Leaders From Latin America Gather At Greater Washington Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) Fourth Annual Embassy Celebration
Dinner Series
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On
November 16th ambassadors
from Latin America gathered at the
Carnegie Library at Mount Vernon Square for the fourth annual
Embassy Celebration Dinner Series where Ambassador Roberto Saladin-Selin, Permanent Representative
of the Dominican Republic to the
OAS, was honored with the GWHCC Public Service Award.
Ambassador Saladin, was awarded for his leadership in the
Western Hemisphere on democracy and human rights, education, and
economic development especially among Hispanics in the U.S. and
Latin America. Mr. Saladin
spoke about importance of the trade relations between the U.S. and
Latin America and the Caribbean. "The relationship between the
region and the United States in
the commercial sector is extremely important because it generates
foreign exchange and employment in the region of Latin America," stated the Ambassador during
an interview with the local Hispanic media.
The audience included representatives from Latin American
countries, local business and political leaders, congressmen and
distinguished guests such as Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, Congressman Robert Garcia, Carlos
Urrutia, Ambassador of Colombia; Joel
Hernandez-Garcia, Ambassador Permanent of Mexico to the OAS; and Tatiana Zelaya; Minister Counselor for Economic
Affairs in the Embassy of Honduras. The District of Columbia government was
represented by Councilmembers Vincent Orange and Kenyan Mc Duffie
and DC agency directors Nicholas
Majett and Michael Kelly.
Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, who
was recently elected as new Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic
Caucus, was the keynote speaker for the evening. Mr. Hinojosa
stressed the importance of the Latino vote in the past election,
and investing in education and healthcare in order to open doors of
opportunities for young people. "… I love business, but I can tell
that if I came to Washington as a
Congressman and I focused on education, that I could make a big
difference," stated Mr. Hinojosa during his speech while
highlighting his Hispanic heritage and family's business
background.
Angela Franco, GWHCC President
& CEO and Dinner Chair Jane Lee
Garcia, President of Garcia & Associates, reaffirmed
their commitment to promoting trade between the North and
South America, and providing
opportunities for trade to our members. The Chamber thanks Events
DC for hosting us at their beautiful location.
About the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a
membership driven organization that supports the economic
development of the Greater
Washington metropolitan area by facilitating the success of
Latino and other minority-owned businesses and the communities they
serve through networking, advocacy, education and access to
capital. The Chamber was founded in 1976 and is a 501(C) 6
organization. For additional information visit our website
www.gwhcc.org
SOURCE Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce