This one day conference features over 70 exhibitors, networking opportunities, workshops, panel discussions and keynote addresses. The theme of the Hispanic Lifestyle’s 10th Annual Latina Conference is “A Life Full of Passion.”  The conference will explore the passions of; living a healthy lifestyle, pursuing educational goals, and expanding business opportunities for women. The 10th Annual Latina Conference has consistently attracted women of influence throughout the nation with a desire to share their words of inspiration with conference attendees. We are planning for 500 attendees for our 10th Annual Latina Conference, making it the largest gathering of Latina professionals in the region.

   Hispanic Lifestyle is proud to announce several new partnerships for our 10th Annual Latina Conference. Macy’s is assisting with our fashion show and will provide product demonstrations, the University of California Puente Program will be present with several students coming from throughout the region and the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce will bring their Access to Business Capitol program to the Latina Conference. Many of days activities will taped for broadcast on our weekly PBS television program which can been seen throughout Southern California. We have many more exciting surprises in the works, so please re-visit our website to get updated.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

College Students, Business Owners and Professionals seeking to outreach, network, and establish relationships with the fastest growing consumer market in the region. The workshops, panel discussions and keynote speakers are designed to educate and inspire conference attendees. Hispanic Lifestyle takes pride in the fact that many of our attendees return year after year in support of our mission to promote positive images of Latinas. Many long-term relationships have begun here at Hispanic Lifestyle’s Annual Latina Conference.

HOW TO REGISTER

On our website, Hispaniclifestyle.com you may click on the on-line registration form or you may choose to download the PDF file and fax the completed form to 951.940.9488 or return by mail to PO Box 56022, Riverside, CA 92517.  There are various discounts available to conference attendees and exhibitors, so feel free to call Hispanic Lifestyle at 951.940.9099.

    We look forward to your participation as we celebrate Hispanic Lifestyle’s 10th Annual Latina Conference on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Riverside Convention Center, located for the first time in the City of Riverside.

10th ANNUAL LATINA CONFERENCE DETAILS

CONFERENCE and EXHIBITOR HOURS

8:00 am Conference Check-in - Networking

8:00 am - 2:30 pm Exhibitor Area Open

9:00 am CONFERENCE OPEN & GREETING

9:15 am WORKSHOPS

Access to Business Capitol - Latina Business Area

Presenters - California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

A Passion for Living Healthy

Presenter Barbara Trujillo Gomez- Author of

“…Barbara por Atras” A Latin Woman’s Guide to Fitness

A Passion for Achieving Financial Success -

Presenter - Ms. Diane Valenzuela Merrill Lynch

10:00 am - WORKSHOPS

Business Resources  - Latina Business Area

Presenters - California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce,

The United States Small Business Administration, the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center and Womens Business Resource Center

5 things Latinas need to know about their legal rights

Presenter - Rosa Elena Sahagún, Esq.,

Law Offices of Rosa Elena Sahagún

A Passion for Leadership

Presenters:

San Bernardino County Supervisor, Josie Gonzales

President, Riverside Community College Board of Trustee - Mary Figueroa

11:00 am Panel Discussion - A Passion for the News

Moderator  - Ms. Lynette Romero, Emmy Award-winner,

investigative reporter and anchor for "KTLA Prime News.

Ms. Elizabeth Espinosa, News Reporter KTLA

Ms. Anita Franco, publisher Fontana Herald News

Ms. Diana Harrison, co-publisher, El Chicano Newspaper

12:10 pm LUNCHEON PROGRAM

Rosario Marin, Secretary State and Consumer Services Agency - for the State of California

Fashion Show - Presented by Macy’s

Featuring advocates of Southern California Non-Profit Agencies

One on One with

With Director Georgina Garcia Riedel

from the soon to be released film HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS SPENT THEIR SUMMER

2:00 pm Door Prizes and Give-Aways

THE LOCATION - The Riverside Convention Center • 3443 Orange St - Riverside, CA 92501

Set among the Spanish architecture of downtown Riverside, the Riverside Convention Center is an elegant and versatile venue for groups of 25 to 2,500. The facility is located just 50 miles from downtown Los Angeles and 30 miles from Orange County.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The Riverside Marriott is our Hotel of Choice for the 10th Annual Latina Conference. The facility is located in the heart of historic downtown, this newly renovated Riverside hotel is just minutes from trendy shopping, outdoor adventures, and world-famous attractions. The Riverside Marriott is a 100% smoke-free hotel.  Right next door to the Riverside Convention Center, and just 20 minutes from Ontario Airport. Stroll  to museums, antique stores, and downtown shopping. A conference special rate of $99.00 per room is being offered. When making reservations enter the Group Code HLMHLMA and you will access your $99.00 group rate. Please call 951.784.8000 if you have any other questions.  http://www.riversidemarriott.com

1. *Speakers, program and exhibitors are subject to change without notice. Program is as of April 16, 2008