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| Hawaii Hispanic Statistics |
| Latin Business Hawaii & Hawaii Hispanic News |
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Residents 105,172
% of Hispanics
population 8.2%
% of Hispanics
population 8.2%
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100% Latino -owned & -operated
| Mexican tall ship visits Honolulu |
By Isabel Lambert
Vice President, Bella Rosa, Corp.
Hello to all my happy friends. I said “happy
friends” because that is what flowers are --
happiness. And who doesn’t want to be happy?
Bella Rosa Corp. (BRC) is a Honolulu-based floral
wholesaler that imports roses -- and other floral
products -- from Ecuador into Hawaii almost every
day.
BRC sells these products in Hawaii to roughly 50
customers on Oahu – and the neighbor islands --
including: other flower wholesalers; flower
retailers; major hotels; Japanese wedding
companies; and floral designers.
Vice President, Bella Rosa, Corp.
Hello to all my happy friends. I said “happy
friends” because that is what flowers are --
happiness. And who doesn’t want to be happy?
Bella Rosa Corp. (BRC) is a Honolulu-based floral
wholesaler that imports roses -- and other floral
products -- from Ecuador into Hawaii almost every
day.
BRC sells these products in Hawaii to roughly 50
customers on Oahu – and the neighbor islands --
including: other flower wholesalers; flower
retailers; major hotels; Japanese wedding
companies; and floral designers.
HONOLULU, Hawaii – On Friday, March
20, the Governor’s office called to inform us
that the 2009 NASA/BAE Systems FIRST in
Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition,
starting March 26 at the UH Stan Sheriff
Center, included a high school team from
Mexico and could we help make the kids
feel welcome. Thus began an amazing
journey for our staff into the world of
robotics competition and we also found out
how hospitable Hawaii residents could be.
20, the Governor’s office called to inform us
that the 2009 NASA/BAE Systems FIRST in
Hawaii Regional Robotics Competition,
starting March 26 at the UH Stan Sheriff
Center, included a high school team from
Mexico and could we help make the kids
feel welcome. Thus began an amazing
journey for our staff into the world of
robotics competition and we also found out
how hospitable Hawaii residents could be.
| Our rings are inter-related We were raised in America by lucky chance... We live in Hawaii by geographical choice... But, we are Hispanic --- by the grace of God! |
HONOLULU, Hawaii – HONOLULU,
Hawaii -- On the morning of Wednesday,
March 11, downtown Honolulu passersby
were treated to a rare sight. The majestic
Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy tall ship, sailed
into Honolulu Harbor. It docked at Aloha
Tower for a four-day goodwill visit.
The Mexican Naval Academy’s training
vessel was named after the last Aztec
emperor. Cuauhtémoc was captured by
Hernán Cortés, the conquistador, and with
Hawaii -- On the morning of Wednesday,
March 11, downtown Honolulu passersby
were treated to a rare sight. The majestic
Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy tall ship, sailed
into Honolulu Harbor. It docked at Aloha
Tower for a four-day goodwill visit.
The Mexican Naval Academy’s training
vessel was named after the last Aztec
emperor. Cuauhtémoc was captured by
Hernán Cortés, the conquistador, and with
| Hawaii Hispanic Statistics |
Female: 48.5%
Male: 51.5%
Ages 21 to 65 64.6%
College to Professional
Degrees: 49%
Bilingual / English
Dominant: 80%
Spanish
Dominant: 20%
Male: 51.5%
Ages 21 to 65 64.6%
College to Professional
Degrees: 49%
Bilingual / English
Dominant: 80%
Spanish
Dominant: 20%
| Cordially invite you to join us at our Cinco De Mayo Keiki-To- Kollege Fundraising Mixer P.F. Chang’s 1288 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, Hawaii (Entrance is on Auahi St, across from Borders. Parking on mauka end of restaurant) Tuesday, May 5, 2009 5:30 pm – 7:30pm The event will feature Chinese pupus, Latin music, door prizes, and a no-host bar. Grand Prize: Two-hour sail for two on-board the luxurious Makani Catamaran! LBH Members $15 / Non- Members $25 Please RSVP by Monday, May 4th: (808) 638-3098 or email us at: info@latinbusinesshawaii.com Net Proceeds Go To Our Hispanic Keiki-To-Kollege Scholarship Fund Participating Co-sponsors To-Date: Soul De Cuba Dave & Buster’s Che Pasta Back-To-Health Chiropractic Center The Plaza Club Gordon Biersch Business Factoring Hawaii Art with Aloha Wealthy Strategy Partners |
In the global floral industry, Ecuadorian roses are acknowledged as the “world’s
most beautiful roses.” Each year floral wholesalers from around the globe travel
to Ecuador to view and bid on that year’s new crop.
most beautiful roses.” Each year floral wholesalers from around the globe travel
to Ecuador to view and bid on that year’s new crop.
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by José Villa, Senior Editor
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a volunteer-driven
organization founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and
technology. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, the nonprofit designs accessible, innovative
programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in STEM
(science, technology, engineering and math), while building self-confidence, knowledge and life
skills.
organization founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and
technology. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, the nonprofit designs accessible, innovative
programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in STEM
(science, technology, engineering and math), while building self-confidence, knowledge and life
skills.
| Mexican high school robotics team made new friends in Honolulu |
by José Villa, Senior Editor
his execution in 1525, ended the Aztec rule of present day Mexico.
The 270-ft sail training ship is a three-masted steel barque, built specifically
to train the Mexican Navy's officer candidates. She: is 297 feet in length; weighs
1,800 tons; has a rig height of 168 feet; carries 23 sails with a maximum sail area
of 2,368 square feet; and is homeported in Acapulco, Mexico.
The 270-ft sail training ship is a three-masted steel barque, built specifically
to train the Mexican Navy's officer candidates. She: is 297 feet in length; weighs
1,800 tons; has a rig height of 168 feet; carries 23 sails with a maximum sail area
of 2,368 square feet; and is homeported in Acapulco, Mexico.
| HAGADONE PRINTING, |