LATINA Style, Inc. Proudly Announces Laura Sanchez as the "Entrepreneur of the Year" in Dallas!

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LATINA Style Inc., the premier company addressing the needs of the Latina business owner and professional working woman, will honor entrepreneur Laura Sanchez, President  & Owner of La Calle Doce & El Ranchito Restaurants, as LATINA Style Entrepreneur of the year for 2011 during the LATINA Style Business Series in Dallas, TX. The event will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Dallas Marriott City Center hotel located at 650 North Pearl Street Dallas, Texas 75201.

The Business Series, unique to LATINA Style Magazine, is a well known development program empowering Latina entrepreneurs across the country. Over 28,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from participating in this exciting and informative one-day business program since its conception in 1998. The Business Series will exhibit expert presenters to speak and interact with the audience. Participants will benefit from workshops and panel discussions.

Restaurateur Laura Sanchez is a woman strengthened by the friendships and trials she's faced from almost 30 years in the restaurant industry.  Incorporating authentic, quality Mexican food and a festive, traditional atmosphere into both restaurants, Laura has engraved both La Calle Doce and El Ranchito into the hearts and minds of all its patrons. "Sanchez has been selected as the 'Entrepreneur of the Year,' based on her life time achievements and her visibility as a true role model for our young women," said Robert Bard, President & CEO, LATINA Style, Inc.

LATINA Style is delighted to have the support of the honorary event co-chairs: Ms. Nina G. Vaca, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc., Ms. Rosa Navejar, President of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Senior Vice President of PepsiCo Multicultural Sales, Ms. Marie Quintana. "Their leadership will ensure that we have a fabulous and successful conference," said Mr. Bard.

The Business Series is honored to have Hon. Councilmember Delia Jasso to provide welcoming remarks during Opening Ceremony. Our Luncheon Keynote Speaker will be Jeanette Hernandez Prenger, Founder and President of ECCO Select. Telemundo Anchor; Norma Garcia will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies during the LATINA Entrepreneur Awards Luncheon Ceremony. In addition, celebrity stylist Angie Escamilla will share her styling secrets for creating a professional image in the workplace during "Look Successful-Be Successful Fashion Show," Sponsored by Macy's.

For more information and to secure your admission please register online at www.bs.latinastyle.com.  Attendance is limited.  Online registration $45 fee – Students fee $15 (Before June 10th) -At the door full price $100.

This unique program could not have been made possible without the support and sponsorship from these following outstanding Companies. Title Sponsor: Macy's, Inc. Sponsors includes: Comerica Bank, Hyatt Hotel & Resorts, Wyndham Worldwide, PepsiCo, Inc., BNSF, and Teleflora. City Sponsors includes: Pinnacle, DFW International Airport, McDonalds, Empire Roofing, BC Control, and Sodexo USA. Media Partners includes: Telemundo Dallas, Dallas Business Journal, El Hispano News, El Lider USA, El Extra Newspaper, NAHP, PR Newswire, and La Voz del Pueblo AM, Univision Radio.

LATINA Style Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for the professional Hispanic woman, hosts the LATINA Style Business Series, bringing resources to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in the local area.

SOURCE LATINA Style Inc.