NEWS
- LAZOS Issue #5: (7.7.10)
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(July-September 2010) - LAZOS Issue #4: (4.2.10)
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(April-June 2010) - Collaboration Spells Succcess for Latino Business Owner: (2.15.10)
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Des Moines Register article 2-13-10 - ALIANZA member wins USHCC/Sam’s Club national business contest: (1.22.10)
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El Chisme wins "Como Sí: Doing Business Today" contest - LAZOS Rate Sheet: (1.4.10)
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Rates and instructions for LAZOS advertisers - LAZOS Issue #3: (1.4.10)
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(January-March 2010) - ALIANZA Board – Descriptions of Positions: (1.4.10)
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Describes expectations and duties of all board positions - ALIANZA Board Nominations Application: (1.4.10)
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Download this form to self-nominate and apply - 2009 Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit Set for November 14: (11.3.09)
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Conference helps immigrant entrepreneurs expand their businesses - Muñoz Productions creates video entry for USHCC contest: (10.26.09)
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Como Sí video contest entry - Pachanga Nights Host Packet: (10.21.09)
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Agreement and Host Guide for Pachanga events - Membership Form: (10.21.09)
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ALIANZA membership form (bilingual) - LAZOS Issue #2: (10.1.09)
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(October - December 2009)
PRESS
- ALIANZA grows into independent organization (5.29.10)
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Des Moines Business Record article - State Farm teams with ALIANZA to present UNO:UNO program (9.15.09)
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Official press release and photo on grant announcement
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- State of Iowa Business Resource Manual – This 63-page document lists all industry and general business information sources for the state of Iowa.
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- Iowa Small Business Development Center – These centers provide local resources for counseling and training to start and grow a business locally.
- Minority Business Development Agency – This U.S. Department of Commerce agency focuses on helping certify minority-owned businesses and provide opportunities for federal business opportunities.
- Iowa Department of Revenue – Find tax information, register your business online, apply for sales, use, or withholding permits.
- Iowa Division of Latino Affairs – This local division oversees the state's interpreters and translators program and the Latino youth congress.
- Iowa Worforce Development - Labor Services Division – Find information on labor law, wages and contractor registration.