ALPFA's Annual National Convention In Las Vegas, Aug. 11 - 16, Focuses On Building Latino Business Leaders At Crucial ...

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 40 years, ALPFA, the premier business organization for expanding opportunities for Latino leadership in the global marketplace, has opened doors for thousands of Latino professionals through rich programs and activities.

During these tough economic times and in a state with an ever increasing Hispanic influence, ALPFA continues to pave the way at its largest event of the year -- the 40th Annual National Convention themed Shining the Light on 40 Years of Latino Leadership scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug.16, at the world famous Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

ALPFA's Annual Convention is one of the most powerful events in the Latino business community. The four-day conference attracts about 3,000 Hispanic entrepreneurs, corporate executives, procurement and supplier-diversity professionals from the private and public sectors, as well as college students from across the country.  Given the opportunity to connect with top Latino leaders and young talent, every major financial institution in the country has a presence at the event.

As part of its ongoing commitment to opening doors for all Latinos, this year ALPFA is inviting military service veterans to attend the Career Fair and University Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for free. The day will also feature an exclusive panel discussion, "Military to Corporate --Tips for a Successful Transition," and the annual Leadership Luncheon.  U.S. veterans can register online at www.ALPFA.org or onsite on Aug. 15 for a day pass to the career fair by showing their military identification.

"Corporations recognize the leadership skills Veterans bring to the table and we want to ensure that our Latino Veterans are connected to these opportunities. As ALPFA works to build Latino leaders, we want to support Veterans to transition from leadership in the military to leaders in the corporate community," said Manuel Espinoza, ALPFA CEO.

At the Career Fair, nearly 100 companies, including lead sponsor Deloitte, from retail, banking, technologies, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and professional services are looking for talented, motivated and dynamic individuals.

"The fact that our Career Fair is completely booked shows that we have corporate partners who are serious about hiring cream-of-the-crop Latino candidates.  ALPFA continues to address the tough challenges facing our country today and what we can do together for the future," added Espinoza.

Attendees will learn from the best industry leaders as they engage in professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and the popular product pavilion. Highlights of this year's 40th Annual National Convention include:

Women of ALPFA Luncheon – Monday, August 13, Noon to 2 p.m.
A special highlight this year is the 10 year anniversary of the Women of ALPFA as it celebrates empowering women's leadership and honors the CEO of Girl Scouts Anna Maria Chavez with its first Latina Excellence Award.

Career Fair & University Expo -- Wednesday, August 15, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During the Career Fair and University Expo, ALPFA will host an exclusive panel discussion for Latino Veterans from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

ALPFA Awards Gala – Wednesday, August 15, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sponsored by Deloitte, the ALPFA Awards Gala promises to be the biggest celebration of the year. ALPFA will honor outstanding individuals as well as give a sneak peak to what is in store for 2013. Keynote speaker for the gala will be Maritza Montiel, Vice Chairman and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte LLP.

Since 1972 ALPFA has been the organization dedicated to creating successful Latino business leaders. ALPFA provides quality programs and access to decision makers. We create opportunities; add value and build relationships for our members and corporate partners. Today, ALPFA is a national organization with more than 19,000 professional and student members.

Visit www.ALPFA.org to register for the 40th Annual Convention and learn more about ALPFA's success in building Latino business leaders and Latino success stories.

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ABOUT ALPFA

Established in Los Angeles in 1972, ALPFA is the first national Latino professional association created in the United States and is the proud successor of the AAHCPA. ALPFA provides members the foundation to advance Latino leadership through access to opportunities and the individuals that can impact them throughout their careers. Today, with more than 19,000 members, including CEOs, CFOs and board members, through 40 professional chapters and 100 student chapters in campuses around the nation, the organization has the largest member base and footprint among professional associations for Latinos.

For more information on ALPFA, or to become a member visit: www.alpfa.org

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Economic development groups see business opportunities in GOP Convention - Bradenton Herald

MANATEE -- Officials hope to leverage the national spotlight shined on Tampa Bay during the Republican National Convention this summer for economic development opportunities.

Organizations tasked with economic development now are engineering a strategy to snag the attention of corporate executives and high-level decision makers who will be tuned in to the GOP events.

Although exact details are still in the works, the idea is simple: Use the region's five minutes of fame to sell every aspect of the business community that could entice a company to relocate here, said Betty Carlin, vice president of marketing and communications for the Tampa Bay Partnership.

The organization says the convention has laid the groundwork for new investment opportunities for businesses from Manatee to Polk County.

"This is an ideal opportunity to tell business executives what's going on in Tampa Bay and Bradenton," Carlin said. "We want to show what the region has to offer while the focus is already on us."

