(October 8, 2009) At a dinner Wednesday, October 7, Ivette Dominguez, owner of
Alpine Buick Pontiac GMC, was inducted into the esteemed
Women of Distinction program of the Girl Scouts of Colorado, Denver Service Center. Dominguez joined the stage with the 20 honorees for 2009, selected by their peers and chosen based on their contributions to the community, both professionally and personally. The Women of Distinction commit to supporting the Girl Scout organization and serving Girl Scouts today.
The Women of Distinction is widely regarded as the one of Denver's premier philanthropic programs, bringing together a group of women who are dedicated to raising funds to support programs for at-risk girls who desperately need the positive influence of Girl Scouts. To date 348 women have been named to this esteemed honor.
Dominguez, who purchased Alpine Buick Pontiac GMC in 2005, was recognized for her efforts to employ and mentor women and for her significant community involvement. In addition to running her business Dominguez gives back through work with the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital Courage Classic.
Other Girl Scouts of Colorado's Denver Service Center 2009 Women of Distinction include: Margaret M. Atencio, Community Activist, Carol J. Burt, Private Investor, Burt-Hilliard Investments, Peggy (Margaret) A. Catlin, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Colorado Department of Transportation, Leanna Clark, APR, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, IMA Financial Group, and Executive Director, IMA Foundation, Rae Ann Dougherty, CEO and President, R & R Strategies, Inc., Donna Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce, Viola B. Garlington, CEO, Retired, Housing and Health Care Administrator, Mary Foote Gearhart, P.E., Senior Vice President, Brown and Caldwell, Stephanie Harvey, President, Stephanie Harvey Consulting, Irene Martinez Jordan, Ed.D., Educational Consultant, Denver Public Schools, Mashenka Lundberg, J.D., General Counsel and Partner, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, Betsy A. Mangone, Vice President of Philanthropic Services, Retired, The Denver Foundation. Leslie Mitchell, President, FirstBank of Cherry Creek, Kay Norton, J.D., President, University of Northern Colorado, Jo Ann Millsap Pegues, Focus on Diabetes Project Manager, Center for African American Health, Jeannie L. Ritter, First Lady of Colorado, Jil Rosentrater, Director, Art in Public Places, Colorado Council on the Arts,Office of Economic Development and International Trade/State of Colorado, Mary Ann Solano Shing, President/CEO, Brothers Redevelopment, Inc., Elaine D. Torres, Community Affairs Director, CBS4, KCNC-TV.
About Alpine
Alpine Buick Pontiac GMC is a member dealer with the General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) family. Founded in 2005, Alpine Buick Pontiac GMC is female and minority-owned, employing 55 at its location at 8120 W. Tufts Ave., Denver. Offering both new and formerly owned vehicles, Alpine offers any number of popular brands, including Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Pontiac. The company offers financing through GMAC Financial Services and features an in-house parts, service and accessory department. More information on Alpine can be found at www.alpinegmc.