The 12th Annual Business Expo and Conference presented by Hispanic Lifestyle features the ONLY gathering of the regions Top Latino Owned companies.

This is the conference that provides attendees the exclusive opportunity to network amongst elite Latino business leaders in the region. Only Hispanic Lifestyle has the reputation to deliver on the promise of creating unique opportunities for attendees and exhibitors.

Once again Hispanic Lifestyle has designed a powerful line-up of dynamic presenters addressing Latino business and consumer trends,  one on one with supplier diversity representatives, and the state of the regions Latino owned businesses.

You will not want to miss being apart of the event which brings together the regions top Latino owned businesses. Over the years attendees have been inspired by the incredible stories of these companies; how they struggled and survived to become leaders in the business community. The combined totals of the 2007 listing complied by Hispanic Lifestyle exceeded 2.1 billion dollars and over 15,000 employees.  On Friday, August 1, 2008, we will see which businesses are ranked among the region’s TOP LATINO OWNED COMPANIES.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

$$ THE AUDIENCE

The 12th Annual Business Expo and conference targets business owners, professionals, community leaders, college students majoring in business and companies interested in reaching this important segment of the regions consumer market.  With the growth and economic impact of the Latino business community, more and more professionals are seeking opportunities to network with these enterprises.

National corporations and local businesses also are tremendous supporters of Hispanic Lifestyle’s Business Expo and Conference. The combination of a conference and business expo is the perfect opportunity to directly connect with conference attendees. 

HOURS OF OPERATION

Set-up: Thursday, July 31 after 5:00pm

Conference 9:00am - 2:00pm

Exhibitor Area 9:00am - 2:00pm

Working Schedule UPDATED

12th Annual Business Expo and Conference

9:15am - WELCOME

Christopher Sandoval, Vice President of Marketing and Administration, Hispanic Lifestyle

9:30am -  ACCESS TO BUSINESS CAPITAL OVERVIEW

Presented by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

Overview: The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Access to Business Capital Committee (ABC) has focused its efforts upon improving the opportunities for minority and women-owned firms to acquire venture capital. CHCC’s goal is to recruit 10-15 companies per region who are seeking funds and present their business plans to non-traditional Venture Capital companies.

9:45am - AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE REGIONS TOP LATINO OWNED COMPANIES,

A STATE PERSPECTIVE ON THE STATE OF LATINO BUSINESS AND HOUSING.

Presented by Richard Sandoval, president of Sandoval Media Group and Hispanic Lifestyle and Representatives of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

Overview: Once a year Hispanic Lifestyle releases their survey of the regions top Latino owned companies. Mr. Richard Sandoval, President of Hispanic Lifestyle share his insights on the status of these businesses. In addition, Mr. Sandoval shares recent demographic data regarding the regions Latino market.

The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce shares information regarding the activities of Latino owned businesses through out the State of California. The CHCC also provides insights on the events and activities of their member chambers.

An Update on the Regions Housing Situation - Wells Fargo Mortgage, Ms. Glendora Hudson

10:00am - 11:30am - ONE ON ONE WITH INVESTORS*

Overview: Companies have the opportunity to pitch their growth plans and

sound off their ideas to investors.  * You must pre-register to participate in the One on One with Business Investors . Please call 951.205.9270 to register.

10:15am - REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS Features representatives from;

Southern California Edison

Macy’s

State Farm Insurance

The County of Riverside

The City of Riverside.

Partial listing.

Overview: For the first time, Hispanic Lifestyle is presenting a workshop featuring the representatives of private and public entities that have REAL opportunities for businesses owners and professionals seeking to do business with these organizations.  The representative will provide insights in the bid/proposal process.  The public entities will be sharing information on incentives they have for companies looking to expand or relocate their businesses.

11:30am - VIP RECEPTION FOR LATINO OWNED COMPANIES

12:15pm - LUNCHEON PROGRAM

Keynote Address

Richard P. Montañez Executive, Multicultural Sales & Community Activation, PepsiCo North America

Overview: Mr. Montañez was named Influential Latino of the Year at the 2007 Inland Empire Hispanic Image Awards. Mr.  Montañez leads Ethnic Sales & Community Promotions across PepsiCo’s North American divisions, leveraging best practices internally and externally to develop community partnerships and drive incremental sales.  Mr. Montañez will provide marketing insights and words of inspiration for those targeting the Latino consumer market.

Hispanic Lifestyle’s 2008 presentation of the REGIONS TOP LATINO OWNED COMPANIES

Overview: THIS IS THE ONLY GATHERING of the regions TOP LATINO OWNED COMPANIES. In 2007 the businesses in attendance at Hispanic Lifestyle’s annual conference generated over 2.1 billion in revenue and employeed over 15,000 people.

1:30pm - DOOR PRIZES AND GIVE AWAYS

$$ ATTENDEE PROFILE

Over the years conference attendees have been consistent with the following profile:

• Business owners and professionals between the ages of 24-64

• They are decision makers, executives, operations managers, sales professionals,  and college students.

1. •Average attendee income at this event alone is over 150k
   

ABOUT HISPANIC LIFESTYLE

Hispanic Lifestyle can be seen weekly on KVCR-PBS in the Inland region and KLCS-PBS in Los Angeles County.

Hispaniclifestyle.com averages 350,000 hits per month.  Hispanic Lifestyle also produces the Inland Empire Hispanic Image Awards, Business Expo and Conference and Hispanic Lifestyle Live.  Hispanic Lifestyle is the number one producer of Latino themed events in the region.

THE LOCATION

The Ontario Airport Hilton is an upscale full service hotel. Located across from the Ontario Airport and just off the San Bernardino Freeway (Interstate -10). The facitility is only 20 miles from Orange County and 30 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The Ontario Airport Hilton is extending a special price of $99.99 for attendees and exhibitors of the 12 Annual Business Expo and Conference.  Please call the Ontario Airport Hilton at 909.980.0400 and request the Hispanic Lifestyle rate.   http://www.hhontario.com/index.php