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ENDORSINGHERCAMPAIGNFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sarah PompeiFriday, October 1, 2010 408.250.1271

CUPERTINO Meg Whitman today announced two dozen Latino business leaders who areendorsing her campaign for governor. These leaders represent some of California's most successfuentrepreneurs, small business owners and civic leaders. Several have served in key governmentposts advocating for small business and manufacturing expansion.

"I'm so proud to announce this distinguished list of Latino business leaders who work hard everyday to improve California's business climate and recognize that there is no way out of our fiscalmess without strong, vibrant businesses that will hire Californians. And small businesses will leadthe way," Meg Whitman said.

"Meg Whitman, who spent a decade at eBay helping small businesses go online, is the only

candidate for governor who will stand up for those who aspire to turn California back into a placefor dreamers and doers," said Al Frink, an Orange County businessman who served as the nation'sfirst Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services in the U.S. Department of Commerce.

"From my vantage point, once as a young business leader and later as the first Assistant Secretaryfor Manufacturing and Services, I see in Meg a candidate who understands how to create jobs,encourage small business and lead California back. I'm also impressed that Meg has put in a greatdeal of time and energy to introduce herself and describe her vision to California Latinos."

Latino Business Leaders:

Fred Armendariz, Former Associate Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration;Chairman, California Alcohol Beverage Control Appeals Board

Joel Ayala, Former President and Chief Executive Officer, California Hispanic Chambers ofCommerce

Janet Cronick, Co-Founder and Past President, National Latina Business WomenAssociation of Orange County

Mary Jean Duran, Former Director, U.S. Small Business Administration InterAgency Affairs

Alex Fortunati, Board Member, Latin Business Association; Chairman and Chief Executive

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Reuben Franco, President, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation

Al Frink, Former Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services; Founder, Fabrica Carpets

Don Garcia, Board Member, California State Compensation Insurance Fund

Ruben Guerra, Chairman, Latin Business Association

Teresa Hernandez, Owner, Cielito Lindo Restaurant

Leo Lacayo, President and Founder, Lacayo and Associates

German Merino, Vice President, International Green Truck Drivers Organization

Manny Padilla, Board Member, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Adrian Perez, Publisher, The Latino Journal

Enrique Perez, Board Member, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Manuel Ramirez, President, California Board of Accountancy

Carlos Rodriguez, Executive Officer of the Building Industry Association, Baldy View Chapter

Emily Robinson, Co-Founder, National Latina Business Women Association of Orange County

Jerry Silva, Board Member, International Visitors Council of Los Angeles

Olga Enciso Smith, President, Greater San Jos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Francisco Valle, Member, California Economic Strategy Panel

Pablo Wong, Senior Vice President Market Development at Fidelity National Title Group

Lucio Vazquez, Owner, Compufix Ltd

Teresa Ynzunza, Former President, National Latina Business Women Association

*Titles are for identification purposes only and do not necessarily imply the organization's

endorsement.

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