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LATINA Style Business Series is coming back to Miami celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Miami, located at 400 SE Second Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33131.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak and interact with the audience on different topics. We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business.

The “Access to Capital” panel will be moderated by Nery Torrent, Vice President, Community Development Lender, Ocean Bank. Panelists include: Ms. Ilene Rubio, Assistant District Director for the Business Development Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Ms. Cristina Lopez, Senior Loan Officer, Accion USA.

The “Essentials of a Successful Business” panel focuses on the greatest challenges to small business and is composed of moderator: Maria Elena Cisneros, State Farm Agent, and speakers: Jeanne D. Stitt, Vice President of Multicultural Markets, UnitedHealthcare; Maritza Rabinowitz, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, IRS; Mayda Prego, Senior Counsel, Chevron Corporation; and Maria M. Yip, CPA, President and Founder, YIPCPA.

The “Growing Your Small Business” panel, sponsored by Verizon Communications, will offer insight on small business strategies and be presented by Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino, Author, President & CEO, Lulu’s Dessert.

On the “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned” panel, four successful Latina entrepreneurs at different stages of business maturity discuss lessons learned throughout their enterprise life. Panelists include moderator Liliam Lopez, President and Founder, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; speakers Lesley Keenan, District Sales Coordinator, Aflac; Ileana Cabrera-Rodriguez, State Farm Agent; and Miami Latina Entrepreneur of the Year Victoria Villalba, President, Victoria & Associates Career Services, Inc.

Macy’s will host a seminar presentation during the luncheon: “Marketing & Certification: Essential Tools to Engage Corporate America.” The panel will focus on how to sell your services or goods to Corporate America. Moderated by Wilka Varela Toppins, OVP Diversity Strategies, Macy’s, Inc. Panelists include: Nancy Allen, President and CEO, Women’s Business Development Center; Beatrice Louissaint, President & CEO, Florida Regional Minority Business Council; Carolina Brito, Vice President, Archipress & Design; and Maria Elena Dominguez, Owner, JEM Promotions.

Additionally, Macy’s has engaged their local cosmetic partners, Bobbi Brown and MAC, who will showcase an all day Beauty Lounge for attendees.

During the Award Luncheon Ceremony, LATINA Style Magazine will honor Victoria E. Villalba as the “Latina Entrepreneur of the Year” of Miami, Florida.

Victoria E. Villalba is the President of Victoria & Associates Career Services, Inc. Victoria is a pioneer in her field, having established many “firsts” in the industry, such as the “vendor on premise” concept at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Preparing Youth for Industry (PYI) Program in South Florida. She has also lectured at Miami Dade Community College for the MEED (Microcomputer Education for Employment of the Disabled) Program. Victoria currently serves on the Board for the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Board for His House Children’s Home. Victoria received a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Southern College in 1986, majoring in Personnel Management. She has also received a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University. Victoria’s leadership skills have earned her several awards including: Pinnacle Award Winner and Small Business of the Year.

Our Keynote Speaker is the Honorable Luz Urbaez Weinberg. She has served as councilwoman and vice mayor since 2005 and represents the city at local, state and national events. Ms. Weinberg serves on the Board of Directors of the Hispanics Elected to Local Office (HELO) Constituency Group of the National League of Cities (NLC), and is a proud member of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) and NLC’s Women In Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group.

The event co-chairs are outstanding Latina Leaders in the city of Miami: Liliam M. Lopez, President & CEO, and one of the co-founders of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) and Nery Torrent, Vice President & CRA Lender, Ocean Bank. She is also a board member of South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine; only $30.00 for early registration or $60.00 the day of the event.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. The national sponsors include: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, Aflac and UnitedHealthcare. Miami sponsors include: Verizon Communications and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. The official Business Series Airline is American Airlines and the series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo.

To register for the Miami Business Series, visit www.bs.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series, bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area. “

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year

Anniversary Tour in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, November 20, 2008, from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Hyatt Miami Regency at the Miami Convention Center located at 400 SE Second Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 18,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak and interact with the audience on the topics of “Access to capital”, “The Essentials of a Successful Business”, “Growing Your Small Business” and the
“Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned”. We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret
to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business.
Our 2008 Title sponsor, Macy’s, has engaged their cosmetic local partners to showcase an all day makeover lounge for attendees. Come pamper yourself and receive beauty tips from professional make up artists at the cosmetics lounge open through the entire conference! Additionally, Macy’s will host a seminar presentation during the luncheon; the focus of the panel is on “How to sell your services or goods to Corporate America”. They will discuss certification issues as well as approaching corporations such as Macy’s.
The event co-chairs are outstanding Latina Leaders in the city of Miami: Liliam M. Lopez, President & CEO, and one of the co-founders of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC), and Nery Torrent, Vice President & CRA Lender, Ocean Bank. She is also a board member of South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Liliam M. Lopez graduated with a 4.0 from St. Thomas University with a major in Political Science. She is the former Executive Director of the Spanish American League Against Discrimination (SALAD). Lopez is a journalist
and has been a staff writer for both “Proyecto” magazine and “Socialite Magazine.” She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Keys of the City of Miami Beach presented by the Honorable Mayor David Dermer
on June 20, 2002.
Nery Torrent came to the United States from Cuba at the age of 12 and has seen the transformation of Dade County from a tourist community to a complex, international center of finance and commerce. Nery started her banking career in 1976 as a Filing Clerk at Sun Bank and after 30 years in the banking field, she worked her way to her present position at Ocean Bank. Prior to assuming this position, she worked as a Vice President/CRA Director, Consumer Loan
Officer, Mortgage Loan Officer and Community Activities Coordinator. For her outstanding support to the Community which she serves, Nery has received over 49 Awards for Community Involvement and Leadership Excellence, including a Proclamation from the Board of Miami-Dade County Commissioners naming February 23, 2006 “Nery Torrent Day.”
Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine; only $30.00 for early registration or $60.00 on the day of the event. Valet Parking discounted fee $10.00.
The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. The national sponsors include Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance , Aflac,
UnitedHealthcare and AARP. Miami Sponsors include Verizon and Hyatt. The official Business Series Airline is American Airlines and the series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo.
For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to register for the
Miami Business Series, visit www.bs.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area. “

