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Noviembre 2013 16 Diciembre 2008 NegociosNow NegociosNow El Especial Dicembre 2008 Pag. 11 www.negociosnow.com James Cabrera at Crain's Middle Market United Building Maintenance Inc. CEO James Cabrera was among the panelists for the fourth-annual Crain's Middle Market University, a breakfast event hosted at Swissotel Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and titled "Strategies for Middle Market Companies." UBM operates facilities across the Midwest and is among the largest Hispanic owned businesses in the Chicago area. Panelists (from left) were: Raman Chadha, The Junto Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (moderator); James Cabrera; Arny Granat, JAM Productions Ltd.; Mike McGrath, McGrath Imports; and Desiree Rogers, Johnson Publishing Co. LLC. Courtesy From left, City Clerk Susana Mendoza, Milena Tous and Cheryl Pearson McNiel Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Nielsen Co. Global Latino Fest! M ore than 500 Chicago movers and shakers in business, media and the nonprofit sector came together on Friday, Oct. 11 for Global Latino Fest, a highly anticipated Hispanic Heritage Month event. Now in its ninth year, the event was organized by Milena Tous, president of Multi Latino Marketing Agency Inc., and Pat Pulido Sanchez of Pulido Sanchez Communications. Guests were treated to savory Latin inspired cuisine, mouth-watering drinks and live entertainment including dances from Mexico, Brazil and Peru. The proceeds from this year's event benefited The Resurrection Project and will be used in launching the La Casa Scholarship Fund. White House honors Adolfo Hernandez I n honor of Citizenship Day and National Welcoming Week, the White House highlighted 10 local heroes who work tirelessly to effectively integrate immigrants civically, linguistically, and socially into the fabric of their neighborhoods. Among these "Champions of Change" was Adolfo Hernandez, appointed in 2011 as Director of the Chicago Mayor's Office of New Americans (ONA), who was recognized for his efforts in Chicago. "Given that both of my parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico with very little and with the simple hope of opportunity for themselves and their children, it means a lot that I would be honored," Hernandez said. "I feel a great sense of gratitude for my parents' sacrifices, as well as a sense of res- ponsibility to help new Americans seeking the same opportunity." The Champions of Change program was created to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire their communities. It helps ensure that America's history and tradition as a nation of immigrants continues to enrich communities and the country alike. Toroso in Chicago Hand in hand with Juan Carlos Avila and Olga Camargo, Toroso Investments celebrated its official launch in Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Petterino's Restaurant in the city's financial district. Some 200 guests turned out to help mark the occasion, including key clients, notable business and community leaders, partners, family and friends. (From left): Juan Carlos Avila and Olga Camargo, Managing Partners for Toroso Investments; Marcia Wagner, Founder of The Wagner Law Group; and Larry Medin, CEO of Toroso Investments.

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