Online Publication Latin Business Today Boasts Revamped Site, Renewed Interest in Catering to US Latino Businesses

The online publication Latin Business Today, LLC (LBT), which looks to "inform, inspire, mentor & empower," has a revamped site and a renewed interest in catering to U.S. Latino businesses, offering unique content and mentorship.

MARKETPLACE: Daniela and Jorge Perdomo, Co-Founders of goTenna, Want to Free Your Smartphone From the Grid

If you could time travel to a half-century go to tell about the world of information and communication available instantly, wirelessly, at your fingertips wherever you go, they probably wouldn't believe it. Especially if you tried demonstrating that to them on your iPhone -- without a cell network to connect to.

CODE2040 Announces First Three Entrepreneurs in Residence to Boost Diversity in Tech from Ground Up

A new program is looking to boost diversity in Silicon Valley from the ground up, by giving a select few minority entrepreneurs a whole year of resources to take their startups to the next level. Now backed by Google, CODE2040 has announced the first three winners of their pilot Entrepreneur in Residence program.

'Univision Contigo' Campaign To Offer Financial Empowerment Tools to Hispanics

Nearly $500 billion in revenue has been grossed by U.S. Latino businesses, contributing to the overall national economy. And Univision, one of the foremost media companies serving the U.S. Latino community, wants to continue that trend.

How Florida Has Seen Great Economic Growth Thanks to Latino Entrepreneurs

The southernmost contiguous state, Florida, has long been recognized for the large Latino population within its borders. Latinos represent 23.6 percent of the state's population. And just as the population size increased, as did Latino visibility, Latino-focused business and Latino entrepreneurship.

MARKETPLACE: Venezuelan-Born Entrepreneur Miguel Kudry Finds Success With HelpHub, an Instant Tutoring Network

Miguel Kudry is aware of the irony, on the face of it, that he's the founder of an educational startup.

MARKETPLACE: LinkAmerica CEO Andrés Ruzo Doesn't Know How To Quit

They say part of success is just showing up, but aspiring entrepreneurs could learn a different lesson from the example of CEO of LinkAmerica, and self-described "serial entrepreneur," Andrés Ruzo: The biggest part of success is not giving up.

Microsoft Acquires Email Startup Acompli for More Mobile Cross-Platform Expansion

Microsoft continues to open up to Apple and Google mobile platforms, with the most recent move in this direction being its acquisition of Outlook for iPhone app -- and Latino-founded startup -- Acompli.

Latino Startup Alliance and Partners Launch $10,000 Contest for Latina Businesswomen in California

Latina entrepreneurs in California just got the opportunity to win $10,000 in financial support and mentorship for their budding business through a new contest sponsored by Square, Xoom, and the Latino Startup Alliance.

2014’s Best and Worst Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs Revealed

In recent years, Hispanics have been launching businesses at a record rate, piloting industries at twice the rate of the national rate. Business-minded and natural risk-takers, it's no surprise that Hispanics often create their own home-based and/or small business, which goes to produce in-home revenue, as well as revenue for their community.

Twitter Panel: More Outlets and STEM Training Needed to Address Lack of Diversity in Tech Industry

Companies need to do more to hire Latinos and education needs try harder to educate them in tech fields, a Twitter chat with a panel of experts concludes.

BoriquaChicks.com Founders Talk Puerto Rican Cuisine and Afro-Latina Identity

An early introduction to rich flavors inspired Raquel Dailey-Parham to open the Puerto Rican restaurant Maracas in the heart of Chicago's south side Bronzeville neighborhood, an area that's predominately African American, but not before she and her sister, Rebecca Dailey-Wooley, launched Boriquachicks.com.

Facebook COO at 2014 NCLR Conference: Gender and Race Issues Holding Latinas Back

Facebook COO Sheryl Sanderg addressed the 2014 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Latino Entrepreneurs Succeeding Online panel Sunday, urging for a foundational reform in the way the world views both gender and race in light of how it affects minorities such as Latinas.

Square in Spanish Boasts Business Surge for Latino Entrepreneurs Just Months After Launch

Launched in March of this year, the Spanish-language version of Square for Latino entrepreneurs has taken off in key Latino markets. Here's an update on how Latinos are using Square's mobile payment system to grow their businesses.

Manos Accelerator, Catalyst for Latino Startups, Announces Second Round Finalists

Google may have released unflattering diversity figures recently (in a move that at least got the conversation started about the lack of minorities in Silicon Valley), but the tech giant is at least trying to bring about change. One initiative, a continuing partnership with Latino startup incubator Manos Accelerator, has just announced its second round of startups for its program.

The Latino Coalition Seeks to Advance Latino Entrepreneurs with Herbalife Partnership

A leading Latino-owned network aimed to advocate for small and medium-sized businesses announced its partnership with a global nutrition company for the purpose to improve economic empowerment and financial indpendence within the Latino community.
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