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New York, NY--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--December 28, 2006--Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) announced today that The Honorable Adolfo Carrion Bronx Borough President is the recipient of the Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) 3rd Annual Business and Technology Government Advocate Award for his continuous effort to assist SMB and technology business in the Hispanic community, he will be presented this award at LISTA Three Kings Day Fiesta Navideña at Sol on January 4th 2006. The event sponsored by UBS, Microsoft, Staples, RCN, NBC/Telemundo, Sprint, CIT, HITN, Southwest Airlines, IBM, Hispanic Business Magazine Sanchez Bodden Lerner, Nielsen Media Research, SPRINT, Lehman Brothers, The New York Times, Verizon, Battery Park City Authority and the USHCC. LISTA will bring together over 600 Latino technology professionals, business owners, and government officials to share fresh new ideas and to celebrate the new LISTA Season.
“I am honored to be recognized by an organization that is at the forefront of progressive educational initiatives. In order to compete globally we must ensure that future generations have access to today’s latest scientific developments and technology, and LISTA clearly understands this. On the behalf of the 1.4 million Bronxites I represent, I also want to acknowledge and thank all those who commit themselves to ensuring that our workplaces are equipped with up -to -date technology and that are communities are properly trained,” said Adolfo Carrion
Jose Marquez, LISTA President/ CEO said, “It is with great honor that we present the LISTA Government Advocate award to Adolfo Carrion he has been at the vanguard as a government advocate for many years, and has given Latinos a strong voice in city government, he is a fighter for disenfranchise business and a strong advocate for the use of technology in the Latino community. We recognize him for his steadfast and life long commitment and dedication to our community.”
Event Information:
LISTA 3 Kings Fiesta Navideña
Date: Thursday January 4th 2007 6:30pm -10:30pm
Location: SOL Nightclub
609 w 29th street (Btw. 11th and 12th)
New York, NY 10001.
For more information please call 347 632 4542
About Adolfo Carrion:
Since becoming Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion the Bronx is leading the way in providing housing opportunities for people of all incomes in the borough. Since Carrión took office in 2001, over 2.2 billion dollars has been invested in residential real estate – resulting in 25,000 new units built. The Bronx has seen a pace of development never before experienced in the history of the county. Carrion has ensured that this development does not occur in a vacuum and has always insisted that the community must be involved. By working with developers the Borough President has created a set of standards for economic development in the Bronx. Simply put if you want to do business in the Bronx, you must do business with the Bronx. And this is working. Residents, Bronx businesses, community groups and neighborhoods have benefited from the economic development taking place throughout the borough. New Jobs, New businesses, new and better infrastructure, contract opportunities for Bronx businesses and benefits for community organizations are all a part of his building a stronger Bronx policy. Total investment in the borough has increased from $400 million in the year 2001 to almost $1 billion invested in 2005, a 236% increase. Since the Borough President took office in 2001, over $3 billion has been invested throughout the borough. Commercial land use and investment has increased by 116 %, the Bronx has created 71% of private sector jobs for the city many jobs that require a high technology background, property values have increased by 40%, and the unemployment rate has dropped nearly 6%.
To read more about Adolfo Carrion Click Here: http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/en/gv/president/biography.htm
1st Years Government Advocate Award Recipient was the Honorable Gayle Brewer.
http://www.nyccouncil.info/constituent/member_details.cfm?con_id=28
Last Years Government Advocate Award Recipient was the Honorable Nydia Velasquez
http://www.hispanicprwire.com/news.php?l=in&id=5401&cha=14
About Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association - LISTA (http://www.a-lista.org) is a not-for-profit organization focused on the advancement of Latino Technology professionals. It fulfills its mission through professional, business and community involvement.
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