COMMERCE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES WEB SITE IN SPANISH TO BETTER SERVE HISPANIC
COMMUNITY
In an
effort to better serve Hispanic entrepreneurs and businesses, the
U.S. Department of Commerce today launched its Spanish language web
site. The web site is designed to inform the Hispanic community of
changes in the economy, upcoming trade development missions, high
tech issues and trade opportunities. The web site also allows users
to access information about minority development, export assistance,
grant opportunities, and contracting and career opportunities.
The
Hispanic community has an ally in President Bush. Todays launch
builds on the Administrations commitment to serve the Hispanic
community, said Secretary of Commerce Don Evans. The Internet
is an important tool that is connecting Hispanic businesses to other
businesses around the world.
According to the U.S. Census bureau, the Hispanic community now includes
35 million people and has become the largest ethnic minority in the
U.S. In the U.S. 1.2 million businesses are owned by Hispanics.
The
Newsroom feature of the web site will keep users apprised
of efforts the Bush Administration is taking to promote trade in the
western hemisphere, develop the Free Trade Area of the Americas, and
steps the Administration is taking to strengthen the economy and create
jobs.
In
addition, the web site includes a listing of Department of Commerce
offices with their web sites and bios of key department officials.
Further information about the web site, may be obtained at http://www.commerce.gov/index_spanish.htm.