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The Power of the Purse “Women in Wellness”
March 8, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm MST
The Power of the Purse event on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, featuring “Women in Wellness” will be live in-person on International Women’s Day at the Phoenix Zoo.
The 12th Annual Power of the Purse in-person conference features remarks, a keynote and expert panel discussion highlighting “Women in Wellness” on March 8, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., from the Neely Education & Events Center at Phoenix Zoo, in Phoenix, AZ.
“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 4:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Program 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
• Keynote by January Contreras, Assistant Secretary at the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (biography available upon request).
• Appetizers, Raffles, and Giveaways!
Special remarks provided by Carmen Heredia, new director of Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid and CHIP Program and Dr. Patrick Maloney from Maloney Chiropractic. Suzanne Pfister, President & CEO, Vitalyst Health Foundation Arizona will be moderating the panel on the topic of Women in Wellness. The panel will include:
• Dr. Saul G. Perea, MD, MBA, FAPA, FASAM, Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, Mountain West Region, Optum
• Marnee Spierer, MD, Chief of Staff, City of Hope Phoenix
• Dr. Birdi Shefali, Banner Health, Medical Oncology
The event is presented by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The event’s premier sponsors are Freeport-McMoRan and the Phoenix Zoo. Other event sponsors include Cox Communications and Mayo Clinic.
If you have any questions about this event click here or contact Adriana Acedo-Campillo at adrianaa@azhcc.com or 602.279.1800. About AZHCCFounded in 1948, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 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 area 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 60 other workshops, seminars, public forums and business networking activities.The Chamber also operates Arizona’s only two federally funded Minority Business Development Agency Centers, one of 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; while the other is focused on the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (AIANNH) grant, Project, to develop trainings, workshops, and provide additional technical support to these communities.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.
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