Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces 2008
Businesswoman of the Year
Press Release
April 16, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact person: John Hernandez
559-495-4817
The Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will crown Univision
21 Vice President / General Manager Maria Gutierrez as our 2008
Businesswoman of the Year at the 12th Annual Latina Women's Conference
Alianza Trade Fair and Fashion Show on April 18, 2008.
CCHCC President Eligio Nava stated the following. "Maria Gutierrez sets
a fine example for Latinas in Central California. She is committed to
our community and leads by example. We are delighted to honor her as our
2008 Businesswoman of the Year."
CCHCC Executive Director John Hernandez said the following. "Maria has
been an outstanding community leader who has successfully led two major
Spanish language television stations, KFTV 21 & KTFF 61 to success. She
has given of her time to serve on several local boards that contribute
to the community. She is overseeing the building of a brand new building
on Herndon Avenue that will have a 200 foot enclosed antenna that will
be a new Fresno landmark. This building will send a strong message about
the strength of the 15 Billion Dollar Hispanic Market in Central
California."
Maria Gutierrez will receive her award at the 12th Annual Latina Women's
Conference Alianza Trade Fair & Fashion Show on Friday April 18, 2008 at
the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center.
About Maria Gutierrez:
Maria Gutierrez is Vice President / General Manager for KFTV 21 & KTFF
61. She assumed her position in 1998. Maria received her BA in
History/Latin America from LoyolaMarymountUniversity and later attended
the University of Southern California for her graduate studies.
Univision is the leading Spanish language television station in Central
California and has been serving the community since 1972.
About the 12th Annual Latina Women's Conference Alianza Trade Fair &
Fashion Show It's About Your Health:
The Latina Women's Conference is one of the longest running and largest
women's conferences in the State of California. It is the only
conference in California (produced by a Hispanic Chamber) that focuses
exclusively on Latinas. This years theme is "It's About Your Health" the
conference will focus on the physical, mental and financial health of
Latinas.
By the numbers:
Total attendance: 1,200
Lunch attendance: 400
Exhibitor booths: 50 free and open to the public
Learning workshops: 9 free classes on business, health & finance,
leadership & career development for students
Date: April 18, 2008
Time: 9am-3pm - lunch and fashion show 12pm-1:30pm
Location: RadissonHotel & ConferenceCenter, Fresno
Website: www.cchcc.net
Cost: Table of 10 $600 individual tickets $60
About Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
In the fall of 1983, a small group of local Hispanic business people and
community leaders identified a need for a Hispanic business organization
that would assist small businesses to prosper. To put an agenda in
motion, these local leaders developed strong ties to the California
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Together they worked diligently to build
the foundation for a Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and
to gain the support of the local business community.
Under the leadership of Hugo Morales, Carmen Navarro, Jo Ann Orijel, the
late Albert Ramirez, Jorge Acuna, David Mendoza, Rose Molina, and
others, the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was born.
The organizational turning point came in 1984 with the incorporation of
the CCHCC as a non-profit organization. The chamber's focus was expanded
to include the Central Valley. That same year, the by-laws were enacted
and in 1985, the first board of directors general election was held by
the membership.
The chamber gained momentum when the State Center Community College,
California State University, Fresno and Pepsi-Cola and other
corporations pledged their support. The leadership of these
organizations, together with the drive of the CCHCC's founders, promoted
the chamber as a viable business organization. Currently, the Central
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been very involved in
addressing the quality of life for the Hispanic community. Throughout
the year, the CCHCC works diligently to host several events in an effort
to promote and revitalize the local Hispanic business economy and, as
such, is an important resource for Valley business.
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
John Hernandez
Executive Director
info@cchcc.net
Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2331 Fresno St. Ste. 114
Fresno CA 93721
559-495-4817
