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25th SOMOS Latino Conference -- An Outstanding Success

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:07:00 +0000

Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz, Chairman of the Assembly / Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force announced the 2012 SOMOS EL FUTURO Spring Conference an overwhelming success.

Held each spring in Albany, this year’s workshops ranged from economic development, diversity, education, healthcare, foreclosure prevention, Hispanic political empowerment, veterans and a statewide Housing conference.

Sonia Martinez, chairwoman of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association, and Anthony Colon, president of Techno-Logic Solutions, were presented with awards at the Somos El Futuro 25th Anniversary Conference in Albany.

Somos El Futuro is a nonprofit public policy advocacy group that's name means "We are the future." More than 5,000 people attended this year's three-day conference, according to a news release. Speakers included Gov. Andrew Cuomo; Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both D-NY; and state Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito.

With the participation of over 100 experts from throughout the country, the workshops provided insider insight and data, paving the way to much needed improvements. Experts included members of President Barack Obama’s administration, Assembly and Senate members, and consul generals from 10 Hispanic countries, New York State commissioners, and New York State Supreme Court justices, CEOs from numerous Hispanic organizations, chancellors, medical doctors, Immigration advocates, research scientists, and representatives of New York’s Executive Chamber.

The SOMOS Organization was extremely honored by the participation of roughly 10,000 people during the weekend long conference. The 25th Annual gala hosted over 1,000 people, who were privileged to witness Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nomination of Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera as the new Commissioner of the Department of Labor. Governor Cuomo’s choice of venue for this important announcement brings great pride to, not just the leaders of the SOMOS Organization, but also to the Hispanic community as a whole.

The accomplishments of the 2012 SOMOS EL FUTURO Spring Conference are intensified by the ability to aid Hispanic youths in furthering their education and work experience through apprenticeships and internships. The SOMOS organization is, both grateful and, proud to announce that with the funds raised in this event, it will be sponsoring 20 college graduates to enter an 8 week long Apprentice Program and 20 college students to enter an 8 week long Internship Program

With overwhelming joy at this triumph, Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz, the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force and the SOMOS Board and Executive members look forward to an equally magnificent Fall Conference, which will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the weekend of November 8th – 11th, 2012..............(MORE INFO ON SOMOS)

Six NY State Agencies Highlight Utica Area Small Business Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:21:00 +0000

Over 150 members from the Mohawk Valley Region attended the Small Business Workshop held April 3 at the State Office Building in Utica, NY. The event is part of Governor Cuomo's Small Business Outreach Initiative and commitment to the Mohawk Valley. It was produced, in part, by local State representatives Delores Caruso and Charles "Sonny" Greco. Emily Saltzman, Director of Community Affairs for the State's Executive Chamber, directed the evening's activities. Alphonso David, Deputy Secretary for Civil Rights, facilitated the Workshop that promoted the many services and funding sources available to area small business owners.

NYS Agency Representatives

NY State Agency Representatives present included: Marcos Vigil - Department of State, Steve Cohen - Empire State Development, Mwisa Chisunka - Taxation & Finance Department, Neil Gilberg - Workers Compensation Board, Maura McCann - Department of Labor, and Michael Jones from the State Liquor Authority.........READ MORE

MANY ATTEND MOHAWK VALLEY LATINO ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:49:00 +0000


Ladan Alomar addresses group.

The March 31st annual meeting of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association was attended by nearly 100 members of the community. Many in attendance were complimentary of the various bi-lingual presentations given including the Keynote Address given by Ms. Ladan Alomar, Executive Director of the Centro Civico Organization of Albany and Amsterdam, NY.

Major sponsors of the event included Adirondack Bank, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Price Chopper, Americu Credit Union, and Mohawk Valley Community College Latino Student Union.

Additional Speakers addressing the group included:
Ms. Brunilda Sanchez of the US Census Bureau
Dr. Frank Dubeck, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Attorney Mark Wolber
Attorney Jose Enrique Perez
Mario Roefaro, New York Power Authority
Ms. Dolores Caruso, NYS Governor's Office
Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi


Kids Coloring Contest

The event included children's activities with prizes awarded in a coloring contest; a cooking demonstration, and a performance by the Association's youth dance troupe, Ritmo Caribeño. A total of 10 new members were registered during the event.

NY GOVERNOR'S SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT TEAM IN UTICA APRIL 3RD

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:29:00 +0000

The April 3rd workshop is designed to help Small Business Owners start and/or expand their business. Representatives from the Department of State, Empire State Development, Department of Taxation and Finance, Workers Compensation Board, Department of Labor and the State Liquor Authority will be giving presentations. There will also be a Question & Answer session with each agency representative after the main presentations. This is an amazing opportunity for small businesses to address questions or concerns directly addressed by representatives from these agencies.

