LATINA Style is proud to announce the 15th Anniversary Business Series Tour for 2013!

On Wednesday, December 12, LATINA Style is proud to announce the 15th Anniversary Business Series Tour for 2013. Over 30,000 Latina entrepreneurs in over 100 cities have participated in the Series since it's inception in 1998. The Business Series program is a one-day conference that seeks to empower Latina professionals and business owners by bringing them together with key corporations and agencies that provide goods, services and essential information most needed by today’s entrepreneurs. The conference includes exhibits, workshops, and expert presenters. Nationwide Insurance is proud to serve once again as the 2013 Title Sponsor of the 15th Anniversary Business Series Tour. Business Series 2013 Schedule Dallas, TX – April 18 Jersey City, NJ – May 23 Washington D.C. – June 13 San Jose, CA – July 18 Salt Lake City, UT – October 17 Los Angeles, CA – November 14 For more information about the Business Series please visit www.bs.latinastyle.com

Remarks & Transcript by Secretary Carlos Gutierrez at the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series
On Thursday, March 21, the Latino Leaders Network celebrated "A Decade of Bringing Leaders Together." The 2013 Latino Leaders Luncheon Series opened by honoring former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez with the Eagle Leadership Award for his outstanding service to the Latino community and our nation. His keynote was powerful and an insightful leadership primer based on his corporate experience and public service. Watch video:http://www.youtube.com/user/latinoleadersnetwork?feature=mhee Read transcript: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1100363933137-569/Latino_Leaders_Network_Carlos_Gutierrez_Mar_21_2013.pdf PHOTO (L-R) Hon. Joe Garcia, Hon. Henry Bonilla, Hon. Carlos Gutierrez, Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart, Hon. Mickey Ibarra.

ANNA MARIA ARIAS FOUNDATION 2012 ENTREPRENEURSHIP GALA AWARDS
On Thursday, November 15, We are pleased to announce that the Anna Maria Arias Foundation celebrated the Awards & Gala in Los Angeles, CA at the Hilton Los Angeles Universal City Hotel. Since its establishment in 2002, the Anna Maria Arias Foundation Awards have been among the most respected recognitions for Latina business owners in the United States. Recipients of this award are among the most successful Latina business owners in the nation. Every year, the Foundation selects outstanding Latina entrepreneurs for recognition from a national search conducted with the assistance of sponsors and partners, all done in conjunction with a major national public relations campaign. In addition, we recognize one advocacy group for the work they are doing to assist Latina professionals. Among the honorees were: Advocate of the Year Award: Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Anna Maria Arias Foundation National Awards: Deborah Aguiar-Vélez, Founder, President and Owner of Sistemas Corporation. Helly Castrellon, President & CEO of Tijuana’s Produce, INC. Dorene C. Dominguez, Chairman of the Vanir Group of Companies. Ivette Dominguez, Owner and President of Alpine Buick GMC. Laura V. Estrada, President and Owner of Garza Business Services, Inc. Karla Fernandez Parker, President & CEO of K. Fernandez & Associates Roxana Lissa, Founder and CEO of RL Public Relations. Grace López-Williams, President and CEO of Grace Williams CPA, PC. Leticia "Letty" Vélez, President & CEO of Chicago Mini Bus Travel, Inc. The Anna Maria Arias Foundation has helped dozens of Latinas jump start their businesses or grow their companies making a difference in the lives of Latina entrepreneurs, ensuring that business dreams become a reality…one woman at a time.

