Conexiones News
Elisa Montalvo Honored
Elisa Montalvo, the Howard County School liasion to Conexiones, honored by the Horizon Foundation for work with Hispanic community. More...
June 2010 Newsletter Now Available
Our December 2009 Newsletter was released on June 21st. Read it here...
Eighth Annual “American Success Award” on May 4th Honors Conexiones Board Member Gus Mendez
On May 4, the 8th Annual American Success Awards dinner honored Howard County’s foreign-born business and community Dr. Kim B. Kim and Dr. Miyong Kim, Luis Gustavo Mendez, and Zack H. Shariff for their outstanding contributions to the county’s economy and the community.
The award, presented by FIRN in partnership with the Howard County Government, Howard County Economic Development Authority and the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes foreign-born individuals who live or work in Howard County and have made a significant contribution to either their ethnic or general communities. Award winners have distinguished themselves by either owning a successful Howard County business or achieving a high level of success in his or her chosen profession.
FIRN Recognizes Conexiones Founder, Murray Simon
Dr. Murray Simon Receives the Pat Hatch Award from the Foreign Born Information and Referral Network -FIRN.
In a ceremony on Novermber 7th at the Columbia Spear Center, Murray is joined at the podium by Pat Hatch, the founder of FIRN, Nestor Benavides, President of FIRN, and Jennifer Blake, Executive Director.
Local News Reports about Conexiones
Conexiones was featured in the October 8th edition of the Howard County Times and the October 16th Baltimore Sun.
Columbia Foundation Features Conexiones in Newsletter
The Columbia Foundation, a Conexiones partner, has featured us in their Fall 2009 Newsletter.
HCPSS Recognizes Conexiones
Howard County Public Schools System announces educational partnership between Conexiones and the HCPSS.
Conexiones Receives Award
The Governor’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs, selected Conexiones to receive a 2009 Governor’s Hispanic Heritage Award. Conexiones was honored at the Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on September 29, 2009.