You're Invited to Join Us on March 6th in New York!

Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month in March by having a conversation on how to get recognized as a leader.

REGISTER HERE

2012 HPNG Holiday Party

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

You’re invited to the 2012 HPNG Holiday Party on December 18th in New York’s Greenwich Village.

The end of the year allows us to reflect on our accomplishments and plan for new ones. It also brings us the Holiday Season, a time to wind down with friends and family.

So join us for a festive time at the 2012 HPNG Holiday Party!

- Enjoy Open Bar by Chivas Regal!
- Great food and drinks from the legendary restaurant Gonzales y Gonzalez!
- Live Salsa Music Band!

Don't miss it, I'll see you there!

- Ali


Ali T. Curi
President
HPNG
New York | Miami | Chicago



Tuesday, December 18, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Gonzalez y Gonzalez
192 Mercer Street
Greenwich Village
New York, NY


Your Registration Includes:

* 3 hour open bar by Chivas Regal
* Drink specials exclusively for our guests
* Great food prepared by Gonzalez y Gonzalez restaurant
* Live Salsa Music Band

- $25.00 pre-register online
- $35.00 at the door


THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: CHIVAS REGAL, NY1 News, Time Warner Cable, NY1 Noticias

THANKS TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS: ETPNetwork.com, NocheLatina.com, LatinTrends.com, CafeMagazine.com, NSHMBA.org/newyork, HispanicEventsUSA.com, UnitedLatinoProfessionals.org

HPNG Latino Leaders Networking Event Invitation - November 15th in New York

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

You’re invited to the HPNG Latino Leaders Networking Event on November 15th in New York.

A few years ago an HPNG member introduced me to a young man who had just arrived in New York from the mid-West. He embodied the adventurous spirit of those who journey to the Big Apple with big dreams and big ambitions. I was glad to share some advice and make some introductions, but what he achieved in the next few years would change the Latino social media landscape in a way nobody could have imagined.

Please join us as we proudly welcome:

Mr. Lance Rios
President & Founder
Being Latino

Lancio (Lance) Antonio Rios grew up on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. Lance’s long-time interest in Latino cultures and communities spiked when he accepted an internship in the South Bronx in New York. After witnessing the diversity of the Latino culture in the area, he realized that he found a community seeking a platform to bring them together. Through finessing his skillset in Hispanic sales and marketing at MTV tr3s, VME, and VEVO.com, he decided to take his concept and company, Being Latino, to another level.

Since its launch in May of 2009, Being Latino has experienced exponential growth with support from Latinos who care about discussing history, culture, entertainment and social issues. Being Latino has organically harnessed over 80,000 fans with an additional 170+ Latino-based fan pages on Facebook, a tremendous following on Twitter and its own YouTube channel with a reach of over 200,000 people, all launched with no startup funds. Lance is also a partner and shareholder of Hispanicize and Latina Mom Bloggers, two leading companies in the Latino social media space.

Their new website, www.BeingLatino.us, is a nationally recognized, engaging, community targeted brand, serving a demographic of English-dominant, bilingual Latinos. In addition, their new venture DigiBunch, is a company dedicated entirely to social media video production and distribution.

Having received many awards for his innovative creations, Lance Rios has turned Being Latino into a nationally recognized leader within the Latino Social Media space.

Don't miss it, I'll see you there!

- Ali


Ali T. Curi
President
HPNG
New York | Miami | Chicago


Elmo @ The Lounge
156 7th Avenue
(btwn. 19th & 20th Sts.)
New York, NY

AGENDA
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Registration & Networking
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Guest Interview and Q&A with Audience
8:00 - 8:45 p.m. - More Networking

- $25.00 pre-register at http://tinyurl.com/HPNG-Nov15-2012
- $35.00 at the door

* Appetizers compliments of HPNG


THANKS TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS: ETPNetwork.com, NocheLatina.com, LatinTrends.com, CafeMagazine.com, NSHMBA.org/newyork, hispaniceventsusa.com, UnitedLatinoProfessionals.org

HPNG Networking Event Video - Guest Speaker: Maritza Puello, NY1 Noticias

Ali Curi, HPNG President, interviews Maritza Puello, Executive Editor, NY1 Noticias

Maritza Puello was the first person hired to oversee the launch of NY1's Spanish language newschannel NY1 Noticias in June of 2003. As Executive Editor, Puello hires and trains a staff of Spanish speaking writers, producers and reporters, and handles day-to-day operations of the newschannel.

