First Annual Latino Expo

White Plains, NY - El Aguila del Hudson Valley is Celebrating its 10th anniversary as the leading bilingual newspaper circulation for the Latino community of the Lower and Mid Hudson Valley areas.  El Aguila del Hudson will be closing the Hispanic Heritage month with the first of its kind, a one dayLatino Business Symposium and Expo, October 15th at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains, NY. The announcement was made today by Miguel Blanco, President and CEO of Blanco Media Group also serving as Producer and Director of the event.  

This event is designed to establish a communication bridge between mainstream America and the growing Latino market. The objective is to raise awareness about the benefits that exists in the Latino market.  Included in this two-day event are informative forums, dialogues on business initiatives, advice on health care, educational workshops, energy conservation, and environmental issues that affect all of our communities every day. The Latino Business Symposium & EXPO is part of a national effort to draw attention to the numerous opportunities that exist within the multi-cultural communities as a whole.

"We are thrilled to be the first to present this extraordinary event to New York. It's one that both professionals and business owners will enjoy and value.' "This collaborative union between El Aguila del Hudson Valley and our business partners strengthens our involvement in community activities and adds a truly upscale event to the tri-state area," said Mr. Blanco.

A mission of El Aguila del Hudson Valley is to reinforce and build relationships with companies and individuals that want to reach one of America 's fastest growing populations.  

The event will consist of the following:

October 15, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - will open with a discussion over breakfast: "Who we are and where are we going." Speakers, Mayor Joseph Delphino.

Open Forum:

Health - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Breaking down the language barriers to health care.

Education - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - The high school drop out rate: Building creative solutions
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - The current need of universal health care
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - Striving for academic excellence

Lunch Symposium -12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - The importance of effective Outreach to the Latino Population

Workshops:

Health - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Providing access to specialty medical service

Education :

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Making the leap from academics to the work force

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Networking Event - "El Savor De Latino America " at Berkeley College

Business Symposiums:

Workshops:

Marketing - 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM - Creating a Powerful Marketing Campaign that targets the Latino Market

Expo and Job Fair - 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Forum:  2:00 PM - Energy and Environment.

Business Workshop

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Business resources for Latino Entrepreneurs

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Networking Event @ 42 The Ritz Carlto.

Date: October 15