LATINA Style magazine has named Kraft Foods (NYSE: KFT) one of the top 50 companies for professional Hispanic women in the United States. The award recognizes companies that excel in Latina representation in senior positions, leadership and mentoring programs for Hispanics and progressive employee benefits.

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“Diversity and inclusion are part of our growth strategy,” said Irene Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our consumers are diverse, so having a diverse perspective enables us to see first-hand how we can better meet their needs with innovative, high-quality products.”

“We’re honored to be among the top 50 companies for Latinas,” said Anne Alonzo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs. “We recognize the growing influence of Latinas and applaud their significant accomplishments and successes.” Earlier this month, Latina Style featured Kraft at its National LATINA Symposium in Washington, D.C., where Alonzo joined other prominent Latinas at a workshop focused on “Achieving Your Potential.”

Building a Culture Where the Best Want to Work
Kraft’s commitment to maintain a diverse workforce and attract the talent needed to fuel the company’s growth goes beyond brochures and seminars. As part of its ongoing efforts to build a culture where the best talent wants to work, Kraft has expanded diversity training and developed innovative programs to help women advance. A great example is the company’s Efficacy for Women program, where participants identify their own career goals and develop the specific steps to achieve them.

In addition, Kraft’s employee councils have been re-energized. To help these groups grow, each member of the company’s executive team sponsors one of the ten councils in the United States, Canada and Latin America. For example, Kraft’s Hispanic Employee Council and the Kraft Latin America Women’s Council develop strategies to meet their members’ development needs and support their advancement in the organization. Also, these groups advise management on how to leverage a diverse workforce to meet business goals.

Kraft’s commitment extends beyond the workplace. The company has partnered with the National Latino Children’s Institute to develop Salsa, Sabor y Salud to address nutrition and obesity issues among U.S. Latino families. “

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Fort Worth, TX, October 22, 2008, from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston Street, Ft. Worth TX, 76102.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 18,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The event co-chairs are Lupita Colmenero, President & CEO, el Hispano News, Rosa Navejar, President, Ft. Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Arcilia Acosta, President & CEO of CARCON Industries and Construction. Ms. Colmenero has served as President of the National Association of Hispanic Publications and is the founder and publisher of el Hispano News. Ms. Navejar has 25 years in the banking industry and has leveraged her business experience to develop programs with the purpose of educating the Hispanic business community. Ms. Acosta’s company specializes in commercial, institutional, and transportation construction and she has also served as Chairman of the Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2006 approximately 8.5 million of the 23.5 million total population of the state of Texas are Hispanic. Hispanic entrepreneurs have had a tremendous impact on the Texas economy with well over 300,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the state generating over 42 Billion dollars in sales annually.

With over 200,000 Hispanics in Fort Worth, Texas, Hispanics represent almost 30% of the 686,000 total population. This translates to over 5,500 Hispanic owned businesses.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. The national sponsors include AFLAC, Aetna, Principal Financial Group, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, and Wal-Mart, Inc. Stores. City Sponsors include: Comerica Bank and UnitedHealthcare. The series’ beverage sponsor is PepsiCo and its brands Aquafina and Propel.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) , League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, Latinos in Information and Sciences Technology Association (LISTA), National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), PR Newswire, SCORE, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Local Partners include: Accion Texas, Ft. Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, El Hispano News, and CARCON Industries and Construction.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak and interact with the audience on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” “Technology Solutions to Increase Business Productivity,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business.

Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Please R.S.V.P by Wednesday, October 15th. The Series has been featured on Azteca America, NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the Dallas Morning News, SBTV and HITN, and in the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Washington Hispanic, El tiempo Latino, El Pregonero.

For more information, sponsorship opportunity or to register for the Fort Worth Business Series visit www.bs.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area. “

Latina achievement and leadership was the focus of the days activities at the 5th Annual National LATINA Symposium. The event, organized by LATINA Style Magazine, was held on September 5, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.

The event chair was Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; she congratulated and thanked all attendees for their achievements in her welcome letter in the program. The event began with a ceremonial breakfast following a series of workshops that allowed participants to learn about issues such as: advancing Latinas in the workplace, successful leadership, applying military skills to everyday life, entrepreneurship, business, political leadership, professional development and balancing health, career and personal life.

