Jolie R . Gonzalez
como están mi gente !?
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I am hopeful that your year is going great so far …. I keep hearing about those tough times that are going on around us , negative vibes , yuck ! I am not going acknowledge them , after all – we are responsible for our own tomorrow ’ s right ?
Sure we can ’ t ignore those negative vibes because they truly do affect our lives , probably on a daily basis but I would like to encourage you to keep your heart and mind focused on the positive , find the positive in your life no matter how small you think it seems , and say thank you for it ….! I can almost guarantee ( lol disclaimer !) that it will grow and soon , you will have more and more to say thank you to God for !
I know that times are tough … and I know that the opportunities might be fewer and further between , but opportunities will come your way , and in the meanwhile – get Creative , that ’ s my word for the year : ” Creative ”, look for ways to make your own opportunities happen , instead of just sitting around wishing for them .
What ’ s Going On ? LOTS !
The Premier of Final Fridays , Friday May 29th , 2009 at The Venue @ 2675 Ulmerton Rd , St . Petersburg !
Due to the high demand of requests that we have received throughout the last couple of years , we decided to create this new event . Many of you may recall that Latin Times had the pleasure of hosting networking socials in downtown St . Petersburg , several years ago . We are FINALLY back : the “ Final ” Friday ’ s , Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social is kicking off for Pinellas County professionals . All of Tampa Bay ’ s Business Community is invited to attend the KICK-OFF of “ FINAL ” Friday ’ s @ The fabulous Venue .
These “ Latino-Style ” networking events are among the biggest , most exciting business networking socials in Tampa Bay and now they are available to the pinellas county business community !! Other “ Final ” Friday Dates : Friday , June 26th & Friday , July 31st , 2009 @ the venue !
Our 2nd Quarter , Ladies Tea and Spa Party , Sunday , June 14th , 2009 @ The Empress Tea Room , Tampa , FL
ladies : This exciting event is limited to just 50 local professional women ! The event will be taking place at a charming Victorian Room , where you will be awed by the formal setting and beauty of the room . Feel spoiled , as you are served with Crystal , Linens and Bone China . Talk and get to know other elite local business women in an atmosphere designed to make you unwind and relax . Develop new friendships or business relationships . Afterward , we will stroll through the connecting gate into the Secret Garden to enjoy wine tasting , Champaign toasts , Chocolate Fountain with Strawberries and other delicious fruits , while you enjoy our Spa Services ! Each Guest will receive 2 Free Mini-Spa Services ! Garden Spa Menu of Services include Message Therapists , Manicures , Facials , Hair-do ’ s , Make-Up , Eye Lash Extensions and MORE ! Event to be held at the Empress Tea Room , located at 6810 E Fowler Ave , in Tampa .
the countdown to census Day : April 1st , 2010
• The census is a count of everyone living in the United States that takes place every 10 years .
• The census is mandated by the U . S . Constitution .
• The next census is in 2010 .
• Your participation in the census is required by law .
• It takes less than 10 minutes to complete .
• Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census .
• Census data is used to distribute Congressional seats to states , to make decisions about what community services to provide , and to distribute $ 300 billion in federal funds to local , state and tribal governments each year .
In closing , I would like to encourage each and everyone of you to read my article about the Hispanic Foreclosure Alliance ; the Hispanic Foreclosure Alliance is a new non-profit organization that I created along with my partner , the wonderful and talented Mr . Gilbert B . Swarts . This new endeavor has become a big passion for me , and I would like to ask for the support of anyone and everyone in the community that can help us and in our fight to save the Latino American Dream ! You will find it on page 20 & 21 of this issue !
Thank you to God and to my familia ! See you at the next Latin ConneXions !
Sigue Pa ’ lante , que pa ’ lante es que vamos !
Jolie R . Gonzalez