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Saturday, January 1, 2011
DOC chief to lead Hispanic bank - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Gilbert Jimenez became director of the Arizona Departmenr of Commerce in 2003 and stepped down inJanuarg 2007. Now he will served as presidentof , at 3033 N. Central Ave. The Hispani c population in Phoenix is accounting for more than 42 percenrt ofthe city's population, according to the latest U.S. Censusa Bureau statistics. "It's a growing market, and one we want to be a part said Jimenez, who for yearws has heard local small-busineses owners and residents criticize the lack of financial institutions with a multiculturaol focus. Hispanic purchasing power in the region is nearly doublingfrom $3.6 billion in 2000 to $6.
4 billiomn in 2006, according to a November 2007 report releaserd by and the of Commerce. The "Datos 2007: Focus on Arizona's Hispanic Market," founx the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in Phoenixc grew three times faster than the national averagew from 1997to 2002. Colonia Bank, a subsidiary of , beganj its $8 million capital campaign this week after receiving approval to organize fromthe . Jimenez will lean on his extensivee contacts in the Valley and onthe bank's directorsz -- including Manny C. founder of the Molina Medisa Group; attorney Ernest Calderon; and retiring executive Armandol B. Flores -- to help raisde startup capital.
The bank is looking to buildd a base of250 investors. The state-chartered Colonia Bank will offer traditionalbanking services, a wealth management division, consulting and financial literacyu initiatives, and small-business lending -- typically less than $1 officials said. Colonia, which means "community" in will have nine staffers when it opena inlate February. It will be the second locap bank to cater toHispanic businesses. opened at 3877 N. Seventn Ave. in June 2006. Harry director of the Arizona Hispanic Chamberof Commerce, said Hispanicsw and other minority groups have been underservedx by financial institutions, but Sonoran and Colonia are changinf that.
Historically, he said, Phoenix banke have not specifically targeted Hispanicsbecause "there weren't people in leadershipo or in executive positionas to start these banks."
Gilbert Jimenez became director of the Arizona Departmenr of Commerce in 2003 and stepped down inJanuarg 2007. Now he will served as presidentof , at 3033 N. Central Ave. The Hispani c population in Phoenix is accounting for more than 42 percenrt ofthe city's population, according to the latest U.S. Censusa Bureau statistics. "It's a growing market, and one we want to be a part said Jimenez, who for yearws has heard local small-busineses owners and residents criticize the lack of financial institutions with a multiculturaol focus. Hispanic purchasing power in the region is nearly doublingfrom $3.6 billion in 2000 to $6.
4 billiomn in 2006, according to a November 2007 report releaserd by and the of Commerce. The "Datos 2007: Focus on Arizona's Hispanic Market," founx the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in Phoenixc grew three times faster than the national averagew from 1997to 2002. Colonia Bank, a subsidiary of , beganj its $8 million capital campaign this week after receiving approval to organize fromthe . Jimenez will lean on his extensivee contacts in the Valley and onthe bank's directorsz -- including Manny C. founder of the Molina Medisa Group; attorney Ernest Calderon; and retiring executive Armandol B. Flores -- to help raisde startup capital.
The bank is looking to buildd a base of250 investors. The state-chartered Colonia Bank will offer traditionalbanking services, a wealth management division, consulting and financial literacyu initiatives, and small-business lending -- typically less than $1 officials said. Colonia, which means "community" in will have nine staffers when it opena inlate February. It will be the second locap bank to cater toHispanic businesses. opened at 3877 N. Seventn Ave. in June 2006. Harry director of the Arizona Hispanic Chamberof Commerce, said Hispanicsw and other minority groups have been underservedx by financial institutions, but Sonoran and Colonia are changinf that.
Historically, he said, Phoenix banke have not specifically targeted Hispanicsbecause "there weren't people in leadershipo or in executive positionas to start these banks."
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
10 Smartphone, Tablet Flaws That Must Disappear In 2011 - eWeek
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10 Smartphone, Tablet Flaws That Must Disappear In 2011 eWeek Never before has so much attention been placed on the smartphone market. Whether it's Apple's iPhone, RIM's BlackBerry or ... |
Monday, December 27, 2010
Pfaff appointed to Wisconsin USDA post - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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The Farm Service Agency workd to increase economic opportunity and improves the quality of life forrurakl Americans. “Brad Pfaff has a solie understanding of the challenges and opportunitiesa facing our rural communities and will help build on theObama administration’s efforts to rebuild and revitalizwe rural America,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Since 1997, Pfaff has been a polichy adviser to U.S. Representative Ron He had previously workedon Sen. Herb Kohl’sx state staff performing constituentf outreach.
