DEar readers:

Henry Cisneros has balanced good business sense with social commitment. The considerable talents, insight and commitment of the former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development have propelled his most recent endeavor, heading an investment fund that encourages affordable housing development in cities across the country. His efforts prove you can attain financial success while striving for the social good. Along with the other success and motivation stories featured this month, Cisneros’ story is a great way to close a year that brought outstanding growth to Hispanic companies and Latino entrepreneurs.

For a look beyond the statistics, our annual Entrepreneur 100 listing compiles the names of the largest and fastest-growing companies that are majority-owned by Hispanics. We think you’ll find the diversity of businesses listed here is very revealing.

Looking forward, to prepare for a few changes in tax code that may affect your company, we invited experienced tax attorney Alex Serrano to share insights and information on strategies that might reduce your tax bill.

Our next issue in February 2007 will bring our annual technology special with the new Latino faces that have been prospering in the tech industry. Have a thriving 2007.

Carlos A. Alfaro
EDITOR
calfaro@hisp.com