Caoba Salon Open at La Plaza Shopping Center

Hello and Happy Monday -

I visited Caoba Salon on Saturday for their Grand Opening. This is one classy place! The owners, Jack Gamero (of the Lake City Way Caoba Salon), Mauricio Ayón and Jaime Méndez, have created an ambience much like the original Caoba Salon right in La Plaza Shopping Center in Kent-Des Moines. It's a terrific brand--these guys are really onto something!

Caoba Salon is spacious and beautifully decorated. They have private rooms for waxing, facials and massage. A really nice ambience. Jessica, the technician who performed my waxing service, was professional and caring--and we laughed a lot! Surprisingly, however, Jessica does not speak Spanish, so I'm hoping others they're bringing in will be able to converse with Latino clients in Spanish.

Unfortunately, I had another engagement so had to take off before the real party began, but I can tell you that this business is poised for big success.

Readers: If you've visited Caoba Salon during the Grand Opening or anytime in the future, feel free to comment with your experiences.

Congrats to Mauricio, Jaime and Jack on opening their new salon! We wish you the best of success!

Seeking Hispanic MBAs in Banking/Finance

Hello - a reporter from Hispanic Career World, Lois Vidavre, is seeking MBAs working in Banking/Finance in companies of 3,000+.

Here's her query:
"As a writer for Hispanic Career World, I am looking to interview two Hispanics working in the banking/finance world for companieswith more than 3,000 employees and who have their MBAs. Themagazine can be viewed at www.eop.com. I will e-mail 12 questions asking the interviewee to share their own career journey. I can be reached via e-mail"

This is a great opportunity to share your success story and inspire others! If you fit the bill, email loismaevid@yahoo.com. If you know someone who might be interested, please share this post! Deadline is 3pm PST January 13.

A NW visit from legendary Cuban poet José Kozer!

A unique opportunity from our friends at House of Writers / Casa de Escritores:

Join an intimate workshop with José Kozer during his visit to Seattle.

The event will take place on February 3rd from 7-10 PM in North Seattle. Space is very limited (15 people maximum) so sign up asap by emailing info@houseofwriters.com. Suggested donation is $50.

This event is sponsored by 4Culture, the City of Seattle Neighborhood Programs, and House of Writers.

Cuban Poet José Kozer Comes to Town!

A unique opportunity from our friends at House of Writers / Casa de Escritores:

Join an intimate workshop in Seattle with José Kozer during his visit to Seattle! The event will take place on February 3 from 7-10pm in North Seattle. Suggested donation is $50.

Space is very limited (15 people maximum) so sign up asap by emailing info@houseofwriters.com

This event is sponsored by 4Culture, the City of Seattle Neighborhood Programs, and House of Writers.

Typos and other messaging gone wrong

I try to stay local, but I simply *had* to pass this Ad Age post along as it's such a great teacher:
What Global Gaffes Can Teach You About Advertising

Enjoy!

Hispanic Business: Salon Grand Opening

Caoba Salon is now open in the La Plaza Shopping Center in Kent at 23229 Pacific Highway S. (Pac. Highway S& Kent-Des Moines Rd). Phone is (206) 824-1434.

This is another venture by the team from Nuevodirectorio.com--Jaime Méndez (yes the Univisión newscaster/Ke Buena DJ!) and our friend Mauricio Ayón, as well as Jack Gamero, seasoned stylist.

Come and check out the new salon at its Grand Opening event this Saturday, January 10th from noon until around 7 pm. The Caoba Salon team invites you to come by (bring a guest!) and say "hello," have a drink and eat some hors d'oeuvres with them!

Enhorabuena, Mauricio, Jaime and Jack!

UW Diversity Career Fair

Here's an excellent opportunity for Latino students to talk to employers who are looking to great employees who happen to be a minority. And if you're an employer who would like to see your staff be more representative, this is your opportunity!

Diversity Career Fair
January 22nd, 2009
6:00-9:00pm
HUB Ballrooms
UW Seattle campus

This from the UW:

If you are seeking top-notched diversity candidates for career, internships or Co-op positions then you don't want to miss this event.

Last year's career fair attracted approximately 2500 students and more than 140 employers representing a broad range of employment sectors including: airlines, aerospace, financial services, various engineering, education, consulting, health care, retail, manufacturing, government and non-profit.

Click for more information or to register online.