The Power of the Purse: Women in Journalism

The Power of the Purse hybrid conference on March 3, 2022, featuring “Women in Journalism” will be broadcasted live from the Desert Botanical Garden.

11th Annual Power of the Purse hybrid conference features a keynote and expert panel discussion highlighting “Women in Journalism” on March 3, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., from the Desert Botanical Garden, in Phoenix.

“This year’s conference theme highlights women as powerhouses, driving economic growth for our families, communities and the state of Arizona,” notes Mónica Villalobos, President and CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “From the halls of government to our state’s largest corporate board rooms, to stages and virtual venues all over the country women are leading the way. The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host this annual gathering, celebrating the success of our women business owners, and providing them with the tools for growth.”

According to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber’s latest annual DATOS report, Arizona is home to an estimated 123,000 Hispanic-owned business, a majority of which, about 66%, are owned by Latinas.

This year’s Virtual Power of the Purse event includes:
· Networking 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
· Program 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
· Broadcasted live from the Desert Botanical Garden
· Keynote by Liliana Soto (biography available upon request).
· Raffles and Giveaways

Kaley O’Kelley, Morning Anchor at ABC15 Arizona will Emcee the program on the topic of Women in Journalism. Moderating the panel is Lisa Urias, Chief Program & Community Engagement Officer, at Arizona

Community Foundation. The panel will include:
· Elvia Diaz – Columnist & Editorial Board Member, The Arizona Republic
· Vanessa Ruiz – Associate Vice President, Educational Outreach & Student Services, Arizona State University
· Mary Rabago – President & CEO, Mary Rabago Productions

The event is presented by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The event’s premier sponsors are Freeport-McMoRan and the Desert Botanical Garden. Other event sponsors include Cox Communications and Avem Systems.

To register for this FREE virtual event, visit www.azhcc.com/powerofthepurse.

About AZHCC
Founded in 1948, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC) is the premier advocate for more than 125,000 Hispanic-owned small businesses and more than 2 million Hispanic consumers statewide.
Led by President and CEO Monica Villalobos, the non-profit organization provides products and services in the areas of market intelligence, capacity building, advocacy, and education for the benefit and success of its members, corporate partners and to actively promote the economic growth and vitality of Arizona. The Arizona Hispanic Chamber’s annual signature events include the Black & White Ball and Business Awards; the release of DATOS: State of the Hispanic Market; the Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Summit; and the Bud Shootout Golf Tournament—along with more than 50 other workshops, seminars, public forums and business networking activities.
The Chamber also operates Arizona’s only federally funded Minority Business Development Agency Center, which provides access to contracts and capital for mid-sized companies among the state’s 100,000+ Minority Business Enterprises in search of growth and investment opportunities. The AZHCC also operates the NABEDC center serving American Indian, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiians in AZ, UT and NV.
The Arizona Hispanic Chamber is dedicated to promoting the health and prosperity of the state and national economy by serving as a vital link to the growing power and influence of Hispanic business owners and consumers as part of our increasingly diverse global marketplace.
We encourage you to connect with us on Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube, follow us on Twitter and check out our Website, for up-to-date information about AZHCC.