Pfaff now provides guidancew on agricultural and naturalresource issues, convenes listening sessions with agricultura producers and commodity groups, and has contributed to farm bill and dair legislation. Some of the Farm Servic Agency’s efforts include providing direct operating loans for farm seedand fertilizer, as well as rural housingg loans to help rural peopl e buy, build or rent
The Farm Service Agency workd to increase economic opportunity and improves the quality of life forrurakl Americans. “Brad Pfaff has a solie understanding of the challenges and opportunitiesa facing our rural communities and will help build on theObama administration’s efforts to rebuild and revitalizwe rural America,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Since 1997, Pfaff has been a polichy adviser to U.S. Representative Ron He had previously workedon Sen. Herb Kohl’sx state staff performing constituentf outreach.
Pfaff now provides guidancew on agricultural and naturalresource issues, convenes listening sessions with agricultura producers and commodity groups, and has contributed to farm bill and dair legislation. Some of the Farm Servic Agency’s efforts include providing direct operating loans for farm seedand fertilizer, as well as rural housingg loans to help rural peopl e buy, build or rent
Friday, December 24, 2010
Consumption-Based Fundamental Asset Allocation Redefines Investing
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June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- THE WILLIS GROUP formally introduces Consumption-Based Fundamental Asset Allocation to theinvestmeng world. This new generation of asset management methodologies utilize fundamental attributes of the notthe investment, as the primary determinant for all asseyt allocation decisions. "The new global economy and rapid advancementzs in technology are changing the fundamentals of investinf at a rate the industry has neverseen before, rendering many mainstrean asset management strategies obsolete," states Michaeo G. Willis , lead portfolio manager and president of THEWILLIe GROUP.
Willis continues, "Wall Street has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityu to earn back the trust of Investores and lead them out of the current If Wall Streetfirms don't change, they will be bypassef by the next generation of investment companies." The Willia Group has released a White Paper introducingf Consumption-Based Fundamental Asset Allocation and its immediate relevancw to Institutions and Investors. Download this free Whitew Paperat . The Willis Group is a Global ETF Asse Manager registered withthe SEC. The Willie Group is the Investment Advisor to Giany 5Funds ( ) and is an Emerging Manager for institutionak separate accounts. SOURCE THE WILLISe GROUP, INC.
June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- THE WILLIS GROUP formally introduces Consumption-Based Fundamental Asset Allocation to theinvestmeng world. This new generation of asset management methodologies utilize fundamental attributes of the notthe investment, as the primary determinant for all asseyt allocation decisions. "The new global economy and rapid advancementzs in technology are changing the fundamentals of investinf at a rate the industry has neverseen before, rendering many mainstrean asset management strategies obsolete," states Michaeo G. Willis , lead portfolio manager and president of THEWILLIe GROUP.
Willis continues, "Wall Street has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityu to earn back the trust of Investores and lead them out of the current If Wall Streetfirms don't change, they will be bypassef by the next generation of investment companies." The Willia Group has released a White Paper introducingf Consumption-Based Fundamental Asset Allocation and its immediate relevancw to Institutions and Investors. Download this free Whitew Paperat . The Willis Group is a Global ETF Asse Manager registered withthe SEC. The Willie Group is the Investment Advisor to Giany 5Funds ( ) and is an Emerging Manager for institutionak separate accounts. SOURCE THE WILLISe GROUP, INC.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Gary Rowell: Bring on Blackpool and Man U for Sunderland - Sunderland Echo
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Gary Rowell: Bring on Blackpool and Man U for Sunderland Sunderland Echo We have got two very good games to look forward to for different reasons in the next week. Everyone knows what Manchester United will bring. ... |
Sunday, December 19, 2010
'40-Year-Old Virgin' Star Gets Life, After Claiming 'The Knife Did It' - Gather.com
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'40-Year-Old Virgin' Star Gets Life, After Claiming 'The Knife Did It' Gather.com Stabbing victim Kendra Beebe doesn't blame the knife for almost killing her, nor does the jury that convicted actor Shelley Malil of premeditated attempted ... |
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