She came to NY1 from Starmedia.com where she was a project manager, working on all their Spanish language web products. Prior to that, she was a producer for Fox News Channel where she helped launch Fox NewsEdge.

Among her accolades in November 2009, she received Defining Times Magazine's Latino Trendsetter award, also in May of 2009 El Diario La Prensa presented her with the Mujeres Destacadas Award. She also received a Groundbreaking Latina of the Year from CATALINA MAGAZINE in October 2007.

Puello, a native New Yorker, has lived on the Upper West Side her entire life. She is a graduate of Fordham University.

HPNG Entrepreneurs October Networking Event in New York

Dear Friends & Colleagues:

You're invited to the HPNG Entrepreneurs Networking Event on Tuesday, October 30th in New York.

Latinos and food are bound to each other by more than just exciting flavors. Our food is a source of pride and it's a front-runner in the way it shapes our culture.

The business of Latino food runs the gamut from the humble taco truck to the high-end hotspots frequented by celebrities. However, it's safe to say that in this economy, any would-be restaurateur would think twice before venturing into this line of business.

So I invited the pros to help us navigate this territory. During our chat we'll explore the factors that help transform this service business from good to exceptional.

Please join us as we proudly welcome:

Ms. Johanna Mendoza
Chief Executive Officer
Taina Cafe

and

Mr. O'Neiell Espinal
House Manager
Soho House New York

Don't miss it, I'll see you there!

-Ali

Ali T. Curi
President
HPNG
New York | Miami | Chicago


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
Elmo @ The Lounge
156 7th Avenue
btwn. 19th & 20th Streets
New York, NY

AGENDA
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Registration & Networking
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker Interview and Q&A with Audience
8:00-9:00 p.m. - More Networking!

* $25.00 pre-register online 
* $35.00 at the door

* Appetizers compliments of HPNG

INVITATION ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/events/350484848378915/?context=create

THANKS TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS: ETPNetwork.com, NocheLatina.com, MiguelRosario.com, LatinTrends.com, CafeMagazine.com, NSHMBA.org/newyork, hispaniceventsusa.com, United Latino Professionals

Check out the photo album from the 3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference in New York hosted by KPMG

Check out the photo album from the 3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference in New York hosted by KPMG


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.436735556362621.90700.115604205142426&type=1&l=ec9f3c3324

The 13th Annual HOLA Awards - Oct. 8th - NYC

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA), the nation’s longest running active arts advocacy organization for Latino actors, is pleased to announce that it will honor film and television stars David Zayas (currently on Showtime’s “Dexter”), Marlene Forté (currently on TNT’s “Dallas”) and Félix Solís (most recently a series regular on CBS’ “NYC 22” at the Thirteenth Annual HOLA Awards Gala and Benefit, sponsored in part by CBS.

The Awards Gala and Benefit is an official event of NYC’s Latin Media & Entertainment Week and will take place on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 6:30pm at The Battery Gardens, located on the waterfront in New York’s scenic Battery Park (opposite 17 State Street). Sponsorships slots are still available and range from $10,000 for a silver sponsorship to $50,000 for the Presenting Sponsor. A limited number of individual tickets are available at $150.

David Zayas, currently playing Ángel Batista on Showtime’s “Dexter” will receive the HOLA José Ferrer Tespis Award. Marlene Forté, currently playing Carmen Ramos on TNT’s “Dallas”; and Félix Solís, who most recently played Sgt. Terry Howard on CBS’ “NYC 22”, will be honored with the organization’s inaugural HOLA Excellence in Television Award. Featured speakers include SAG-AFTRA Co-President Roberta Reardon and SAG-AFTRA Co-Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino.

