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Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program Adds Leaders from Estefan Enterprises, Republica Havas Group, Variety, and the Pinnacle Group to Advisory Board

Emilio Estefan, Jorge Plasencia, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, and Nina Vaca join an esteemed group of thought leaders to increase economic opportunity and build intergenerational wealth in Latino communities.
The Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program Welcomes New Advisory Board Chair, Francisco J. Sanchez

Former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Trade and former Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Francisco J. Sanchez, has been named Chair of the Aspen Latinos and Society Advisory Board.
Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program Announces $1.675 Million in Grants

The Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program (AILAS) announced today it has garnered grants totaling nearly $1.7 million from prestigious partners dedicated to advancing prosperity for under-served business and entrepreneurial communities.
Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Launches Task Force on Latino Digital Success

The Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program (AILAS) announced today the formation of a task force to address Latino Digital Success.
Aspen Institute Report Highlights Implications of Digitization and Automation on the Latino Workforce

Latinos are most at risk of job losses but digital skills education and training strategies can ensure Latino workers and business owners succeed in the digital economy.
Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program Adds Three Luminaries to Advisory Board

Lucy Perez, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Woody L. Hunt, Senior Chairman of the Board of Directors at Hunt Companies, Inc.; and Nathalie Rayes, President and CEO of the Latino Victory Project, are the newest Advisory Board members of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program (AILAS).
$150,000 Grant from Irvine Foundation to Fund San Bernardino Public Investment Playbook 3/31/2022

The James Irvine Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant for the Aspen Institute Latinos & Society Program (AILAS) to bring nationally known consultant Bruce Katz of New Localism Associates to the city of San Bernardino to develop an investment playbook for the city.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Aspen Institute on Latino Regional Economic Summits to Connect Local Latino Community Members with Federal Leaders and Resources

The Biden-Harris administration is partnering with the Aspen Institute to jointly host forums in several cities across the country.
Aspen Institute Report Maps Pathways to a Brighter Future for Latinos in the Digital Economy

Creating educational opportunities, opening access to capital, and embracing equity as a business imperative are recommended as routes to help Latino workers and entrepreneurs engage in U.S. tech industry
Informe del Aspen Institute traza caminos hacia un futuro más brillante para los latinos en la economía digital

La creación de oportunidades educativas, la mejora en el acceso al capital y el compromiso activo de las compañías con los principios de diversidad y equidad son los caminos recomendados para ayudar a que trabajadores y empresarios latinos incrementen su participación en la industria tecnológica de los Estados Unidos.
Aspen Institute Latinos and Society (AILAS) Program Announces Summer Cohort of Ricardo Salinas Scholars

August 26, 2021 - AILAS welcomes 32 new Ricardo Salinas Scholars to participate in Aspen Institute programs
New Aspen Institute Initiative to Support Hard-Hit Latino-Owned Businesses

June 8, 2021 - City Learning and Action Lab Launched in Five Latino-Majority Cities Across the U.S.

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