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The Summit
The 2nd Annual Latino Leaders Summit of 2006 will combine a day of powerful discussion panels, lead by prominent local, state, national and global leadership figures, with networking opportunities for anyone interested in enhancing their leadership skills and connecting with successful leaders.
The Summit will kick off at the Marriott Westchase Hotel on Thursday, November 30th, 2006 with a breakfast headlined by an outstanding keynote speaker, followed by several breakout sessions, a Latina Leadership Power Lunch and, finally, closing ceremonies that you will not want to miss. Participants will also be able to visit with numerous vendors and exhibitors throughout the summit.
In all, attendees of the 2006 Latino Leaders Magazine Summit will have access to incredible networking opportunities with hundreds of local professionals, just like themselves, attend informative panel discussions, but most importantly, develop the essential leadership tools needed in today’s non-profit and corporate board rooms.
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Schedule
| Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
Post Oak Grill Restaurant
713-993-9966
1415 South Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas
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| Thursday, November 30, 2006 |
| 7:00am - 8:00am |
Registration Opens |
| 7:30am - 8:30am |
Continental Breakfast Networking Session |
| 8:30am - 9:00am |
Inauguration Remarks: Carlos Represas Keynote Speech
Keynote, Carlos Represas: Mr. Represas, a global businessman, former international executive and member of many boards will deliver a speech on the future of NAFTA. |
| 9:15am - 11:30am |
Panel Sessions I : Health, Wealth Creation and Immigration
simultaneous panels
Briarpark Room:
Success: An impressive showcase of extremely talented Latinos that have achieved their dreams, from a winemaker to an attorney.
- Bulmaro Montes, President of Marita’s Vineyard
- Ted Cruz, Judge, Solicitor General of Texas
- Sofia Adrogue', P.C., Member, Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C.
Richmond Room:
Wealth Creation: A discussion on different ideas and proposals on how to create wealth, based on real experiences from the panelists.
- Rick Figueroa, Assistant Vice President Global Private Client, Merrill Lynch
- Rodrigo Amare, Managing Director Pinto America Growth Fund
Westchase Ballroom:
Immigration: The different approaches to a key issue in the political panorama: Corporate, educational, social, economical, etc.
Moderator: Marcelo Marini, Director Programming, Telemundo KTMD TV 47
- Jacob Monty, Founding Partner Monty Partners LLP
- Benito Juarez, Director Mayor's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, City of Houston
- Hipolito Acosta, Former Director of Immigration and Citizenship Services, City of Houston
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| Noon - 1:30pm |
Latina Power Luncheon & Panel
Keynote: Nina Vaca, President & CEO Pinnacle Technical Resources
(Main Ballroom: Presented by The Home Depot) |
| 1:45pm-4:00pm |
Panel Sessions II: Future, Entrepreneurship and Talent
simultaneous panels
Briarpark Room:
Health: A discussion on health issues related to the Latino Community and the numerous efforts to solve them.
- Troy Benavidez, Director of National & State Alliance AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Nitza M. Cintron, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Texas MB
- Rick Noriega, State Representative, Texas House of Representatives
Richmond Room:
Future: Different ideas for the future, from new sources of energy to a view to the future of banking, exposed by experts and visionaries from great corporations
- Pablo Schneider, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Fusion Mobile
- Juan Andrade, President, United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
- Raul Cuero, Ph.D in Microbiology, Research Scientist, Distinguished Professor
Westchase Ballroom:
Business & enterprise: Ideas and proposals on how to promote entrepreneurship, based on real and vivid examples.
Moderator: Elias de la Garza, Insurance & Financial Services
- Pete Garcia, Vice President, Latin America Continental Airlines
- Santiago Blanco, Assistant Vice President, Hispanic Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company
- Rolando Rodriguez, Managing Principal Mir, Fox & Rodriguez, P.C.
