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Nominations sought for Michigan’s “Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year”
The Michigan Commission on Spanish-Speaking Affairs (COSSA) in the Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) is seeking nominations for the 2006 Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The recipient will be honored at the Hispanic Business Expo on September 7 at Renaissance Center in Detroit.
“We are eager to honor one of many deserving Hispanics that are driving success in business and are seeking nominations of persons that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit of our community for our inaugural award,” said COSSA Chairman José L.R. Reyna.
The nominating criteria are that the nominee must: 1) demonstrate appreciable economic growth to the Latino business and civic community as a result of his or her efforts; 2) have a viable track record of success that can serve as a role model for other Latino entrepreneurs; and 3) demonstrate a history of civic engagement and contribution to the quality of life for Latinos through community service.
Nominations for the award must be postmarked no later than July 18, 2006; a copy of the nominating form may accessed online at www.michigan.gov/cossa or may be requested from the Vicky Potter at the COSSA Office at (517) 373-8339.
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