For the first time in Boca Raton, an educational and networking event geared to Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners in the South Florida region, showcasing the impact of Hispanic & Latino businesses in our area.

A full day with inspiring speakers, informational panels, a celebration Luncheon and a networking event with a twist. 

8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration Open

9:00 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session - Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Hispanic Business Impact

10:15 am - 11:30 am (4 Morning sessions running in parallel)

• Panel: Successful Women in Entrepreneurship A group of successful women entrepreneurs and innovators, sharing  their stories, victories and struggles as they build their businesses and triumph. English.
• Panel: Expert Advisors to Protect your Business All entrepreneurs and small business owners have four expert advisors: a business lawyer, an accountant, an insurance expert, and a financial specialist. The "4 amigos" will discuss topics related to compliance and how to protect your business in the US. Spanish.
• Workshop: Government Contracting and Business Certifications Navigate the world of local and federal government programs and contracting. Prepare to effectively sell to the biggest buyer in the world.  English
• Workshop: Cultural Mindsets of Money Understanding the contrasts between two cultures when talking about money. Spanish

11:45 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch Break and Awards Ceremony Entrepreneurs and organizations will be recognized for their growth and community impact

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm (4 Afternoon sessions running in parallel):

• Workshop: Creating and Implementing an Effective Content Strategy  Content is king and data is priceless. The art of storytelling, keywords and understanding the market. Spanish
• Panel: The ROI of Diversity & Inclusion Strategies Driving DE&I on the workplace, gaining competitive advantage in a new commercial landscape,  and positive impact on the bottom line. English
• Workshop: South Florida's Technology Landscape and Female Talent An outlook of the potential and pathways to  equality in Technology, right in our backyard. English
• Workshop: Financial Best Practices for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners To build credit and create a financial profile, first you must know what to do.  Spanish

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President, Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Linkedin

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Networking Hour Meet and Greet with the speakers, panelists, regional leaders, entrepreneurs, supporters, services providers and business owners from South Florida. A business mingle at the highest level in two languages!

5:00 pm Closing Remarks for the Hispanic Business Impact Symposium 2022 

DATE: September 22, 2022

TIME: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

VENUE: Florida Atlantic University - Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence.

ADDRESS: 777 Glades Rd. Building SF - 107. Boca Raton, FL 33487