"This is a very exciting time for us. The rapid growth of our magazine has presented us with a wealth of intriguing opportunities, including the inaugural Latin Business Spirit Awards gala. We are thrilled at the prospect of hosting such an event and further showcasing the range of talent among today’s Latino business professionals and leaders in the community," says Latin Business Editor and Publisher Greg McComb, whose offices are located in Los Angeles.

The event will include an address by advertising pioneer Daisy Expósito-Ulla, chairman and CEO of The Bravo Group. Additionally, Jovana Lara and Ric Romero, reporters with KABC-TV Eyewitness News in Los Angeles, will serve as mistress and master of ceremonies.

Singer/songwriter Rebekah Del Rio, who was featured in David Lynch’s award-winning film “Mulholland Drive,” will provide entertainment. The event is being sponsored by UPS, Microsoft, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Latin Business Association.

The event begins with a general reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel is located at 506 South Grand Avenue in Los Angeles. For reservation information, call (323) 692-2670, email: spiritawards@latinbusinessmag.com or visit: www.latinbusinessmag.com.

Published in English, Latin Business is aimed at Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals ages 25-54, as well as marketers and corporate officers eager to understand this emerging market. The magazine, which currently has a national circulation of 150,000, has applied for membership in BPA International.