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October 16, 2002General Motors Salutes The Latino Entrepreneurial Spirit At The 23rd Annual United States Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Convention And Expo
Los Angeles -- General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, today announced a series of media activities that will take place during the 23rd Annual United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention and Business Expo taking place in Los Angeles, October 16-19. General Motors is a Diamond-level sponsor of this year's convention.
"With over 1 million Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide, and with almost a quarter of them in Los Angeles, the economic advancement of the Hispanic community is making the 'American Dream' a reality for all Latinos," commented Gary Cowger, president of GM North America. "General Motors is honored to be a supporter of the USHCC's 23rd national convention and business expo, and of the Latino entrepreneurial spirit."
Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn has proclaimed October 12-19, 2002, "Latino Business Week" to salute the USHCC convention, which brings Hispanic business and community leaders together to discuss some of the issues affecting the nation's 1.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses.
Using the USHCC convention as a backdrop, General Motors has organized a series of media events to communicate the company's overall commitment to the Hispanic community in the areas of products and services, education, and economic empowerment. The events, open to members of the media, include:
Thursday, October 17
What: Fundraiser for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Where: Pico House
33-35 Olvera Street
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, October 18
What: Special press announcement at a Press conference hosted by USHCC
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Conference Room 511-A
Time: 2:30 p.m.
About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The USHCC represents the interests of more than 1.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States and Puerto Rico, which earn more than $200 billion annually. It serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers nationwide, and it actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs.
About General Motors
General Motors , the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. GM employs about 355,000 people around the world. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
