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July 27, 2006
LatinEXPO - Latino Corridor, East Grand Avenue, Des Moines

   


April 5, 2006
Pachanga Nights - El Salvador del Mundo Restaurant




October 29, 2005
Echando Raíces: Establishing Your Business with Success
with Rubén Arias-Pe – Small Business Consultant
This seminar was offered as part of the 7th Annual Latino Conference in Des Moines. Click to read the testimonials from seminar participants.


July 20, 2005
Marketing 101 – Creating a Reputable Image for Your Business

ALIANZA members learned the basics of organizing a marketing plan from Nannette Rodríguez, President and Executive Creative Director for VIVAMEDIA – Des Moines' only multilingual advertising agency. The presentation included a case study on how marketing execution can provide a succesful return on investment.

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June 24, 2005
ALIANZA and the Neighborhood Development Corporation present: LatinEXPO

ALIANZA members and other community businesses showcased their products and services at this first-ever Latin business and resource trade fair. The event attracted a large crowd and the attention of the local press by hosting the function at the site of the Latino Corridor, the downtown area soon to be transformed to become a vibrant Latino-owned business district.

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May 17, 2005
ALIANZA Membership General Meeting

ALIANZA members had the opportunity to network and enjoy dinner at El Dorado Mexican Restaurant at 4345 Merle Hay Road. El Dorado is a member of ALIANZA and will be adding a special dish to their menu as ALIANZA's namesake.

March 16, 2005
How to Prepare to Report Your Business Taxes with Ruben Arias Pe, Consultant

This workshop provided information and useful tools to help busines owners understand the documentation and steps needed to prepare to report their taxes.

February 9, 2005
Introduction to the Latino Corridor with Warren Morrow, Consultor

Warren Morrow talked about the Latino Corridor Project to be developed on the East side of Des Moines by the summer of 2005. To contact the Latino Corridor developer, Neighborhood Development Corporation, call 515-244-8600.

A special thanks to Max Cárdenas and the Higher Education Learning Collaborative for lending us the space to showcase our workshop; to Michael Treviño, the Allied Insurance staff, and to JD Technology Systems for their presentations.

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