In addition to the aforementioned awards HOLA will also continue its annual tradition of honoring the best of Latino theater in New York with noncompetitive awards encompassing multiple winners in each category.

Individual tickets are $150 and can be purchased in advance by calling (212) 253-1015 or by going to www.hellohola.org. Table sponsorships are also available and can be purchased by calling María F. Nieto at (212) 253-1015 or via e-mail at mariafnieto@hellohola.org.

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is an arts service/advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through the cultivation, education and recognition of emerging artists. HOLA strives for an accurate, informed and non-stereotyped portrayal of the full spectrum of Latino culture and heritage in the entertainment and media industries.

Don't miss this incredible event honoring our very own Latino actors!

www.hellohola.org

HPNG Latino Leaders Networking Event in New York - Sept. 27th

You are invited to the HPNG Latino Leaders Networking Event on September 27th in New York.

Not only was Will a total hit at the HPNG Latino Leadership Conference with his insight, I''m proud to say I've been personally inspired by this all-around dynamo of a guy.

Please join us as we proudly welcome:

Mr. William Robalino
Executive Director, Global Diversity, UBS
President, ALPFA New York

EVENT INFORMATION
Thursday, September 27, 2012
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION
Elmo @ The Lounge
156 7th Avenue
btwn. 19th & 20th Streets
New York, NY

AGENDA
6:00-7:00 p.m.  -  Registration & Networking
7:00-8:00 p.m.  -  Guest Interview and Q&A with Audience
8:00-9:456 p.m. -  More Networking!

REGISTER HERE

Does Social Media Have A Bad Romance With Latinos?

by Ali Curi, Sep 20, 2012, 10:00 AM
MediaPost Publications
Engage: Hispanics
 

The Latino romance with social media has been a passionate one. We’ve embraced this frontier for the betterment of our careers and our businesses. We tweet, post, update, like and comment as we validate ourselves or denigrate stories and events. Along the way, often incidentally, we build communities and networks.

The trusted “go where they congregate” axiom in order to reach Latinos may be spot on, but somehow might not be generating the desired results.

It’s apparent that you are targeting the right demographic for your business or brand, and clearly its online community is engaged. But where are the click-throughs to your website or check-out page? The thing about Latino communities is that they retain many of the nuances of their real world counterpart. You will find the cliques, along with those observing from a safe distance, but notably, within this community resides the valued opinion of friends and peers regarding, well, everything.

Enter old-school, face-to-face marketing. Latinos have long regarded networking events as a social hub, a place to meet up with friends and colleagues from jobs long forgotten. As a result, many marketers have dismissed the effectiveness of these events due to their highly social style and lack of structure. It seemed like the logical alternative was to engage them online. Here’s where it gets tricky.

Latinos, like many in the general market, engage with brands that they relate to from their upbringing. So it’s not an either/or strategy. It would benefit marketers to position their brands visibly at the “ground floor” of engagement for Latinos, live events. Keeping in mind that these events have also evolved to reflect the nature of the modern Latino who is looking to expand his network and build business relationships outside of their industries. Big-name American liquor brands have become ubiquitous at Latino events because of their long-term vision as partners at social and business functions. As a result, they have become top-of-mind brands for the Latino demographic they covet.

In many instances, social media can be more effective as a retention tool, complementing face-to-face interactions with a brand, rather than an acquisition tool. One domestic automaker’s Hispanic site, along with Home Depot, have been implementing, and now extending, this strategy for a couple of years. Brand-driven events targeting specific demographics, such as Latinas, have shown to have a high follow-through of engagement online. The key, of course, is to have relevant content online and a strategy that can be replicated in a newly targeted geographic area.