Anna Maria Chávez Selected Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA
On Tuesday, August 30, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced today that Anna Maria Chávez, who grew up in a small town in southern Arizona and rose to become deputy chief of staff to that state’s then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, has been appointed to the top post at the iconic organization. Chávez is set to officially assume her new role at the Girl Scouts National Council Session/52nd Convention in November. Chávez’s appointment as the 19th chief executive of Girl Scouts, among the largest and most widely recognized nonprofits in the country, comes as the organization readies to launch a national celebration as part of its 100th anniversary designed to honor its legacy and create urgency around girls’ issues. She will replace Kathy Cloninger, who is retiring after leading the organization for eight years. “Girl Scouts is the premier leadership organization for girls with a trailblazing legacy that stretches nearly 100 years,� said Chávez, who currently serves as chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. “The country has never needed Girl Scouts more than it does today. What girls are accomplishing in Girl Scouting is inspiring. I have seen it firsthand in Texas, and I intend to tell that story far and wide. I’m eager to work with our partners across the country as the organization embarks on a new century of empowering girls to take the lead in their own lives and make a difference in their communities and across the world.� Connie Lindsey, National President of Girl Scouts of the USA, said: “Anna Maria is the right person at the right time for our organization. She has a tremendous track record, and her visionary leadership is going to be invaluable as we work to fulfill our mission to be the premier leadership experience for girls in ways that are relevant, engaging and meaningful.� Chávez was appointed chief executive of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas in 2009 after serving as deputy chief of staff for urban relations and community development for former Arizona governor and current U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano. As deputy chief of staff, she promoted the governor’s policies, programs and initiatives through coordination and partnership with city, county, and tribal governments, federal agencies and community organizations. In addition, she served as the governor’s policy advisor to the Arizona Department of Housing and advised Napolitano on strategies for coordinating housing and economic development. Prior to being appointed as deputy chief of staff, Chávez served as Napolitano’s director of intergovernmental affairs from 2003 to 2007. She also served as in-house counsel and assistant director for the Division of Aging & Community Services (DACS) at the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Chávez entered state government after serving as senior policy advisor to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater. Previously, she had been chief of staff to the deputy administrator at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, D.C. Chávez also served as chief of staff for SBA’s Office of Government Contracting and Minority Enterprise Development. Chávez will take over as chief executive after a dramatic period of change for the organization. Cloninger has led Girl Scouts through a historic transformation designed to ensure that the organization delivers the best leadership experience for a new generation of girls whose lives—and the opportunities they face—are ever changing. The wide-ranging effort has included consolidating councils from 312 to 112, as well as developing a nationally consistent program portfolio for girls that includes a series of leadership journeys, or coordinated series of activities grouped around a theme, and a revamped system of badges and awards that align with the leadership program. In addition, Girl Scouts in 2010 launched a national brand campaign, known by the tagline What Did You Do Today?, which is designed to inspire girls and adults to join Girl Scouts in making a difference in the world. Girl Scouts is set to launch in 2012 its first-ever nationwide fundraising campaign that will extend over five years. “What a testament to the kind of leadership we have within the Girl Scout Movement that we were able to select one of our own to lead our organization into its second century,� said Cloninger, who acceded to the top post after nearly three decades of executive roles in Girl Scouting, including as chief executive officer of the Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley in Tennessee. “Anna Maria exemplifies the leadership qualities that we strive to teach all of our girls and she is going to be an inspiration to all girls and a strong advocate on their behalf.� Chávez grew up in a Mexican-American family in the small town of Eloy, Arizona, and later in Phoenix. She holds a law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law and a bachelor’s degree in American history from Yale University. Bar admissions include the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, Arizona Supreme Court, and U.S. Supreme Court. Her husband Robert is a financial industry executive and they have a son, Michael. Over the past 99 years, there have been 18 national CEOs. The first three were known as national secretaries and the next four as national directors. From 1935 until 2002, the title was national executive director. Since then, GSUSA's top post has been termed chief executive officer. About Girl Scouts Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.2 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls' healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girl Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate to Girl Scouts, call (800) GSUSA 4 U or visit www.girlscouts.org.

LATINA Style is proud to announce the 15th Anniversary Business Series Tour for 2013!
On Wednesday, December 12, LATINA Style is proud to announce the 15th Anniversary Business Series Tour for 2013. Over 30,000 Latina entrepreneurs in over 100 cities have participated in the Series since it's inception in 1998. The Business Series program is a one-day conference that seeks to empower Latina professionals and business owners by bringing them together with key corporations and agencies that provide goods, services and essential information most needed by today’s entrepreneurs. The conference includes exhibits, workshops, and expert presenters. Nationwide Insurance is proud to serve once again as the 2013 Title Sponsor of the 15th Anniversary Business Series Tour. Business Series 2013 Schedule Dallas, TX – April 18 Jersey City, NJ – May 23 Washington D.C. – June 13 San Jose, CA – July 18 Salt Lake City, UT – October 17 Los Angeles, CA – November 14 For more information about the Business Series please visit www.bs.latinastyle.com