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| 4:30pm-5:00pm |
Networking |
| 5:00pm-5:40pm |
Recap by Moderators – “Plan of Action”
(Main Ballroom) |
| 5:40pm-6:00pm |
Latino Leaders Special Guest: Dan Fishberg
Happy Hour Reception
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| 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Closing Reception/Award Ceremonies, Keynote & Silent Auction
(Main Ballroom)
Keynote: Moctesuma Esparza, President Maya Cinemas
Latino Leaders Summit-Latin American Nations Address:
The Latino Leaders Summit will be closing the summit with a head-table panel discuss with these national leaders in a closing ceremony that will tackle leadership issues on a global perspective.
Moderator: Raul Rodriguez, Chairman of the Board of Advisors of the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University.
- Sergio Valverde Alpizar, General Consul Of Costa Rica in Houston
- Carlos Gonzalez Magallon, General Consul of Mexico in Houston
- Maria Bock, General Consul of Nicaragua in Houston
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About Latino Leaders Magazine
LATINO LEADERS is a bimonthly publication with national distribution in the United States. Latino Leaders targets an educated and informed Latino readership, with articles featuring interviews with major Latino players in all fields of expertise. Editorial content focuses on social, political, and business leaders. In addition, the magazine covers the rise of influential Hispanics in the entertainment industry and sport. LATINO LEADERS is constantly growing and evolving, in the same way as the community it represents. In 2002 it launched several new sections, which include: "Shelf Life," book, music, and film reviews; "Gallery," photographs visually depicting Latinos in specific environments; and "Opinion," a forum for the discussion of pertinent issues; the "Proust Questionnaire," classic questions that quiz the nation's top Latinos. LATINO LEADERS features the most important aspects of the lives of US Hispanic leaders—the experiences and achievements that reveal who they are and how they got to be where they are today.
In all societies there are outstanding people—those who have vision, courage, talent, and persistence—who can make things come true. These are ordinary people with extraordinary determination. They are the leaders. The Hispanic community is growing fast, and many Latinos create and manage change. They are respectfully followed because they deserve the right to lead. All these outstanding people have experiences to share. Their lives, thoughts, and achievements are an example; understanding them can help others reach their own goals. LATINO LEADERS features the most important aspects of their lives—the moments, experiences, and achievements that reveal who they are and how they got to be where they are.
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Registration Benefits & Fees
As a valued attendee, each registered participant will receive a 1 year complimentary subscription to Latino Leaders Magazine, a post event Summit Bag filled with sponsor memorabilia.
Ticket Registration Fee - Single:
- Student/Non-Profit: $40 (Must Provide Proof at Registration)
- Early-Bird Registration: $40 (Ends October 15th Midnight)
- Regular Registration: $50 (Ends November 28th Midnight)
- On Site Registration: $60 (All payments by check only)
Download registration form: : Registration Form (PDF)
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2006 Latino Leaders Summit Host Committee
Tony |
Diaz |
Latino Family Book Fair Festival |
Tom |
Carrizal |
Admissions Counseling-Advisor II |
Lenore |
Espinosa |
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. |
Stephenie |
Schillaci |
El Dia/ La Subasta |
Veronica |
Lomeli |
AAMA |
Jay |
Guerrero |
Senator John Cornyn |
Manuel |
Rodriguez |
Houston ISD |
Diana |
Davila |
Houston ISD |
Marcello |
Marini |
KTMD- Telemundo |
Helen |
Cavazos |
M. H. Cavazos & Associates |
Robbie |
Saladino |
Houston Texans |
Danielle |
Ellis |
GHCVB |
Brenda |
Cheney |
BIZ Radio |
Gorge |
Donnelley |
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
Margaret |
Gonzalez |
International Association Hispanic Meeting Professionals |
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Contact Us
Event Producer: RAIZ Public Relations and Special Events Inc.
5950 Berkshire Lane, Suite 225
Dallas, Texas 75225
Main: (214) 706-6004
Fax: (214) 706-6010
Mauricio Navarro, President
Cell: (469) 733-8137
Email: Navarro@raizpr.com
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