The good news is, exclusive online acquisition strategies are evolving to take advantage of built-in Latino communities to promote their brand. Sidestepping a large-scale campaign that’s built and managed in-house, some marketers have found that targeted partner events have built-in credibility when endorsed and promoted by highly engaged online Latino communities. Threading boldly with this strategy is super retailer Best Buy with its newly formed partnership with Facebook’s most populated Latino community, Being Latino. Best Buy’s strategy appears that it will be exclusively an online initiative, featuring an original video series. Given their choice of partner, it’s a smart move, one that may be worth its gamble.

It’s often pointed out that Latinos have an innate desire to connect and get personal with those we do business with. As a marketer, you can chose to simply expose your brand to the Latino community or build a relationship that engages deeper than fleeting updates and tweets. Chances are, we want to meet you, too.


Read more: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/183072/does-social-media-have-a-bad-romance-with-latinos.html#ixzz27Og5W8kP

Networking Done Right Is Not Just A Party

Ali Curi latest interview with Claudia Baier from Latino Choice:

Networking Done Right Is Not Just A Party

http://alatinochoice.com/networking-done-right-is-not-just-a-party/

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. to Deliver Opening Keynote Address at the 3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference

New York, NY, June 1, 2012 – The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG) announces that Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will deliver the Opening Keynote Address at the 3^rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference in New York on June 12, 2012. 

HPNG’s flagship conference features Latino leaders from Fortune 500 companies and offers HR executives and business professionals an opportunity to learn from and meet top Latino leaders from some of the world’s leading companies and organizations.

The HPNG Latino Leadership Conference continues its tradition of gathering influential leaders from diverse fields for inspiring and thought provoking discussions on how to advance the Latino leadership agenda. The panelists and presenters this year come from some of the most innovative corporations in America and they have been selected to share best practices, provide new perspectives and to challenge our thinking of how to generate a steady pipeline of Latino leaders.

This year’s event includes presentations from executive management from companies such as Google, NBC Universal, JP Morgan Chase, IBM, HBO, Univision, Avon, Deloitte, Colgate-Palmolive, State Farm, Univision and many others.  The HPNG Latino Leadership Conference will also premier the 1^st Annual HPNG Latino Leader Awards presented by Ford.  The awards will honor Latino leaders who exemplify Ford’s four pillars of excellence; Safety, Quality, Technology, and Environment.

“There is growing sense of urgency in corporate America to develop the next generation of Latino leaders, especially Latinas. We are very excited to have the country’s top executives sharing exactly how to implement and achieve these development goals, either for yourself, your company or your organization” adds HPNG president, Ali Curi.

Sponsors and media partners for this highly acclaimed event include Marketwire, HACR, State Farm, Portada, ClickROI, LatinosInHigherEd.com, Latin Trends Magazine, LatinoGraduate.com, HISPA, Hispanic Events USA, NY Business Latino, Hispanic Market Weekly, LaCosmopolatina.com, Latino Leaders Magazine and iHispano.com

The 3^rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Concierge Conference Center in New York.

For more information visit: www.hpng.net/LLC12

"Orgullo Latino” highlights the new American reality

"Orgullo Latino” highlights the new American reality – Latinos are one of the fastest growing minority groups in the U.S. Time Magazine recently proclaimed that Latinos will pick the next president of the United States. Along with that, new research shows that Latinos are more tolerant than the majority of Americans on LGBT rights. The show uses the new research from the National Council of La Raza to highlight the emergence and multiple realities of LGBT Latinos.

Features Ali Curi, President, Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG)

IN THE LIFE is distributed by American Public Television across all of the major media markets in the United States.

http://www.itlmedia.org/

PBS Documentary - In The Life "Orgullo Latino" featuring HPNG President, Ali Curi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Journalists/Multimedia Producers Carlos Anaya and Carlos Mayorga showcase "Orgullo Latino" this June, a look at the complexity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Latinos in the United States with the award-winning news-magazine IN THE LIFE airing nationwide on public television stations.

NEW YORK — Get ready for “Orgullo Latino,” a 30-minute show airing nationally this June 1st on the award-winning show IN THE LIFE. The show is the first of its kind for public television stations. Produced by Journalists/Multimedia Producers Carlos Anaya and Carlos Mayorga, it captures the emerging movement of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Latinos in the United States.

