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2008 Networking and Special Events

2008 Workshops and Conferences

April 24th — 6:00 pm
Elmo @ The Lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY

Speaker: Jeffrey Duque
Publisher
FOX SPORTS EN ESPAŅOL MAGAZINE

February 28th — 6:00 pm
Elmo @ The Lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY

Speaker: Julissa Germosen
U.S. Enterprise Services Group
MICROSOFT CORP.

Guest Host: Ms. Jenny Alonzo
Former Senior Vice President Production, Promotion Planning & Multicultural Strategies
LIFETIME TELEVISION NETWORKS
Co-Founder and Executive Vice President
MIO.TV

January 31st — 6:00 pm
Elmo @ The Lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY

Speaker: Lucia Ballas-Traynor
Senior Vice President and General Manager
MTV TR3S

Guest Host: Laura Martinez


Convergence 2008 Conference
October 15, 2008

The New York Times Center
New York, NY




October 9, 2008
Altman Building
135 W 18th St
New York, NY

Event Overview
This one-of-a-kind Conference brings you an array of highly-focused panels and presentations by the best minds in Hispanic and Panregional (Latin American) digital and print media and advertising. The Conference will be driven by the in-depth analysis you have come to expect from Portada.

  • Best Practices on how to reach the largest growing demographic in the U.S. (More than 100 million by 2050, according to U.S. Census).
  • Rigorous Investigation of the industry's most relevant topics: Language issues, Accountability, Reach, ROI and more.
  • Candid Advice from both general market and Hispanic market top marketing and ad agency exeucitves on how to sell advertising into 2009.
  • A look at How Emerging New Technologies (Mobile, Digital Platforms etc) can help publishers and advertisers reach Hispanic and Latin American Consumers as never before.
  • Analysis of why Print Media Matters more than ever in order to reach Spanish-Speaking Audiences.
  • Networking with your peers and new prospects in friendly environment in the heart of New York City.
  • Recognition of industry pioneers, innovators and their campaigns at the Hispanic Digital and Print Media Awards Dinner, which will conclude the conference.
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July 1st — 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Reception to follow conference

The Yale Club of New York
50 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY

Event Overview
The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group presents a first of its kind Leadership Conference for Hispanic Professionals.

This one day conference will showcase the leadership styles, methods and practices of Latino leaders. Presentations will cover practical how-to advice along with innovative approaches to leadership development.

The insight shared by speakers and their story will inform and inspire this new generation of leaders and demonstrate how leadership extends beyond the corporate world and their decisions will have an impact on the Latino community as a whole.

Opening Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Anna Escobedo Cabral, Treasurer of the United States

Lunch Keynote Speaker
Lt. General Ricardo S. Sanchez, United States Amry (retired)

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High Impact Career Management Workshop

April 29th — 6:00 - 8:30 pm
American National Standards Institute
25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY

$25.00 per person

* this workshop includes an assortment of snacks and soft drinks

Workshop Overview
HPNG and ETP Network invite you to participate in an evening workshop that will provide the networking practices employed by successful professionals around the country. Whether a person is a business owner or a career professional, learning the correct approaches to networking and managing your career is crucial to success.

Workshop Leader
Rod Colon is the Founder and CEO of ETP Network, a successful career management service consisting of 5 million LinkedIn professionals, 10,000 associates and 1700 Yahoo Groups members. ETP Network provides professionals worldwide with an empowered career/business plan that leverages a powerful Trusted Network.

Bridging the Gap In Latino Leadership
Seminar and Networking Event

April 9 — 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Princeton University
Prospect House
Princeton, NJ

Event Overview
Bridging the Gap in Latino Leadership will feature presentations by senior level Latino executives on professional development and leadership initiatives in corporate environments.

Keynote Speaker: DR. ROBERT RODRIGUEZ
Assistant Dean, Graduate School of Management
Kaplan University
Chairman of the Board
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
Author
Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Develop Hispanic Professionals


2007 Networking and Special Events

2007 Workshops and Conferences

November 15th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY

Speaker: Walter Dominguez
Principal Consultant and Security Architect, East Region
MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Networking Lunch

November 7th - 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Turtle Bay Grill
987 Second Avenue
(btwn. 52nd & 53rd Sts.)
New York, NY

Speaker: Lt. Roque Torres
Leadership and Life Training Coach
New York City Fire Department

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October 30th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY

Speaker: Stephen Palacios
Executive Vice President, Director Hispanic Practice
CHESKIN NEW YORK


Guest Host: Laura Martinez

September 20th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY

Speaker: Elsie Ramos,
Chef, Author and TV Reality Show Star

Guest Host: Mindy Figueroa, President
Latin2Latin Marketing

August - Summer Break
No Event Scheduled

July 26th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY
Speaker: Jacqueline Hernandez, Publisher
People En Espaņol
Guest Host: Laura Martinez


June 28th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th)
New York, NY
Speaker: Ralph Paniagua, President & CEO
R. Paniagua, INC.
Guest Host: Juan Guillen, Publisher
DTM Magazine


May 31st - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
New York, NY

4th Year Anniversary Party!


