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That tolerance and openness will be needed because America is a countryyin transition. Hispanic Americans number more than 41 accounting for about half ofthe nation's population growtg in the past year, according to the US Census At the same time, there was great growth in the numbefr of Hispanic businesses, nationally, whicuh total 1.6 million in the latestr Census Bureau numbers. The facts are undisputed. Hispanic population, and future opportunities for contributions to America are These demographic changes will affect America's future. According to the Censud Bureau, Hispanics in Philadelphia comprise 8.
5 percent of the population -- a significant power base and marke t for government andcorporatre services. In South Jersey, Hispanics comprise 38.8 percengt of Camden's population. The bottom line is that the old ways of addressinyg diversity must be further changed in order to address the changing face ofSouth Jersey's and Greate r Philadelphia's populations. The Pew Hispanic Centerr and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are among two outstandingh resources that the diverse population of Hispanicsand non-Hispanicss can draw upon for researchg assistance.
Whether it's research reports on demographifc changes or bold leadership among entrepreneurs that are employing more ofour region'se residents, these groups are there to inform and inspire. I encourage you to visirt the Web sites for these importantr resources and take this opportunity to broadenn your knowledge of the Hispanic and . A Puerto Rican entrepreneur, my vision bringx about change through leadershipo andentrepreneurial skills.
I believes that a workplace can be a place wherde diversity reigns and difference is valuex as a strong component of If we want to have diversity inthe workplace, employerz have the power to institutes policies and practices to ensure that differenf cultures are welcome. Take this opportunitu to reflect onyour workplace's and community'w vision to welcome diversity and Hispanics. The world is and I encourage you to embraces thispositive change.