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Bonus English Chamber Training Institute Grads: USHCC Chamber Training Institute graduates pose in front of the White House after receiving certificates in “Non-profit Political Advocacy” from The University of Notre Dame. The Business Case for Sensible Immigration Reform Luncheon Panel: From left to right: Marc Rodriguez (USHCC Board of Directors, 21st Annual Legislative Summit Chairman), Eddie Aldrete (Sr. Vice President, INC Bank), Ali Noorani (Executive Director, National Immigration Reform), Jeanette Hernandez-Prenger (USHCC Board Vice Chairman), Lea Marquez Peterson (President & CEO, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), Cesar Melgoza (President, Geoscape), Javier Palomarez (USHCC President & CEO) The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) brought together members of Congress, government leaders, influential Hispanic entrepreneurs and corporate America at the 21st Annual Legislative Summit on March 28th through March 30th, 2011 at the W Washington Hotel, 515 15th Street in Washington D.C. The Legislative Summit is the leading forum representing the interests and the agenda of the fast growing Hispanic business community. The USHCC Legislative Summit included industry roundtables that focused on education and the American workforce, healthcare and insurance, technology, small business and environmental stewardship and welcomed several key members of Congress to serve as guest speakers at our events including: Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) – he discussed comprehen- sive immigration reform at our Breakfast on the Hill event. He was joined by Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) and Congressman John Boehner (R-OH) (Speaker of the House of Representatives) among others. 48 - Mayo/Junio 2011 David Hinson with USHCC Leaders: From left to right: Javier Palomarez (USHCC President and CEO), Nina Vaca-Humrichouse (USHCC Board Chairman), David Hinson (National Director of The Minority Business Development Agency), Jeanette Hernandez-Prenger (USHCC Board Vice Chairman) pose together at the Legislative Summit Opening Reception in the Altria Offices of 101 Constitution. Hispanic Chamber The United States of Commerce event in DC

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