Since January, I’ve been working (in my role as an Hispanic Engagement Consultant) with MPower Foundation & Acton MBA on RISE – A Relationship & Information Series for Entrepreneurs (March 2 – 5). The focus of the Hispanic Sessions are to engage people in learning more about the Hispanic community & to showcase the expertise of some pretty amazing Latinos. I’ve been fortunate to be able to connect & develop these workshops with people such as James Aldrete, Omar Gallaga, Monica Caivano, Brandon Badillo y mas!
[Check out the RISE story on KUT!]
KUT: Local businesspeople (L2R: Bertrand Sosa, Armando Rayo & Maribel Rivero) discuss the role of Hispanic businesses in Austin. Photo courtesy of Mose Buchele.
The great thing about RISE is that you’ll be able to connect with people & learn from business & social entrepreneurs as well as innovators; all for free! Check out the sessions below. If you’re interested in attending, sign up online at www.riseaustin.org or email me at armandorayo@yahoo.com.
RISE – A Relationship & Information Series for Entrepreneurs introduces the HISPANIC/LATINO SESSIONS.
Entrepreneurship Conference features Elizabeth Avellan (Troublemaker Studios), James Aldrete (2008 Obama Media Team), Omar Gallaga (Austin American-Statesman/NPR’s All Things Considered”), Juan Tornoe (Hispanic Trending) & Monica Caivano (Esquina Tango) y mas!
2009 Hispanic/Latino Sessions – All sessions are free!
To register for the sessions, please go to www.riseaustin.org.
• Local to Global: Modern Media and Filmmaking
Elizabeth Avellan, Troublemaker Studios
• Targeting and Motivating the Latino Community
James Aldrete, 2008 Obama Media Team/Message Audience & Presentation
• Twittering your way out of the downturn
Omar Gallaga, Austin American-Statesman/NPR & Ricardo Guerrero, Twittergy & Dell
• Engaging the Hispanic/Latino Community
Armando Rayo, Hispanic Engagement Consultant
• Understanding the Hispanic Community
Juan Tornoe, Hispanic Trending
• Hands On: Create a Brochure Website or Blog for Your Business (English & Spanish)
Lynn Currie & Matt Reyes, Mercury Mambo
• Strategies for Bootstrapping a New Publication
GivingCity Austin Magazine, Monica Maldonado Williams & Torquil Scott-Dewar
• Event Production/Music Festivals 101
Brandon Badillo, Bemba Entertainment & Sunni Brown, M.P.A., BrighSpot Info Design
• Location location, location! Restaurantuers discuss what it takes to develop businesses in East Austin.
Carlos Rivero, Carlos Rivero Restaurant Group
Aurelio Torres, Mi Madre’s Mexican Restaurant
• Starting a Restaurant: 3 Key Steps – (Spanish)
Aurelio Torres, Mi Madre’s Mexican Restaurant
• Cultivating Community with Social Media at the Local Level
Jennifer Navarette, San Antonio Social Media Club
• Legal Issues Affecting Small Business
Jerry Rios, Rios & Wakefield PLLC
• Aligning Marketing and Sales in an Economic Downturn/The Impact of Corporate Culture on Performance
Jason Villarreal, Capital Certified Development Corporation
• Starting a Company without start-up money: How to grow a business organically?
Roy Nieto, SureScore, an Educational Consulting Firm
• Building a Strong Foundation for your Business – Entrepreneur 101 (English & Spanish)
Art Cosme, ACB & Company
• Social Business Tool Kit : A practical road map
Martin Montero, The Social Media Experience/Latent Image Ventures
• Entrepreneurship Beyond Business
Tommy Darwin Ph.D., UT Diversity & Community Engagement
• Build it and they shall come: creating a non-profit cultural club
Monica Caivano, Esquina Tango
• Spa for the Soul – Entrepreneurial Survival Skills for 2009
Kathleen Grandfield, Certified Chocolatier/Jewelry Designer
Conference registration is now open online at www.riseaustin.org. For more information on RISE Hispanic/Latino Sessions, visit www.riseaustin.org or contact Armando Rayo at armandorayo@yahoo.com or 512-785-0447.