“Orgullo Latino” highlights the new American reality – Latinos are one of the fastest growing minority groups in the U.S. Time Magazine recently proclaimed that Latinos will pick the next president of the United States. Along with that, new research shows that Latinos are more tolerant than the majority of Americans on LGBT rights. The show uses the new research from the National Council of La Raza to highlight the emergence and multiple realities of LGBT Latinos.

As Latinos continue to move to the forefront of American society, so is their movement into mainstream media, which shows there is opportunity for inclusion.

“I believe this is the best time to be a Latino,” says Producer Carlos Anaya. “Living a bicultural lifestyle gives us more choices and buying power. It was a privilege to showcase stories that embrace the multiple realities and how much our community has advanced.”

The show enters the lives of a number of celebrities and leaders in entertainment, politics, religion, business and advocacy in four different U.S. cities – Los Angeles, New York, Tucson and Miami. Some of the interviews include:

Daniel Hernandez, former intern for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Hernandez is credited with saving her life last year during a shooting at a Tucson supermarket.

Jane Velez-Mitchell, anchor for the CNN Headline News show “Jane Velez-Mitchell.”

Eduardo Xol, designer for seven seasons on the hit ABC show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Pedro Julio Serrano of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

Richard Zaldivar of The Wall/Las Memorias Project.

Andres Duque, a gay Latino blogger nominated by GLAAD for his work.

Ali Curi, President of HPNG

Several other influential LGBT Latinos appear in the show, including a discussion about Ricky Martin coming out of the closet.  Experts such as Ruth Gaviria, Senior VP of Corporate Marketing at Univision and Joel F. Jaro, Psychotherapist/Inspirational Coach and others provided research on biculturalism and dual identification. As Latinos continue to move to the forefront of American society, so is their movement into mainstream media, which shows there is opportunity for inclusion.

“Latino leaders who are making a difference and smashing stereotypes continue to emerge in our society,” adds Producer Carlos Mayorga. “As producers, we chose individuals who are living the American Dream and setting the example of what all Latinos can become.”

IN THE LIFE is the longest-running LGBT show on television, debuting in 1992 on PBS. The show is a two-time Emmy Award nominee, a 15th Annual Webby Award nominee and the recipient of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Ribbon of Hope Award, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association's 2011 Excellence in HIV/AIDS Coverage Award and 2006 Seigenthaler Award for excellence in network television and a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Journalism-Newsmagazine.

About Carlos Anaya:  Carlos Anaya, GLAAD Award Winner for Best Spanish Journalism - known as the Latino Ryan Seacrest is an entertainment contributor for NBC/Telemundo and other media outlets. He offers services as a reporter, host, multimedia producer, and social media influencer. He is the Managing Editor for My Lifestyle Magazine, a chic publication for multicultural readers in New York City. He is the exclusive reporter for Sprint Network since 2008, creating over 100 million impressions. carlos@carlosanaya.net

About Carlos Mayorga: Carlos Mayorga specializes multicultural reporting in both the print and multimedia platforms. He has a Master's degree in television broadcasting from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Mayorga is a former crime and courts daily newspaper reporter and now serves as Junior Managing Editor for My Lifestyle Magazine in New York, a publication that caters to chic multicultural readers.

About IN THE LIFE:  In The Life Media was founded in 1992 on the premise that visibility in media is vital to achieving equality and social justice for LGBT people. IN THE LIFE, produced by In The Life Media, was the first and remains the only national LGBT issue-oriented television program to feature the faces, voices and stories shaping the gay experience.  In The Life Media produces change through innovative media that exposes social injustice by chronicling lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender life and providing audiences with effective ways to advance equality within and beyond communities.

PRESS RELEASE: LATINO LEADERS OF NEW YORK TO BE HONORED BY HPNG AND FORD

3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference to Include Awards Ceremony for First Time

New York, NY (April 16, 2012) – The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG), in partnership with Ford Motor Company, announces the first annual HPNG Latino Leaders Awards.

