Ivonne Vazquez, Principal of VIVA-Virtually Indispensable Virtual Assistants, LLC announces Maine’s Spanish bi-lingual/bi-cultural Virtual Assistant business. 

A virtual assistant is an experienced Executive or Administrative professional providing business support services, by contract, from their own location using the internet, other technologies and computer applications.  Virtual Assistants (or VA’s) perform daily, general administrative tasks that are necessary for any business to function efficiently.  Outsourcing to a virtual assistant saves employers money as they can be retained at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee.

Ms. Vazquez has more than 25 years experience in a variety of business settings including banking, small business, non-profit, import and international executive search.  In addition, Ms. Vazquez speaks Spanish as a first language and has a strong understanding of other languages and cultures.  

Originally from New York City, Ms. Vazquez is of Puerto Rican descent and has been living in Maine for the past 20 years.

For more information, contact Ivonne Vazquez www.vivavirtualassistants.com  

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT:

Steven Bazinet, President

228-8525

SBazinet@mced.biz

AUGUST 18, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Top Gun’s Inaugural Class of 2009

(Portland, ME) Citing a need for, “Coaching and guidance on how to create a solid action plan,” Jason Cianchette of Liquid Wireless is one of just 12 innovative and highly promising entrepreneurs accepted into the Top Gun Program at the Maine Center for Enterprise Development.

 “We are excited about the prospects for this first class”, declared Steve Bazinet, MCED President. “With over a dozen scheduled learning sessions planned and nearly 80 individuals and organizations providing support, we are extremely pleased with the level of outreach and enthusiasm generated from both the business and entrepreneurial communities.” 

The three-month program, made possible through the support of The Maine Technology Institute, begins on September 1, with a formal introduction of the entrepreneurs at the Top Gun Company Showcase and Cocktail Reception to be held on August 27. 

For more information about the Class of 2009, sponsors, advisors, mentors, and service providers please visit the Top Gun section of our website at www.mced.biz.

The Maine Center for Enterprise Development provides an experiential learning environment to start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs for the creation and growth of innovative companies