Latinas In Biz Blog

Dear Prospective Volunteers:

No matter who the person, there is a common thread running through each of us; that is the desire to utilize peacemaking tools and conflict resolution techniques to resolve issues and promote the peacemaking process in our communities.

Centinela Youth Services (CYS) would like to offer you the opportunity to become a volunteer mediator for our unique mediation programs.  Since 1992, Victim/Offender Restitution Services (VORS) has been holding meetings between juvenile offenders and their victims.  For the youth, it is a chance to put their crime in the past and make amends with their victim.  For the victim, it is the opportunity to finally receive compensation for losses and to be a part of a process, which is not usually possible through the courts and probation.  Youth offenders are 80% less likely to be re-arrested and 98% of participants would recommend the program to a person in a similar situation.

Our Families Able to Resolve Situations (FARS) program brings parent and child together using mediation designed to strengthen and preserve the family unit.  The program targets families in extreme crisis with youth between the ages of 10-17 years old, which have exhibited behaviors such as truancy, poor grades in school, and possible drug use.   If you decide to take part in our fabulous program you will receive supplemental training in child development, adolescent issues and family dynamics.  Referring agencies report that 75% of the referrals to the FARS program have a successful result. 

In order to better serve the community, we desperately need volunteers specially bilingual to help with both programs.  Making a commitment to become a community volunteer with CYS affirms the principal of reconciliation, forgiveness, and peace in the community, so if you believe you have the skills to become a peacemaker for families in crisis and juvenile offenders, please get involved. Please feel welcome to contact our office for more questions at 310 970 7702.

Warm Regards,

Mariela Villar

Program Coordinator

Centinela Youth Services

Ph: 310 970 7785 Fax: 310 675 2300

Website: www.cys-la.org

During the last week in June 2011, the Office of Advocacy hosted a series of roundtable discussions in each of the ten SBA regions. The events, convened by Advocacy’s Regional Advocates, brought together women from all walks of life to discuss the status of women-owned businesses, the challenges and successes. The roundtables were held in the states of Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Iowa, Colorado, California, and Washington. Regional Roundtables Focused on Women-owned Businesses

The years from 1997 to 2007 were a dynamic period in the U.S. economy. The strong growth early in this period was negatively affected by the recession of 2000-2001; strong economic growth resumed in 2002-2007. The data for this period reflect an economy moving out of a recession and ending on a high note in 2007, before the next recession. How did women and other small business owners fare during this 10-year period between 1997 and 2007? Developments in Women-owned Business, 1997-2007

National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive.

To Benefit Plaza de La Raza Culture Center for the Arts & Education

Los Angeles, Calif. -- The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) hosted their “Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive” Friday, December 09, 2011 from 6pm-10pm.

The annual holiday event took place at the City Club on Bunker Hill, located at 333 S. Grand Ave. 54th Floor in Downtown Los Angeles.

The NLBWA Annual Holiday Celebration toy drive highlights its benefits towards Plaza de La Raza Culture Center for the Arts & Education. As an attendee all guests were required to donate a toy gift valued at $10.00 or more.

Community Business leaders, business owners, NLBWA members and invited organizations and guest all gathered together for the holiday celebration and enjoyed festive holiday appetizers, food and spirits with the accompany of live music by Plaza’s Youth Mariachi Ensemble helping kick off the holiday season.

“We had a wonderful time Friday; our family was impressed with the children’s performance. The event was a success.” stated Frank William, from Capital Direct Funding and participating Host & Sponsor for the event.

 “The NLBWA –LA never ceases to amaze me on the effort to make quality events that demonstrate what the NLBWA is all about….We are proud to support the NLBWA-LA.”

NLBWA-LA’s mission is to encourage Latinas to develop their business and professional skills and to meet their career goals through education, business referrals and networking.

“We are extremely pleased with this year’s participation in our Annual Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive. It is with the help of our NLBWA-LA members, sponsors and supporters that we are able to give back to our Los Angeles community.” stated Rose Elena Sauceda, Board Member of NLBWA- LA. Sponsors for this year’s event and a special thank you for their support are: Oppenheimer, Padilla Group, Capital Direct Funding and Comerica Bank.

Those interested in professional growth, relationship building and expanding their opportunities are encouraged to participate and join the NLBWA-Los Angeles Chapter. For more information about NLBWA-LA contact NLBWA-LA at (213) 559-0665, or visit www.nlbwa-la.org. Questions and information can be directed via email at info@nlbwa-la.org.

About NLBWA-LA
National Latina Women Business Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA), a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan organization was established in July of 2003 to meet the needs of the growing ranks of Latina Entrepreneurs, Executives and Professionals from the greater Los Angeles area.  The mission of the NLBWA-LA is to encourage Latinas to develop their business and professional skills and to meet their career goals through education, business referrals and networking. Its vision is to create nationwide representation, visibility and business opportunities for Latinas in the business world and at the executive level.  For more information about NLBWA-LA visit www.nlbwa-la.org.
 

I would like to THANK Disney and Arenas Entertainment for an Amazing experience of a special screening/reception  of “The Help” at the LA LIVE movies theatres.

Talk about VIP treatment, amazing event!  I invited my first customer , her and I are in a book club and we had read the book several months ago, so what a special treat for us to meet the author of the book Kathyrn Stockett and the director of the movie  Tate Taylor.   We ate, had free popcorn, watched the movie and received as a gift a copy of the newly released DVD of “The Help” and did I mention that all this was FREE.    GREAT Movie, if you haven’t seen it, go buy the DVD.