LATINA Style Magazine Announces the 2012 LATINA Style 50 Report
On Tuesday, September 04, LATINA Style Magazine proudly announces the LATINA Style 50 Report for 2012. Now in its 15th year, this annual report sets the standard for identifying corporations that are providing the best career opportunities for Latinas in the U.S. The LATINA Style 50 Report is the most respected evaluation of corporate America’s career advancement opportunities for Latinas. Companies responding to LATINA Style's questionnaire are evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace. Among the principal areas of evaluation are: number of Latina executives, Latina retention, mentoring programs, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, employee benefits, women’s issues, job retraining, affinity groups, and Hispanic relations. This year, we also added new categories that display which companies have a dedicated program to supplier diversity and have increased their Latina population. Evaluations for the 2012 annual report were based on 2011 data. “Every year, since 1998, we have produced the LATINA Style 50 Special Report. It is the most intensive effort that our company undertakes in ensuring that Latinas and the companies that they work for receive the recognition they deserve,� says Robert E. Bard, President and CEO of LATINA Style, Inc. “Latinas are extremely loyal to the companies they work for, so it is essential that they make the right choice in selecting their employers. It is our job to assist them in identifying the companies that will provide them with the best opportunities to succeed. Latinas can be reassured that the LATINA Style 50 Report provides them with the best view of where they should look for a job.� Comcast Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, is the “2012 Company of the Year.� Comcast Corporation is one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies. It is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. “We are honored to be recognized by LATINA Style as the “2012 Company of the Year.� Comcast and NBCUniversal’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in our governance, workforce, procurement, programming, and community investment is a keystone to our success,� said Maria G. Arias, Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Comcast Corporation. “Our culture is built upon treating each other withfairness, respect and inclusion, and we believe that is the foundation for creating a best-in-class model for diversity and inclusion within the entertainment and technology industry.� An annual awards ceremony honoring the LATINA Style 50 Companies will take place this coming February, during LATINA Style’s Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. For more information regarding the LATINA Style 50, please visit the magazine web site at www.latinastyle.com. 2012 LATINA Style Top 50 Companies & Honorable Mentions 1. Comcast Corporation, Philadelphia, PA 2. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 3. Verizon Communications Inc., New York, NY 4. Deloitte, New York, NY 5. Marriott International, Inc., Bethesda, MD 6. Prudential Financial Inc., Newark, NJ 7. Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA 8. AT&T, Dallas, TX 9. Johnson & Johnson & US Affiliated Companies (Excluding Puerto Rico), New Brunswick, NJ 10. Kraft Foods, Northfield, IL 11. Macy's, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 12. Aflac Incorporated, Columbus, GA 13. Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA 14. Wells Fargo & Company, San Francisco, CA 15. McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, IL 16. IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY 17. General Mills, Minneapolis, MN 18. WellPoint, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 19. Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA 20. Sodexo, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 21. Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL 22. Morgan Stanley, New York, NY 23. USAA, San Antonio, TX 24. Darden Restaurants, Orlando, FL 25. State Farm, Bloomington, IL 26. The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 27. American Express, New York, NY 28. CITI, New York, NY 29. PepsiCo, Inc., Purchase, NY 30. New York Life Insurance Company, New York, NY 31. MetLife, Inc., New York, NY 32. Comerica Bank, Dallas, TX 33. Bank of America, Charlotte, NC 34. General Motors Company, Detroit, MI 35. Colgate-Palmolive, New York, NY 36. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, IL 37. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Parsippany, NJ 38. TIAA-CREF, New York, NY 39. XEROX Corporation, Norwalk, CT 40. MGM Resort International, Las Vegas, NV 41. Hilton Worldwide, McLean, VA 42. Freddie Mac, McLean, VA 43. Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Dallas, TX 44. Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Warren, NJ 45. Chrysler Group LLC, Auburn Hills, MI 46. Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), Virginia Beach, VA 47. Nationwide Insurance Company, Columbus, OH 48. US Airways, Inc., Tempe, AZ 49. Sprint, Overland Park, KS 50. Consolidated Edison, Inc., New York, NY Honorable Mentions (In Alphabetical Order): American Airlines CVS Caremark Corporation Fannie Mae Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. Ingersoll Rand Northern Trust PG&E SCI Counsulting Services, Inc. Teach For America The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies United Technologies Corporation

HNBA Commends the Confirmation of The Honorable Edward Davila
On Wednesday, February 16, Washington, DC – The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) commends the U.S. Senate for confirming The Honorable Edward Davila to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by unanimous vote on Monday evening. With this confirmation, Judge Davila will be the only Latino judge in the Northern District of California, which is based in San Francisco. He was also one of 11 judicial nominees unanimously voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this month. Diana S. Sen, HNBA President, noted, “The HNBA is extremely proud of Judge Davila and we are confident that he will serve with distinction in the Northern District of California. With Judge Davila currently the only Latino judge in the Northern District of California, and with such an ample pool of qualified Hispanic attorneys in California, the HNBA looks forward to additional Latino judges being nominated and eventually confirmed for that region.� Judge Davila began his career at the Santa Clara County public defender’s office followed by 13 years in private law practice before he was appointed to the Superior Court in San Jose in 2001 by former Governor Gray Davis.