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| 1.Hispanics in Philanthropy |
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First Lady of Mexico Helps Hispanics in Philanthropy Celebrate 25th Anniversary |
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Caption: Alma Alfaro-Laska, Diana Campoamor,
Margarita Zavala, Maria de Lourdes Sobirno
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| Margarita Zavala, First Lady of Mexico, keynoted the Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) 25th anniversary on May 4, 2008 and helped HIP launch a new initiative called “Our Children/Nuestros Hijos.” Zavala noted that the campaign is being launched to address the tragedy of children traveling alone to the US to reconnect with their parents. Also on hand for the celebration was Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies. LaMarche praised Hispanics in Philanthropy saying the organization is not just a “conglomeration of those who have common interests and share a culture, but it is also an organization with a mission of social justice.” He lauded HIP for its demonstrated capacity to leverage philanthropic resources. |
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Femmes Leaders:
As the president of the California chapter of Femmes Leaders d’Amerique, it was my pleasure to attend this year’s “International Economic Congress” in April 2008. It was an honor to be a featured speaker. In my speech titled “Building Bridges Between Nations” I was able to show the positive contributions Americans are making to Mexico and Mexicans making to the United States. Here is a little more information about the group I am so proud to be part of:
About FEMMES LEADERS
There are many associations for women, but most of them are specific to particular interest groups. None of them aims to bring all women together as do the founder members of “Femmes Leaders”. All women, whatever their age, their social situation or their socio-professional skills, have a valuable contribution to make to society.
The Goals
- To bring women to think about their feminine identity in terms of it’s complementarity with that of men and not in terms of an unproductive rivalry with them.
- To put in place programs to promote and develop the abilities of women, to help them to progress in order to take up their position in the society in accordance with the complementary identities of men and women.
- To build up a network of relationships.
The Three Pillars
- Complementarity between the values of men and women, not equality.
- Sharing experiences: we can learn from the experience of others.
- Setting up a network of influence, of power and of decision making.
For more information, visit
Mexico Femmes: http://www.femmesleadersdamerique.com/
International Femmes: http://www.femmesleaders.com/frame_default.html
Fundacion Sophia: http://www.fundacionsophia.com/
World Future Society: http://www.wfs.org/ |
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| Microsoft's Small Business Summit Offers Entrepreneurs Valuable Tips for Building a Successful Company |
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March 19, 2008
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| Hildy Medina--Hispanic Business
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Access to capital, marketing, and technology solutions will be just some of the topics discussed at next week's Microsoft Small Business Summit.
The free four-day summit is available online and will feature some of the country's leading small business experts who will offer key tips on how to create and maintain a successful business. The summit kicks off March 24 at 12 p.m. EDT.
The summit's aim is to help entrepreneurs efficiently handle the day-to-day obstacles many of them face when running a small company and focus more time on other critical aspects like marketing and finding the right technology.
"The purpose of a business is always to give you a better life, but most people start a business out of necessity," says Louis Barajas, one of the business summit's featured speakers. "Just because they know how to do something doesn't mean they know how to run a business. People learn the hard way."
Mr. Barajas, a financial planner and author of "Small Business, Big Life," will share tips on how entrepreneurs can create a successful business and still have a life outside of work.
"Microsoft understands the challenges that small business owners face," says Jose Pinero, Microsoft's bilingual director of multicultural marketing. "The they have to wear all these different hats -- giving customer feedback, providing information, providing the right products."
Hispanics in the U.S. are opening businesses at a rate that is three times as fast as the national average, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2006, there were nearly 1.6 million Hispanic-owned firms.
The event will include various interactive sessions and roundtable discussions with experts, including and Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, founder and CEO of LuLu's Dessert and author of "Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America."
"We're super excited about having Hispanic business experts such as Maria Sobrino and Louis Barajas because it's important that we address the needs of Hispanic business owners," says Mr. Pinero.
Participants can submit questions online. Mr. Barajas and Ms. Sobrino will take questions in both English and Spanish.
For those not able to make the online summit at the scheduled dates and times, Microsoft will rebroadcast key segments. For more information and to register, go to www.sbsummit.com.
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| Latino Notebook: Women entrepreneurs gather in Anaheim |
| Yost Theater celebrates its past and future |
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Latina entrepreneurs:A business seminar for Latinas takes place in Anaheim Friday, April 11.
The business development program, one of several nationwide by Latina Style magazine, provides an opportunity to network, to learn more about operating and expanding businesses and to meet with corporations and government agencies.
Co-chairs are Orange County business leaders Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, founder and CEO of Lulu's Dessert, Martha Montoya, president of Los Kitos Entertainment LLC, and Theresa Ynzunza, president of the National Latina Business Women Association.
The one-day seminar includes breakfast, a luncheon, panels and speakers. It takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $30. Information: www.bs.latinastyle.comor 1-800-651-8083.
Yost reopening:What's billed as Barrio Night @ The Yost Theatre takes place on Saturday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the historic Santa Ana theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St.
The event includes works by playwright Louie Olivos Jr., a vintage car show and a documentary on the Yost, which in its heyday hosted Mexican performers and then Spanish-language movies. People are invited to wear attire from the 1940s-50s.
