http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/13/latina-style-business-series-welcomes-texas-state-representative-jessica-farrar-as-luncheon-keynote-speaker/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/13/latina-style-business-series-welcomes-texas-state-representative-jessica-farrar-as-luncheon-keynote-speaker/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:14:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67309 LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latina and women entrepreneurs in the U.S., is coming to Houston, celebrating the finale of the 11th Annual LATINA Style Business Series Tour (LSBS). The event will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the JW Marriot Houston Hotel, Galleria located at 5150 Westheimer, Houston, Texas.

LATINA Style Magazine will honor entrepreneur Rocio Jasso, President of ABC Professional Tree Services, Inc., as Latina Style Business Series Entrepreneur of the Year for Houston. Also, participating will be our Featured Speaker Rosanna Gomez Moreno, System Executive for International Business Development for the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and Executive Director for International Services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Mistress of Ceremony will be local favorite Daniella Guzman, anchor of the weekend edition and Reporter of KPRC-TV, NBC News.


The Business Series, unique to LATINA Style Magazine, is the most successful business development program empowering Latina entrepreneurs across the country. More than 22,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since its conception in 1998.

The Business Series will showcase experts on the following topics: Accessing Capital in Today's Economy; The Essentials of a Successful Business; Greening Your Business; Lessons Learned: Latina Entrepreneurs' Financial Survival Guide; Healthy Worker, Healthy Business and Look Successful - Be Successful.

This year our event chairs are Latina Leaders Dr. Laura G. Murillo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Andreina Kepfer-Landis, Vice President Business Development of Global Market of K&L International Holdings, LLC.

Keynote speaker, Jessica Farrar, is currently in her 13th year as State Representative for District 148. She was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1994 at the age of 27, and she is the longest serving Hispanic female from Houston in the lower chamber of the Texas Legislature. Rep. Farrar grew up in Houston and received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston in 1995. She is a partner at Farrar Architects, a firm she shares with her father. She is married to Major Marco Sanchez, and the two live in Lindale with their dog Vecina. She currently serves on the powerful House Committee on State Affairs and the House Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.

Our 2009 title sponsor, Macy's, has engaged their local cosmetics partner Lancome Cosmetics to showcase an all-day makeover lounge for attendees! Come pamper yourself and receive beauty tips from professional makeup artists at the Lancome Cosmetics Lounge and Designer Fragrances, open throughout the entire conference!

Title sponsor: Macy's, Inc. National sponsors include: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., State Farm Insurance.

Houston Sponsors include: Aflac Incorporated, Comerica Bank. The official Airline of the business series is American Airlines.

Leadership Dinner Sponsors: UnitedHealthcare, and Chevrolet.

$30.00 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. $60.00 at the door. Valet Parking Discounted Rate for attendees $ 15.00 fee.

LATINA Style has partnered with the following organizations: The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), National Association of Women Business Owners of Houston (NAWBO), The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), Teleflora, ACCION Texas, the Hispanic Women's Network of Houston Texas (HWNT), Dress for Success of Houston, the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Supporting Government Agencies: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Media Partners include: Telemundo Houston TV, La Voz de Houston Publications, Houston Chronicle Publications and PR Newswire.

For more information or to register for the Houston Business Series, visit www.bs.latinastyle.com or call 703-312-0904.

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.

Contact: Tania Einhorn
Phone: (703) 312-0904
Email: lsbs@latinastyle.com Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67309 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/latina-style-magazine-to-announce-latina-executive-of-the-year-for-2009/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/latina-style-magazine-to-announce-latina-executive-of-the-year-for-2009/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:11:05 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64060 LATINA Style Magazine is proud to announce the launch of the "LATINA Executive of the Year" program. This program is designed to highlight individual Latina achievement and the company that provided the senior leadership opportunity. The Latina Executive of the Year will receive a feature profile in the November/December issue of LATINA Style Magazine, recognition in a national press release, and award recognition at the 2010 LATINA Style Awards and Diversity Leaders Conference.

LATINA Style is currently accepting submissions for the LATINA Executive of the Year Award. If you know a Latina executive who is eligible for this award, please submit their name, brief bio, and why you believe they are a good candidate to Robert Bard at robert@latinastyle.com and Simone Echeverri-Gent at simone@latinastyle.com. For further information about the criteria on which candidates will be assessed, please visit www.latinastyle.com/executive-of-the-year.html. The deadline for submission is November 2, 2009.


