions and business solutions as well as Financing Advantage offerings.
MGM MIRAGE Unveils 2005 Diversity Report
June 5, 2006
MGM MIRAGE heralded its diversity education program as a key factor in helping create a unified company vision and a culture of shared values following its merger with Mandalay Resort Group (MRG).At the time of the merger in April 2005, MGM MIRAGE grew from 11 to 23 hotel and casino properties, and increased from 40,000 to 70,000 employees throughout the United States.
UnitedHealthcare Joins HACR as a Corporate Member
June 5, 2006
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility is proud to announce that UnitedHealthcare has joined the organization as a Corporate Member.
Wal-Mart Board of Directors Nominates Aida Alvarez
June 5, 2006
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Aida M. Alvarez, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration for election to the Wal-Mart board at the company's annual shareholders' meeting June 2. The company also announced that current board member José H. Villarreal will not stand for re-election at the June 2 meeting.
Ford and Joe Dumars Team Up to Recognize the Synergy Created by Diversity in the Workplace
February 1, 2005
Ford Motor Company and Joe Dumars' Detroit Pistons have shared a common goal in recent years: to return to the position of industry leader. In his team's run to the 2004 NBA World Championship, Dumars demonstrated the best formula for success by fusing various talents, backgrounds and experiences into a unified team. Ford endorses this strategy and will join forces with Joe Dumars to recognize diversity in the workplace during its fifth annual Global Diversity and Worklife Summit, "The Power of Fusion: Unifying the Energy of Diverse Talent."
MGM MIRAGE Among Forbes List of Best Managed Companies in America
February 1, 2005
Forbes magazine has named MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGG) on of the best "Best Managed Companies in America," as part f its annual Forbes Platinum 400 list of top-performing big corporations. MGM MIRAGE was cited alongside only 25 other companies and was recognized as first in the "Hotels, restaurants and leisure" category.
Michelle Cook of DaimlerChrysler Appointed Senior Manager - Diversity & Work/Life Strategies
February 1, 2005
Michelle Cook was appointed Senior Manager - Diversity & Work/Life Strategies. In her current position, she is responsible for developing proactive strategies and initiatives that foster workforce diversity throughout the business enterprise. In addition, Michelle is responsible for developing new and innovative work/life programs that further advance the corporation's long established reputation as a company that values and supports the whole person, beyond the employee. Michelle is the secretary to DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Diversity Council who derives its authority from the DCC Executive Committee.
Wal-Mart Launches Nationwide Campaign to Set the Record Straight
February 1, 2005
In a full-page ad published in more than 100 newspapers across the country, Wal-Mart Chief Executive Officer H. Lee Scott said it was time for the public to hear the "unfiltered truth" about Wal-Mart, and time for the company to stand up on behalf of a workforce that includes 1.2 million Americans. "There are a lot of 'urban legends' going around these days about Wal-Mart, but facts are facts," Scott said. "Wal-Mart is good for consumers, good for communities and good for the U.S. economy."
