Hilton Anatole Hotel • 2201 Stemmons Freeway • Dallas, Texas
Friday, May 25, 2007

NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Foyer
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking in the Exhibit Area

BUSINESS SERIES WORKSHOPS
Wedgewood Room
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Welcome & Business Series Introduction
Robert Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style Magazine
Veronica De La Garza, Director of Strategic Alliances, LATINA Style Magazine

*Relaxation exercises given by Ana Castro, UnitedHealthcare throughout day*

Innovative Resources for Access to Capital
Moderator: Karin Godfrey, Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Panelist: Lavan Alexander, District Director, US Small Business Administration
Panelist: Veronica Wallace, Regional Director, ACCION Texas
Panelist: Bianca A. Gulberti, Vice President, Bank of Texas

Successful Marketing Strategies for You and Your Business
Moderator: Ana Cristina Reymundo, Editor, Nexos
Panelist: Cindy Benavides, President & CEO, Strategic Events & PR
Panelist: Dora Tovar, President, Tovar Public Relations
Panelist: Minerva Rodriguez, President, The Chichi Group

-- 5 MINUTE BREAK --

Protecting You and Your Investments
Moderator: Julie Elsey, Agent, State Farm Insurance
Panelist: Velena McRae, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Services
Panelist: Bridget Moreno, Attorney, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

Technology Solutions for Small Business Owners
David Stiner, Market Executive, West Region, IBM Market Development
Randy Garza, Area Retail Sales Manager, AT&T

LATINA ENTREPRENEUR AWARD LUNCHEON
Sponsored by ExxonMobil
Peacock Room
12:45 - 2:15 pm

Sponsor’s Remarks: Leonard James III, US Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing
Mistress of Ceremony: Gloria Campos, Anchor & Reporter, WFAA Channel 8
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Jovita Carranza, Deputy Administrator, US Small Business Administration
Award Recipient: Gina Puente, President, Puente-Brancato Enterprises
 

BUSINESS SERIES WORKSHOPS
Peacock Room

Understanding Supplemental Health Insurance sponsored by UnitedHealthcare
Gil Torres, AARP Health Care Options

Latina Entrepreneur Panel: Lessons Learned
Moderator: Cici Rojas, President, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Panelist: Gina Puente, President, Puente-Brancato Enterprises
Panelist: Patricia Rodriguez Christian, President, CRC Group
Panelist: Emmy Silva, Publisher, El Extra Newspaper

NETWORKING RECEPTION – Foyer
Networking in the Exhibit Area
Drawing – fabulous prizes donated by our sponsors
*MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN*