Hispana Leadership Summit.

Hispana Leadership Summit, an inaugural weekend leadership conference for Hispanic women professionals and entrepreneurs.

The Summit offers a true makeover experience designed to sharpen skills, stimulate the intellect, and invigorate the
senses. Today’s most successful Hispanas will have the opportunity to take their professional and personal development to a whole new level through inspiring workshops, interactive seminars and peer to peer coaching sessions… a weekend conference that not only allows for professional enrichment, but will also provide attendees with a fun, relaxed, and unforgettable experience.

The Hispana Leadership Summit will be held August 18-20, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. The Summit is the first national destination conference for professional Hispanic women with similar goals and interests to come together and gain further experience through the exchange of knowledge and skills.
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“We have seen the dramatic increase of Latina-owned businesses in the U.S. and we not only want to celebrate their achievements, but also to provide the tools and skills needed for them to become more successful,” says Mariano Faget, Publisher for Hispanic Trends.

“KFC is honored to support our Latina customers by providing a venue where they can rejuvenate their personal and professional development,” said Alfredo Martel, KFC Director of Impact Marketing. “We recognize Latino customers are a critical ingredient to KFC’s continued business growth and development, and we are working to provide the very best service and wholesome meals.”

Linda Alvarado, who made history as the first Hispanic owner of a major league baseball franchise, The Colorado Rockies, will keynote the Summit. Alvarado is also the largest woman franchisee of Yum! Brands, Inc., parent company of A&W All-American Foods, KFC, Long John Silver’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.