Location Held
Kenmore Middle School
200 South Carlin Spring Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
Schedule
Friday, July 29, 2022
The official presentation to the press of sponsors, exhibitors, & all participants of the Second Annual 2012 Expobol- USA Fair was held at the Bolivian Embassy at 3014 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008.
Admission by invitation was free.
Friday, August 5, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Companies & visitors from Bolivia were entertained with academic & cultural activities plus a Washington DC tour.
A reception welcoming sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, artists, participants, guests & the general public was also held.
5:00 to 10:00 PM
A gala dinner & water tour of Washington DC aboard the Odyssey Cruise Ship took place.
Separate tickets were available for participants to purchase.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The official opening ceremony of the Second Annual 2019 Expobol-USA Fair was held within the Kenmore Middle School Education Center in Arlington, VA. All present attended a ribbon-cutting photo event & cocktails were served.
Sunday, August 7, 2022
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The second day of the Second Annual 2012 Expobol-USA Fair continued with various events including:
art, dance, design & fashion shows, business & other seminars, film viewings, catwalks,
& a closing event featuring an international Fashion Show and Cultural performances.
Recognition was also given to all illustrious special guests & participants.
Final Event for the 2012 EXPOBOL-USA Fair
Saturday August 13, 2022
5:00 to 8:00 PM
A reception in appreciation of all who sponsored, organized, volunteered for and participated in
the Second Annual 2019 Expobol-USA Fair was held.
Copies of Andean Magazine containing a summary of what happened at the Fair were distributed to all.
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DEMOGRAPHIC INFO: 2018 EXPOBOL-USA FAIR EXHIBITORS & ATTENDEES
I. Ethnicity
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60% Bolivians
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25% Caucasians
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10% Central & South Americans
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5% Others: African-Americans, Asians, & Caribbean Peoples
II. Gender
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55% Male
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45% Female
III. Age
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65% 19-54
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23% 55-65
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10% 66+
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02% 18 or younger
IV. Annual Income (average)
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32% $0 ~ $65,000
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40% $65,000 ~ $85,000
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20% $85,000 ~ $100,000
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08% $100,000+
V. Residence
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75% DC/MD/VA (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia)
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20% Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York State
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05% Other Countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina, Spain
EXPOBOL-USA MARKETING & SALES GENERAL INFO:
US Metropolitan Areas in the states of:
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California, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & West Virginia.
Americas Marketing/Sales Promotional Channels:
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RADIO: El Zol 97.5FM, MEGA 97.9FM, Radio Unida 920 AM, La Nueva 98, Radio América
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TV: Univisión & Telemundo
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SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube
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PRINTED MEDIA: Hispanic newsapers, & Andean Magazine
Bolivia-specific Marketing/Sales Promotional Channels,
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RADIO & TV: ATB, Red PAT
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SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube
EXPOBOL-USA SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS GENERAL INFO:
Valuable Expobol-USA Supporters:
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Bolivian Government Embassies & Consulates
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The Bolivian Chamber of Commerce of New York
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The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Valuable Expobol-USA Sponsors:
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Andean Magazine (Revista Andina in Spanish)
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Bank of America
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Chuquiago Express
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City Lending
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Cosmos Travel
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Direct TV
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El Zol 97.9 FM
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FolkBol
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Kohlberg
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La Bolivianita
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La Jefa 820 AM
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La Nueva 87.9 FM
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PNC Bank
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Radio Unida 920 AM
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Rujero
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SEGIP
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TDBank
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Telegiros Virginia
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Telemundo
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Tierra Dorada
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TMobile
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Univisión
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Unholy Grape
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Urubo Bolivia
Panelists
Moderator & Panelist
Dr. Miguel Angel Moreno
Dr. Moreno is the Director of Outreach at the University of North America. He is also a corporate manager with substantial experience in business, public policy and education, as well as a financial executive with extensive experience in all aspects of accounting, budgeting, auditing and financial management. A computer and application program user, database administrator, and project manager who utilizes a wide variety of business programs.
Innovation & Technology
Johnny Garnica
Mr. Garnica, Founder and CEO of Qrosity, has created and launched multiple mobile solutions, technologies and products over the last 20 years while also working with Fortune 100 tech companies including Oracle, SAP and IBM. He holds degrees in Electronic Engineering and Technology Management.