The panel “Secrets of Successful Leadership: Translating Power into action” was moderated by Anna Escobedo Cabral, U.S. Treasurer. The panelists included: Brigadier General Angela Salinas, U.S. Marine Corps, Diana Rael, Multicultural Director-Northeast Zone, State Farm Insurance, and Lourdes Hassler, CEO, National Society of Hispanic MBAs. Speakers shared their insights on how to effectively impact their community and how communicating ideas inspire others. They also shared their experiences, achievements and how to become strong Latina leaders. The panel “Discipline, Commitment, Courage: Applying military skills to everyday life” featured Captain Kathlene Contres, Commandant of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, U.S. Navy, Colonel Lisa Firmin, Commander, Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 842, U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant Commander Patricia T. Mitroswki, Response Department Head for Sector Baltimore, U.S. Coast Guard, Major Lina M. Dowing, U.S. Marine Corps, and Lieutenant Kim Cota-Robles, Diversity Directorate, U.S. Navy. Their discussion included issues such as transferring military skills to civilian life, their motivation to enlist in the service, and experiences navigating through a male dominated environment. The “Achieving your Potential” panel featured Carmen Bauza, VP/DMM Confections/Front End Impulse, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Jenifer Sevilla-Korn, U.S Department of Justice, Cristina Lopez, President, National Hispana Leadership Institute, and Anne Alonzo, Vice President, Corporate & Legal Affairs, Kraft Foods. Their conversation presented advice on achieving success while balancing career, family, personal life and civic participation,

The National LATINA Symposium culminated with the “Distinguished Service Awards Luncheon”. Keynote speaker Colonel Lisa Firmin, U.S Air Force gave an uplifting speech that touched upon her personal experiences of being a woman in the military and the importance of education for Latinos. An awards ceremony followed honoring 10 Latinas representing each branch of the Armed Forces and Fourth Estate Agencies.

Among the criteria used to select the honorees was: embodying qualities that are at the core of the service’s mission, being well respected by their superiors and peers as leaders and upstanding servicewomen, assisting in creating opportunities and careers that support and contribute to the advancement of Hispanic Americans toward senior level positions, displaying exceptional character and representing the Hispanic community with dignity and pride. The following Latinas were recognized this year: Sergeant First Class Dolores Rivera U.S. Army, Shirley A. Hill U.S Army, Lieutenant Leticia Soto, U.S. Navy, Esther Thatcher, U.S. Navy, Master Sergeant Morayma M. Rodriguez U.S. Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant Joanna E. Vasquez U.S. Air Force, Dr. Maria-Paz U. Smith, Commander U.S. Coast Guard, Lieutenant Colonel Kimberly Derouen, National Guard Bureau, Colonel Madeline Lopez, Defense Logistics Agency and Maria Castillo, Defense logistics Agency.

The event was sponsored by the State Farm Insurance, U.S. Department of Defense, Shell Oil Company, United Healthcare-AARP Health, The U.S. Navy, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Exxon Mobil, The Hershey Company, PepsiCo, HITN, with the partnership of Washington Hispanic, El Pregonero, El Tiempo Latino, Telemundo WZGS Washington DC, Maryland Public Television, The George Washington University, The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.

Launched in 1994 by the late Anna Maria Arias, LATINA Style is the first organization with its flagship national magazine dedicated to the needs and concerns of the contemporary professional and entrepreneur Latina in the U.S. Arias’ legacy continues through LATINA Style Magazine and its events empowering women.

For more information visit www.latinastyle.com or call 703-312-0904 or tolls free 1-800-651-8083. “

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“Ryder is proud to be recognized for our diversity initiatives,” said Ryder Chairman and CEO Greg Swienton. “Over the past five years, we have grown our business from a $4.7 billion company to a $6.6 billion company. Our commitment to diversity has strengthened, and we strongly believe there is a direct correlation between our diverse employees and our business success. We cultivate a talented, diverse workforce, and we welcome the contributions of Latina women as part of that workforce.”
The 2008 LATINA Style 50 is determined from a survey of the Fortune 1000 companies on initiatives that promote diversity and career advancement opportunities for Hispanic women. The survey was originally developed and first launched in 1998 with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and national Hispanic organizations. Leadership programs, employee benefits and Latina representation in senior positions are among the criteria used to evaluate the diversity at each company through the survey. Over 800 companies are evaluated.
“Slowly but surely, Latinas continue to make progress in climbing the corporate ladder,” said LATINA Style Publisher Robert Bard. “However, we still have a long way to go to achieve parity. As the only national Latina publication focusing on the needs and aspirations of professional Latinas, we have a duty to keep Hispanic women informed about corporate America’s best employment practices. We have gone to great lengths to provide a reliable resource for Latinas to evaluate companies, so they can be confident that the 2008 LATINA Style 50 truly represents some of the best opportunities corporate America has to offer.”
The LATINA Style 50 Companies will be honored February 5, 2009, during the LATINA Style Awards Ceremony & Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., and recognized at an exclusive awards reception at the White House. “

Aflac has been recognized among the corporate elite in the 2008 LATINA Style 50 Report, which sets the standard for corporate America’s sensitivity to Latinas’ needs and goals in the workplace identifying companies that provide the best career opportunities for Latinas in the United States.
This year, the magazine’s annual awards ceremony will celebrate its 11- year anniversary and honor the LATINA Style 50 companies during a Diversity Leaders Conference on February 5, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
“It is a great honor for the Aflac family to be recognized among LATINA Style’s 50 best companies in America for the ninth year,” said Brenda Mullins, second vice president and diversity officer for Aflac Human Resources. “We value our talented and diverse workforce and pride ourselves in creating an environment that fosters career advancement opportunities for all our employees.”
More than 1,000 companies responded to LATINA Style’s questionnaire and were evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace. Among the principal areas of evaluation are number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latina board members, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, dependent/child care support, employee benefits, women’s issues, job retraining, affinity groups and Hispanic relations. Evaluations for the 2008 annual report were based on 2007 data.
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LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of Latina professionals in the United States, is pleased to announce an innovative collaboration with Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business. LATINA Style will provide ten executive business education grants for Latina entrepreneurs, to be given to this year’s winners of the Annual Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund, and to be presented in our Nation’s Capital on September, 5, 2008.

