Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
We are very happy to join the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce today. Since 2005 Spanish International has been located in Birmingham and has been working with businesses and individuals of all ages, not only from Birmingham but from all metro Detroit. Finally we are members and we are very excited to work with local businesses and professional that may be interested in communicating in Spanish and learning more about the largest minority in the US, the Hispanics and Latinos.
Hasta la vista,
Joaquin
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Society of Hispanic Business Owners and Professionals, Detroit, Michigan 2011
On behalf of the Society of Hispanic Business Owners and Professionals (SHBOP), we would like to invite you to attend our Hispanic Heritage Month Reception. The reception will take place on Thursday, October 13th from 5 to 7 pm, at Armando’s Mexican Restaurant (4242 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit, MI 48210).
This 1st Annual event will serve as a Kick-Off for SHBOP and will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about our efforts with “advancing the economic and commercial welfare and prosperity of our members and the Hispanic community in southwest Detroit and at large.” With over 500 Hispanic Businesses and close to 50,000 Hispanics in Southwest Detroit, SHBOP is eager to work with those entities willing to support our initiatives.
If you would like to attend and or have questions about the organization give call 313.590-8960 or send an email to shbop7@gmail.com.
We hope you’re able to attend and look forward to seeing you on Thursday, 13th of October, 2011.
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Southwest Detroit Hispanic Business Conference 2011
Michigan’s Only Bilingual Business Conference Returns to Southwest Detroit for Its 3rd Year!
DETROIT – The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) along with The Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED), the U.S. Small Business Administration Office – Michigan District Office, the Internal Revenue Service and Detroit SCORE presents the 3rd Annual Hispanic Business Conference, on Wednesday September 21, 2011.
“We are pleased to bring Michigan’s Only Bilingual Business Conference to Southwest Detroit,” says Kathy Wendler, SDBA President. “The small business and immigrant community has been Southwest Detroit’s economic driver for over 100 years”, she continues. Vanessa Rucker, Program Director at CEED adds, “We look forward to helping businesses reach their potential in leadership, growth and job creation.”
Launched in 2009, the event targets both current and aspiring small business owners whose first language is Spanish. The event will offer essential business information to develop entrepreneurial skills and build a strong business foundation. It will also explore challenges, and provide recommendations based on proven strategies, and share best practices.
The event opens with key-note speaker Dante Villarreal, the Regional Director of the Michigan Small Business Technology & Development Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Villarreal will present “Success for Your Business”, an overview of starting a business that is designed to help small business owners and start-ups keep their business on track, and to assist entrepreneurs needing direction.
Following the bilingual presentation, attendees will participate in roundtable discussions to further help them in their business. The Roundtables will include presentations by local resource providers covering business related topics such as financing, procurement, accounting, and obtaining tax credits.
The 3rd Annual Southwest Detroit Hispanic Business Conference: Wednesday, September 21, from 4:30-8 p.m., at the Mexicantown Mercado, 2826 W. Vernor and 20th Street. The event is free to registered participants. Please register at www.miceed.org. For assistance please dial 313.255.1020 (English), or 313.842.0986 ext. 36 (Spanish).
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Suggestions & ideas to visit Barcelona, from a local
..the Paseo de Gracia. Great shopping on the Paseo…
…walk to two of Gaudi’s most famous buildings: the CASA BATLLO and LA PEDRERA worth going into each. Buy tickets early or the previous day to avoid the lines of tourists.Don’t forget to check out Vinçon, one of the best and coolest design shops in the world a couple of blocks north of you. Make sure you get up to the terrace on the second floor for a unusual view of Gaudi’s la Pedrera building.Also walking distance is LAS RAMBLAS which is a bit touristy and dangerous for your wallet( picpockets) but off of it is one of the most amazing food Markets in the world. LA BOQUERIA. After browsing all the stands have a bite at the little food stand that serVes up a bunch of what is sold at the Market.I think the PALAU DE LA MUSICA or the LICEU ( CLASSICAL MUSIC VENUES ) are off of it but better ask your concierge about that.In terms of eating , a great place for lunch is EL TRAGALUZ on the second floor. The classic tapas place is CERVECERIA LA CATALANA , a magical tapas place, reservation needed is BAR MUT on corner of Diagonal and Pau claris.