The Small Business Workshop's admission is open to the public and will take place at the State Office Building located at 207 Genesee Street, 1st Floor Utica, NY. and scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM.

Please confirm your plans on attending via email to: smallbusinessRSVP@exec.ny.gov by April 2 and be sure to include your name, title and organization in the e-mail. Also, please remember to bring a photo ID to be permitted entrance into the State Office Building.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Tony Colon, President of Techno-Logic Solutions, Inc. 315 733-1399.

SOMOS EL FUTURO GROUP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NY STATE

noreply@blogger.com (Tony Colon) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:26:00 +0000

UPSTATE NEW YORK HISPANIC LEADERS HONORED BY STATE ASSEMBLY FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE LATINO COMMUNITY

Ladan Alomar, C. Sonia Martinez, Felix Ortiz (NY D-51), Anthony Colon

Albany New York, March 25, 2012 — In recognition of SOMOS EL FUTURO's 25th Anniversary Mohawk Valley New York Community Hispanic leaders, C. Sonia Martinez and Anthony Colon were officially acknowledged for their work in the Upstate New York Region at the SOMOS EL FUTURO Conference held March 23-25 in Albany, New York. This year’s 3 day event drew more than five thousand attendees regarding topics of interest to NYS residents with a focus on the issues and policy making subjects affecting the Hispanic/Latino Community. Noted speakers and presenters at this year’s event included Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, NY Secretary of State Cesar Perales, NYS OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito, and other key bi-partisan representatives from Federal, State and Local levels.

Sonia Martinez, Senator Schumer, & Anthony Colon

Assemblyman Felix Ortiz (D-51), Chairman of the SOMOS EL FUTURO Organization and the New York State Assembly’s Puerto Rican & Hispanic Task Force stated, “Tony Colon and Sonia Martinez are playing an important role in the Upstate New York Region by effectively serving their community and especially in reaching those often marginalized in difficult economic times.” Ladan Alomar, Executive Director of the Centro Civico of Amsterdam, NY nominated Ms. Martinez and Mr. Colon for the NYS Assembly Citation “for their tireless work in the Central New York Latino Community and all of the Upstate Region”.

Secretary of State Perales, Sonia Martinez & Anthony Colon

Ms. C. Sonia Martinez is Chairwoman of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc., (MVLA). Sonia along with Mr. Colon founded the group in 2003 to unite the Hispanic/Latino community and secure access to essential services. The primary goal of the MVLA is to be a source of information and assistance to all members of the community it serves. Ms. Martinez has been employed for over 20 years by Health Insurance carrier Excellus Blue Cross-Blue Shield which is a great supporter of the MVLA and Hispanic/Latino causes throughout Upstate New York.

Mr. Anthony Colon is President of Techno-Logic Solutions, Inc. (www.solutionsbytechnologic.com) a New York State Certified Minority Business Enterprise that provides services in various disciplines including language, cultural competence, human services, and human resource recruitment. Tony speaks several foreign languages and is a Legal and Medical Spanish Interpreter.

President of Techno-Logic Solutions Inc., speaks at the Rutgers University Livingston Student Center

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:40:00 +0000

Photo: Wendy Chiapaikeo, Rutgers University

Anthony Colon, President of Techno-Logic Solutions, Inc., recently spoke at the Rutgers University Livingston Student Center about the power of networking and his business experience.

He stressed the importance of being passionate in what one does, saying passion can help grow networks. “If I ask you right now, ‘What is your passion?’ Can you tell me what that is in 20 seconds?” he asked the audience. “Sometimes that’s all the time you have to tell someone that you’re networking with. … Passion and the ability to describe it in such a way are key.”“When you think about the things that you do, it’s not just about what you’re worth dollar-wise or compensation-wise — it’s what drives you, what you’re passionate about,” Anthony Colon said. “Ask yourself, ‘What is it worth to me and my (personal) board of directors?’”
He recently formed a partnership with his brother’s consulting firm, Rod Colon Consulting, LLC., which serves as a comprehensive career development organization, he said. Anthony Colon also passed around his brother, Rod Colon’s, book, “Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs,” which intends to empower those looking to network professionally and embraces the CEO of Me, Inc. philosophy. Anthony Colon also told attendees that his brother hosts a weekly radio show offering career advice on Rider University’s 107.7 FM every Sunday morning at 8AM.............Read More

Utica, New York Councilmen to Host 2012 Budget Sessions for Public

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:38:00 +0000

Plain talk with Council members

About Utica budget & Taxes

Citizen Engagement Budget Session

on Proposed 2012-13 Utica City Budget

City of Utica Council members Frank Vescera 1st District and Jim Zecca Council At-large will host a series of “Plain Talk Sessions” with the Public and Council Members.