Oh and of course we will be sharing/showing off to our fellow book club members about our experience.

One of the great advantages of being a member of NLBWA-Los Angeles is to have the opportunity to be invited to events like this and what a fabulous added bonus to be able to entertain my customer!  THANK YOU/GRACIAS. NLBWA, DISNEY and ARENAS ENERTAINMENT!

Saludos to all the Latina Business Owners!

For those that I have yet to personally meet, my name is Amalia Sanchez. I am a Risk Analyst for The Getty Museum. I am also working in provided Risk Management services on a consulting basis. If you are interested in learning more about insurance, coverage, liability, exposures, risk and claim management for your business, feel free to contact me directly (818 203 1637).

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Amalia

For Immediate Release                                                                      

November 09,2011

The Women's Institute of Negotiation in partnership with The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter Present "ONE-DAY LATINA NEGOTIATION SEMINAR" - a one-day intensive Latina leadership and training - sponsored by Bank of the West.
 
 
Los Angeles, Calif., November 9, 2011-The Women's Institute of Negotiation and The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) have joined forces with Bank of the West in a strategic partnership to help promote and develop Latinas in the skills and strategies of effective negotiating.  “Having experienced a 3-day negotiation seminar with Dr. Yasmin myself, I am excited to offer this program to our members. The Latina Negotiation Boot Camp is a great compliment to our series of business development workshops and will provide further development for our graduates." stated Ana Perez, President of NLBWA-LA.  The NLBWA-LA in association with The Women's Institute of Negotiation will provide a one-day intensive leadership and negotiation training which goes beyond exploration of potential barriers that may hold Latinas back and teaches Latinas how to re-frame their interactions and accurately evaluate their opportunities. Latinas learn how to ask for what they want in a manner congruent with their values, taking into account the social forces that may impact their working relationships.
 
The Women’s Institute of Negotiation, developed by Dr. Yasmin Davidds, is the only institute of its kind, customizing leadership and negotiation programs exclusively for women--from fortune 100 companies, to universities to non-profit organizations.“Quality negotiation training is expensive” states Dr. Yasmin Davidds, "and has historically been categorized as a C-level suite investment.  Our corporate sponsors, such as Bank of the West, are making it possible for Latinas to participate in this program by subsidizing 80% of the cost making it affordable for Latina leaders.”
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The one-day intensive seminar concentrates on transforming negotiation behavior for Latinas by eliminating the limiting beliefs associated with negotiating and providing them with a systematic negotiation framework they can adapt to any situation.  Patty Covarrubias, Regional Business Development Manager – Hispanic Market, VP for Bank of the West states, “at Bank of the West, among our most important stakeholders are the communities where our customers and employees live and work. We provide not only financial services that speed the flow of commerce and add convenience for individuals, but we also offer the extra help necessary to support Latina organizations and businesses such as The National Latina Business Women Association (Los Angeles Chapter) and the Women's Institute of Negotiation.  As one of the fastest growing demographics, Latinas are a force to be reckoned with.  I am proud to be associated with this partnership and help so many women achieve professional and personal goals.”
 
The Latina Negotiation Seminar will take place Friday, December 2nd 8:30 am – 6:00 pm in downtown Los Angeles.  For further information or to register please visit www.nlbwa-la.org.

Bank Of The West
For over 135 years Bank of the West has been committed to serving local businesses.

Now we’ve made it even easier for your business to bank with us with limited-time special offers available from October 3 through November 18, 2011.  For more information please visit www.bankofthewest.com
 
Women's Institute of Negotiation
The Women's Institute of Negotiation is the only professional development company in the US specializing in public and private negotiation training exclusively for women.  Its curriculum developed by women empowerment and negotiation expert Dr. Yasmin Davidds-consists of 70% experiential hands-on training in real-world negotiations.  The institute's mission is to empower women to ask for what they want and provide them with the tools, strategies and techniques to do so effectively.  For more information, please visit www.womennegotiationinstitute.com
 
 
National Latina Business Women Association-Los Angeles Chapter
The Premier Latina Business Organization! Created and launched in July of 2003 to meet the needs of the growing ranks of Latina Entrepreneurs, Executives and Professionals from the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization's mission is to encourage Latinas to develop their business and professional skills and to meet their career goals through education, business referrals and networking.  For more information, please visit www.nlbwa-la.org.                                                     

National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) hosts its Emerging Latinas 2011 Program

NLBWA-LA to offer free scholarships for its program

Course Ready & Avid players: ‘Course ready’ and avid players range from those who maintain handicaps to those who never keep score. Regardless of skill, course ready players can answer yes to the following.
I practice proper golf etiquette and follow golf cart driving instructions
I maintain a proper pace of play - always
I am familiar with my club distances and when to use them
I am able to advance the ball through consistent contact or play my own way to keep up with the group.
I arrive 30 minutes before my tee time and play with a positive attitude!

ARE YOU COURSE READY?

We invite you to join us for lunch tomorrow Saturday, October 1st at Flemings LA Live to Talk Golf terminology and learn how being on the green can benefit your business.

For more info and to register online go to http://www.nlbwa-la.org/events?eventId=371050&EventViewMode=EventDetails