April 26th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY
(btwn. 19th & 20th St)
Speaker: Milton Olave, CEO
Exito Latino

March 29th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St)
Speaker: Juan Guillen, Publisher
DTM Magazine

February 22nd - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St)
Speaker: Leslie Sanchez, CEO
Impacto Group LLC
Guest Host: Laura Martinez,
Marketing y Medios Magazine


January 25th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St)
Speaker: Felix Sencion, CEO
Mundial Group
Guest Host: Juan Manuel Benitez,
Host of NY1 Noticias'
Pura Politica


HACE New York Career Conference

May 3, 2007 - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Jacob k. Javits Convention Center
Special Events Hall 1D
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY

Conference Overview
HACE's Career Conference will include professional development workshops (led by Mariela Dabbah), professional recruitment, and a career help center.

Lunch with Keynote Speaker - Anthony Chan, Ph.D.
Managing Director & Chief Economist, JPMorgan

The event will also feature a Networking Fiesta at the end of day.

There is no cost to attend any session, lunch or the Fiesta, but you must be registered.

About HACE
Founded in 1982, HACE is a leading national non-profit organization dedicated to building Latino careers through leadership and career development of Latino students and experienced professionals and recruitment programs for the acquisition of this talent by leading corporations, the government and other institutional employers.


Building Relationship Skills Workshop

February 15th — 9 am - 12 noon
American National Standards Institute
25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY

Workshop Overview
This workshop leverages your own skills while introducing ideas and strategies that can improve the quality and quantity of your relationships. You will engage in activities where you will test some of the techniques proposed.

Workshop Leader

Mariela Dabbah, Author and Speaker
Mariela is the co-author of The Latino Advantage in the Workplace. She has presented her workshop on relationship building skills at the National Society of Hispanic MBAs' national conference, at corporations such as HBO, Citigroup, and organizations such as the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.


2006 Events

2005 Events

December 6th - 6:00 pm
Holiday Mixer
PORCAO

360 Park Avenue South (@ 26th Street)

November 18th - 11:00 pm
Latino Fashion Event
Noches de Pasarela
LQ (Latin Quarters)

511 Lexington Avenue
Featured designer: Jose Karlo

October 26th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Ave (btwn.19th & 20th St.)

Speaker: Cathy Areu,
Founder, Catalina Magazine

October 19th - 6:30 pm
North Fork Bank's 1st Annual Latino Achievements Awareness Reception
North Fork Bank
52nd Street & 3rd Avenue
Guest Speakers: Juan Guillen, Publisher
Dominican Times Magazine
Ali T. Curi, President
HPNG

September 28th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Ave (btwn.19th & 20th St.)

Speaker: Rafael Jimenez, Founder Republica Trading Company

August - Summer Break
No Event Scheduled

July 19th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Ave (btwn.19th & 20th St.)

Speaker: Mindy Figueroa, Project Director Scholastic's Maya & Miguel

May 4th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Ave (btwn.19th & 20th St.)

Speaker: Chiqui Cartagena, Author
LATINO BOOM!


March 30th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Ave (btwn. 19th & 20th St.)
Speaker
: Rebeca Vargas,
Vice President of Hispanic Markets
Citigroup North America

February 23rd - 6:00 p.m.
The Madison Avenue Loft
145 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
(btwn. 31st & 32nd Sts.)
Speaker: Juan Manuel Benitez,
Anchor of NY1 Noticias

January 26th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St)
Speaker: Flor Bermudez,
Executive Director and Staff Attorney
Esperanza Del Barrio


November/December
Holiday Break - No Events Scheduled

October 27th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St.)
Speaker: Bob Negron,
Chief Strategic Officer of Brand Licensing, Liz Claiborne Inc.

September 29th - 6:00 pm
Elmo downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St.)
Speaker: Mario Bosquez, Co-Anchor
CBS 2 News This Morning and
Author, "La Chalupa Rules"

August - Summer Break
No event scheduled

July 21st - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St.)
Speaker: Calixto Chinchilla,
Executive Director
New York International
Latino Film Festival

June 29th - 6:30 pm
LISTA National Latino Technology Achievers VIP Reception and Gala Awards Dinner Jacob Javits Convention Center The River Pavilion

June 23rd - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th St.)
Speaker: Frank Gomez, Partner
LatinInsights

May 26th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
Speaker: Dina Alvarez,
Managing Editor
Somos Padres Magazine

April 28th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue (btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
Speaker: Rod Colón,
Founder of ETP Network

March 24th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
Speaker: David Chitel, CEO of LatCom Communications and Chairman of
New Generation Latino Consortium

February 24th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
Speaker: Laura Martinez, Editor
Marketing y Medios Magazine

January 20th - 6:00 pm
Elmo - downstairs lounge
156 Seventh Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
Speaker: Marcela Landres, an Editorial
Consultant who works with writers on editing for manuscripts, critiques for book proposals, and strategic advice on how to launch and maintain a successful writing career.
Sponsor:
The Ambassador Yellow Pages