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The Hispanic population in Metro Louisville has grown from 9,423 in 1990 to 45,509 in 2006.

Spotlight
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 PM
 HLBC 4th Anniversary Banquet
 
"Diverse Leadership & Success: The Rewards and Challenges of being a Hispanic Leader"

Celebrate diversity in the business community and the ongoing mission of our organization at the HLBC's 4th Anniversary Banquet. Dinner will be accompanied by a special discussion on "Diverse Leadership & Success: The Rewards & Challenges of Being a Hispanic Leader"

Panel moderator Adam Ruiz, Chief of Staff,Citizens Union Bank will lead an insightful discussion about the unique experiences Hispanic business leaders have enjoyed - and endured - during their careers. Guest panelist will include:

  • Paul Diaz, President and CEO, Kindred Healthcare
  • Irene Litvan, M.D., Chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine of Movement Disorders
  • Tom Masterson, President, T. E. M. Electric Inc.

Location: St Matthews Catering A Kroger Corporation, Catering and Event Space, 4176 Westport Rd, Louisville KY 40207

Cost: FREE to HLBC members $30 guests R.S.V.P.

To all HLBC members, this event is FREE but space is limited, and your RSVP is required .  

 
 
 

 
Resources

Find out about additional resources and opportunities available to your business in addition to the services provided directly by the HLBC.
Business Opportunities 

Are you looking for opportunities to grow and expand your business? Check out the following opportunities for minority owned businesses in the Kenutckiana Region:
The Kentucky Business Disadvantage Enterprise (DBE) program is dedicated to helping businesses take advantage of many opportunities available through the Ohio River Bridges River project. To learn more about opportunities available for minorities at the Ohio River Bridges, please visit Kentucky DBE Program Opportunities 
  •  Louisville Metro Government Economic Development Department
The following are current open bids with Louisville Metro Government. If you are interested in viewing the complete bid package on any bids listed, click on www.louisvilleky.gov/Finance/purchasing.htm and click on the link Oniva Demand Star for complete information about the bid specifications. If you have any problems with viewing the actual bids, contact them directly at 1-800-711-1712. Current Bid Opportunities 
Louisville Enterprise Group (LEG) supports small business development and expansion to increase the number and quantity of goods and services available to residents in our neighborhood. The following bids plans will be available at the Louisville Enterprise Group offices until May 20 Click here . For more information regarding business opportunities contact Sharron Johnson at 502-775-2567 or sharronj@morethanconsultants.org

Business Development Resources
 
The following section contains information for different resources and tools that will contribute with your business success.
Useful links from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS):


The SBA is an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interest of small business concerns. The SBA provides help from planing, start and manage your business to financial assistance, grants, contacting opportunities, laws and regulations, counseling & assistance.
 
Community Ventures Corporation is a resource to individuals and communities seeking ti increase personal and business wealth through affordable housing, job creation and entrepreneurial activities. CVC offers small and large business loans and has a full range of home ownership products.
 
Capital Access Corporation of Kentucky is the leading SBA 504 lender in the state providing valuable information to assist business owners to obtain the best possible financing to for their projects. If you are interested in receiving a long term low interest fixed rate loan while placing a little equity down then you should take advantage of the SBA 504-loan program.


Professional Opportunities (Career Development and Job Postings)
 
The following section contains information of companies seeking talented employees to help with the company's development.
 
                                               - Programmer/Developer Level 1
 
It all began when Texas Roadhouse founder, Ken Taylor had a vision of great steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and ice-cold beer at a price that families could afford. The first Texas Roadhouse opened in 1993 and ti has grown to over 270 locations in 44 states with more on the way. "We wanted to provide a place that the whole family could enjoy," says Taylor. Texas Roadhouse is about hearty, good meal with service that has well - and that is why we put our employees first."

Texas Roadhouse Support Center is looking for a Legendary Director of Events! Main responsibilities includes:      Direct and manage the planning, scheduling, budgeting and execution of all internal and Company-sponsored events. For more information and to apply click here 

Texas Roadhouse Support Center in Louisville, KY is looking for a Legendary IT Programmer/Developer Level One! This position translates business and technical requirements into well-engineered, tested, and deployed business application systems. For more information and to apply click here

 


WBKI, CW affiliate in Louisville, KY, is about to launch Vasallovision, the only locally-based Hispanic television network in the market. We are seeking a bi-lingual, energetic self starter to work as an Account Executive in advertising sales. This position involves the sale of commercial inventory, website inventory, and other sation revenue plataforms. The successful candidate will bring revenue to the station by securing new advertisers. Excellent communication and organizational skills; basic computer knowledge including use of e-mail and MS Office producst are required. If you can expertly sell to agencies and direct clients, develop new business, provide superior service, rush your resume to: tglaser@wbki.tv - no mail, faxes, or phonecalls please.
 
 

 
GE spans the globe as an industry leader for more than a century and has been committed to producing innovative products that change the way people live. That spirit continues to flourish as its growing Appliance and Lighting teams takes on some of the world's biggest challenges to deliver products that will forever change the way people think about their homes. The GE appliances and Lighting teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that solve some of the world's toughest problems. 100 years of innovation and they're just getting started! Join us and be a part of the next revolution in innovation and leadership.

GE Appliances & Lighting is currently looking for a Director of Sales - Commercial Training Program (CTP)

Essential Responsibilities: The Commercialization Training Program (CTP) is one of GE appliances training programs for our Commercial organization. To supplement on-the-job learning, skills are developed with additional training, field visits, mentor assignments and interactive seminars during this 18-24 month program. In addition, all members will be Six Sigma Green Belt certified after completing training, testing and applying their knowledge in customer-focused projects. Program graduates will be considered for field commercial roles.

For more information regarding qualifications and requirements or to apply please visit: http://www.ge.com/careers/ COS Job Number 1212658

 

 
Yum! Brands, Inc. is the world's largest restaurant company with more than 33,000 restaurants in over 100 countries and territories and more than 840,000 employees worldwide. Four of its restaurant brands -- KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell-- are the global leaders of the chicken, quick-service seafood, pizza and Mexican-style food categories respectively. A&W Restaurants is the longest running quick-service franchise chain in America.
 
What makes Yum! a great place to work? It's people. That's why they invest in people capability so they can make the most of their career. With a diverse workforce and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional success, we've built a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort while providing the work/life balance that is so important to all. 
 
Yum is currently seeking a Director of Minority Franchise Operations. This person will be responsible for leading strategy and reaching diversity and inclusion goals and objectives with Franchisees, Community, People, Media, and Supplier practices which provide a competitive business advantage. For more information regarding this position or to apply, click here
 
 
 
Current open positions at Greater Louisville Inc. - The Metro Chamber of Commerce include:
 

 
 
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