Founded in 1994, LATINA Style Magazine is a lifestyle/business publication for the professional Latina in the United States. The magazine has a national circulation of 150,000 and a readership of over 600,000. Each year LATINA Style Magazine recognizes 50 companies who have made the most significant advancements in corporate diversity. These top 50 companies are featured in the July/August issue of the magazine and awarded at the annual LATINA Style Awards and Diversity Leaders Conference, an event held each February in Washington, D.C.

For more information about LATINA Style Magazine please visit: www.latinastyle.com or contact Simone Echeverri-Gent at 703-312-0904. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64060 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/25/latina-style-magazine-selects-aflac-for-annual-list-of-top-50-companies/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/25/latina-style-magazine-selects-aflac-for-annual-list-of-top-50-companies/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:10:21 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59223 "Aflac today announced that it has been named a LATINA Style Top 50 company by LATINA Style Magazine in the publication's annual LATINA Style 50 report. The report is distributed to Hispanic professional and civic organizations, national women's organizations, more than 2,000 colleges and universities, members of congress and the White House. LATINA Style surveyed more than 800 companies for this study. The list appears in LATINA Style's August issue.

"We are proud to be recognized as a Top 50 Company by LATINA Style magazine and to have made this elite list after more than 800 companies were surveyed," Aflac chairman and CEO Dan Amos said. "We embrace our commitment to diversity because we know that in a market as diverse as America, it makes us a stronger company."

Companies are 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 2009 annual report were based on 2008 data.

The LATINA Style 50 companies will be honored on February 4, 2010, during LATINA Style's awards ceremony and Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. The companies will also be recognized at an exclusive awards reception at the White House." Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59223 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/american-airlines-selected-to-latina-styles-top-50-companies-for-latin-women-for-eighth-consecutive-year/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/american-airlines-selected-to-latina-styles-top-50-companies-for-latin-women-for-eighth-consecutive-year/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:05:44 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/american-airlines-selected-to-latina-styles-top-50-companies-for-latin-women-for-eighth-consecutive-year/ "For the eighth consecutive year, American Airlines has been selected as one of LATINA Style's Top 50 companies for Latinas to work for in the United States. The magazine's annual survey serves as the most respected source of employment and career information for Hispanic women.

"Every year LATINA Style carefully evaluates over 800 corporations to choose the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S.," said Robert Bard, President & CEO of LATINA Style Magazine. "Our survey is a highly regarded source of employment and career information for Hispanic women in our country. The Selection Committee was impressed by American Airlines well-documented commitment to creating an environment where all employees can thrive. I congratulate American Airlines for their eighth consecutive year on the LATINA Style Top 50!"

Selected from a pool of more than 800 U.S. corporations, the Top 50 winners take on a new dimension this year in the face of a challenging economic climate, the magazine said. The companies represented truly demonstrate their firm commitment to diversity, even as others in corporate America reevaluate diversity initiatives.

"We are honored to have been selected among so many other respected organizations to the LATINA Style 50," said Denise Lynn, American's Vice President - Diversity and Leadership Strategies. "This analysis by LATINA Style magazine is one of the most prestigious looks at corporate America's efforts to promote diversity and provide career advancement opportunities for Hispanic women. We are delighted to be recognized for our accomplishments in this area, and we're committed to maintaining our focus on the professional development of Latina women within our company."

The results of the LATINA Style 50 were unveiled at a press conference today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and will be published in LATINA Style's August issue.

The LATINA Style 50 Companies will also be honored on Feb. 4, 2010, during LATINA Style's Awards Ceremony & Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., and recognized at an exclusive awards reception at the White House. This year marks the eighth consecutive year that American has received the distinction.

The report will be distributed to Hispanic professional and civic organizations, national women's organizations, over 2,000 colleges and universities, all members of Congress, the White House, and members of the Cabinet, as well as at major Hispanic and recruitment conferences. The LATINA Style 50 is also a permanent feature on www.latinastyle.com. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the program.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection(R) serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com(R), provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld(R) Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in more than 130 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

AmericanAirlines(R) We know why you fly(R)

Current AMR Corp. releases can be accessed on the Internet.

The address is http://www.aa.com" Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59100 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/latina-style-magazine-announces-the-2009-latina-style-50-report/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/latina-style-magazine-announces-the-2009-latina-style-50-report/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:02:54 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59095 "" Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59095 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/unitedhealthcare-ranked-one-of-50-best-companies-for-latinas-to-work-for-in-the-us-according-to-latina-style-magazine/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/unitedhealthcare-ranked-one-of-50-best-companies-for-latinas-to-work-for-in-the-us-according-to-latina-style-magazine/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:47:38 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/unitedhealthcare-ranked-one-of-50-best-companies-for-latinas-to-work-for-in-the-us-according-to-latina-style-magazine/ "UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has earned a place on the 12th annual LATINA Style 50, a survey by LATINA Style Magazine of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the United States.

