Latino Detroit

Governor Jennifer Granholm gives recognition to Hispanic publication

Jennifer Granholm gave recognition to the only publication dedicated to women in Michigan at the Hispanic Business Expo, which took place on September 2, 2004. While visiting different booths at the Expo Granholm directed her attention to the Latino Detroit booth.

As the governor browsed through the different publications offered by Latino Media she was very surprised to see part of her administrative staff on the cover of From Woman to Woman. She was also very excited to see a feature story on her Latina staff and in recognition of the publication Governor Jennifer Granholm autographed the publication. The governor emphasized and referred to the expansive growth of the Hispanic population and how important it is for them to be able to rely on means of communication that are dedicated to women such as From Woman to Woman.

From Women to Women is produced by Latino Media a Hispanic company with 99% of its employees being of Hispanic descent. Its main product is Latino Press a weekly publication that is the only audited Hispanic publication in Michigan and consists of 44 pages. They also publish a publication dedicated to sports called Latino Deportes and one to entertainment called Furia Latina. Both of these publications are inserts in Latino Press. They also produce Hispanic radio programs which are transmitted through different AM stations.

Latino Media is one of the fastest growing Hispanic communication companies in Michigan since its owner, Elias Gutierrez, started the company in 1993. Latino Media and its owner have always been proud to be leaders in the community that it was developed and in its communication fi eld. In 2004 Elias Gutierrez was named one of the most Infl uential Hispanics in Michigan. Latino Media produces Latino Press, De Mujer a Mujer, Furia Latina, Latino Deportes, Southwest Detroit Business Directory and Oakland County Hispanic Directory.

Latino Cultural Educational Foundation

On Friday October 8th, 2004, the Latino Cultural Educational Foundation held its Annual Recognition Luncheon to honor community leaders who have greatly contributed to the mission statement of the organization and to the Latino community at large.
This year’s honorees were Elias Gutierrez, President of Latino Media, who received the Community Leader Award; Mr. Enrique Carrillo, Vice President of Public Affairs who received the Community Service Award; and receiving the Community Accomplishment Award was Ms. Blanca Almanza, Vice President of Corporate Research, Planning and Development at SER METRO-DETROIT.

The event was attended by several community organizations, including LA SED, SER METRO-DETROIT, Latino Media, Mexicantown Community Development Corporation, Global Village, Holy Redeemer Church, St. Gabriel Parish, and St. Hedwig’s church, among many other organizations. Also present were several county and city employees, including Mr. Frederick Feliciano from the Mayor’s offi ce, Mr. Alex Romero from the Wayne County Executive’s offi ce, and Ms. Pat Oviedo, from State Representative Steve Tobocman’s offi ce. The Latino Cultural Educational Foundation took this opportunity to introduce its new website, which can be viewed at www.latinocef.org. In addition, the new organization’s brochure was also introduced. The LCEF was honored to have the Daimler Chrysler Corporation Fund, Comerica Bank, GM, Bank One, DTE Energy, Allstate, and SER METRO-DETROIT as this year’s Annual Recognition Luncheon corporate sponsors. Comcast Communications, the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Archdiocese of Detroit were some of the table sponsors for the event. The keynote speaker for the Luncheon was Ms. Sarah Norat- Phillips from the WDWB-TV, who gave an inspirational speech about overcoming adversity.

This year’s luncheon was chaired by Ms. Carmen Thurman, President of Cam-Tre Innovations. Ivonne Hernandez, Executive Director for the Latino Cultural Educational Foundation, Ms. Doris Perez, Chair of the LCEF Board of Directors, and MS. Jackie Rosa Stallworth, from the Social Security Administration and also member of the LCEF Board of Directors, also formed part of the planning committee for the Luncheon.
The Latino Cultural Educational Foundation wishes to thank all its sponsors for their continued support and all people who attended the event.