Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and the National Hispanic Business Women Association

November 2012
Volume 5 – Issue 11
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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and the National Hispanic Business Women Association
Hold 4th Annual Latina Business Women Luncheon
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) and the National Hispanic Business Women Association of Orange County (NHBWA)
held the 4th Annual Latina Business Women Luncheon on Thursday, September 27, 2012. The briefing, which was held at the
Delhi Center in Santa Ana, was attended by over 80 businesswomen and community leaders. The briefing featured a panel of
three successful Latina businesswomen that shared their experiences and challenges within their respective fields. Insurance
Executive Monica Rangel discussed the importance of education and preparation through her own professional story; Mary
Perillo shared her story about owning an aerospace and defense company; and Tricia Sanchez spoke about the day-to-day
challenges of operating a business and the need to find a work-life balance.
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez moderates a panel of successful
Latina business women (photo courtesy of Carlos Urquiza).
NHBWA President Sahara Garcia (far left) and Congresswoman
Loretta Sanchez (far right) present certificates of recognition to
panelists Mary Perillo, Perillo Industries; Tricia Sanchez, C3 Office
Solutions; and Monica E. Rangel, New York Life Insurance (photo
courtesy of Nancy Ramos).
NHBWA President Sahara Garcia welcomed attendees and spoke about the organization’s initiatives and accomplishments. “We
invite our community partners to share our resources and events to assist future or current businesswomen to succeed,” Garcia
said.
During the briefing, Congresswoman Sanchez provided a legislative update on issues affecting the business community and
women in particular. In addition to the update, Congresswoman Sanchez moderated the panel composed of Monica Rangel,
Partner at New York Life Insurance; Mary Perillo, President/CEO at Century Electronics; and Tricia Sanchez, Owner of C3 Office
Solutions. “I am thrilled to see Latinas succeed in all industries including insurance, aerospace, defense, and technology. These
are areas where women have long been underrepresented,” Congresswoman Sanchez said.
The Latina Business Women Luncheon is held annually to discuss various topics of interest to business women, but also to
showcase the accomplishments of Latina business women in the community.
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Upcoming Events and Seminars
Event
Location
Date/Time
Working Wardrobes 2012 Baubles & Bags
www.workingwardrobes.org
The Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
November 4, 2012
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SBA – How to Market to Your Neighbors
paul.smith@sba.gov
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
November 8, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Soldiers to Scholars Reception
www.soldiers2scholars.org
The Santora Building-Downtown Santa Ana
201 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
November 8, 2012
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
OCSBDC – Small Business Orientation
Workshop
www.santaanadistrictsbdc.com
Rancho Santiago Community College District
2323 N. Broadway, Room 114
Santa Ana, CA 92706
November 8, 2012
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
OCSBDC – Basic Finance For Your Business
www.santaanadistrictsbdc.com
Fullerton Public Library
353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
November 15, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SCORE – Writing Proposals That Win Business
National University
3390 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
November 27, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
OCSBDC – Creating Your Roadmap to Success
www.santaanadistrictsbdc..com
Rancho Santiago Community College District
2323 N. Broadway, Room 107
Santa Ana, CA 92706
November 28, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Did You Know?
Southern California Edison Honored Business
Leaders at Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Honoring business and community leaders, Southern California Edison (SCE) hosted its Hispanic Heritage Month
celebration on October 5th at the utility’s Energy Education Center.
With the theme “Celebrating Latino History, Culture and Leadership,” SCE highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of the
Hispanic community and the company’s commitment to helping its business and residential customers conserve
energy. More than 200 people attended the event.
“SCE is proud to share more than a century of growth and partnership with the diverse customers we serve,” said Lisa
Cagnolatti, vice president, SCE Business Customer Division. “We are pleased to honor the accomplishments of
noteworthy business and community leaders in Southern California.”
