CONEXION

From: July 29, 2010 To: July 29, 2010
NLBWA-LA Summer Wine Networking Event
NLBWA-Los Angeles Chapter welcomes you to join us for a fun-filled evening of networking. Join us in greeting and meeting new members, professionals and entrepreneurs in beautiful downtown LA and a glass of wine. Members get in FREE, but you must register.

Members get in FREE. Non-Member: $25 or you can join now at http://nlbwa-la.org/Application.
Must RSVP by July 24th. Location: Cusina Rustica, 888 Wilshire Boulevard, L.A.

From: August 04, 2010 To: August 04, 2010
Business Time Meets Game Time
The Society of Latino Professionals, along with the National Latina Business Women Association-LA, the Hispanic PR Association, the Latino Institute for Corporate Inclusion and Conexion have joined forces to host this summer’s mega Latino networking event at none other than the Lakers’ house – Staples Center. Your ticket includes admission to the networking event, appetizers, admission to the Sparks game, a raffle ticket for prizes courtesy of Staples, and all the networking you can handle. Location: Staples Center

From: August 10, 2010 To: August 10, 2010
At Breakfast With Latino Media
The explosive growth of multicultural communities, now representing more than one-third of the nation's population, means that multicultural media outlets have a more powerful voice than ever. Our panelists from several Latino media outlets will discuss the type of news they cover and how public relations professionals best capture their attention. RSVP to Alfredo at 213-486-6222 or aepadilla@comerica.com.
$10 - PRSA-LA & YP members, $20 - Non-members/Guests, $5 - PRSSA student members Location: 555 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 2Fl

From: August 11, 2010 To: August 13, 2010
CHCC 31st Annual Convention & Expo
The largest gathering of Latino CEOs, corporate representatives and elected officials in California. Location: Los Angeles, California

From: August 26, 2010 To: August 26, 2010
SHIFT - Latino Entrepreneurs, CEOs & Investors
SHIFT Latino hosts private events where CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors and bankers can be proactive about funding business opportunities in a casual, business-friendly setting. If you’re a banker or investor, or are a CEO or business owner seeking business capital, please register to receive details on our private events at Location: Private Event

From: September 01, 2010 To: September 01, 2010
BizCon 2010
BizCon 2010 is the seventh annual business conference & expo event in Orange County Presidents’ Council. The goal of BizCon 2010 is to promote and develop the multicultural diversities of small businesses to help strengthen our economy. BizCon2010 is a day of networking with business government diversity supply managers, community business leaders, and an opportunity to explore the business opportunities with local, national, and foreign companies, and reflect the multicultural dynamism of Orange County and Southern California. Location: Orange County, CA

From: September 10, 2010 To: September 11, 2010
Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce Expo
This 2-day Hispanic Business and Technology Expo will feature a Business Showcase where exhibitors will have the opportunity to increase their company’s awareness within the Hispanic community. The event will also promote the use of the Internet as a sales and marketing tool, and attendees will walk away with strategies, tips and tactics to help their businesses grow, profit and succeed. Location: San Diego, CA

From: September 16, 2010 To: September 16, 2010
LatinVision Business Networking Event
No hype, no expensive networking group dues -- just a get together of Hispanic business executives, managers, entrepreneurs and business owners networking in a relaxed environment. Location: Prince George Ballroom, NYC

From: September 16, 2010 To: September 17, 2010
Latino2
SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 30-MAY 2 IN LA LATINO2, an exploration of all things Latino in the digital/social age, brought to you by Latinos in Social Media (LatISM). For more info, visit our Web site at www.latino2.com, or follow us on Twitter (#latino2) Location: TBA

From: September 22, 2010 To: September 25, 2010
31st Annual USHCC National Convention
Recognized as one of the largest gathering of Hispanic business owners in the country, the USHCC’s Annual Convention features a variety of workshops, including certification, federal and corporate procurement access to capital, Latina entrepreneurship. Over the span of four days, the USHCC also hosts chamber training and business sessions focused on building business relationships and creating opportunities for participants from all industries throughout the U.S. Location: Dallas, TX

From: September 23, 2010 To: September 23, 2010
Business Connect 360
Business Connect 360 provides business professionals with the opportunity to network with other like-minded entrepreneurs and the chance to acquire practical and meaningful knowledge that can be implemented in their respective organizations immediately. The event opens with a thought-provoking panel presentation, which is followed by a high-energy networking mixer. Location: Los Angeles (location TBA)

From: October 07, 2010 To: October 07, 2010
26th Anniversary Celebration PRemio Awards
HPRA was founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization to establish a network of Hispanics employed in the public relations profession in the Southern California area. HPRA now has members nationwide representing public relations, marketing and advertising professionals from agencies, government, non-profit and corporations. HPRA is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic professionals and provides educational seminars and workshops throughout the year. Location: To Be Announced

From: October 13, 2010 To: October 13, 2010
At Breakfast With...
Sports Reporters “Working with Major-League Media” Location: TBA

From: October 19, 2010 To: October 19, 2010
2010 State of the State
The Milken Institute’s annual State of the State Conference brings together California’s leading lawmakers, senior business executives, investors, academic experts, journalists and other decision-makers for an extraordinary day of discussion, debate and analysis about the state’s future.

This year’s conference takes place on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Venue TBA. Location: TBA

From: October 21, 2010 To: October 21, 2010
Latino Entrepreneur Forum
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, October 21
The Latino Entrepreneur Forum is a collaborative partnership of more than 20 prominent organizations serving Hispanic business owners and professionals at the local, state and national levels. The event is an annual one-day conference that provides progressive Latinos with the unique opportunity to dialogue with top visionaries, leaders and innovators in business, social media, green technologies, academia, authors, and the entertainment industry as they share their insights and thought-provoking ideas. Location: TBA

From: October 25, 2010 To: October 26, 2010
The Women's Conference 2010
The Women’s Conference is the nation’s premier forum for women and has been hosted by California’s First and Governor for many years. The Conference has grown from a California initiative for working professionals into an international network of women from all walks of life, backgrounds and perspectives, and a life-changing experience for the thousands of women who have attended. The mission of The Women’s Conference is to inspire, empower and educate women to be Architects of Change in their own lives and in the lives of others. The Conference takes place over two full days of speakers, sessions and events. Location: Long Beach, CA

From: October 27, 2010 To: October 27, 2010
Inland Empire's Largest Mixer
Hosted in the Inland Empire, this event gathers 20 business organizations and chambers of commerce to create what has become by far the largest business mixer in the area. No agendas, no speeches, just networking. Location: Ontario Convention Center