May 11, 2010 Roundtable with Carly Fiorina, Candidate for US Senate
Hispanic 100 Advisory Board Members met today with Carly Fiorina, candidate for US Senate, to discuss her positions and candidacy. Reuben Franco, Hispanic 100 Membership Co-Chair and State Chairman of Business Leaders for Carly introduced her at the meeting saying that, “electing Carly Fiorina to the U.S. Senate is a tremendous opportunity to send to Washington an outstanding business leader at a time when the State of California and the United States of America needs her most.” click here to view photo gallery
May 4, 2010 Private Membership Reception at Black, Starr, and Frost
Black, Starr, and Frost closed their flagship store in South Coast Plaza for a Private Hispanic 100 Membership Reception. Alfredo J. Molina, Chairman and CEO of the Molina Group and owner of Black, Starr, and Frost welcomed the Hispanic 100 stressing the importance of it’s mission. Teresa Hernandez, Hispanic 100 Membership Committee Co-Chair noted that “the Hispanic 100 came together because there was a critical voice missing in the public debate – that of the Latino business leader. This morning’s Register reported that a group of CEOs just named California the worst place to do business. That situation will not change until business leaders like those in this room step up to educate our leaders and our community on what we need to bring back the California dream. And what better place to dream than here – at Black, Starr, and Frost. Not only America’s first jeweler – but mentioned by name in “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend!”” click here to view photo gallery
August 6, 2009 Meet & Greet w. Meg Whitman
The Hispanic 100 hosted a Meet and Greet Reception with candidate for Governor of California Meg Whitman at the home of Don and Wendy Garcia. The event was preceded by a private roundtable with Hispanic 100 Advisory Board Members. Over 250 business and community leaders came together to meet Ms. Whitman and for the opportunity to ask her directly about the issues important to them. The reception included comments from actor-comedian Paul Rodriguez, Chair of the California Latino Water Coalition. click here to view photo gallery
Hispanic 100 - Past Events
(partial listing)
May 28, 2009
Legislative Reception Featuring House Republican Conference Chair, Congressman Mike Pence
The Hispanic 100 hosted a Legislative Reception featuring House Republican Conference Chair, Congressman Mike Pence at the home of Manuel and Adriana Ramirez. Congressman Ed Royce introduced Congressman Pence.
March 25, 2008
Senator John McCain Business Roundtable
The Hispanic 100 hosted presumed Republican presidential nominee, Senator John McCain, for a roundtable with Hispanic business owners. The event was held at CH Letterpress in Santa Ana with approximately 150 members and guests. Ebay CEO Meg Whitman moderated the panel comprised of Hispanic 100 members.
September 28, 2007
Reception in Honor of Appointments Secretary John Cruz
The Hispanic 100 hosted a reception today at the home of co-founder Manuel Ramirez honoring newly appointed California Appointments Secretary John Cruz. The private event provided an opportunity to hear directly from the Secretary what the priorities of his post will be, what opportunities with the State are available, and how to pursue them.
August 17, 2006
Roundtable with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist
The Hispanic 100 hosted Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist for a VIP discussion with Latino business leaders in Irvine, California today. Senator Frist enjoyed lunch and a two hour freewheeling discussion that covered a broad spectrum of issues, from taxes and the Death Tax, to immigration policy, to the general direction and future of the Republican Party.
May 31, 2006
Dialogue: National Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The Hispanic 100 hosted a standing-room-only dialogue on National Comprehensive Immigration Reform, featuring Senator John McCain, today in Irvine. click here to view photo gallery
January 24, 2006
Breakfast with Jim Lambright, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States
The Hispanic 100 Business Political Action Committee is hosted the Chairman and Acting President of the Export Import Bank of the United States, Jim Lambright, at a continental breakfast in Newport Beach today.
June 2, 2005 Mexico’s Senate Majority Leader & Presidential Candidate
Mexico’s Senate Majority Leader, Enrique Jackson, who is one of the three leading candidates for President of Mexico, joined a select group of Hispanic 100 leaders for a luncheon in Costa Mesa, California today.
February 19, 2004
California U.S. Senatorial Forum
The Hispanic 100 hosted a US Senatorial Candidates Forum today in Irvine, California. Master of Ceremonies Mario Rodriguez, Vice-Chair, California Republican Party and Co-Founder, Hispanic 100, introduced the candidates including: former Secretary of State Bill Jones, former US Treasurer Rosario Marin, former Mayor of Los Altos Toni Casey, and former Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian. Panelists asking questions of the candidates included John Cruz, Esq., co-founder of the Hispanic 100 and Tracy Price, Chairman of the Lincoln Club of Orange County.
September 30, 2003
Candidates for Governor Address Hispanic 100 Forum
Governor Gray Davis and candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed the Hispanic 100 gubernatorial forum today in Santa Ana. The forum was open to Hispanic business owners and was designed to give the business community an opportunity to not only hear from the candidates for California Governor, but to also ask questions and engage in a dialogue with them.
March 21, 2003 Forum: “The Impact of President Bush’s & Governor Davis’ Economic Recovery Plans on Business”
The Hispanic 100 hosted an Economic Forum on “The Impact of President Bush’s & Governor Davis’ Economic Recovery Plans on Business” today in Costa Mesa. Speakers included Congressman Ed Royce and California Finance Director Steve Peace. Panelists included Dr. Anil Puri, Dean of the School of Economics at Cal State University Fullerton, Dr. Gary Bryne, President of Vesta Capital Partners, and Assemblyman John Campbell.
October 23, 2002
An Education Forum: Local, State, and National Issues
The Hispanic 100 hosted an education forum on Local, State, and National issues today in Irvine, California. Speakers included international movie star and recognized children’s advocate Arnold Schwarzenegger, Leslie Sanchez, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.
January 25, 2002
The 2002 California Gubernatorial Forum
The Hispanic 100 hosted the 2002 California Gubernatorial Forum with co-sponsors the Lincoln Club of Orange County. The Honorable Richard Riordan, Former Mayor of Los Angeles, the Honorable Bill Jones, California Secretary of State, and Mr. Bill Simon, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, all made their cases why they should be chosen to be the next Governor of California.