The HPNG Latino Leader Awards will be presented as part of the 3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference to be held in New York on June 12, 2012. Four individuals who have provided industry-leading solutions within one of Ford's Four Pillars of Excellence will be honored.

“We are delighted to be hosting the Latino Leader Awards with Ford and excited to see them recognizing the stellar achievements of the Latino community. It makes a very powerful statement to have a classic American company recognize the achievements of a group that is so integral to this country and the American way of life,” says Ali T. Curi, HPNG President. “It is going to be an incredible event!”

The Awards will be presented at a reception immediately following the HPNG Latino Leader Conference – a multi-disciplinary forum dedicated to exploring effective leadership development tools for middle-management corporate Latinos.

“Ford is committed to supporting the progress and achievements of Latinos making an impact in a variety of sectors,” said Alvaro Cabal, Multicultural Communications Manager at Ford Motor Company. “Partnering with HPNG to honor local Latino Leaders in New York is a privilege for Ford.”

The Four Pillars of Excellence that define the HPNG Latino Leaders Awards are Technology, Quality, Environment, and Safety. A panel of cross-industry leaders from various companies representing each category will serve as judges. Nominations can be submitted on the Ford Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/fordenespanol on the HPNG Awards Tab. Awards submissions have begun and will be accepted until May 11, 2012.

About HPNGLaunched in 2003, HPNG hosts networking events in New York and Miami and offers career management and leadership development workshops and conferences. Contact:Ali CuriHPNG 917-860-5673

ali@hpng.net

Andy Checo

Ford Hispanic Communications Team/RLPR

212-206-8668

Andy.checo@rlpublicrelations.com

3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leaders Conference Invitation

Dear Colleague:

We invite you to be part of the upcoming 3rd Annual Latino Leadership Conference on June 12, 2012 in New York.

July 1, 2008, marked the premier of the HPNG Latino Leadership Conference in New York. The groundbreaking event demonstrated how leadership extends beyond the corporate world and how Latino leaders are transforming the Hispanic community.

The 2nd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference focused on taking a look at how we are developing the pipeline of future Latino leaders. The event focused on the unique leadership needs and strengths of Latino leaders in corporate America.

As before, the 3rd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference will address two separate audiences: those searching and developing talent and corporate professionals looking for best practices on how to develop and manage their careers in a new millennium.

Designed by, developed for and presented by Latinos, this event is an opportunity for Latino executives to help build an inclusive business leadership pipeline, and to develop Latino corporate leaders, one executive at a time. Latino leaders will showcase the leadership styles, methods along with strategies from multi-cultural recruitment professionals who will share their perspective, "from the inside‚" of what companies are doing to keep the Latino talent pipeline growing.

I look forward to seeing you there!

- Ali

Ali T. Curi

President

Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG)

New York | Miami | Chicago

Visit the Conference Website: http://WWW.HPNG.NET/LLC12/

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

PANEL OF EXPERTS: Realizing the Value of Effective Coaching

Coaching can be an extremely valuable and effective tool for individuals looking to focus on a particular career goal, but are unsure what steps to take to achieve it. Expert insider knowledge from coaches who have done it before can help Latino professionals leverage their abilities and develop new skills to get ahead. Coaching can aid and accelerate this development through identifying the necessary steps to reach your goals. This session will focus on both the short and long term value of effective coaching in the corporate world.

LATINO LEADERS ROUNDTABLE: A Personal Leadership Plan

Everyone's career is a journey filled with many obstacles, bends and unexpected roadblocks, and while we all have different goals, the steps we take to achieve these career objectives are similar across the board. Career paths are forged in many different ways and people take varying paths, but through collaboration, communication and hard work we can achieve success together. In this roundtable you will hear from four unique Latino leaders who will share their experiences, learned insight, and the motivation behind their success. This conference closing session will leave you inspired and give you valuable insight into how to rework your own personal leadership plan and professional development.