These grants will help to assure that ten of the Nation’s highest-potential Latina entrepreneurs will be able to attend Tuck School’s flagship executive program, Building a High-Performing Minority Business. The program helps business owners take their company to the next level, creating more wealth and more jobs in their communities.

Since its establishment in 2002, the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund has been the most respected and coveted business award program for Latina business owners in the United States. The Fund was created to recognize the accomplishments of Anna Maria Arias, the late founder and editor of LATINA Style Magazine. Her drive and mission to empower Hispanic women is one of the true legacies in the Hispanic community. The Fund celebrates this spirit of entrepreneurship that was Anna Maria’s vision and that today serves to fuel the phenomenal growth of the Latina business sector.

Created in the spirit of Anna Maria Arias’ vision for Latinas in the business sector, this fund was designed to celebrate the perseverance and commitment that marked Anna Maria’s life. She was a pioneer as a publisher, businesswoman and champion of entrepreneurship. The fund provides these educational grants to selected Latina business owners from across the country who exemplify those business practices and principles that Anna Maria championed.

“When you are looking to jump start your business and take it to the next level of success, the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund could be available to help you achieve your goals,” stated Robert Bard, President and CEO of LATINA Style Inc. “When we started these awards we knew that the goal was to make long-term, transformational impact on our women business owners … now through this collaboration with the Tuck School of Business, the Fund will provide a world class learning experience to create innovative, strategic business leaders!”

Since 1980, the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth has been the leader in helping minority business executives succeed in perfecting and growing their businesses. Among the school’s more than 4,500 minority graduates are some of the nation’s most celebrated success stories. The Tuck School, rated the number one business school by both The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, provides world-class faculty and high-quality, high-impact intensive learning experiences that are specifically tailored to the needs of minority-owned businesses. The grant awardees will gain the business tools that today’s Latina needs to compete effectively in the increasingly challenging global marketplace, and position her company for increased profits and for breakthrough growth.

“Tuck is committed to the growth and development of the Latina business community,” said Professor Leonard Greenhalgh, Tuck’s Director of Programs for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses. “We commend LATINA Style Magazine and the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund Awards Program for their vision and their very significant commitment to the development of Latina business owners through a unique and innovative collaboration with the Tuck School. These educational scholarships will accelerate the progress of the award winners.”

The deadline for these awards is August 15, 2008. The grant recipients will be showcased during a gala awards dinner at this year’s LATINA Style Annual Symposium taking place in Washington, DC on September 5th, 2008, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in our nation’s capital. For more information or to apply for the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund visit www. latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083. For more information on Tuck School’s executive programs for minority business owners, visit www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/exec/minority.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman. “

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of Latina professionals in the United States, is pleased to announce the availability of ten (10) executive business education grants for Latina entrepreneurs.

Since its establishment in 2002, the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund has been the most respected and coveted business award program for Latina business owners in the United States. The Fund was created to recognize the accomplishments of Anna Maria Arias, the late founder and editor of LATINA Style Magazine. Her drive and mission to empower Hispanic women is one of the true legacies in the Hispanic community. The Fund celebrates this spirit of entrepreneurship that was Anna Maria’s vision and that today serves to fuel the phenomenal growth of the Latina business sector.

Created in the spirit of Anna Maria Arias’ vision for Latinas in the business sector, this fund was designed to celebrate the perseverance and commitment that marked Anna Maria’s life. She was a pioneer as a publisher, businesswoman and champion of entrepreneurship. The fund provides these educational grants to selected Latina business owners from across the country who exemplify those business practices and principles that Anna Maria championed.

“When you are looking to jump start your business and take it to the next level of success, the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund could be available to help you achieve your goals,” stated Robert Bard, President and CEO of LATINA Style Inc. “We started these awards more than 6 years ago … we are now entering our seventh year, and the Fund has helped dozens of Latinas grow their companies. The awards have made a difference in the lives of dozens of Latina entrepreneurs, ensuring that business dreams become a reality … one woman at a time!”

We look forward to receiving hundreds of applications this year. The grant recipients will be showcased during a gala awards dinner at this year’s LATINA Style Annual Symposium taking place in Washington, DC on September 5, 2008, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in our nation’s capital. For more information or to apply for the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund visit http://www. latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman. “*

Vanessa Robledo, whose family winery has become an iconic success story and an inspiration for Hispanic immigrants, was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Latina Style Magazine this week.”*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2008, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown, 590 West Peach Tree NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include: AFLAC, Principal Financial Group, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, United Healthcare and Wal-Mart. The series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo and its brands Aquafina and Propel.

