HISPANIC BUSINESS IMPACT SYMPOSIUM 2022

For the first time in Boca Raton, an educational and networking event geared to Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners in the South Florida region, showcasing the impact of Hispanic & Latino businesses in our area.

A full day with inspiring speakers, informational panels, a celebration Luncheon and a networking event with a twist. 

AGENDA

8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration Open

9:00 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session - Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Hispanic Business Impact

10:15 am - 11:30 am (4 Morning sessions running in parallel)

  • Panel: Successful Women in Entrepreneurship A group of successful women entrepreneurs and innovators, sharing  their stories, victories and struggles as they build their businesses and triumph. English.
  • Panel: Expert Advisors to Protect your Business All entrepreneurs and small business owners have four expert advisors: a business lawyer, an accountant, an insurance expert, and a financial specialist. The "4 amigos" will discuss topics related to compliance and how to protect your business in the US. Spanish.
  • Workshop: Government Contracting and Business Certifications Navigate the world of local and federal government programs and contracting. Prepare to effectively sell to the biggest buyer in the world.  English
  • Workshop: Cultural Mindsets of Money Understanding the contrasts between two cultures when talking about money. Spanish

11:45 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch Break and Awards Ceremony Entrepreneurs and organizations will be recognized for their growth and community impact

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm (4 Afternoon sessions running in parallel):

  • Workshop: Creating and Implementing an Effective Content Strategy  Content is king and data is priceless. The art of storytelling, keywords and understanding the market. Spanish
  • Panel: The ROI of Diversity & Inclusion Strategies Driving DE&I on the workplace, gaining competitive advantage in a new commercial landscape,  and positive impact on the bottom line. English
  • Workshop: South Florida's Technology Landscape and Female Talent An outlook of the potential and pathways to  equality in Technology, right in our backyard. English
  • Workshop: Financial Best Practices for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners To build credit and create a financial profile, first you must know what to do.  Spanish

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President, Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Linkedin

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Networking Hour Meet and Greet with the speakers, panelists, regional leaders, entrepreneurs, supporters, services providers and business owners from South Florida. A business mingle at the highest level in two languages!

5:00 pm Closing Remarks for the Hispanic Business Impact Symposium 2022 

SPEAKERS - PANELISTS - MODERATORS

Julio Fuentes
Julio Fuentes
Rosanna Durruthy
Rosanna Durruthy
Barry Doctor
Barry Doctor
John Moreno-Escobar
John Moreno-Escobar
Alex Price
Alex Price
Erika Obando
Erika Obando
Arminda "Mindy" Figueroa
Arminda "Mindy" Figueroa
Andres Serra
Andres Serra
Maria Hernandez
Maria Hernandez
Allison Villamizar
Allison Villamizar
Ivy Patron
Ivy Patron
Lizette Ibarra
Lizette Ibarra
Alexandra Sierra de Varona
Alexandra Sierra de Varona
Maria Gutierrez
Maria Gutierrez
Maria Eugenia Vera
Maria Eugenia Vera
Michael Corbit
Michael Corbit
Judy Weaver
Judy Weaver
Maribel Feliciano
Maribel Feliciano

VENUE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

DATE: September 22, 2022

TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

VENUE: Florida Atlantic University - Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence.

ADDRESS: 777 Glades Rd. Building SF - 107. Boca Raton, FL 33487

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