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS PANEL: Develop Leadership Skills Together

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are no longer small, informal groups for people with common identities and interests. With increased focus and attention by corporations to the specific interests of Latinos, ERGs now provide resources for advanced leadership and growth opportunities. More than just focusing on career advancement, they help companies expand into new markets, exert influence, create meaningful messaging, and build opportunities for shared success. This panel will investigate the evolving role of ERGs and how they can facilitate professional development and networking, promote business growth and mentor the next generation through impactful support.

PAST PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

The Honorable Robert Menendez, United States Senator for New Jersey

Roberto Llamas, Chief Human Resources and Public Affairs Officer, The Nielsen Company

Dora Maria Abreu, National Board Member and Regional Vice President, SHPE

Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Bank Latin America, JPMorgan Chase

Phyllis Barajas, Executive Director, Conexión

Kelly Bean, Assistant Dean, Anderson School of Management Executive Education, UCLA

Ray Celaya, Major USA-Ret, Interim President, National Hispanic Corporate Council

Mariela Dabbah, Author, Speaker

Jorge Ferraez, Publisher, Latino Leaders Magazine

Liliana Gil, Managing Director, Acento Group

Daniel R. Guadalupe, Esq., President & Co-Founder, PRIMER

Stuart Jara, Board of Directors, National Society of Hispanic MBAs (SHMBA)

Robert Martinez, Manager of Diversity & Inclusion, Princeton University

Frank X. McCarthy, Founder, Diverse Workplace Inc.

Mary Medina, Executive Director, Center for Trustee Initiatives and Recruitment, Greater New York Hospital Association

Carlos Orta, President and CEO, HACR

Maritza Puello, Executive Editor, NY1 Noticias

Alfred Torres, Vice President, Human Resources, Verizon

JUNE 12, 2012 :: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Followed by the 1st Annual HPNG Latino Leader Awards presented by Ford

https://www.facebook.com/#!/fordenespanol/app_311236412258733

EARLY REGISTRATION

April 11th - May 6th - $325

REGULAR REGISTRATION

April 7th - June 11th - $425

REGISTER NOW: http://tinyurl.com/EARLY-REG-LLC12

"The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group's Latino Leadership Conference provided a magnificent opportunity for recognized Hispanic leaders to mentor and share their experiences with the future Hispanic leadership of our major enterprises. This was an exceptional event that must be embraced, supported and replicated across America if we are serious about mentoring our future leaders!!"

United States Army Lt. General Ricardo Sanchez (ret.)

Lunch Keynote Speaker

1st Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference

VIDEO - 2nd Annual HPNG Latino Leadership Conference Highlights

http://blip.tv/hispanic-professionals-networking-group-hpng/hpng-latino-leadership-conference-2010-highlights-6071089

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1446/31AE853AF7C0/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/HPNG

Facebook: http://facebook.com/hpng.pros

For More Information Contact: Ali Curi, President, HPNG

hpng@hpng.net | 646.233.1316 | www.hpng.net | New York | Miami | Chicago

HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference - Registration closes on Sept. 29th!

HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference


Dear Colleague:

HPNG Entrepreneurs, in partnership with the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, invite you to the 1st Annual HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference in New York on October 3rd. The New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission has selected this conference to kick off its week-long series of events for the Latin Media and Entertainment Week during Hispanic Heritage Month.

The HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference will focus on solutions to challenges faced by entrepreneurs. This full-day event will host sessions that improve the skill sets and operational procedures applied by entrepreneurs and will provide access to information on how you can grow your business.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Ali T. Curi
President
Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG)


FEATURED SESSION INCLUDE:

STATE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the recession ended in June 2009. However, small businesses have continued to face credit difficulties in this challenging economic climate. But aside from lending concerns, small businesses are uncertain about the overall macroeconomy, reflected in business owners’ hesitation to hire new workers, expand businesses, or invest in new capital and equipment. This panel will explore the overall health of the small business industry as it relates to the Tri-State area and what upswings and downturns you can expect in the coming year.