The LATINA Style 50, according to the magazine, “has become the most prestigious analysis of corporate America’s efforts for promoting diversity and providing career advancement opportunities for Hispanic women.” Companies that are considered for listing on the LATINA Style 50 are evaluated based on their percentage of Latina employees and Latinas in senior management positions as well as employee-benefit programs.

UnitedHealthcare was one of more than 800 U.S. corporations that were evaluated by the magazine for inclusion in this year’s list. The article announcing the winners appears in the August 2009 issue.

The magazine will honor UnitedHealthcare and the other LATINA Style 50 companies Feb. 4, 2010, during LATINA Style’s Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., and will also include an exclusive awards reception at the White House.

Latinas comprise more than 80 percent of UnitedHealthcare’s Hispanic employees and more than 6 percent of UnitedHealthcare’s total work force.

“The LATINA Style 50 award shows that UnitedHealthcare is a good place to work for our nearly 2,500 Latino employees and that we can make a positive difference for our Latino/Hispanic customers who want access to quality, affordable health care,” said Russell Bennett, UnitedHealthcare’s vice president of Latino Health Solutions. “Today, nearly 20 percent of our health plan customers are Latino. We believe our culturally diverse customers are best served by knowledgeable and experienced employees who understand their health care needs and cultural practices, and we are taking an innovative approach in developing culturally appropriate health services to improve the health and well-being of Latinos. We are honored that LATINA Style has recognized our commitment.”

UnitedHealthcare has developed far-reaching relationships with the Latino community and provides health and wellness information and unique educational programs tailored to meet the health care needs of Latinos. These include reader-friendly materials and brochures in Spanish and English and bilingual online educational programs, as well as Spanish-language versions of UnitedHealthcare’s disease management and health improvement programs. In addition, UnitedHealthcare offers PlanBienSM, an innovative program that combines health benefit plans with unique services designed to enhance the health and well-being of Hispanics and their families.

UnitedHealthcare’s award-winning bilingual Web site, www.uhclatino.com, is a unique online resource for health care information specifically tailored to address the health care concerns of UnitedHealthcare’s growing Latino membership and the Latino community at large. Recently, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded UnitedHealthcare the prestigious “Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award” for efforts to provide Spanish-preference Hispanic plan participants with personalized customer care services, including bilingual information and guidance about to best utilize their health care coverage benefits.

About UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare (www.unitedhealthcare.com) provides a full spectrum of consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services to individuals, public sector employers and businesses of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 100 companies. The company organizes access to quality, affordable health care services on behalf of more than 25 million individual consumers, contracting directly with approximately 590,000 physicians and care professionals and more than 4,900 hospitals to offer them broad, convenient access to services nationwide. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company.

Contacts

UnitedHealthcare
Dan Miller, 714-226-3726
dan.miller@uhc.com" Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59027 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/kaiser-permanente-named-2009-company-of-the-year-by-latina-style-magazine/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/kaiser-permanente-named-2009-company-of-the-year-by-latina-style-magazine/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:43:16 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=58997 "Kaiser Permanente has been ranked No. 1 by LATINA Style magazine on the publication's list of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the United States.

The LATINA Style survey, now in its 12th year, is an annual evaluation of corporate America's appreciation for the value of diversity in the workplace, and identifies the corporations in the United States that are providing the best career opportunities for Latinas. Kaiser Permanente was among 800 organizations included in the extensive research.

"It's an honor to be recognized by LATINA Style," said Ronald Knox, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. "To deliver the kind of member experience needed to remain a leader in an increasingly competitive and diverse marketplace, our employees must reflect the communities we serve. At Kaiser Permanente, understanding our members' needs and speaking their languages is simply how we do business."

Companies are evaluated based on workplace issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them. 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 Latina relations.

The LATINA Style 50 Companies will be honored on Feb. 4, 2010, during LATINA Style's Awards Ceremony & Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., and recognized at an exclusive awards reception at the White House.

Today, Kaiser Permanente's employee and physician workforce of 181,000 is 74 percent female and 56 percent people of color, mirroring and exceeding the racial, ethnic and gender composition of its health plan membership and the communities it serves. Kaiser Permanente's board of directors also is diverse; its membership is 21 percent Black, 14.5 percent Latino, 14.5 percent Asian American and 36 percent women, making it one of the most ethnically and gender-diverse boards in the country.