Macy’s has partnered with one of their cosmetic brands, LANCOME, to feature an all-day cosmetics lounge. Additionally, Macy’s will host a Fashion Seminar “Do’s and Don’ts in Business Attire” that will feature how to transform business outfits into evening wear. Ms. Xanthe Tilden, fashion and entertainment correspondent and producer for CNN en Espanol, will moderate the Macy’s Fashion Show.

The event Co-chairs are Sandra Font, Interim President, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Judith Martinez-Sadri, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Latino. The GHCC is the leading Hispanic business organization whose mission is to promote domestic and international economic development of Hispanic businesses and Hispanic business people to link businesses in Latin America and in Georgia. Atlanta Latino is the largest bilingual weekly newspaper with an audited circulation of 30,000 copies. Atlanta Latino is distributed to over 2,100 points of distribution throughout 13 counties in the Atlanta area in 38 cities. The company also owns and operates metro Atlanta’s premier bilingual website: www.atlantalatino.com .

According to the 2002 Economic Census, a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 18,310 Hispanic-owned firms in the state of Georgia generating over 4.2 billion dollars in gross receipts. In the city of Atlanta alone there are 14,988 Hispanic-owned businesses generating over 3.2 billion dollars in sales.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, Latinos in Information and Sciences Technology Association (LISTA), National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), National Society of Hispanic MBA’s (NSHMBA), PR Newswire, SCORE, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration will provide local support and have a presence at the event.

Local Partners include: Atlanta Latino, Atlanta Women’s Network, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Minority Business Enterprise Center, Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Georgia Women’s Business Council, Groupo Laza, LLC, and Mundo Hispanico. Local radio media partners include: Viva 105.7 and El Patron 105.3.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned” and “Macy’s Fashion Seminar.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes: free makeovers at the cosmetic lounge by LANCOME, dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Latina, Hispanic, and small-business communities. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV. “*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Atlanta, GA, June 19, 2008, from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown, 590 West Peach Tree NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include AFLAC, Principal Financial Group, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare and Wal-Mart. The series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo and its brands Aquafina and Propel.

Macy’s has partnered with one of their cosmetic brands LANCOME to feature an all day cosmetics lounge.

The event Co-chairs are Sandra Font, Interim President, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Judith Martinez-Sadri, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Latino. The GHCC is the leading Hispanic business organization whose mission is to promote domestic and international economic development of Hispanic businesses and Hispanic business people to link businesses in Latin America and in Georgia. Atlanta Latino is the largest bilingual weekly newspaper with an audited circulation of 30,000 copies. Atlanta Latino is distributed to over 2,100 points of distribution throughout 13 counties in the Atlanta area in 38 cities. The company also owns and operates metro Atlanta’s premier bilingual website: www.atlantalatino.com .

According to the 2002 Economic Census, a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 18,310 Hispanic owned firms in the State of Georgia generating over 4.2 billion dollars in gross receipts. In the city of Atlanta alone there are 14,988 Hispanic owned businesses generating over 3.2 billion dollars in sales.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPHA), Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, Latinos in Information and Sciences Technology Association (LISTA), National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), PR Newswire, SCORE, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration will provide local support and have a presence at the event.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned” and “Macy’s Fashion Seminar.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they have overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes: free makeovers at the cosmetic lounge by LANCOME, dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the Latina, Hispanic, and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the Atlanta Business Series, visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY, Thursday May 15th, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series is to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The event co-chairs are Shirley Rodríguez Remeneski, President, 100 Hispanic Women, and Jerusha Ramos, Investment Advisor for NL Financial and community leader with many advocacy organizations.

Mrs. Rodríguez Remeneski founded 100 Hispanic Women in 1996 as a forum for Latinas, individuals and organizations who support Hispanic women, to come together and address issues affecting our communities. Prior to founding 100 Hispanic Women, Mrs. Remeneski held the position of Senior Vice President at the Empire State Development Corporation’s Economic Revitalization Division, where she was appointed in January 2002. At Empire State Development, Ms. Remeneski was responsible for overseeing economic development for distressed communities in New York State, and designing projects and programs to stimulate growth and development that lead to the creation of permanent jobs, and sustainable business enterprises.

Ms. Ramos is a well-rounded business professional who works with business owners and other high-earning employees providing them with quality financial analysis and strategies. She is active in organizations such as National Association of Women Business Owners, serving in the capacity of Former Vice-President of Membership, New York City chapter and former National Chair of Diversity / Market Development Forum. She is also involved with the New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. In 2007, she chaired the 24th Northeast Regional Convention of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare and Wal-Mart.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), iHispano.com, Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), LatinVision, National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), PR Newswire, U.S. Small Business Administration, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP).

Local partners include: 100 Hispanic Women, Dress for Success , Greater New York Chamber of Commerce (GNYCC), Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (MCC), Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC), National Association of Women Business Owners - New York (NAWBO-NY), National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health (NHCCH), New York City Department of Small Business Services, New York State Federation of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYSFHCC), New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC), Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) Women’s Bureau-U.S. Department of Labor & Women’s Venture Fund.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand how they were able to find true business success!

Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo and SBTV, and in the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and the Dallas Morning News.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the New York Business Series, visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will celebrate the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series (LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY, April 25, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare and Wal-Mart.

