Minority- and women-owned businesses (MWOBs) should take advantage of the newly launched, online registry designed especially for them. Once registered, MWOBs will be sent automated e-mail notifications of relevant business opportunities according to pre-selected business categories. Additionally, MWOBs will be sent notices of workshops and seminars on how to to do business with goverment. Separately, an updated online application to search county government countracts was unveiled. This application allows all firms to easily search and view business opportunitites with the county.

Registration for the Rx for Succes: Dare to Be a Doctor conference scheduled for Oct. 18 at the County Center is now full due to an overwhelming response. No more registrations are being accepted and no walk-in registrations will be accepted the day of the conference. We hope to publish hand-outs and other information shared during the conference at a later date. However, don't hesitate to visit the Web site of the three key-note speakers -- three African-Americans who left the city streets, followed their dreams and became nationally renowned doctors known as "The Three Doctors."

Westchester has seen extremely rapid growth within the Hispanic and Latino community over the past 20 years — and the need to reach out has never been greater. Today, one of every six people in Westchester County is of Hispanic or Latino origin. The growing numbers show us the importance of recognizing our wonderful diversity and doing everything we can to make our Hispanic and Latino residents feel welcome.

The Office for Hispanic Affairs is ready to help its residents of Hispanic and Latino origin integrate into the larger community. Recognizing that language and cultural barriers often prevent individuals from getting what they need, the office aims to develop, promote and increase service and assistance programs. Director Martha Lopez-Hanratty serves as a liaison and is available to answer any questions.

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