How to Meet and Date Spanish Entrepreneurs
by kalyani10
Check out entertainment spots
If you are interested in coming across successful and single members of the Spanish community, check out the recreational centers of the city where Latin entertainment and cultural programs are a regular feature. Albuquerque, New Mexico has one of the largest Hispanic populations in the US and here Santa Ana Star Center, El Rey Theatre Albuquerque Civic Plaza, the Kimo theater are some of the places where one can find exciting Latin dances, music gigs and other events taking place round the year. Other than these there are clubs like El Madrid and Graham Central Station which are great favorites with young hip Latino crowds. Other great ways to meet Hispanic singles in Albuquerque would be to get involved in the Latino celebrations of the community like the ABQ Latin festival and the Albuquerque Latin Dance festival. Likewise in bigger cities like Los Angeles, there are sure to be traditional Latino neighborhoods like City Terrace and Boyle Heights. In recent times though one can find upwardly mobile Latinos moving to adjacent parts of the Los Angeles County like Orange County, the San Fernando Valley, the Inland Empire, and the Gateway Cities. At the same time, there are parts of "greater" East L.A., such as the cities of Montebello, Whittier and Pico Rivera, where many U.S.-born Hispanics still live. So the cafes, restaurants, public parks and community centers in these parts would be good places to meet Hispanic singles who have found and are running successful businesses.
Join in the fun at fiestas and parades
Spanish culture is intricately connected to the celebration of various patron saints in the town and community. Hence one way to connect with successful or rising Spanish entrepreneurs in your area would be to mingle with the community on various feast days and parades. In Los Angeles for instance, ethnic events like Latin American Parade & Festival in Long Beach are highly popular with the singles of the community. These feature Latin food from various countries, art exhibits, vendor booths, salsa dance performances and lessons, live music and exhibitions. Other events ardently celebrated by the Spanish or Latino community are Fiestas Patrias California on Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and Aquarium of the Pacific Baja Splash Cultural Festival. You can mingle with Hispanic singles from every walk of life here, including those who are running businesses of their own.
Be informed
If you are not Spanish yourself, but eager to date a guy or woman from the community, it is best to understand a few things about the culture. People from Spain derive a sense of identity from their particular region rather than the country as a whole so you should try to be sensitive to regional differences and to avoid making misinformed comments about a Spaniard's region of origin. There are seventeen autonomous regions in Spain, each with a different degree of independence from Madrid, and each has its own individual characteristics; you should respect local sensibilities and manners without recourse to stereotypes or caricatures. However all this is not to warn you against launching in a spirited discussion since the Spanish are great conversationalists; this is how they spend their free time and few subjects are taboo. So ask your date about his/her family, childhood, work and a whole lot more. Also make it a point to praise certain aspects of the Spanish culture since they are inordinately proud of their food, wine, architecture, music, dances and other arts.
Finally respect the values of their community if you wish to make a good impression on your Spanish date. Traditionally the Church has been the center of Spanish community and the family the nurturer of its values. So your Spanish origin partner may still be very close to his/her roots and perhaps a practicing Catholic too. And if he/she is involved in the family business, this influence will be stronger. Being aware of the unique aspects of your partner’s religion and culture will not only endear you to him/her but ensure that your relationship is based on mutual respect in the long run.
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During the heyday of Renaissance, Spain was one of the first European countries to expand its trade relations and to this day this entrepreneurial spirit remains strong in the community. So if you wish to meet and date Spanish businessmen and women, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Know where to look
Data from 2010 US Census Bureau shows that over half of the Hispanic population in the United States resided in just three states: California, Texas, and Florida 1. Thus the best cities to meet single Latino men and women would be heavily concentrated in the western and southern parts of the country. It naturally follows that these places will have a healthy percentage of rising as well as established entrepreneurs. Laredo, the seat of Webb County in Texas figures on the list of best cities to meet Hispanic singles on the basis of sheer numbers. At least 96% of the population of Webb County is Hispanic as of 2010 which is the highest proportion of any county in the country2 . And if you are looking for entrepreneurs in particular, try and meet those singles who are involved in the transportation business or other trade activities with Mexico. Most major transportation companies have a facility in Laredo. Laredo's location along the southern end of I-35 close to the manufacturers in North Mexico promotes its vital role in trade between the United States and Mexico. Laredo Energy Arena is one of the most popular recreational places where one can meet singles of the city – this includes Hal's Landing, a restaurant/arcade that serves as a popular nightspot on the weekends. Around the Springfield area, several restaurant/bars have come up in recent times. Some of these places include Agave Azul, Cosmos, Old No.2, and Lima Sol all of which are especially popular with the younger crowd. Other good places to look for Hispanic singles would be ethnic conclaves, markets, cafes or get involved in the festivals and celebrations of the community which are quite frequent in Laredo and one of the most popular of which is Jamboozie.