The event co-chairs are Shirley Rodríguez Remeneski, President, 100 Hispanic Women, and Jerusha Ramos, Investment Advisor for NL Financial and community leader with many advocacy organizations. Mrs. Rodriguez Remeneski founded 100 Hispanic Women in 1996 as a forum for Latinas, individuals and organizations who support Hispanic women, to come together and address issues affecting our communities. Ms. Ramos is a well-rounded business professional, who works with business owners and other high-earning employees providing them with quality financial analysis and strategies. She is active in organizations such as National Association of Women Business Owners, serving in the capacity of Former Vice-President of Membership, New York City chapter and former National Chair of Diversity / Market Development Forum. She is also involved with the New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. In 2007, she chaired the 24th Northeast Regional Convention of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, League of United Latin American Citizens, LatinVision, National Association of Hispanic Publications, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, PR Newswire, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Local partners include: 100 Hispanic Women, New York City Department of Small Business Services New York State Federation of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Dress for Success.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of, “Securing Capital to Build Capacity, ” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first-hand, how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they’ve overcome, their secret to work-life balance, and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes; dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelmingly positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the New York Business Series visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

Adriana Lopez, Owner, Get the Edge Inc., will be recognized as the Latina Entrepreneur of the Year for the city of Anaheim at the onset of the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series LSBS 10-Year Anniversary Tour in Anaheim on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim Resort/Convention Center located in 2085 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA.

In January 2008, Ms. Lopez launched Get the Edge Inc., a technology company that specializes in creating and implementing leading edge solutions for its clients. As an industry leader for over 10 years, Get the Edge Inc. provides its clients with expertise in the areas of Equipment Leasing and Finance Solutions, Food Industry Enterprise Solutions, GPS Tracking Systems, and Custom Web Development. Ms. Lopez is also the owner of Financial Group-Equipment Loans and Leasing, with offices located in Calexico, Ca. and Phoenix, Az. She is also founder and president of Jewels for my Queens and serves on the board of the National Latina Business Women Association, Adelante Mujer Latina Conference and The Lions Den.

Ms. Lopez will be recognized at the Latina Entrepreneur Award Luncheon sponsored by Macys Inc. The luncheon Mistress of Ceremonies will be Claudia Botero, Reporter for Univision, KMEX-TV, Channel 34. Ms. Botero, a native of Pereira, Colombia, is a dynamic and dedicated reporter who has been honored by various community organizations for her outstanding work. Among her biggest accomplishments, Ms. Botero was an Emmy winner for Outstanding Hard News Reporting in 2005.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. Macys Inc. is the title sponsor for the 2008 LSBS. National sponsors include: Principal Financial, Sams Club, State Farm Insurance, United Healthcare and Wal-Mart.

The registration fee includes dynamic panels, high-power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, a commemorative gift bag and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine. Receive this for a tremendous value of only $30.00 if purchased online, or $60.00 at the door. Since the inception of the LATINA Style Business Series in 1998, over 70 cities have been visited and it has received an overwhelmingly positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series, bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the Anaheim Business Series, visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

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LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will kick off the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series(LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Anaheim on Friday April 11, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim Resort/Convention Center located in 2085 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA.

For the 2008 Kick-off LATINA Style has assembled high profile Latina Leaders in their industry to Co-Chair the Anaheim Business Series. Event Co-Chairs include Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino, Founder & CEO of Lulu’s Desserts; a company ranked among the largest and fastest growing Hispanic-owned businesses in the U. S. and the first company to distribute ready-to-eat gelatin desserts. Lulu is also the author of “Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America” and was recently a featured speaker at the Microsoft Small Business Summit.

Theresa Ynzunza, National President of National Latina Business Women’s Association whose mission is to promote, develop and support the rapid growth of Latina business owners and professionals as well as create more representation, visibility, and business development, networking and mentoring opportunities for Latinas in the world of business and at the executive levels throughout the country.

Our third co-chair is Martha Montoya, President of Los Kitos Entertainment, LLC. Currently, this unique media enterprise has three main divisions: syndication, licensing and utilizing the characters to bring edu-entertainment to the U.S. Hispanic community. Los Kitos cartoon strip can be read daily in newspapers worldwide, enjoyed on the Internet, and heard in America and abroad through a daily and weekly radio broadcast in Univision Radio and Organization of Americas States.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of, “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” These women will share the obstacles they’ve overcome, their secret to work life balance and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. National sponsors include Principal Financial, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, UnitedHealthcare, Wal-Mart.

Registration fee includes dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelming positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the Anaheim Business Series visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will kick off the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series(LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Anaheim on Friday April 11, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim Resort/Convention Center located in 2085 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. Past and present sponsors include AT&T, Bank of America, Exxon-Mobil, Citibank, Colgate-Palmolive, General Motors, IBM, Mesirow Financial, McDonald’s, Office Depot, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, U.S. Bank, UnitedHealthcare, Wachovia & Wal-Mart.

Event Co-Chairs include Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino, Founder & CEO, Lulu’s Desserts; Theresa Ynzunza, National President, National Latina Business Women’s Association and Martha Montoya, President, Los Kitos Entertainment, LLC.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with, Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, Hispanic, League of United Latin American Citizens, National Association of Hispanic Publishers, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, National Hispanic Business Women Association, National Latina Business Women Association, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Local partners include the Conexion, East Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of, “Securing Capital to Build Capacity, ” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they’ve overcome, their secret to work life balance and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelming positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

For more information or to register for the Anaheim Business Series visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S., will kick off the 2008 LATINA Style Business Series(LSBS) 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Anaheim on Friday, April 11, 2008, from 8:00am - 4:00pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim Resort/Convention Center located in 2085 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA.

