First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, invited Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino to participate on the 2009 Women’s Conference on Long Beach, California. She joined a panel to discuss How to Start or Grown Your Own Business. This annual conference celebrates its 23rd year and will be attended by nearly 14,000 women and was held October 26 and 27th, 2009!
Maria de Lourdes “Lulu” Sobrino, Candance Nelson of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Terry Lachenbruch
of Wells Fargo, Rhonda Abrams of The Planning Shop (not shown, Jean Chatzky of The Today Show)
Lulu with Paula Dean
Lulu with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America
Lulu with Rhonda Abrams of The Planning Shop
Lulu with Martha Beck, Author
Lulu with Lori Corbin of ABC 7 News
Lulu with Eve Ensler, V-Day Founder
Lulu with Elizabeth Espinosa of KTLA 5 News
Lulu at book signing book for "Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs In America"
Lulu at Verizon Wireless booth. Verizon Wireless
was a sponsor of the Women’s Conference and is
a huge supporter of women entrepreneurs. During the two day conference, Verizon Wireless was generous enough to give away Lulu’s book, "Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs In America" and have Lulu personally sign them and talk with local entrepreneurs.
Lulu and Marci, enjoying the Verizon Wireless entertainment
Pathways to Prosperity Women Entrepreuneurs Conference
October 7 – 9, 2009
Washington, D.C.
The Office of Public Diplomacy of the Department of State, invited Maria to participate as a mentor for our aspiring entrepreneurs at the first Pathways to Prosperity Women Entrepreneurs Conference, held in Washington, D.C.
Mujeres de Fe Conference Guadalupe Radio 87.7 FM Maria Sobrino, Speaker
February 1, 2009 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, CA
The 3rd annual Mujeres de Fe/Women of Faith conference was attended by over 16,000 women. This all day spiritual seminar gathered women from all over Southern California in faith and hope during these hard economic times. Presentations and talks were lead by religious leaders, motivational speakers and Maria Sobrino offering advice on being an entrepreneur. Her success story of hard work, determination and faith was well received.
Guadalupe Radio and Hombre Nuevo are a non-profit Catholic Organization led by the Legionaries of Christ to provide personal and community formation for spiritual growth and human development to Spanish speaking people, through the production of high quality catholic events, audio, video and print materials in accordance to the Magisterial of the Church. Hombre Nuevo has been helping the Hispanic Catholic community for twenty years and Guadalupe Radio will be celebrating three years of broadcasting in February 2009
Latina Style Conference, Miami, Florida
Maria Sobrino Panelist, presenting for Verizon Wireless
November 21st, 2008
Miami, Florida
A business seminar for Latinas presented by Latina Style magazine. This business development program provides an opportunity to network, learn more about operating and expanding businesses and meet with corporations and government agencies. Sponsored by Verizon Wireless, Lulu Sobrino discussed her humble beginnings and determination for her gelatin dream to be successful and how technology and wireless solutions assisted in growing her business.
September 11th – 13th, 2008
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hispanic Enterprise and KFC have come together to host the 3rd Annual “Hispana Leadership Summit”, a weekend conference for Latina professionals and entrepreneurs offering a true makeover experience designed to sharpen skills, whet the intellect and invigorate the senses. Today’s most successful Latinas will take their professional and personal development to a whole new level through inspiring keynotes, interactive seminars, peer-to-peer coaching sessions and unforgettable experiences. This will be a weekend conference that will be professionally enriching in a fun, relaxed and elegant surrounding.
29th Annual National Convention and Business Expo
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Maria Sobrino, Panelist
September 24th-27th, 2008
Sacramento, California
Our main mission at the USHCC is to actively promote the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and the interests if more than
2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States. As advocates for the Hispanic business community, the theme at this year’s convention is meant to inform and encourage the Hispanic business community to tap into the “green” way of doing business. This year’s convention will continue to promote best practices on creating wealth, accessing procurement opportunities and securing and sustaining long-term business growth while adding an environmental bend to the way of doing business.
Tortilla Industry Association Convention and Trade Exposition
Maria Sobrino, Keynote Speaker
September 24th-27th, 2008
Sacramento, California
TIA provides the only annual trade show featuring materials, equipment and services exclusively for the tortilla industry with all major contacts to network within one place.
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) was thrilled to host the 2008 NCLR Annual Conference in San Diego, a city with Latin flare, rich history, and world-class attractions. The Annual Conference was held July 12-15, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA.
