Press Release

For Immediate Release                                                                                     October 7th, 2009

                                                                                                                                                                           For More Information Contact                                                                                                                          Jolie R. Gonzalez, CEO - Latin Times                                                              Jolie@Latin-Times.com

(813) 407-6866

Hispanic/Latino Business Community BIG in Brandon, FL.  Latin ConneXions Business Networking Social, scheduled for Friday,

November 14^th, 2009 @ Boomerang’s Martini & Tapas Lounge!

[Brandon, Florida] Several years ago, when someone mentioned the area of “Brandon” they were referring to a Blvd, rather than the thriving community that it is today.  A big part of Brandon’s growth is due to the many Hispanics/Latinos that have been relocating into the area, and also to the many Hispanic/Latino owned businesses that are opening up shop there as well.        

Working to welcome this growth is Latin Times Magazine, a local bilingual publication that caters to Tampa Bay’s Hispanic/Latino community, and the Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce, which will be hosting a FREE business networking event on the 2^nd Friday of each month in Brandon, Florida at Boomerang Martini & Tapas Lounge, located at 2016 Town Center Blvd in Brandon, FL.  (Corner of Town Center Blvd & Lakewood Dr.)   These events were created in order to offer Tampa Bay’s business community the opportunity to meet and network with other area business professionals in an upscale environment.  The Latin ConneXions series of events attract both Latinos and “non-Latinos” alike and typically draws over 150 business professionals.  These networking socials are among the biggest and most exciting “after-work” business events in Tampa Bay, and have been held successful events in Ybor City, downtown St. Petersburg, Largo, Chicago, and in the Metro Orlando area. 

Exciting LIVE Performances, Tropical music and Disco.  Free Dance Lessons are provided after the event.  This event will take place between the hours of 5:30 – 8:30 PM.   Door cover charge is $5.00 and includes a hot Latin Tapas buffet, compliments of Bommerang’s Martini & Tapas Lounge. (5:45 – 7::00PM)  Parking is FREE and there will be many great giveaways.  So grab your dancing shoes and a stack of business cards and join us! 

10 Minute Featured Speaker: Local Community/Business Leader!

Area businesses are encouraged to exhibit their services at these events, and sponsorship opportunities are available.  Sponsors Include: Latin Times Magazine, Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce, Bommerang’s, Higher Dreams Productions.  Sponsorship/Exhibit opportunities available -Info: Jolie@Latin-Times.com or call (813) 407-6866.   

About Latin ConneXions: Tampa Bay’s longest running monthly Hispanic/Latino networking social will entered its 5th-year of hosting these popular events on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 @ Mirage Restaurant and Lounge, located at 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave in Tampa. About Latin Times Magazine: Latin Times Magazine is a full color/glossy bilingual publication which is distributed for free on a quarterly basis.  Latin Times is distributed at over 900 locations throughout Tampa Bay.  Latin Times Magazine is also available online in an e-Magazine format. (Visit: www.latin-times.com)  Latin Times Magazine specializes in providing niche advertising and marketing services to Tampa Bay’s Hispanic Community, and to those companies that are looking to target local Hispanics.  Professional Awards: 2008 Winner, Business Woman of the Year “Media” Tampa Bay Business Journal, 2008 EXITO Women Entrepreneur Award by HBIF, 2007 Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Minority Business Person of the Year Award; 2007 Centro Asturiano Idiolo Award for best Spanish Owned Magazine in Tampa Bay.  2006 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year Award – PRCP; 2006 Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Chairwoman’s Award of Excellence.