The LATINA Style Business Series is the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 17,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since it first launched in 1998. The focus of the 2008 Series will be to provide a platform for women business owners who are looking to position their enterprises to succeed at the next level.

The 2008 LSBS title sponsor is Macy’s Inc. Past and present sponsors include AT&T, Bank of America, Exxon-Mobil, Citibank, Colgate-Palmolive, General Motors, IBM, Mesirow Financial, McDonald’s, Office Depot, Sam’s Club, State Farm Insurance, U.S. Bank, UnitedHealthcare, Wachovia & Wal-Mart.

Event Co-Chairs include Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino, Founder & CEO, Lulu’s Desserts; Theresa Ynzunza, National President, National Latina Business Women’s Association; and Martha Montoya, President, Los Kitos Entertainment, LLC.

In addition, LATINA Style has partnered with: Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), League of United Latin American Citizens, National Association of Hispanic Publishers, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, National Hispanic Business Women Association, National Latina Business Women Association, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

The event includes exhibits and expert presenters who will speak on the topics of “Securing Capital to Build Capacity,” “Protecting You and Your Investments,” “Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain,” “Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business,” and “Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned.” We will feature local business leaders and hear first hand how they were able to find true business success! These women will share the obstacles they’ve overcome, their secret to work life balance and how they stay motivated in their business. The audience will have the opportunity to interact with all of our panelists during the luncheon.

Registration fee includes dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, for a tremendous value of only $30! Over 70 cities have been visited since the inception of the Business Series in 1998. Since then, it has received an overwhelming positive response by the Latina, Hispanic and small-business community. The Series has been featured on NBC News, ABC News, FOX network, Univision, Telemundo, the San Diego Tribune, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, and SBTV.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.
For more information or to register for the Anaheim Business Series visit www.latinastyle.com or call 1-800-651-8083.”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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Hispanic marketers today gained a powerful new Web consumer marketing tool with the launch of the search engine-optimized, “Interactivo Release” from Hispanic PR Wire (HPRW). The feature-rich Interactivo Release allows HPRW clients to digitally showcase their press releases, photos and media kits online in a way that is unrivaled in the Hispanic marketing and press release wire industries.

“We’re all about creating maximum value for our marketing and media clients alike and that’s just what we’ve done with the Interactivo Release. A dazzling marketing tool hotwired for the Web 2.0 era is how to describe it and we’re not even done optimizing it,” said Manny Ruiz, CEO of Hispanic PR Wire. “We’re talking about a press release that creates a compelling multimedia experience for both consumers and media.”

The Interactivo Release replaces HPRW’s former flagship press release the Inteligente Release and is available as a $125 Basic and $250 Premium add-on to any geographic distribution. It includes an array of important new and upgraded features that can be viewed live by visiting the link, www.hispanicprwire.com/news.php?l=in&id=7390&cha=14. Key Interactivo features include:

– Story and Photo Posting on Scores of Hispanic News Sites: Interactivo Releases get story and photo posting on more than 80 of HPRW’s Hispanic online news partner sites. The photo placement component is unique to Interactivo Releases. Release with photo postings currently include such top Hispanic Web sites as Latina Style magazine, Catalina magazine, Diario Las Americas, Vida Nueva and El Latino de San Diego, among others. HPRW’s online placements represent more than eight times the number of guaranteed placements offered by HPRW’s nearest rival competitor.

– Photo Gallery: One of the highlights of the Interactivo Release is a Photo Gallery feature that showcases press release photos in both the front page of HPRW’s Web site in a photo spotlight box and also inside a dedicated, photos-only section of the site that includes the 50 most recent Interactivo Release images. In the Photo Gallery section, www.hispanicprwire.com/photogallery.php?l=in, viewers who put their cursor over a thumbnail image see that photograph in a larger view that includes the image’s related headline and the first paragraph. Clicking on an image in the Photo Gallery takes visitors to a view of the full story.

– Thumbnail Image View: All Interactivo Releases photographs appear as thumbnail images alongside their respective press release headlines.

– Press Kit Posting in PDF: The premium version of the Interactivo Release allows clients to post PDF versions of their press kit materials including fact sheets, biographies, newsletters, brochures, calendar of events, registration forms and more. This search engine-friendly feature is wildly popular with both consumers and media.

– Live Web Site Preview: Premium versions of the Interactivo Release feature a full screen, live preview of the Web site related to the press release. As part of the way stories are attractively showcased, the Web site preview appears at the end of the posted press release. This powerful feature helps HPRW clients generate direct visits to their Web sites, which can be fully navigated by visitors from within the HPRW press release page.

– Text Hyperlinks: All Interactivo Release feature hyperlinks to relevant, search engine-friendly keywords such as company, product and service brand names.

– Quote Box: This feature adds visual appeal to your story by spotlighting, in an enlarged box, a significant quote or sentence from your story that best highlights what your story is about. All HPRW stories now get posted with this feature.

– Full Width Story View: For 2007, HPRW added Web real estate width to client stories by completely removing the former lefthand menu that appeared alongside stories.

The Interactivo Release is available as an add-on to any press release distribution in two versions:

– Interactivo Release Basic (a $125 add-on): includes photo alert, hyperlinked text, high resolution photo and logo posting on HispanicPRWire.com as well as online posting on HPRW’s network of guaranteed placements that run HPRW stories with both text and photos.

