Update from Expo NW

This just in: This year's Miss Quince and Latin Bridal Expo and Latino Business, Consumer and Career Expo are now one! Based on the current economy the team at Expo NW thought it best to combine the two events into one on either side of the mountains.

The two areas will be clearly delineated to help direct attendees to the areas they're interested in, so job-seekers won't have to try on bridal gowns, and 15-year-olds won't have to bring resumes.

Last year's events were fairly well attended and they're headed for growth!

Eastern Washington
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Three Rivers Convention Center
Kennewick, Washington

Western Washington
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Meydenbauer Convention Center
Bellevue, Washington

For more information on these opportunities, please visit the Expo NW website.

Jam-Packed Weekend Coming Up!!!

I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't tell you a little about this weekend's events in the Latino community. So I'll do my job!

The 2008 Annual Gala Dinner of the Association of the Washington State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce is this Saturday evening! That's October 4 at the Meydenbauer Center, with reception at 4:30 and dinner at 7pm.

Not only will AWSHCC winners Edgar Martinez, Gil Kerlikowski and Dennis Basford be present, but we'll have both Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire AND the Republican candidate for governor Dino Rossi kick off the event with a welcoming address. Together? No creo.

In any case - these gala dinners are always classy events, and I look forward to seeing you there! http://www.wshcc.com/

Did I mention Hispanics love the Meydenbauer Center? ;-) The following day at the same venue we'll have the pleasure of attending the Latino Business, Consumer & Career Expo, put on by Expo NW. So October 5 from 12-6, stop by the Meydenbauer and you might catch Edgar Martinez, Actor Nicholas Gonzalez, and a full house of Latinos interested in scoping out their opportunities. What's more--it appears to be a free event! I'm definitely going to check it out. http://www.expolatinobusiness.com/

....and...put it on your calendar...

CASA LATINA 2008 GALA DINNER & AUCTION will take place Saturday, October 18.

CASA Latina is a locally based organization that empowers Latino immigrants through educational and employment opportunities. In case you weren't aware, CASA stands for "Centro de Ayuda Solidaria a los Amigos." A-ha!

This year's program is themed La Fiesta del Sol, and Hilary Stern and her team have some great plans to unveil for those who attend this year's fundraiser. http://www.casa-latina.org/