Cost is $5. Call 714-662-2002
Theater:Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble is planning an open house on Saturday, April 12 from 3-6 p.m.
The event takes place at 310 W. 5th St., Santa Ana, above El Curtido Restaurant. Next month, the company will be honored with an Orange County Human Relations award. Information: 714-540-1157.
Fundraiser:The ConquistAmerica Education Foundation, which awards scholarships to Santa Ana students, will hold a fund-raising breakfast on Saturday, April 12, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana. Cost is $6. For information, call Frank Dominguez at 714-564-7244.
— Ron Gonzales
949-454-7334
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Macy's Inc, Lulu's Desserts and the SBA to speak on how to position your company to thrive in today's corporate and federal supply chains at the 10 Year Anniversary Tour of the LATINA Style Business Series in Anaheim, CA
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- LATINA Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of Latina and 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 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim Resort/Convention Center located in 2085 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA.
Wilka Toppins, operating vice president for Diversity Strategies at Macy's, Inc, will moderate one of the five panels of the day, "Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain." For the established entrepreneur looking to take their business to the next level, the session will focus on strategies a business owner must take in order to nurture relationships, match core competencies, bid for contract work and develop into a valued vendor in today's corporate and federal supply chains. "Latina and businesswomen are a burgeoning and important segment of our communities with enormous growth potential," she says. "We support business programs such as this one that help enhance the business skills of Latina entrepreneurs and professionals."
She will be joined by Maria de Lourdes "Lulu" Sobrino, CEO and founder of Lulu's Desserts and co-chair of the event, a successful Latina who created a thriving business by turning her mother's gelatin recipe into a great idea of ready-to-eat gelatin. She is also the author of "Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America" and was a recent speaker at Microsoft's, Small Business Summit. Carolina Jovenich, CEO and founder of Caroline Promotions will speak at the panel titled "Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business." Molly Muro, Business Development specialist 8(a), SBA will speak on how to gain certification through the SBA's small business certification programs and strategies to leverage certification for potential opportunities with federal agencies.
Essential workshops throughout the day include: "Securing Capital to Build Capacity," "Protecting You and Your Investments," and "Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned." Attendees will have the opportunity to network with panelists during the sessions, luncheon and the dessert reception.
Sweet delights, fabulous drawing prices donated by sponsors and exhibitors including Macy's "PRESCRIPTIVES" will be offered. Free professional makeovers and product samples will be provided at the makeover lounge as well.
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. Macy's Inc. is the title sponsor for the 2008 LSBS. 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, 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 its inception in 1998, over 70 cities have visited and 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. |
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| ORGULLO LATINO: |
María Teresa Santillán,
Alcaldesa de Lynwood
"Mujer y Poder, Misión Posible" |
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Las mujeres actualmente tenemos 3 funciones básicas: trabajadoras, esposas y madres, pero lo más importante es que nos esforzamos por hacer muy bien esas tres cosas.
María Teresa Santillán nació en Phenix Arizona, pero creció en el seno de una familia mexicana, especificamente de Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, aunque al mes se mudaron al área de Los Angeles que fue en donde creció y asistió al East LA College, es la última de cinco hermanos, es madre divorciada y tiene 3 hijos: Crystal, Alfonso y Lizbeth. Por casi 10 años, la ciudad de Lynwood no tenía mujeres miembros en el concilio, eso cambió cuando Maria Teresa fue electa en el 2003.
Un poco de historia
¿Una mujer hispana en la política? Sí, ¿Fue Fácil? ¡Claro que no! Fue muy dificil al principio. ¿Pero como surgió este gusto por la política? Preguntamos a nuestra entrevistada: “No estaba de acuerdo con algunas cosas en la escuela de mi hijos, luego en el parque, empecé formando comisiones, fui presidenta de esas comisiones, siempre estaba involucrada con la escuela, con la iglesia y la comunidad, asi me nació el gusto por ayudar a componer cosas que yo creía que no estaban bien hechas o no funcionaban bien, hasta que llegué al concilio, en donde al principio no trabajaban mujeres, ya habian algunos hombres, pero quisieron que entrara una mujer y bueno fui la primera mujer latina de tener un puesto” y así hizo historia María Teresa Santillán y abrió el paso para otras mujeres.
La mujer es el centro de la familia
“Nosotros venimos de una familia muy unida, yo considero que la familia es una base muy importante, yo siempre he dicho y creído que la educacion viene de la casa, no de la escuela, porque la familia es la base fundamental de la sociedad., aunque es muy dificil mantener un equilibrio entre el trabajo y los hijos, nosotros las mujeres tenemos que esforzanos el doble, para conservar esa unión en nuestra familia. Porque la mujer es el centro de la familia. He aprendido mucho de mis hijos principalmente de mi hija la mayor que me enseñó el valor cívico de afrontar los problemas.
Mujer con determinación
“Soy una mujer con determinación, cuando digo quiero hacer esto, lo hago, la gente que me conoce dice que si se me mete una idea en la cabeza, no paro hasta conseguirla, me gusta ponerme metas y trabajar hasta lograrla. Admiro mucho a mi mamá, porque aprendí de ella mucho, principalmente la determinación con que sacó a sus hijos adelante, ella siempre buscaba una mejor vida para mis hermanos y para mí y es lo que yo también hago por los míos.”