The first two meetings will be held this week, Wednesday February 29^th at the Europa Restaurant (Former Pescatore’s Restaurant), 705 Albany Street (corner of Mary & Albany) and Thursday, March 1^st at Tiny’s Grill on State Street where 2^nd District Councilman Dave Testa will join in. The meetings will run from 6 to 7:30 pm.

The series of face-to face meetings are designed to give residents the opportunity to provide direct feedback to council members on budget and tax items for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

The sessions also include a presentation on the City's budget outlook for the future.

Residents who have ideas or comments on the city budget & taxes are invited and encouraged to participate in all of these meetings. All Council members are also invited.

These interactive sessions are intended to engage residents in conversation about the City's budget and tax items and how these will align with the City's Strategic Plan, goals & initiatives.

The City Budget must be completed and approved by the Common Council by March 20th and will go into effect April 1, 2012.

Contacts:

Frank Vescera (Tel 272- 8235) 1^st Ward

James Zecca (Tel 725- 3771) Council-at-Large

Dave Testa (Tel 507- 4513) 2^nd Ward

OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito To Give Governor's Budget Presentation on February, 23 in Utica

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:52:00 +0000

Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito will host a presentation and discussion of Governor Cuomo's Budget and Reform Message for Building a New New York. Commissioner Destito will present the Budget and Reform Message on Thursday, February 23rd at 1:00 PM at the Utica State Office Building, 1st Floor, Conference Room A. The hearing is open to the public. Contact Tony Colon for additional information at 315 733-1399.

Latino Association's 7th Annual Christmas Celebration Takes Place Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:08:00 +0000

Who: The Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc. (MVLA)

What: 7ma Fiesta Navideña Anual/ 7^th Annual Christmas Celebration ~ 2011

Where: Urban HeadQuarters, 807 Broad St., Utica, NY

When: Viernes, 16 de Diciembre / Friday, December 16, 2011

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The MVLA encourages your attendance and participation on December 16th at their Latino Holiday Celebration. Don't come alone, bring a friend or family member and also plan to join the ranks of the Association during their annual membership drive. Friday's event will offer great Latino food, refreshments, and dancing to some HOT LATIN MUSIC WITH FREE LESSONS OFFERED!!

Attendees are also requested to bring an unwrapped child’s toy to be donated to a needy child.

Tickets: $15, adult; $10 Senior Citizens, $5 child (6-18 years old), Children age 5 and under FREE.

Contact Information:

Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc.

309 Genesee Street (Park Ave. Entrance) 3^rdFloor, Utica, NY

(315)738-1083 ext. 121 or 147

mvla@mvlautica.org

Utica Mayor Elect Palmieri Name's "Quality of Life" Committee

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:41:00 +0000

Community Affairs Specialist and Committee Co-Facilitator Gene Allen describes the Committee's main function is to identify key factors that influence quality of life in the City's neighborhoods. Issues that have a widespread negative impact on our community including illegal drug activities, nuisance properties, prostitution, and unauthorized dumping will be addressed. The Committee will also focus on codes enforcement, noise ordinance, and animal control. He also sated that these Quality of Life Indicators directly affect people’s perceptions of the City and that we need to create a pleasant and safe environment for people to live and work.

The Committee will convene at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 21 at the Utica City Hall Common Council Chambers to begin addressing the City's Quality of Life issues. An initial assessment is targeted to be prepared for the Mayor's review by the end of March.

Co-Facilitators:
Gene A. Allen Community Affairs Specialist
Craig Grant Community Coordinator – The HomeOwnership Center

Committee Members:
Frances Fraizer - Cornhill – Family Advocate Utica City School District
Mario Colon - Cornhill – Creative Director Hispanic Federation
Bill Phillips - Cornhill – Former 5th District Councilman
Lu Pway Doh - Cornhill – Volunteer to the Multi Ethnic Association of Burma

Lucretia Hunt - East Utica - GED Coordinator BOCES
Nedzad Fmajic - East Utica – Contractor
Ramo Libic - East Utica – Business Owner

Patrick Johnson - West Utica – Principal - New Life Institute
Robin Raabe - West Utica – Owner, Tramontane Cafe
Jim Zecca - West Utica – Common Council Member
Lori Washburn - West Utica – Resident

Gary Harvey - North Utica – Proctor Youth Construction Initiative
Nicholas Fazio - North Utica – Resident
Diane Carvel - North Utica – Resident

Tony Colon - South Utica – President at Techno-Logic Solutions, Inc..
Jeannette Spina - South Utica – Retired Teacher

John Catera - Founder Utica Landlord Association
David Cocomazzi- General Manager, Radisson Hotel Utica Centre

Student Representative - Thomas R. Proctor High School
Student Representative - Notre Dame High School

Celebrate the Holidays at the MVLA's Fiesta Navideña!

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:37:00 +0000

Utica Mayor-Elect names Latina to his Transition Team!

