FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
April 22, 2015 Julian Teixeira
jteixeira@nclr.org
(202) 776-1812
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) announced the selection of Orlando, Fla., as the host of the 2016 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo®. The NCLR Annual Conference is the nation’s largest annual gathering of leaders, advocates, elected officials, business executives and change-makers whose work impacts the Latino community. The National Latino Family Expo is one of the largest events in the country focused on resources and activities for the Latino family, averaging 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. With live entertainment, giveaways, free health screenings, and cooking and exercise demonstrations, every year the Conference offers attendees something new in a fun, exciting, family-friendly environment.
“We are excited to host NCLR’s signature events, our Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo, in such a dynamic and diverse city as Orlando, Florida. Latinos have not only helped contribute to the economic growth and diversity of the city and its surrounding areas, they have become an increasingly sought-after electorate by those seeking to win statewide or national office in what’s considered the ultimate swing state,” said Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO. “As we enter into an important election year, Orlando is an ideal place to gather our nation’s Latino leaders and community members to both discuss key issues and ensure that our nation’s leaders are aware that our community is paying attention to how they engage us on those issues,” concluded Murguía.
Orlando is an ideal city to host the annual gathering of Latino leaders, policymakers and community members; according to the Pew Hispanic Center, Orlando’s Latino population grew by 83 percent between 2000 and 2010. Latino contributions to the city’s economy, culture and political landscape have been significant—a recent Nielsen report indicated the city is home to the nation’s fourth fastest-growing Latino market and the area is a coveted one for those running for national and statewide office. A rapidly expanding Latino electorate in the I-4 Corridor, which includes the city of Orlando, has had a significant impact on determining election outcomes over the past two decades.
The Annual Conference will take place July 23–26 at the Orlando Convention Center, located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
For additional information, please contact Julian Teixeira, Director of Communications, NCLR, at jteixeira@nclr.org.
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
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