Cox Recognizes Two Successful Latina Entrepreneurs in Arizona

(Phoenix, Ariz.) — Cox Communications is recognizing two exceptional Latinas who are helping small businesses bloom in the state of Arizona.

Now in its third year, Cox is recognizing Lety Garcia and Silvana Salcido Esparza as “Latina Entrepreneurs of the Year.”

Lety Garcia distinguishes herself as the Owner and CEO of Prensa Hispana. When her and her husband, Manny Garcia began the newspaper in 1990, the circulation totaled 5,000. Now, it’s been able to grow into a circulation of 65,000 units per week.

Silvana Salcido Esparza is the proud Owner of Barrio Café and Barrio Urbano in Phoenix. Born in Los Angeles, California, Esparza was raised in a family whose ancestors were once appointed the official pastry chefs to Spain’s royal family. She is now bringing her touch of flavor into the Valley.

Both entrepreneurs will be rewarded with a series of 30-second spots produced by Cox Media in English and in Spanish that highlight their work in the Valley.

Their stories will also appear on the pages of Prensa Hispana newspaper, Azteca América Phoenix’s channels and through communication vehicles of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The campaign is made possible through a partnership with Prensa Hispana newspaper, Azteca América Phoenix and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC).