Latina Style Business Series

10:00 am-10:25 am

Welcome & Introductions: Robert E. Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style, Inc.

Title Sponsor Remarks: Lory Burgos, Sr. Consultant, Diverse Marketing, Nationwide

Welcome Remarks: Ramiro Cavazos, President and CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Co-Chair Remarks: Major General Angela Salinas (RET), Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Co-Chair Remarks: Rosa Santana, Founder & CEO, Santana Group

Marina Gonzales, President & CEO, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

10:26 am: We’ll be participating in a 3-minute mindfulness meditation. The exercise consists of a brief instruction, guided sit, and closing. Mindfulness can be especially beneficial to entrepreneurs who are seeking clarity, resilience, and stability. Conducted by Nick Delgado, President, Black Pen White Board.

10:30 am: Financial Survival Guide – The current difficult economic state has caught many ill-equipped. LATINA Style will follow up the conversation focusing on economic issues impacting the Latina community. This panel combines a unique blend of professionals with extensive experience in the areas of business bank lending; private, venture, angel investments and, government lending for small business.

Moderator: Marina Gonzales, President & CEO, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Panelist: Nick Delgado, President, Black Pen White Board

Panelist: Janie Barrera, President & CEO, Lift Fund

Panelist: Anthony Ruiz, MBA /JD, District Director, Small Business Administration

Panelist: Yolanda Ruiz, Internal Revenue Service, Senior Stakeholder Liaison-Area 3

11:15 am: Q&A

11:20 am: Health & Wellness – Focus on Mental Health Dr. Erika Gonzalez, President & CEO, South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals (STAAMP) and STAAMP Clinical Research, Chair Woman, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 

11:35 am: Q&A

11:40 am: Entrepreneurs Spotlight: Learning Strategies for Success – During this unprecedented conditions that our country is facing today hear how leading successful Latina entrepreneurs at different stages of business maturity discuss lessons learned, and insight gained through their experiences, challenges encountered, and ways to overcome these. Also, how this stoppage affected their business viability and what are the plans to recover.

Moderator: Graciela Urruchua, Executive Administrator, NAWBO San Antonio

Panelist: Yvonne “Bonnie” Garcia, Founder and CEO, MarketVision; Corporate Marketer; Entrepreneur; Author

Panelist: Pilar Gonzales, Owner & CEO, Dip It by Pilar

Panelist: Melissa Mastrodomenico, CPA, Owner, President, Mastrodomenico CPA

Panelist: Nationwide Representative

12:25 pm: Q&A

12:30 pm: LATINA Style Entrepreneur Award Announcement

Robert E. Bard, president & CEO, LATINA Style, Inc.

San Antonio Mayor – Remarks Video

Honoree remarks

12:45 -1:00 pm: Closing Remarks

Robert E. Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style, Inc.

Lory Burgos, Sr. Consultant, Diverse Marketing, Nationwide

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