Das Velez, Executive Director, Minority and Women Business Development, Empire State Development Corporation
Jorge P. Silva-Puras, Regional Administrator, NY, NJ, PR & USVI, Small Business Administration


TOOLS AND TACTICS: THE RIGHT TECH FOR THE JOB
Every business owner needs the right tools to have their business run smoother. However, what’s in your technology arsenal is as important as how you use it. The key is knowing what's available to help you increase your sales and marketing, manage your projects and of course, run the business.

Budgets are tight but most often, not acquiring the right tech for your business has to do with not knowing that a product exists that can help you do your job more efficiently. This session will present a number of free to low-cost tech tools and apps for your business such as website analytics tools, content marketing platforms, online document and calendar sharing, web-based email and how to effectively use video platforms, all designed to help you gain a competitive edge.

Google, Enterprise Small Business Team


REWARDING YOUR BUSINESS: DELTA AIR LINE'S SKYBONUS PROGRAM
The SkyBonus® program is all about rewarding your company for the business travel you give to Delta or any of our eligible airline partners. In North America, your earning opportunities are even greater as our joint venture partners Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Alitalia are now participants in the SkyBonus program. This means your earning options and redemption options are now bigger than ever.

Nicolas E. Ferri, Vice President – Latin America and Caribbean, Delta Air Lines


ACCESSING CAPITAL AND SECURING YOUR COMPANY'S FUTURE
Over 50% of all investment dollars for start-ups and growing businesses are from informal sources, this includes money from family, friends and other private entities. What other sources of funding can you explore in a difficult economy that will facilitate your company's growth?

Darrin Redus, Chief Economic Inclusion Officer, JumpStart Inc.
Nicole Schmidt, Esq., Co-founder, Oberon Securities
Moderator: Mike Periu, Board Member, Council for Economic Education


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HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference - A Message From NYC's Mayor Bloomberg

Dear Colleague:

You are invited to the HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference in New York on October 3rd.

And now, A Message From New York City's Mayor Bloomberg:

Dear Friends:

It is a great pleasure to join the New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission in celebrating the Second Annual Latin Media and Entertainment Week.

Our City thrives as an international capital of Latin business, art, and culture. More than two million of our City’s residents are Hispanic or Latino, and New York is home to the most Hispanic-owned businesses of any American city. Since 2003, the LMEC has worked especially hard to promote and strengthen the media companies that serve our Latin American communities as they grow even more prosperous.

This week’s events offer a terrific chance to network and discuss the latest developments in the business of Latin media and entertainment. LMEC has partnered with HPNG Entrepreneurs to present the HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference and help small businesses grow. LatinVision, in association with Interactive Advertising Bureau and LMEC, is presenting its CEOs Summit to demonstrate how businesses can contribute to and benefit from the future of Latin media. Finally, on Friday, Incisive Media will present Search Engine Strategies Latino, an expert panel on how to reach increasingly influential Hispanic and Latino consumers online.

Once again, Latin Media and Entertainment Week is an outstanding showcase of everything the LMEC and our partners in the private sector are doing to ensure that New York continues to set the pace for the Latin media and entertainment industry in the United States. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive week here in the world’s greatest city.

Sincerely,
Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor

http://www.nyc.gov/html/lmec/lmew/html/about/mayor.shtml

I look forward to seeing you there!

Ali T. Curi
President
Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG)

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The 1st Annual HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference

HPNG invites you to its 1st Annual HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference in New York on October 3rd. The New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission has selected this conference to kick off its weeklong series of events for the Latin Media and Entertainment Week during Hispanic Heritage Month.

The HPNG Entrepreneurs Conference will focus on issues faced by entrepreneurs. This full-day event will host sessions that improve the skill sets and operational procedures applied by entrepreneurs and will provide access to information on how they can grow their businesses. The event will feature a Town Hall Session with The Honorable Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey.

Produced and executed with you in mind, whether you’re an entrepreneur, consultant or a business owner, this conference delivers a high quality, highly engaging platform for you to learn how to grow your businesses and showcase your products or services to a like-minded audience.

EARLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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