Glasswerks LA, Inc. and C&F Foods, Inc. were this year’s Business Customer Energy Efficiency Participation Award
winners. These companies were recognized for achieving their sustainability goals and for reducing their energy
consumption. Both participated in SCE’s Express Efficiency and lighting energy efficiency programs that helped them
reduce their annual energy consumption.
A special Community Partnership Award was presented to the Esperanza Scholarship Foundation (ESF), a non-profit
organization in San Bernardino County helping students achieve their educational dreams.
Edison International Chairman, President and CEO Ted Craver and Senior Vice President Gaddi Vasquez spoke at the
event, highlighting the strength of diversity at the company.
The event was keynoted by Michael Ortiz, president of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Special guest
Monica Gil, senior vice president of government and public affairs with Nielsen, also spoke at the event.
Left to right: SCE Latinos for Engagement, Advancement
and Development (LEAD) Board Members with SCE SVP
of Public Affairs - NHBWA Board member Monica
Estrada Nuñez, Kevin Nesby, Hector Aguilar, Gaddi
Vasquez, Bernice Maldonado, Maria Loera
Right: Ted Craver, Edison International President,
Chairman and CEO addressing the audience.
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Member Corner
Passion for Fashion
A native of Colombia, Adriana Spitzer is a dynamic
woman with a keen eye for fashion, with over 30
years of experience in the fashion industry. Adriana
created Bellissima – Designer Consignment Resale in
1998, a treasure trove of women’s designer clothing,
shoes, luxury handbags, and couture jewelry in the
heart of beautiful Corona del Mar, California. A
former American and European designer consultant
specialist for Nordstrom's and St. John Knits for over
16 years, Spitzer provides a unique personalized
combination of service, fitting and complete privacy.
Named “2004 Business Woman of the Year” by the National Hispanic Business Woman Association (NHBWA), Adriana
is known to be a business owner that gives back to her community working with Charities like Women Helping
Women, Human Options, and American Cancer Society. Adriana continues supporting NHBWA as an Advisory Board
member. For more information, visit www.bellissimaconsignment.com
Scholarship Spotlight
An Example of Perseverance
Irvine resident Perla Ruth Lopez Godina is very proud of accomplishing one of
her short term goals by graduating from Irvine Valley College earlier this
year. “When I first began attending community college, it was very difficult
for me to be focused on my studies due to my living situation and financial
circumstances. As a result my GPA was as low as a 1.18. I am very proud to
say that I managed to work hard and earn straight As in my last semester,”
Perla recounts. “My life experiences have taught me many things and make
me aspire to give back to the community. I want to help at-risk teens that
have gone through similar situations and guide them in the right direction. I
am a living witness that it is through education that we break through
anything,” Perla says. As a single mother she has sacrificed a lot to be able
get herself this far into her education and will continue to do so until she
receives her Bachelor’s Degree. Perla is very grateful that NHBWA has
helped her pursue her dreams by financially supporting her education
through the scholarship she received this past May. “Thank you NHBWA for
this wonderful and unforgettable experience. I am beyond thankful and am
truly blessed!”she said.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
MONICA ESTRADA
ROSSINA GALLEGOS
LYDIA SALVETTA
SAHARA GARCIA
GLORIA GLENN
FRANCISCA GONZALES-BAXA
ADRIANA SPITZER
ELIZABETH ARTEAGA
ELVA RUBALCAVA
SYLVIA LOPEZ-NAVARRO
ISABELLE VILLASEÑOR
BELINDA DE LA LIBERTAD
HONORARY BOARD
DIANE MEDINA
SEASONAL STAFF
CECILIA NOVELLA
MARIE MORENO
SOFIA NEGRON-LINN
CARMEN CASTRO
TERESA MERCADO-COTA
ADVISORY BOARD
OLGA NIEBLA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAT DANEL
EMMA RAMIREZ-HIGHTOWER
DIRECTOR/EDITOR
ERIKA DE LA TEJA
MARIA DE LOURDES SOBRINO
TERESA SALDIVAR
PATTY HOMO
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” - Amelia Earhart