Innovation & Technology
Jorge G. Lozano
CTS Security Systems Founder and CEO, Jorge G Lozano, is a highly regarded industry expert who created the CTS Design Requirements Matrix, allowing explicit security solutions to be tailored for each CTS customer-partner. CTS technical consultants are proficient in this tool as well as operational disciplines.
Migration & Legal Services
Jaime Luna
Jaime specializes in international negotiations and transactions, structuring of infrastructure and energy projects, and in the development of public policies for the promotion and protection of trade and investments. Before joining Jauregui Partners, Jaime held various high-level positions at Bolivia's largest electric power corporation (ENDE). He also served as National Director of Intellectual Property and Consumer Protection. He holds master's degrees from Ecuador and the United States, and is the author of the book: "Institutions and the Role of the State in the Economy."
Migration & Legal Services
Alisa Lachow-Thurston
Alisa specializes in the practice of law in the areas of: Bankruptcy, Immigration, Modification and Negotiation of Debts, Wills, Trusts and Successions, Documents that certify the ownership of assets, Medical Directives, Loan Modifications, Commercial Law and Real Estate Law, including matters relating to tenants.
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Migration & Legal Services
Robert K. Lacy
Bob's experience in law, business, leadership, and global cultures brings a unique perspective on the law. He is also passionate about supporting the international and immigrant community through his legal practice.
He has lived and served around the world. Bob is very active in his local Methodist church, a historic church that serves the hungry and homeless in his community, and participates in an annual mission to Guatemala. He teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) and adult education courses in Northern Virginia.
Julián Hoyos Salcedo
Import & Export
Public Accountant, Public Administrator, Lawyer - Entrepreneur
Founder of:
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The Virginia Hispanic House
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Logistics Center in Delaware
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Hispanic Portfolio
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Colombian Trade Center
President of the Colombia America Chamber Washington DC
Carmen Segales
Import & Export
Ms. Segales is the Founder and CEO of "DIESTRO" founded in 2004 in La Paz, Bolivia and since based in Virginia, USA since 2007. Carment created an exclusive USA market for a Bolivian Cooperative of farmers and producers to achieve long-term employment for them by importing hand crafted gifts, fine cacao products and other organic foods into the USA. She has improved the self-reliance of 1,500 farmers in a 10-year period.
Angela Calisaya
Import & Export
Angela is a professional administrator in financial policy with experience in non-profit organizations, as well as expertise in public relations management. She provides reliable communications and engagement in the Hispanic Community.
Rubén Mosquera
Import & Export
Since 2007, Ruben has been functioning as an International Trade Lecturer and Security Trainer for the Air Cargo Industry, according to the parameters established by the US Transportation Security Agency (TSA).
Real Estate (Realtor)
Piero Cornejo
With over 15 years of mortgage industry experience, Piero helps clients achieve their home ownership goals by first building a solid relationship with them based on integrity. Then, as a loan originator, he takes a consultative approach to the home loan process by customizing each home financing solution to help his clients get the correct loan for them and thereby assisting them in achieving their financial goals.
Real Estate (Realtor)
Alejandro Fernandez
Alejandro possesses 25+ years of real estate experience, and has been an realtor with Epic Realty since 1995, A Certified Credit Consultant, and Accredited Buyer Representative, he always wants to, "find you the best house you like [so] you can call it home."
Real Estate (Realtor)
Katty Vocal
Katty Vocal makes it her mission to educate the clients who entrust her with the purchase or sale of their homes. She is a real estate broker associated with Keller Williams Capital Properties, serving all metro counties in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. In addition to earning an MBA in International Business, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and holds various real estate designations. Katty's work ethic and desire to help clients have defined her career in real estate since she entered the industry after moving to the US from her native Bolivia in 2005.
Real Estate Development
Gerardo Rojas
Gerardo Rojas Silva is the Chief Commercial Officer at Lafuente Group. A major project he is involved in is: Nueva Santa Cruz, a project developed by the Lafuente Business Group in conjunction with LH - Korea Land and Housing Corporation - and consortium of Korean design engineering companies.