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The increasing mobility of the Hispanic population especially the younger segment has ensured that other metropolitan and fast-growing cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are also home to upcoming businessmen and businesswomen from the community. San Francisco is a highly cosmopolitan city and has long been a center of commerce, entrepreneurship and culture on the western coast of United States. All these factors make San Francisco a top draw for both long-time as well as budding entrepreneurs in this part of the country and thus an ideal place to meet Spanish singles among them since the city has long been a draw for the immigrant Hispanic communities. According to the newest estimates from US Census, 15.4% of the county’s residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin3. One of the best places to meet technology entrepreneurs of the Latino community would be the Silicon Valley, so named because of the dense concentration of internationally renowned high-tech companies in the area, the best known among which are Google, Apple, Facebook, HP, Yahoo, Oracel, Cisco, eBay, Adobe and many others. While Edward Saverin may be the most recognizable of the internet entrepreneurs, you are sure to find other attractive singles from the Spanish community too. In cities with sizeable Hispanic population, keep a lookout for business meetup groups and trade conventions organized to promote rising entrepreneurs of the community. While these are mainly organized along business lines, many of the events end with a social or a dinner which are great venues for striking up a conversation for that gorgeous-looking guy or attractive woman.
Check out entertainment spots
If you are interested in coming across successful and single members of the Spanish community, check out the recreational centers of the city where Latin entertainment and cultural programs are a regular feature. Albuquerque, New Mexico has one of the largest Hispanic populations in the US and here Santa Ana Star Center, El Rey Theatre Albuquerque Civic Plaza, the Kimo theater are some of the places where one can find exciting Latin dances, music gigs and other events taking place round the year. Other than these there are clubs like El Madrid and Graham Central Station which are great favorites with young hip Latino crowds. Other great ways to meet Hispanic singles in Albuquerque would be to get involved in the Latino celebrations of the community like the ABQ Latin festival and the Albuquerque Latin Dance festival. Likewise in bigger cities like Los Angeles, there are sure to be traditional Latino neighborhoods like City Terrace and Boyle Heights. In recent times though one can find upwardly mobile Latinos moving to adjacent parts of the Los Angeles County like Orange County, the San Fernando Valley, the Inland Empire, and the Gateway Cities. At the same time, there are parts of "greater" East L.A., such as the cities of Montebello, Whittier and Pico Rivera, where many U.S.-born Hispanics still live. So the cafes, restaurants, public parks and community centers in these parts would be good places to meet Hispanic singles who have found and are running successful businesses.
Join in the fun at fiestas and parades
Spanish culture is intricately connected to the celebration of various patron saints in the town and community. Hence one way to connect with successful or rising Spanish entrepreneurs in your area would be to mingle with the community on various feast days and parades. In Los Angeles for instance, ethnic events like Latin American Parade & Festival in Long Beach are highly popular with the singles of the community. These feature Latin food from various countries, art exhibits, vendor booths, salsa dance performances and lessons, live music and exhibitions. Other events ardently celebrated by the Spanish or Latino community are Fiestas Patrias California on Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and Aquarium of the Pacific Baja Splash Cultural Festival. You can mingle with Hispanic singles from every walk of life here, including those who are running businesses of their own.
Be informed
If you are not Spanish yourself, but eager to date a guy or woman from the community, it is best to understand a few things about the culture. People from Spain derive a sense of identity from their particular region rather than the country as a whole so you should try to be sensitive to regional differences and to avoid making misinformed comments about a Spaniard's region of origin. There are seventeen autonomous regions in Spain, each with a different degree of independence from Madrid, and each has its own individual characteristics; you should respect local sensibilities and manners without recourse to stereotypes or caricatures. However all this is not to warn you against launching in a spirited discussion since the Spanish are great conversationalists; this is how they spend their free time and few subjects are taboo. So ask your date about his/her family, childhood, work and a whole lot more. Also make it a point to praise certain aspects of the Spanish culture since they are inordinately proud of their food, wine, architecture, music, dances and other arts.
Finally respect the values of their community if you wish to make a good impression on your Spanish date. Traditionally the Church has been the center of Spanish community and the family the nurturer of its values. So your Spanish origin partner may still be very close to his/her roots and perhaps a practicing Catholic too. And if he/she is involved in the family business, this influence will be stronger. Being aware of the unique aspects of your partner’s religion and culture will not only endear you to him/her but ensure that your relationship is based on mutual respect in the long run.
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