Earlier this year, Kaiser Permanente was ranked No. 1 in the fourth annual 50 Out Front for Diversity Leadership: Best Places for Diverse Managers to Work by DiversityMBA Magazine. Kaiser Permanente also was named the 2009 Corporation of the Year by the Hispanic College Fund and will be honored at the publication's 16th annual gala, to be held on Oct 30 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Kaiser Permanente was ranked No. 7 on the 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list and was the only health care organization ranked in the top 20 of this list.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 8.6 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: www.kp.org/newscenter." Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=58997 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/16/latina-style-welcomes-congresswoman-loretta-sanchez-as-the-honorary-chairwoman-of-the-6th-annual-national-latina-symposium/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/16/latina-style-welcomes-congresswoman-loretta-sanchez-as-the-honorary-chairwoman-of-the-6th-annual-national-latina-symposium/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:52:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=58421 "LATINA Style, the premier magazine addressing the needs of professional Latinas in the U.S., will host the 6th annual National LATINA Symposium on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the J.W. Marriot Hotel in Washington D.C. from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Symposium provides a national platform for Latina entrepreneurs and professional working women to address the status of the Hispanic woman in the United States.

The Honorable Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) is this year's Honorary Chair. Congresswoman Sanchez is a recognized leader on national security, intelligence, and counterterrorism issues. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. "This year's Symposium comes at an exciting time in history with the recent confirmation of our new Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Sonia Sotomayor," said Congresswoman Sanchez. The Symposium will give Latinas from across the country the opportunity to share their stories of struggle and opportunity and provide the needed resources to continue to advance in the workplace. I am honored to serve as the Honorary Chairwoman of this event, which I hope will help give Hispanic women the tools they need to empower themselves and their families," the Congresswoman added.


The Symposium will feature three exciting panels: "Leadership Under Fire," led by the most successful Latinas in the military, will offer guidance and advice on leadership and self development. This is an opportunity for all branches to work together and build each other up. Learn how success and power can positively impact your community and inspire others. Followed by "Nurturing Latina Success." Rising to the top is a difficult balancing act. This is a can't-miss opportunity to learn how successful Latinas have made headway against the challenges and politics of corporate America. And culminating with "Your Health - Your Future." Here, industry experts will demystify healthcare reform. Heath issues continue to disproportionately impact many aspects of a Latina professional's life. We will address these in detail and provide a roadmap for a healthier lifestyle. These groundbreaking workshops will feature some of the most prominent Latina Leaders in the nation. The event is open to the public and media and attended by Latinas from corporate America, the government, and military.

The Symposium will conclude with the Distinguished Military Service Awards Luncheon, co-hosted with the Department of Defense. During the Distinguished Military Service Awards Luncheon, LATINA Style presents the only national awards program honoring Latinas serving in the Armed Forces. We are proud to honor ten Latina military members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees who supported the DoD mission, the global war on terrorism, and demonstrated role model qualities and the core values of their respective Military Service and Agency.

The day will conclude with the LATINA Style flagship event, the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund Awards & Gala. This unique event, a tribute to the memory and vision of our founder Anna Maria Arias, marks the 15th anniversary of LATINA Style Magazine, and will launch Washington's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Our awards will provide senior executive education grants to selected Latina business owners from across the country that have distinguished themselves through their business success and their community involvement. The award recipients will be showcased during the Gala Awards Dinner taking place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in Washington, D.C. on September 9, 2009, at the J.W. Marriott located at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 2004.

The 2009 National LATINA Symposium sponsors are Department of Defense, State Farm Insurance, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam's Club, Shell, the United States Navy and UnitedHealthcare, Inc. Official Airline Carrier: South West Airlines.

The 2009 Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund is sponsored by Shell, Macy's, Inc., State Farm Insurance, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam's Club, Exxon Mobil, United Health Group, and Kraft Foods, Inc.

For further information and to register, please visit http://www.nls.latinastyle.com or call 703-312-0904. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, August 28, 2009, to secure your admission -- Attendance is Limited.

