NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Registration in the Foyer
BUSINESS OPPORTINITY EXPO
8:00 – 9:00 AM
BUSINESS SERIES WORKSHOPS
Tuscany ABC
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Welcome & Business Series Introduction (9:00 – 9:20)
Robert Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style
Kay Sanchez, Vice President- Margin Planning and Control, Macy's West

Securing Capital to Build Capacity (9:20 – 10:10)
Moderator: Isabel Perlinski, CEO Perlinski & Associates
Panelist: Maria del Pilar Avila, Vice President, Palladium Equity Partners
Panelist: Sylvia Gutierrez, Business Development Specialist, SBA
Break (10:10 – 10:15)

Protecting You and Your Investments (10:15 – 11:05)
Moderator: Cindy Vasquez, CPCU, CLU, Agency Field Executive, State Farm
Panelist: Christina Hernandez, LDA, Attorney Assisted California
Panelist: Genie Acosta, Owner, CPA
Panelist: Maribel Larios, Principal, Fiduciary Experts, LLC
Break (11:05 – 11:10)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXPO – (11:10 – 12:00)

LATINA ENTREPRENEUR AWARD LUNCHEON
Tuscany DEF -12:00 – 1:20 pm
Welcome: Robert Bard, President & CEO Latina Style
Mistress of Ceremony: Claudia Botero, Reporter, Univision
Macy’s Speaker: Millie Crespo, Store Manager- Macy's at Sherman Oaks, Macy's West
Featured Speaker & Award Recipient Sponsored by Macy’s: Sheila Guarderas, President, Superior Services, Inc.
 

BUSINESS SERIES WORKSHOPS
Tuscany ABC
1:20 – 4:00 pm

Positioning Your Company for Success in the Supply Chain (1:20-2:10)
Moderator: Wilka Toppins, OVP Diversity Strategies, Macy’s, Inc.
Panelist: Michelle Pinedo, CEO, MPUrbanMarketing
Panelist: Molly Muro, Business Development Specialist 8(a), SBA
Panelist: Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino, Founder & CEO, Lulu’s Desserts
Break (2:10 – 2:15)

Successful Marketing Strategies to Sell You and Your Business (2:15-3:00)
Moderator: Theresa Ynzunza, National President, NLBWA
Panelist: Aidee Lopez, Agent, State Farm
Panelist: Carolina Jovenich, CEO, Caroline Promotions
Panelist: Teresa J. Soto, President & CEO, About Marketing Solutions
Break (3:00 – 3:05)

Latina Entrepreneur Spotlight: Lessons Learned (3:05 – 3:50)
Moderator: Martha Montoya, President, Los Kitos Entertainment, LLC
Panelist: Christine G. Rodriguez, JGCG Enterprises
Panelist: Elodia Camalich, Owner, American Mail Centers
Panelist: Sheila Guarderas, President, Superior Services, Inc.
 

Networking in the Exhibit Area – 4:00pm
MACY’S PRESENTS THE “PRESCRIPTIVES” MAKEOVER LOUNGE
You will receive free professional makeovers and product samples
as well as the opportunity to win fabulous prizes
Drawing – fabulous prizes donated by our sponsors
*MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN*