United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Partnership With Tropicana Las Vegas

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce its partnership with the Tropicana Las Vegas, the only independent Hispanic-owned casino and resort in Las Vegas. The Tropicana, located on the Las Vegas Strip, is owned by Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Resort Inc. and operated by Alex Yemenidjian's Armenco Holdings. Tropicana Las Vegas is the national chamber's newest Premium Corporate Partner.

"The USHCC is proud to establish this partnership with Tropicana Las Vegas," says Javier Palomarez, USHCC President and CEO. "We look forward to collaborating together in innovative ways that will benefit the Hispanic business community we serve. This may include hosting some of our Chamber or Foundation events at The Tropicana in order to support our 2011 and 2012 programs."

The Tropicana Group Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas is one of the finest hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, boasting new rooms and redefining the expectations of today's travelers.  A major transformation is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2011.

"We are honored to have formed a partnership with one of the most prestigious and influential Hispanic business organizations in the United States," says Tropicana Group Chairman & CEO Alex Yemenidjian. "As the only Hispanic-owned casino property in the city of Las Vegas, we consider this to be a great honor and look forward to working with the USHCC and its constituencies."   

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Since 1979, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is dedicated to helping build our country's economic growth and vitality by supporting our core constituencies, including nearly 3 million Hispanic Business Enterprises, 200 local Hispanic Chambers and numerous corporate partners in the United States and Puerto Rico who share our common vision of success. The USHCC is the business voice of the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. The Hispanic market today is well over 45 million and Hispanic Business Enterprises are growing three times faster than the national average. To learn more, visit www.ushcc.com or follow on Twitter @USHCC. You can find USHCC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USHCC.

SOURCE United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce