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6 Diciembre 2008 Diciembre 2011 NegociosNow Special coverage NegociosNow Goya Foods honored as the inaugural Icons of Industry the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 32nd Annual Natio- nal Convention & Business Expo in Miami Beach. "This year we were pleased to G recognize one of our very own exemplary Hispanic Business En- terprises, Goya Foods," Chamber Chairwoman Nina Vaca-Humri- chouse said in announcing the honor. "For three generations, the company has continued to grow with over 3,500 employees across the globe, generating an estima- ted $1 billion per year in revenue. Goya Foods is a true pioneer in the Hispanic business community and the USHCC is honored to have pre- sented them with the 2011 Icons of Industry Award." The Icons of Industry Award recognizes Hispanic business lea- ders who have had a unique impact on the industry through their dedi- cation of time and effort in rea- ching out to the greater community oya Foods has won the inaugural Icons of Industry Award at the conclusion of through education and corporate generosity. Secaucus, New Jersey-based Goya's scholarship program for the children of its employees, as well as its donation of 1.5 million pounds of food to victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, were cited in awarding the company stand the accolade. "Goya Foods considers the 'Icon of Industry Award' a great honor," says Goya Foods President Bob Una- nue, who accepted the award along with Goya Foods of Florida President Frank Unanue and Vice President Tom Unanue at the Chairman's Gala. "We are also proud of the fact that we are part of the 50 million Hispanics who live in the United States and thousands of Hispanic businesses that provide goods and services to this country. Goya Foods is grateful to the United States Hispanic Cham- ber of Commerce for this distinc- tion and receives this recognition in the name of the entire Gran Familia Goya without whom this would not be possible." www.negociosnow.com J.Rodríguez The UDT booth at the USHCC Business Expo held in the Convention Center, in Miami Beach United Data Technologies Chief Inspires Others in Key Chamber Role Henry Fleches was appointed to serve as the USHCC´s official Hispanic Business Enterprise co-chairman for its National Convention and Business Expo. Hispanic News Agency. ches was ap-pointed to serve as the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's official Hispanic Busi- ness Enterprise co-chairman for its recent 32nd annual National Con- vention and Business Expo. Fleches, who co-founded the U Cortesía USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez, Frank Unanue (holding the award), President of Goya Foods of Florida, USHCC Vice- Chairman Jeannette Hernandez-Prenger, USHCC Chairman Nina Vaca. Tom Unanue, Jr., Sales Manager, Goya Foods of Florida Tom Unanue, Vice President, Goya Foods of Florida Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods. MOMENTOS Doral, Florida-based company in 1995 with current Executive Vice Pre- sident of Sales and Marketing Gerard Amaro, has spearheaded United Data Technologies' rise to become a leader in high-performance information- technology systems and solutions. nited Data Technologies President and Chief Exe- cutive Officer Henry Fle- As the Hispanic Business Enterprise chairman, Fleches represented more than 3 million Hispanic Business Enterprises nationwide at the 2011 national convention, which was held in Miami and is the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in the United States. "Words can't express what it means to be named the HBE Chair for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's national convention. I have been extremely impressed with the professional and powerful manner in which the chamber helps Hispanic business owners grow their enterprises," Fle- ches said. "Being a native of Florida, I am extremely proud to be selec- ted to co-chair the USHCC National Convention in our home state and to have the opportunity to help so many leaders propel their business with the USHCC." Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Javier Palomarez said, "Since UDT became an HBE member of the USHCC last year, we couldn't have been more pleased with their participation. The USHCC strives to empower and strengthen Hispanic business en-trepreneurs like Henry Fleches who are at the helm of leading enterprises. His lea- dership role as HBE Chair at our national convention will inspire other HBEs to connect, strate-gize and grow with us." Business Expo ribbon cutting The Small Hispanic Chamber of the Year Award was presented to the Irving His- panic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC). Chase name Corporate Chair for USH- CC. Mel Martinez (Second left) with Chase team. Looking for opportunities in a Work- shop.

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