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:27:00 +0000

C. Sonia Martinez, Transition Team Member

A new day is dawning in Utica, NY as Mayor-Elect Robert Palmieri takes on his initial duties. Those named to his Transition Team include several close associates who I have had the pleasure of working with on local agency boards. I can honestly say these colleagues have a true heart for our community, congratulations!

Members of the transition team include:

Mr. Patrick Costello, President, IBEW Local 43.

Mr. Louis Critelli, retired engineer.

Ms. Mary Brown DePass, past Director, SUNYIT.

Mr. Frank DuRoss, Exec. Dir. Institutional Advancement, MVCC.

Mr. Vin Gilroy, Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Todd Hutton, President, Utica College.

Mr. Salvatore Longo, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Safety.

Ms. C. Sonia Martinez, Pres., Mohawk Valley Latino Association.

Mr. Mike Taylor, President, Collinite Chemical Co.

Of special note is the naming of C. Sonia Martinez to the endeavor, to my knowledge she is the first Latina ever named to such a prestigious position. Sonia and I go back several years when we partnered to form the Mohawk Valley Latino Association based here in Utica, NY. Buena Suerte Hermana Sonia!

My best wishes also go out to the Mayor-Elect, the rest of his Team and most importantly to the City of Utica, New York as a new day is certainly dawning upon us...............read more

Let's Remember today is Small Business Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:20:00 +0000

After a fantastic Black Friday it's time to remember the "Little Guy" today as we celebrate Small Business Saturday. First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day set aside to support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small^SM on Nov 26th. ............Read more

TechnoLogic Partcipates in Rescue Mission of Utica Fund Raiser and Comes Up a Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:23:00 +0000

Oneida County Legislator Ed Welsh, R-Utica, and his wife, Roma, serve Louisiana chicken and sausage gumbo to Technologic Solutions President, Tony Colon during the 19th annual Gourmet Guys to the Rescue event Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro. The event benefits the Rescue Mission of Utica.

Technologic Solutions President Tony Colon served at the table for the local Boy Scouts of the Revolutionary Trails Council along with Bill Garrett, Council Chief Executive and Rollen Miner, Local District Executive. The trio served up Asian pork and coleslaw which was declared the winner in the event's Best Entre Category. Colon said it’s especially nice to be able to help the Rescue Mission during a time when people need the help the Rescue Mission provides. Read full article by Bryon Ackerman at Observer Dispatch.

Ray Halbritter Delivers Closing Remarks at Latino Upstate Summit

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:55:00 +0000

Ray Halbritter (left); Anthony "Tony" Colon,
president of Techno-Logic Solutions, Inc. (right)

Ray Halbritter, Oneida Nation Representative and CEO of Nation Enterprises, gave the closing address at the 2011 Latino Upstate Summit, held on Oct. 21 at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. The purpose of the conclave was to address the role of people of Latino descent in this country as it relates to community life, the economy and civic affairs. Speaking about the summit, Halbritter said “The Oneida people have a special understanding of the challenges faced by the Latino community in New York, and we have a unique appreciation for all the obstacles they have overcome to get to where they are today.” . . Read more on Oneida Nation site

Census Shows Utica has Growing Hispanic Population

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony (Tony) Colon) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:18:00 +0000

Video below provides insightful interviews where Tony Colon, of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association, said there has been a Hispanic presence in Upstate New York since the '50's. The community has grown and census numbers are just catching up. Read full story by News Channel 2 WKTV.

TLS Court Interpreter Service Fills a Growing Need in Mohawk Valley

noreply@blogger.com (Tony Colon) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:43:00 +0000

Translation services is one of serveral solution offerings provided by TechnoLogic. Here's a recent article about TLS making a difference in the community, as it appeared in the Utica Observer Dispatch . . .

A Growing Need for Fourt Interpreters In Area - full article
By CASSAUNDRA BABER

UTICA — It’s just after 9 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and court interpreter Anthony Colón heads to his familiar spot inside the Oneida County Courthouse: a corner intentionally situated close to the court attendant.

“The court attendant really runs the show,” he says.
Preparing to check in with each attendant on opposite sides of the courthouse, Colón offers a nod and a smile toward a Spanish speaker he has interpreted for in the past and will interpret for again later that morning. She smiles brightly and in Spanish says: “I’m glad to see you here.”

Minutes later, the attendant calls for Colón: “She can’t fill out the form,” the official says pointing a clipboard toward 19-year-old Zuleika Lozada, formerly of Puerto Rico, who speaks limited English. Lozada moved to Utica 10 months ago with her daughter and boyfriend.

Colón quietly reads the form in Spanish to Lozada, who didn’t expect to have an interpreter today. In fact, she didn’t know what to expect at all and is relieved to know Colón will interpret during her Family Court proceedings, she says in Spanish. Read full article