El NOTI is a nice cool casual place walking distance from hotel.
A good seafood place is TAKTIKA BERRI small and local.If you want an good elegant and expensive lunch/dinner head over to beautiful art nouveau restaurant LA DAMA on the Diagonal.
Other do not miss visits are Gaudi’s SAGRADA FAMILIA cathedral which you might be able to do from the double decker tour bus.
The Gothic quarter is also a favorite tourist spot . the CATHEDRAL looks older than it is and the PICASSO museum is close by. Be careful if you are there at night as some of the dark alleys can be sketchy but is fine during the day.
El BORNE is also a new hip neighboorhood to walk around.
If you have time and want to get a night view of the city head up to TIBIDABO “mountain” and have a drink at EL MIRABLAU.
MONTJUICH is the hill by the port where the MIRO foundation museum is as well as the “PUEBLO ESPANOL” or ” Poble Espanyol ” in Catalan a touristy but cool place that represents a microcosm of spain.
Whatever you do make sure the hotel gives you the number for a Teletaxi service as cabs aren’t in abundance in some of the places such as TIBIDABO or MONTJUICH.
If taking an overnight trip to the Costa Brava, Not to far is S’AGARO where the HOSTAL DE LA GAVIN hotel is. It’s a bit old and overpriced but the location is spectacular and you can walk to one of the best seafood restaurants in the world: LA TAVERNA DEL MAR. A bit further north is AIGUABLAVA situated in a beautiful charming cove where you can stay at the hotel AIGUABLAVA or at a national PARADOR.
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Thank you University of Detroit Mercy
Today Spanish International is starting a new Spanish program for the Sisters of Charity in Detroit and the University of Detroit Mercy is donating the Spanish textbooks. The Sisters want to learn Spanish to better serve the community they currently serve in Southwest Detroit. Thank you for your service and for your generosity UDM.
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TEDxDETROIT 2011
Congratulations! You’re going to TEDxDetroit 2011!
Your name rose to the top of the stack of the hundreds of applications we received this year, and we’re thrilled to officially invite you to join us in sharing ideas worth spreading.
Spanish International has been invited to TEDxDetroit 2011. ¡Viva Detroit! & see you there!
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Overdose (subtitulado en español)
Excelente documental, Overdose (sobredosis), que nos muestra las claves de la actual situación económica y que nos describe y analiza la historia de la mayor crisis económica de nuestra época: la que aún está por venir.
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Dean Foster
In our latest consulting project we had to work with a mexican couple that recently relocated to Rochester Hills, Michigan, in metropolitan Detroit from Mexico to work for one of the big auto firms. It was two full days of intense cultural introduction to their new life in the US.
It is an honor when the best cross-cultural international firm reaches out to us to be its local representative in the Detroit metropolitan area for its hispanic corporate clients. Dean Foster Associates provides workshops for successful adaptation to life and work in the U.S. and abroad for international companies.
The objective were:
- To answer important questions about life in their new country- daily activities, children and schools, housing, building friendships…
- To gain a deeper understanding of the social, political, economic and historical forces and how they have shaped the values and behaviors of their host country.
- To become aware of the cultural baggage we bring with us in our new adventure abroad.
- To develop an awareness of the differences and similarities- life, work- between cultures among the place or origin and the host country.
- To discover how culture impacts communication in order to develop the skills for a successful intercultural communication
In summary to be as efficient as possible and enjoy their new reality, professionally and personally.
Spanish International is proud to be Dean Foster Associates resource for Spanish speaking clients in the metropolitan Detroit.
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Google Birmingham, Michigan
¿Como explicas a tus padres que Google te ha invitado a ser el presentador invitado?
Parte 1
Mis padres son mayores y no hablan ingles. Mi madre solamente sabe conectarse a Skype para hablar conmigo pero no sabe nada de computadoras. Mi padre nunca ha utilizado un ordenador. Internet es un concepto que ellos han oído pero no saben exactamente qué es. Después de esta introducción, ¿como puedo explicarles que la compañía Google me ha invitado a ser su presentador invitado para su reunión trimestral? … Voy a publicar las sugerencias de mis estudiantes y amigos
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