January 19 , 2005 :: No. 114
| Who: |
Growing and sustaining a family-owned business is the
focus of the second annual Hispanic Family-Owned Business
Conference presented by Cal State Fullerton's Family Business
Council and sponsored by Bank of America and DoudHausnerVistar.
Presentations will focus on building leadership for the
next generation, finance, legal issues and marketing for
Hispanic family businesses. |
| Keynoters: |
Rosario Marin, former U.S. treasurer
and current member of the California Integrated Waste
Management Board. She is representing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
at the event.
Imanol Belausteguigoitia,
director of the Centro de Desarrollo de la Empresa Familiar
at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de
México . Other speakers include
Louis Barajas, author of " The Latino Journey
to Financial Greatness: Ten Steps to Creating Wealth,
Security and a Prosperous Future for the Latino Family,"
and Ruben Martinez of Libreria Martinez
Books & Art in Santa Ana. |
| When: |
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb 25 (detailed
schedule) |
| Where: |
Radisson Resort, Knott's Berry Farm,
7675 Crescent Ave., Buena Park |
| Reservations: |
The conference is targeted to members of Hispanic family-owned
businesses.
Reservations are required and can be made beginning Jan.
20 at www.business.fullerton.edu/centers/fambusiness.
For more information, call 657-278-4182. |
| Why: |
"There are nearly 350,000 Hispanic family-owned businesses
in California," noted Mike Trueblood, director of Cal
State Fullerton's Family Business Council. "They are a
thriving and growing component of our region's economy.
It is part of the Family Business Council's mission to
provide family businesses with opportunities for education,
interaction and information tailored to their needs."
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| Additional: |
The Family Business Council, established in 1994 within
CSUF's College of Business and Economics, is a partnership
between the business community and Cal State Fullerton.
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| Media Contacts: |
Mike Trueblood at 657-278-4182 or mtrueblood@fullerton.edu
Pamela McLaren of Public Affairs at 657-278-4852
or pmclaren@fullerton.edu
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