ORLANDO, Fla., February 17, 2010 - The new Board of Directors of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) was sworn in during a ceremony at an annual luncheon held at Church Street Station.  The luncheon event was sponsored by Walt Disney World in collaboration with other Central Florida corporations.  New chamber president, Yasmin Tirado-Chiodini, a local attorney, affirmed her commitment during the installation ceremony administered by Judge Jose Rodriguez. Betty Martinez Lowery of Walt Disney World was sworn in as the  HCCMO Secretary.   The HCCMO mission is to provide leadership for and support of the economic development of the Hispanic business community in Orlando. The Chamber facilitates the continuous growth of ...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2009 - Four Central Florida businesses and organizations received top honors for their achievement and leadership in diversity through fostering business opportunities for minority owned businesses.    The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida ho...  [more]

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 14, 2009 - A team of college students led by Disney Imagineers swept a College Bowl-style competition beating more than 500 students from around the United States with a perfect score to showcase their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.   T...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2009 -- The National Association of Women Business Owners recognized two of the region's top law enforcement officers for their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion during an awards ceremony at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club.   Orange County Sheriff Jerry Dem...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2009 - Attendees of the 2009 annual ALPFA conference in Boston had their ears to the ground - their Mouse Ears, that is!   At the closing gala, ALPFA and WDW leaders unveiled plans for the 2010 conference to be held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and t...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 8, 2009 - The first weekend of college football season kicked off with a competitive spirit at the Florida Citrus Bowl as the fifth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney took center stage in Central Florida. Shining a national spotlight on the region on Sept. 6...  [more]

HOLLYWOOD, Ca., June 25-27 - The opening reception of the 26th Annual Conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) was held at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood CA. Sponsored by WDW Minority Business Development and Disney Corporate Diversity Progra...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 24-26 - The Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (FMSDC) hosted the 26th Annual Conference and Expo at Disney's Contemporary Resort.  The conference is considered the largest minority business conference in the southeast, and this year was no exception.  Many co...  [more]

NEW YORK, NY, June 10-14 - Representatives of The Walt Disney Company hosted a reception during the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. National Convention held June 10 - 14, 2009 in New York City, NY.  The event was a networking opportunity for members of the 100 who are also entrepreneurs to meet Execu...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - June 11-14, 2009 - Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort was the site of the Leadership Florida Annual Meeting. Attended by nearly 500 Florida leaders, the conference opening keynote address was delivered by Walt Disney World President Meg Crofton.  In her remarks, Meg encour...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - April 29, 2009 - DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural business website, has announced the honorees for it's "Champions of Diversity Award" for 2009.  This distinguished group of individuals are recognized for their outstanding achievements in various div...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 25, 2009 - The Metro Orlando Urban League's Youth Education and Prevention Department hosted the 8th annual Youth Leadership Summit at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.  This day long conference was hosted by the Walt Disney Company Urban Affairs, Walt Disney World Comm...  [more]

ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2009 - Walt Disney World Minority Business Development was a proud Platinum Sponsor of the 16th Annual Hispanic Business and Consumer Expo on April 17-19, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center.  This Expo is considered the largest and most important Hispanic business a...  [more]

ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2009 - Minority Business Development was the lead sponsor of the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA) annual Tee Off event at Dubsdread Country Club. EWGA is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(6) corporation serving an international membership. The EWGA exists to provide o...  [more]

During the Outstanding Hispanic Women in Central Florida Awards Luncheon, presented by La Prensa, Cuban-born Cast Member Betty Martinez Lowery was named one of the strongest activists for Hispanics in Central Florida.  She was presented with the Lifetime Achievement and Excellence Award for her advo...  [more]

ORLANDO, Fla., February 17, 2009 - Walt Disney World's Minority Business Development department was the lead "Paramount" sponsor of the 17th Annual Installation of the Chair and the Board of Directors Luncheon held at Church Street Station's Presidential Ballroom. The event recognized the leadership...  [more]

ORLANDO, Fla., January 22, 2009 - The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (HBACF) celebrated the installation of new board members for the 2009 calendar year at its annual "Installation Dinner" held on January 17, 2009 at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort. The many distinguished guests ...  [more]

ORLANDO, Fla., December 12, 2008 - "This is not a 'me' honor," Matt said.  "I have the pleasure of representing all of the Walt Disney World Resort in a very meaningful way." Matt was selected based on his active efforts in the local minority business community.  His responsibilities as president...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., December 6, 2008-The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) and the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF) celebrated the 11th Annual Don Quijote Awards Gala on December 6 at Epcot's World Showplace pavilion.  Walt Disney World Minority Business Development w...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., October 25, 2008 - Walt Disney World Minority Business Development was the lead sponsor of the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando's annual Gowns and Guayaberas Gala, held at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort. This annual event awards scholarships to outsta...  [more]

HOUSTON, TX, October 9-12, 2008 - Representatives from Walt Disney World attended the 2008 HENAAC conference in Houston, TX, in preparation for their 2010 and 2011 annual conferences that will be held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.  Members from Travel Industry Sales, Industrial Engineering, a...  [more]

  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., September 18, 2008- The Walt Disney World Resort received the Corporate Advocate Beacon Award at a celebration at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center.     Started in 2006, the Beacon Awards are presented to organizations and individuals that celeb...  [more]

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 13-15, 2008 - The Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (FMSDC) hosted the 25th annual silver anniversary conference at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The conference is considered the largest minority business conference in the southeast, and this year was no ex...  [more]