Logros por alcanzar
“En la ciudad de Lynwood me gustaria limpiar y cambiar la
imagen que tiene la ciudad, estamos trabajando los 5
concejales muy bien y hacer eso significa mucho para mi,
quiero que lleguen personas inversionistas a esta ciudad,
porque una persona inversionista no va a invertir a una
ciudad con corrupción por eso quiero cambiar eso ese es mi
próximo reto.” |
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| National Archives Hosts Panel on Women in Leadership June 11 |
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| Washington, DC…On Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 PM, the National Archives will host a panel discussion on Citizens by Choice: Women in Business Leadership. The event will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, located on the National Mall at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. |
(Media-Newswire.com) - Washington, DC…On Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 PM, the National Archives will host a panel discussion on Citizens by Choice: Women in Business Leadership. The event will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, located on the National Mall at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.
Many Americans are surprised to learn that there is a large and growing group of immigrant women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are rapidly making their mark in the U.S. business sector, in every region of the country and across a wide range of industries. Their talents and skills have positively contributed to the evolution of business and industry. What are the challenges they face, and how have they used gender and nationality as strengths in building their businesses?
WJLA news anchor Maureen Bunyan moderates a panel featuring women business leaders who are also naturalized U.S. citizens: Sona Wang, managing director, Ceres Venture Fund; Yolanda Maria Welch, CEO, Respira Medical; Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, founder and CEO, Lulu’s Dessert Corporation; Sheela Murthy, founder, president, and managing attorney, Murthy Law Firm; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, Maryland state representative and executive director/owner, Extended Family Adult Daycare, Inc.; and Susan C. Pearce, professor of sociology, East Carolina University, and author of Immigrating Women. This program is generously supported by the William G. McGowan Fund, Inc.
The National Archives is fully accessible. If you need to request an accommodation ( e.g., sign language interpreter ) for a public program please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 two weeks prior to the event to ensure proper arrangements are secured.
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For press information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5300. |
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Latino Notebook: Seminar focuses on local history
Events include Mother's Day concert in Santa Ana, and dinner honoring businesswomen. |
History gathering:Mexican American historical societies, history enthusiasts, scholars and the public will meet Saturday to discuss documenting, preserving and publicizing the heritage of Latino communities in Southern California.
The second Southern California Annual Barrio History Symposium will be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Student Center of Golden West College in Huntington Beach, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The free event includes panels, displays and book signings, as well as a no-host lunch and entertainment.
The event is hosted by the Orange County Mexican American Historical Society and co-sponsored by Golden West College Student Activities Office and FAMILIA Ancestral Research Association.
The campus is at 15744 Golden West St. Free parking is available on Gothard Street.
Speakers include Harvey Reyes, president of Orange County Mexican American Historical Society, and Sam Romero, Santa Ana community neighborhood preservation activist.
Information: Albert Molina, 714-447-1926, and Mary Garcia, 714-415-8629.
Mother's Day:Santa Ana holds its annual Mother's Day concert on Saturday, May 17, featuring Little Joe y La Familia, mariachis and other artists.
The free event takes place from 5-9 p.m. at Santa Ana Stadium, Flower Street at Civic Center Drive. For tickets, call 714-571-4200.
Honoring leadership:The National Hispanic Business Women Association will honor several women Thursday, May 15 as well as its 2008 scholarship recipients. Here are the honorees.
For community service: Sister Eileen McNerney, Taller San Jose.
For corporate responsibility: Dr. Aliza Lifshitz, Univision.
For small business/entrepreneur: Lilian de la Torre, Jimenez Communication Inc., Bodas USA-La Revista.
Keynote speaker is Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, CEO of Anaheim-based Lulu's Dessert. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel in Santa Ana. Call 714-564-5533 or visit http://nationalhbwa.org.
— Ron Gonzales
rgonzales@ocregister.com |
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Entrepreneurs and Experts Reveal Big Ideas at
Microsoft's Small Business Summit 2008
REDMOND,
Wash., March 24-27 Microsoft Corp. kicked off its third annual
Microsoft Small Business Summit on March 24, broadcasting live
from Microsoft Studios to an expected crowd of 200,000 online
participants nationwide. Over the next four days, more than 50
entrepreneurs and industry experts defined ways in which
small-business owners can work smarter by revealing the latest
trends and best practices for those who wear the many hats of
the self-employed.
This year's event featured speakers such as Donny Deutsch host
of CNBC's "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch"; Jane Applegate,
founder of SBTV.com and author of "201 Great Ideas for Your
Small Business" and
Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, successful CEO of LuLu's Dessert
Corp. and author of “Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America.”
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Maria de
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Founder &
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Lulu’s
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Author of
Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America
www.lulusdessert.com
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Center
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Reserve
your seats for the Center for Women’s Business Research 2008
National Symposium that will take place on May 6th
and 7th in Washington, D.C. I am excited to tell
you that I will be a Symposium Chair. Your can register now
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