Category: 'Iconomy'
Citizenship Now! For a Better Informed Community
By:Francis Rodríguez
NEW YORK CITY’S defining trait is its energy, coupled with eclecticism, and, most of all, its unique cultural mix. New York is synonymous with immigration, leading to the dominant role played by ... more »
Ho$ting Partie$? Memorie$ Will La$t Forever
By:Tom Johansmeyer
We celebrate many stops in life’s journey. Weddings, “Sweet 16s” and several graduations are cause for celebration. These parties are not cheap, and the price tag has been growing every year. While ... more »
Haile Rivera Campaigns for Political Change
By:Aisha Al-Muslim
BRONX RESIDENT HAILE RIVERA, 30, created a media buzz in July of last year after being chosen for a personal dinner with democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama for giving a $25 ... more »
Recession Realities
By:Tom Johansmeyer
The term “recession” is often abused. Too often, it is used to describe any economic downturn. There is no shortage of problems with today’s economy. The recent decimation of top-ten investment bank ... more »
Oversees Global Diversity at Dell
By:Clarisel Gonzalez
“WE REPRESENT the beautiful merger of blood and culture from different continents,” he says. “I believe that we are uniquely situated to lead in this highly diverse, multicultural and global community that ... more »
Manage Your Credit Score
By: Tom Johansmeyer THREE DIGITS can change your life. Your personal credit score, also known as your “FICO score,” is one of the most important measures a bank considers before agreeing to offer a loan. Whether you are applying for a credit card with a $300 ... more »
Hispanic Professional Networking Group
By: Marisol del Valle
WITH HIS BOUNDLESS ENERGY, gracious smile, candid manner and a knack for remembering names and faces, Ali Curi was destined to create the Hispanic Professionals Networking Group, or HPNG. Every month, Curi ... more »
Anna Pinedo,a genuine role model
By: Aisha Al-Muslim
CUBAN-AMERICAN Anna Pinedo, 38, has been a partner in the New York office of the global law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP for five years. The firm has 18 locations worldwide, more than ... more »
What Is Your Business Worth?
By:Tom Johansmeyer YOUR BUSINESS is probably your most valuable asset. Even if you own a home, your business still accounts for a substantial portion of your net worth. It would make sense, then, that you keep track of its value. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs have no idea ... more »
Major changes in Intercountry Adoptions
By:Hedwin Salmen-Navarro ON DECEMBER 12, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Maura Harty formalized the United States’ ratification of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption at a ceremony at The Hague. The United States is now a full member of the Hague Convention, and its ... more »