First Lady of Mexico Helps Hispanics in Philanthropy Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Caption: Alma Alfaro-Laska, Diana Campoamor,
Margarita Zavala, Maria de Lourdes Sobirno
Margarita Zavala, First Lady of Mexico, keynoted the Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) 25th anniversary on May 4, 2008 and helped HIP launch a new initiative called “Our Children/Nuestros Hijos.” Zavala noted that the campaign is being launched to address the tragedy of children traveling alone to the US to reconnect with their parents. Also on hand for the celebration was Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies. LaMarche praised Hispanics in Philanthropy saying the organization is not just a “conglomeration of those who have common interests and share a culture, but it is also an organization with a mission of social justice.” He lauded HIP for its demonstrated capacity to leverage philanthropic resources.
As the president of the California chapter of Femmes Leaders d’Amerique, it was my pleasure to attend this year’s “International Economic Congress” in April 2008. It was an honor to be a featured speaker. In my speech titled “Building Bridges Between Nations” I was able to show the positive contributions Americans are making to Mexico and Mexicans making to the United States. Here is a little more information about the group I am so proud to be part of:
About FEMMES LEADERS
There are many associations for women, but most of them are specific to particular interest groups. None of them aims to bring all women together as do the founder members of “Femmes Leaders”. All women, whatever their age, their social situation or their socio-professional skills, have a valuable contribution to make to society.
The Goals
To bring women to think about their feminine identity in terms of it’s complementarity with that of men and not in terms of an unproductive rivalry with them.
To put in place programs to promote and develop the abilities of women, to help them to progress in order to take up their position in the society in accordance with the complementary identities of men and women.
To build up a network of relationships.
The Three Pillars
Complementarity between the values of men and women, not equality.
Sharing experiences: we can learn from the experience of others.
Setting up a network of influence, of power and of decision making.
National Archives Hosts Panel on Women in Leadership June 11
Washington, DC…On Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 PM, the National Archives will host a panel discussion on Citizens by Choice: Women in Business Leadership. The event will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, located on the National Mall at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Washington, DC…On Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 PM, the National Archives will host a panel discussion on Citizens by Choice: Women in Business Leadership. The event will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, located on the National Mall at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.
Many Americans are surprised to learn that there is a large and growing group of immigrant women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are rapidly making their mark in the U.S. business sector, in every region of the country and across a wide range of industries. Their talents and skills have positively contributed to the evolution of business and industry. What are the challenges they face, and how have they used gender and nationality as strengths in building their businesses?
WJLA news anchor Maureen Bunyan moderates a panel featuring women business leaders who are also naturalized U.S. citizens: Sona Wang, managing director, Ceres Venture Fund; Yolanda Maria Welch, CEO, Respira Medical; Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, founder and CEO, Lulu’s Dessert Corporation; Sheela Murthy, founder, president, and managing attorney, Murthy Law Firm; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, Maryland state representative and executive director/owner, Extended Family Adult Daycare, Inc.; and Susan C. Pearce, professor of sociology, East Carolina University, and author of Immigrating Women. This program is generously supported by the William G. McGowan Fund, Inc.
The National Archives is fully accessible. If you need to request an accommodation ( e.g., sign language interpreter ) for a public program please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 two weeks prior to the event to ensure proper arrangements are secured.
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For press information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5300.
Entrepreneurs and Experts Reveal Big Ideas at Microsoft's Small Business Summit 2008
REDMOND, Wash., March 24-27 Microsoft Corp. kicked off its third annual
Microsoft Small Business Summit on March 24, broadcasting live
from Microsoft Studios to an expected crowd of 200,000 online
participants nationwide. Over the next four days, more than 50
entrepreneurs and industry experts defined ways in which
small-business owners can work smarter by revealing the latest
trends and best practices for those who wear the many hats of
the self-employed.
This year's event featured speakers such as Donny Deutsch host
of CNBC's "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch"; Jane Applegate,
founder of SBTV.com and author of "201 Great Ideas for Your
Small Business" and
Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, successful CEO of LuLu's Dessert
Corp. and author of “Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America.”
Maria de Lourdes (Lulu) Sobrino
Founder & CEO
Lulu's Dessert Corporation
Author of Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America
Center
for Women’s Business Research 2008 National Symposium
Reserve your seats for the Center for Women’s Business Research 2008
National Symposium that will take place on May 6th
and 7th in Washington, D.C. I am excited to tell
you that I will be a Symposium Chair. Your can register now
at
www.womensbusinessresearch.org
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