CONTACT: Tania Einhorn
703-312-0904
tania@latinastyle.com " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=58421 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/25/latina-style-and-doctorcom-launch-latina-style-%e2%80%9cfind-a-doctor%e2%80%9d-healthcare-api-launched-to-give-users-faster-results-when-seeking-a-doctor/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/25/latina-style-and-doctorcom-launch-latina-style-%e2%80%9cfind-a-doctor%e2%80%9d-healthcare-api-launched-to-give-users-faster-results-when-seeking-a-doctor/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:27:42 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=55497 "Latina Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latinas & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S has partnered with Doctor.com. In September of 2008, Latina Style Magazine in connection with iWeev launched the Latina Style Health Care website (http://www.health.latinastyle.com) to become the leading health information provider for the professional Latina. Because Latina professionals dedicate much of their time to their careers and families the website is committed to creating tools that will help readers better manage their health care needs and the health care needs of their families. The Latina Style Health care website also features a segment called “Latinas in Healthcare: Addressing Disparity”, highlighting Latinas that are making a difference in their field of study.

“We hope to bring light to an important topic in our community as disparity by ethnicity is believed to result from complex interactions among genetic variations, environmental factors, and specific health behaviors” said Martita Mestey, Owner of iWeev.

The partnership with Doctor.com, which was pioneered and managed by iWeev, a website offering the most comprehensive multicultural online solutions, connecting like-minded organizations to work together on concrete actions that expand their access and knowledge potential, will give LATINA Style subscribers a remarkably easy-to-use physician directory that lets consumers quickly find a doctor or other health care professional.

Doctor.com's proprietary database includes detailed profiles for more than a million physicians, dentists, nurses, chiropractors, therapists, alternative medicine practitioners and other health professionals. Users can search the directory to find providers who match criteria such as medical specialty, health insurance affiliation, board certification, gender, etc. Recently the company launched the first nationwide doctor search API, allowing any approved website to easily integrate Doctor.com’s comprehensive search capabilities at no cost.

“We’re very excited to have Latina Style Health as one of our first API partners,” said Andrei Zimiles, General Manager of Doctor.com, “iWeev did a fantastic job with the integration and we’re confident that the Latina Style community will find our embedded doctor search features to be of value.”


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About LATINA Style

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 also offers technology tips and reviews, entertainment reviews, travel recommendations, investment guidance, beauty tips, food and drink recipes, automotive updates, and career advice—in summary, all of the things that impact the quality of life.

About Doctor.com

Doctor.com (http://www.Doctor.com) is a next-generation website dedicated to helping people find local medical professionals who accept their health insurance. With more than a million providers listed, Doctor.com has a profile for nearly every individual licensed to practice medicine in the United States. The site combines detailed provider data with user reviews and recommendations to take the guess work out of finding the right doctor online.

For health professionals, Doctor.com represents a compelling marketing opportunity to reach the millions of users who research for providers at Doctor,com and its network of API partner sites. For more information about the Doctor.com API visit http://www.doctor.com/api.

About iWeev.com

iWeev (http://www.iweev.com) is a minority and women owned business dedicated to building effective outreach and online career and social networking solutions for associations and nonprofit organizations. iWeev provides its’ clients with a technology enabled solution that will include a stronger online presence to comprise current website improvements. iWeev uses next generation matching technology and comprehensive candidate profiles, optimizing the matching of professionals, resulting in faster results for specialized audiences. iWeev utilizes all of their associations and resources to connect users on a level unrivaled by other websites.

For more information, press only:

Marisol Martinez

iWeev.com

(773) 698-6600

mmartinez@iweev.com" Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=55497 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/01/26/aafes-recognized-by-latina-style-magazine-as-diversity-leader/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/01/26/aafes-recognized-by-latina-style-magazine-as-diversity-leader/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:36:01 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=49972 "The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has received honorable mention in the LATINA Style Magazine 50 Awards, considered to be the most respected evaluation of corporate America's career development opportunities for Hispanic women. AAFES' Karen Stack, senior vice president of the military retailer's western region, will accept the award, on behalf of the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service, at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 5.

"AAFES is proud to be recognized as a diversity leader as it mirrors the military members it serves," stated AAFES Director of Diversity Jeanne McDonald. "The LATINA Style award further validates AAFES' importance placed on diversity in the workforce."

More than 800 of the most prominent corporations in the US were included in the search and evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace. Among the principal areas of evaluation for recognition 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 Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. AAFES has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. To find out more about AAFES' history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.aafes.com/pa/default.asp." HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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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 http://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. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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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.

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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. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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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. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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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. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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R 62.35, -1.13, -1.8%) to the 2008 LATINA Style 50, recognizing Ryder as one of the top 50 companies for Latinas to work for in the United States. This is Ryder's eighth time to appear on the list, which has been published for 11 years.
"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. " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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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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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.

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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.

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