NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, May 2, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana will host the 2018 Annual Women's Business Symposium Day of Empowerment. The event will take place at the Sheraton Metairie-New Orleans Hotel. Early bird price is $25 and $30 at the door. To register, visit https://goo.gl/pfC2HK.
A schedule of events will be as follows:
1:00-1:30 p.m. Registration
1:30-2:15 p.m. "Pearls of Wisdom" moderated by Blanca Robinson, VIVA Consulting Group
2:15-2:45 p.m. Keynote "Passport to Leadership" with Dima Ghawi, Leadership Speaker & Executive Coach
2:45-3:00 p.m. Break
3:00-3:30 p.m. "How Women are shaping the Construction Industry: Challenges & Opportunities" moderated by Klassi Duncan, Urban League of Louisiana
3:00-3:30 p.m. "Generation Y…Why Not?" moderated by Marina Manzanares, Hispanic Young Professionals of Louisiana
3:30-3:45 p.m. Break
3:45-4:15 p.m. "Roles and Responsibilities of Women in Healthcare" moderated by Essence Banks, NOMTN
3:45-4:15 p.m. "Caracteristicas de Mujeres Emprendedoras (Spanish Panel)" moderated by Brenda Murphy, Jambalaya News
4:15-4:30 p.m. Break
4:30-5:00 p.m. "Moment of Inspiration: Advocating for Women" Helena Moreno, Louisiana House of REpresentatives
5:00-5:15 p.m. Break
5:15-6:00 p.m. Networking reception