Sponsor Testimonies


The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 is proud to participate every year in the Mexican Independence Day Celebration as a way to reach out to the Hispanic community and promote organized labor. We recognize that our workforce has diversified and we’re honored to celebrate that diversity. We wish to encourage other organizations to do the same and be part of this fun and well organized event.

Pamela Riley
International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local 49
2007

 

The Minnesota Twins are proud to participate in the Mexican Independence Day celebration. It has become an annual element in our marketing and community outreach plans, allowing us to make a direct connection with Twins fans and potential fans. We value the numerous opportunities to partner and appreciate the turnkey execution from the Go Latino staff. We look forward to participating again in 2007 and years to come.

Nancy O'Brien
Director of Advertising
Minnesota Twins
2006
 


Our company has joined in the Independence Day celebration for several years.  It has been exciting to see how this event has grown and become more than just a celebration for one particular group of people.  In recent years, we have had the opportunity to see people from many varied backgrounds and locations come down to Lake Street and join in the festivities.  This venue becomes a multi-cultural celebration and GoLatino makes it a safe and fun place to bring the family.

Marty Shimko
Assistant Vice-President
US Bank
2006
 

The Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Lake Street has been a tremendous grassroots marketing opportunity for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
We have participated in the event for the last three years and it gives Wolves Basketball great exposure to over 15,000 people in the Latino community. We look forward to being a part of the event again this September.

Jason LaFrenz
Minnesota Timberwolves
2005

State Farm had a considerable presence at the Mexican Independence Day Celebration to show support for the Hispanic culture here in Minnesota.

Our booth seemed to be very successful because many people visited with us and many goodie bags were given away. We also received several phone calls afterward from people who picked up business cards while visiting the State Farm booth. At the booth there was a drawing for soccer balls that proved to be a big hit. People were asked to fill out a form for the drawing and of those who filled out a form, many were interested in receiving information on State Farm products.

The parade was great fun. It was something out of the ordinary to be involved in. We felt that it proved that State Farm and our office definitely want to help the Hispanic culture in all of their insurance and financial needs.

Tom Kilton
State Farm Insurance
2005

Wells Fargo takes great pride each year we are invited to participate in this event. That's why it's important to our company and our employees to be present and to make this connection with our community. Many of our employees live and work in the area and spending the day meeting many of our customers at the Mexican Day Celebration is very fulfilling.

We are very excited and look forward in participating again this year. Viva Mexico!

Alex García
Wells Fargo Bank
2005

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