(My message seeks to inspire specially women to pursue their dreams and ideals. ) I thought I share as I reflect today; I am honored and thrilled for the Univision interview. Fox TV. C B S, Latina Voices, PBS, The Business Journal, The Chron, CNN money, the Huffington Post. Google search. I have received so many testimonials, on my nationwaste.us, LinkedIn, Tweeter, even on the Blog. I confess running a business is fun but it can be challenging at times. Quote: Maria Rios has turned trash into treasure! She is the Founder President & CEO of Nation Waste Inc., a fully-certified Commercial Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Company. Rios, who emigrated from El Salvador as a child, came to the U.S. to pursue an education. She received a BA from the University of Houston. Upon graduation she purchased two trucks and Nation Waste was born. Today, she has a fleet of over 20. Rios has expanded her operations and product line, which has resulted in a multi-million dollar contract with the City of Houston. She was named one of Houston’s Most Influential Women by Houston Woman Magazine, Female Entrepreneur of the Year by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and has been recognized by the White House and the Texas Governor. Maria won the 2013 Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur Award for her innovative and ground-breaking business model. Maria maintains her own success and encourages others to achieve the American dream. Maria won the 2013 Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur Award for her innovative and ground-breaking business model. Reading testimonials like this one gives me reasons to keep With all my successes, Quote • (Hi Maria I wanted to say Im thankful for seeing your success story as a daughter from Salvadorians this story gave me more motivation to finish school and make my parents and daughter proud Thank you and much success to your business! ) I have never forgotten the companys beginnings 15 years ago. Every day, when I see my fleet of trucks, I never forget about the first two and the dreams I set out to accomplish. Back then, I had glass ceilings that were miles up. Now, they are within reach, and I am thrilled that I shattered another one today. Priceless!
Posted on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 01:55:56 +0000