Blog and News
The CCI Group team is fueled by a passion for breaking down language barriers. Come explore our latest blog, where we share tips, industry knowledge, and the heart behind what we do. Discover how bridging communication gaps helps shape a more inclusive world.
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The Day I Needed a Medical Interpreter: A sad experience.
I never thought I’d be on the receiving end of language services. As the president of an LSP, I’ve spent years advocating for professional interpretation but experiencing it firsthand was nothing short of eye-opening – and honestly, quite sad. It all started during what was supposed to be a lovely Sunday. My mom, a 78-year-old […]
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Our Inspiring Talk with UCF’s Next Generation of Leaders
The American Marketing Association at the University of Central Florida invited us to share our journey and insights into the world of interpreting, translation, and our journey as a company with marketing. Last week our CEO, Indy Vega, visited UCF very large campus while I had the privilege of joining remotely from Mexico City. As […]
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A Night of Laughter, Love, and Inclusivity: When Art Brings Us Together
Recently, I experienced a moment that perfectly blended my personal and professional worlds, reminding me of the power of art to connect us all. CCI Group was contracted to provide ASL interpreting services for a play called “Tres Comedias de Emilio Carballido” (Three Comedies by Emilio Carballido) a renowned Mexican playwright known for his prolific […]
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Confessions of an Entrepreneur: Insights from the 2024 FSBDC Summit
On August 20, 2024, I had the privilege of participating in the “Confessions of an Entrepreneur” session at the summit organized by the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC). The FSBDC holds a special place in my heart, as they have been instrumental in supporting my entrepreneurial journey from the very beginning and continue to […]
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Small Business Champions: Insights from Administrator Samantha Power at the USAID Conference
ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Thank you so much, Kimberly [Ball]. And thanks to all of you. You can feel the energy in the room. And since this is my first small business conference that I’ve had the chance to attend, I can’t tell if it’s just what it’s always like, or because it’s the first time we […]
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The Importance of Cultural Awareness in Communicating with Indigenous Communities
I write this blog from my feeling as a rural woman who is part of indigenous people, descendants of the great Inca Empire, who are now present in the Inga indigenous reservation of Aponte in the department of Nariño, Colombia. I reminisce on my roots, on my grandfathers and grandmothers who were great caciques, who […]
