For the first time in the 22-year history of Hispanic Business' listing of the top Hispanic-owned firms in the United States, three companies have reached the billion-dollar mark. The Related Group of Florida joins The Burt Automotive Network and Brightstar Corporation in the billion-dollar club with 2003 revenue of $1.08 billion. And there are several other companies that are not far behind – who will be the next member of the club?
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RESTON, Va. -- Nextel Communications Inc. today announced the expansion of its
concentrated marketing and sales initiative to introduce its differentiated
wireless voice and data services to the Hispanic communities in Los Angeles and
Miami. The company also is launching a new Spanish-language advertising campaign in those markets, as well as in Chicago and San Diego. Nextel will expand this initiative to other U.S. cities by the end of the year.