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Newark, NJ--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--March 29, 2006--Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (“LISTA”) will hold its 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast in New Jersey on March 29, 2006 at New Jersey Institute of Technology (“NJIT”), 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102. The event, which is being sponsored by Comcast and Verizon, will be held in NJIT’s Campus Center’s breath-taking Atrium Lounge.
Local government officials and technology leaders have been invited to discuss public policy initiatives that may affect the telecommunications industry and our community for many years to come. The proposed reform of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and possible changes to telecommunications policy in the states could have a profound impact on the more than 1.2 million Latinos in the New Jersey and the tri-state area.
“LISTA is committed to making sure that the Hispanic community is not only informed but also has a voice as state and federal legislators consider critical telecommunications policy changes,” said Henry Queiro, president of LISTA’s New Jersey Technology Council and chairman of the legislative breakfast. “It is critical for us to bring our issues forward so that legislators can understand what is important to us,” Queiro said. Latinos are currently the most underrepresented racial group in the IT workforce.”
“Improving opportunities for Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology is LISTA’s mission. I look forward to driving the attention of our participants to focus on the needs of our Latino community, he said.
"As a leading communications and information technology company with more than 15,000 Hispanic employees nationwide, 1,100 in New Jersey; Verizon is excited to expand our partnership with LISTA on matters of economic development and improvement within the Hispanic Community ." said Sam
Delgado, Vice-President of Community and Stakeholders Affairs at Verizon.
Participants will have an opportunity to interact with government and corporate leaders involved in public policy discussions and to express their views. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with other business owners from around New Jersey and the tri-state area, network with decision makers from corporations who are proactive and interested in doing business with Hispanic Technology companies, professional and entrepreneurs.
“This event on March 29th is going to make a difference! - The Latino community needs to be informed about the issues that affect our lives,” said Jose Marquez, National President/CEO of LISTA. Major decisions could be made this year and next which will affect the way we all do business in the future. This Legislative breakfast is a chance for Latinos to speak their mind and voice their concerns “We need to let both Government and corporate America know that we mean business,” he said. they need to understand that the Latino community is growing stronger everyday in New Jersey and across the country and that our needs must be addressed.” Someone must stand up for our community!”
Key speakers include: Hon. Upendra J. Chivukula, chairman of the NJ General Assembly’s Telecommunications and Utilities Committee; Robert F. Smith, Vice President of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Eastern Division; (Name, Title, for Verizon); and Dr. Juan Solana PhD, Chief Economist for Hispanic Business Magazine.
“Comcast is excited about working with LISTA to foster an open, honest dialogue about a range of important telecommunications policy issues,” said Robert F. Smith, Vice President of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Eastern Division. “LISTA is playing an important leadership role in ensuring that the Latino community is heard in this discussion.”
For more information on the LISTA Legislative Breakfast or to register in advance please call 347-632-4542, send an email to info@lista.org.
About LISTA
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology association is a nonprofit organization (501c3) dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Hispanics in the high-technology and telecommunications industry.
Our Goal is to Motivate, Educate and empower Latinos in the uses of technology and close the digital divide. LISTA’s aim is to address the need to create a sense of community for Latinos in the Information Sciences, Technology and Telecommunications fields. While there are other associations and organizations geared to Hispanic and Latino interest groups, LISTA is the first professional platform for Hispanic Enterprises, Middle Managers, top industry executives, entrepreneurs and elected officials to be actively involved in the dynamic field of technology.
LISTA’s National Geography is the United States. As of today, LISTA has developed chapters in the following seven target states: New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Texas, Florida, and California. LISTA is now beginning to create chapters in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Spain.
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CONTACT
LISTA Legislative Breakfast
347-632-4542
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Phyllis Shelton
Public Relations Director
Phone: 646-201-6597 |
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