– Interactivo Release Premium (a $250 add-on): includes all of the elements of the Interactivo Release Basic plus live Web site previews, PDF posting of fact sheets, biographies, newsletters and/or logos on HispanicPRWire.com.
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*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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-The application period for the LATINA Style 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. is currently open. Now in its 11th anniversary, this annual survey evaluates Corporate America’s sensitivity to Latinas’ needs and goals in the workplace and identifies those corporations that are providing the best career opportunities for Latinas in the U.S. With over 1,000 companies surveyed each year, it is the most respected survey of corporate America’s policies and practices as they pertain to professional Hispanic women.

Companies responding to LATINA Style’s questionnaire are evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identify as most important to them in the workplace. Among the principal areas of evaluation are: number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latina board members, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, dependent/child care support, employee benefits, women’s issues, job retraining, affinity groups and Hispanic relations. Evaluations for the 2008 annual report will be based on 2007 data.

The names of the LATINA Style 50 will be announced in the August edition of the magazine, along with profiles of the top 12 companies. On February 5, 2009 all companies making the list will be recognized that the 11th LATINA Style 50 Awards Ceremony and Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, DC. This all day event will give Latinas in corporate America and prominent diversity leaders from the LATINA Style 50 Companies an opportunity to exchange information and discuss the issues faced by Latinas in the Workforce.

Numbering over 37 million, Latinos have become the largest minority in the United States. The number of Hispanic working women in the U.S. workforce exceeds seven and a half million and the numbers continue to rise.

Companies interested in taking part in the survey this year can find all relevant materials online at the magazines website: www.latinastyle.com or by calling 1-800-651-8083. The deadline for the 2008 LATINA Style 50 Survey is May 19, 2008.

About LATINA Style

Launched in 1994 by the late Anna Maria Arias, LATINA Style is the first organization with its flagship national magazine dedicated to the needs and concerns of the contemporary professional and entrepreneur Latina in the U.S. Arias’ legacy continues through LATINA Style Magazine and its events empowering women. “*

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At a standing room only event LATINA Style Magazine proudly celebrated its 10th Year Anniversary of the LATINA Style 50 Awards program. U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao delivered the keynote remarks for the eight consecutive year. PepsiCo Inc. was honored as the company of the year.

“We are proud to have reached a milestone for providing a national report that highlights those corporations which practice workplace diversity at the highest standards for our Latina professionals,” says Robert E. Bard, president and CEO of LATINA Style. “This year I am particularly pleased to acknowledge those corporations that have made the Top 50 list every year since 1998: Aetna Inc., Allstate Insurance Co., American Express Co., Citigroup Inc., Colgate-Palmolive Co., Fannie Mae, General Motors Corp., IBM, Merrill Lynch, Principal Financial Group, The Procter & Gamble Co., State Farm Mutual Insurance Companies and Wachovia. These companies have truly shown a commitment to excellence and investment on their precious assets, the Latina professional.”

Companies responding to LATINA Style’s questionnaire were evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace. Among the principal areas of evaluation were: number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latina board members, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, dependent/child care support, employee benefits, women’s issues, job retraining, affinity groups and Hispanic relations.

The number of Hispanic working women in the U.S. workforce exceeds seven and a half million and the numbers continue to rise. LATINA Style 50 companies employ 4,627,936 employees, of those 306,273 are Latinas, representing 6.6% of the total workforce of the selected companies.

The 2007 Company of the Year is New York based, PepsiCo. PepsiCo supports the development of its Latina employees through a myriad of networking groups like the Pepsi Latino Network and Adelante. Past Company of the Year winners since 1998 include Allstate, US West, SBC, Citigroup, Fannie Mae, Verizon, General Mills, Bank of America and McDonalds’.

The LATINA Style 50 Report is the most respected evaluation of corporate America’s career development opportunities for Latinas, and sets the standard for corporate America’s sensitivity to the needs and goals of professional Hispanic women in the workplace.

For more information regarding the LATINA Style 50, please visit the magazine website at www.latinastyle.com.

THE LATINA Style 50 - 2007
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Top 50 Companies

Aetna Inc.
Aflac Incorporated
Alcatel-Lucent
Allstate Insurance Company
American Airlines
American Express Company
AT&T
Bank of America
BNSF Railways Company
Citigroup Inc.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Comcast Corporation
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
Credit Suisse
Chrysler Corporation
Darden Restaurants
Fannie Mae
General Mills, Inc.
General Motors Corporation
HSBC-North America
IBM
JPMorgan Chase
Kellogg Company
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Liz Claiborne Inc.
Macy’s Inc
Marriott International, Inc.
MasterCard Worldwide
McDonald’s Corporation
Merrill Lynch
MGM Mirage
Morgan Stanley
New York Life Insurance Company
Northern Trust
PepsiCo, Inc. - Company of the Year 2007
Principal Financial Group
Procter & Gamble
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Qwest Communications Intl., Inc.
Sodexho, Inc.
Southern California Edison
State Farm Mutual Insurance Companies
The Coca-Cola Company
Union Pacific Railroad Company
USAA
Verizon Communications, Inc.
Wachovia
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wells Fargo & Company
Xerox Corporation

Honorable Mention Companies

Bausch & Lomb
Freddie Mac
Sprint Nextel Corporation
UnitedHealthcare, Inc.
United Technologies Corporation”*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
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