Nearly 50,000 out-of-state journalists, delegates and party volunteers will flock to Hillsborough and its surrounding communities for the Republican National Convention from Aug. 27-30 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Officials compare the event's direct economic impact to that of the Super Bowl -- filling hotels, restaurants and area attractions.

Denver, which hosted the last Democratic National Convention in 2008, reported a regional economic impact of $266.1 million. Similarly, the Minneapolis-St. Paul host committee said the 2008 Republican National Convention generated nearly $170 million in new money for its economy, accord

ing to information provided by those cities.

While the event itself generates a welcome economic boon, officials want to ensure the impact spreads wider by firming deals with expanding or relocating companies.

The Tampa Bay Partnership hopes its "Front Row Tampa Bay" initiative helps.

The event will feature four days of business forums that will run in conjunction with the GOP convention this August. The panels, organized by local business leaders, will be hosted just a mile from the convention and aired before a live audience.

Potential topics include health care, international trade, energy, tourism jobs and transportation. "We want to be able to tell the broader story of our region," Carlin said. "We want to tell them what the business community and lifestyle is like."

The seminars will present economic development leaders with a forum to make their sell to business stakeholders attending the event or watching via the Internet.

It also will allow them to divert the attention of corporate executives beyond just downtown Tampa to the opportunities in Manatee, Sarasota and Polk counties.

"Any kind of exposure we can get on the national or international scale will help recruit companies to the region," said Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Manatee Economic Development Corp. "Marketing is a big part of what we do, and when you're in the spotlight for that long, it will enhance those efforts."

Josh Salman, Herald business writer, can be reached at 941-745-7095. Follow him on Twitter @JoshSalman

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Economic development groups see business opportunities in GOP Convention

MANATEE -- Officials hope to leverage the national spotlight shined on Tampa Bay during the Republican National Convention this summer for economic development opportunities.

Organizations tasked with economic development now are engineering a strategy to snag the attention of corporate executives and high-level decision makers who will be tuned in to the GOP events.

Although exact details are still in the works, the idea is simple: Use the region's five minutes of fame to sell every aspect of the business community that could entice a company to relocate here, said Betty Carlin, vice president of marketing and communications for the Tampa Bay Partnership.

The organization says the convention has laid the groundwork for new investment opportunities for businesses from Manatee to Polk County.

"This is an ideal opportunity to tell business executives what's going on in Tampa Bay and Bradenton," Carlin said. "We want to show what the region has to offer while the focus is already on us."

Nearly 50,000 out-of-state journalists, delegates and party volunteers will flock to Hillsborough and its surrounding communities for the Republican National Convention from Aug. 27-30 at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Officials compare the event's direct economic impact to that of the Super Bowl -- filling hotels, restaurants and area attractions.

Denver, which hosted the last Democratic National Convention in 2008, reported a regional economic impact of $266.1 million. Similarly, the Minneapolis-St. Paul host committee said the 2008 Republican National Convention generated nearly $170 million in new money for its economy, accord

ing to information provided by those cities.

While the event itself generates a welcome economic boon, officials want to ensure the impact spreads wider by firming deals with expanding or relocating companies.

The Tampa Bay Partnership hopes its "Front Row Tampa Bay" initiative helps.

The event will feature four days of business forums that will run in conjunction with the GOP convention this August. The panels, organized by local business leaders, will be hosted just a mile from the convention and aired before a live audience.

Potential topics include health care, international trade, energy, tourism jobs and transportation. "We want to be able to tell the broader story of our region," Carlin said. "We want to tell them what the business community and lifestyle is like."

The seminars will present economic development leaders with a forum to make their sell to business stakeholders attending the event or watching via the Internet.

It also will allow them to divert the attention of corporate executives beyond just downtown Tampa to the opportunities in Manatee, Sarasota and Polk counties.

"Any kind of exposure we can get on the national or international scale will help recruit companies to the region," said Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Manatee Economic Development Corp. "Marketing is a big part of what we do, and when you're in the spotlight for that long, it will enhance those efforts."

Josh Salman, Herald business writer, can be reached at 941-745-7095. Follow him on Twitter @JoshSalman

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New Advertising Opportunities at Tampa International Airport for Republican National Convention - Business Wire

New advertising opportunities in TIA specifically designed for businesses to reach Republican National Convention attendees

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world’s leading marketer of airport advertising and a division of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), today announced new advertising packages at Tampa International Airport (TIA) to reach attendees of the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa Bay. These packages are focused on creating distinctive opportunities for businesses to get their message in front of this unique group of travelers soon after landing in Tampa.

“Organizers expect more than 50,000 people to come to Tampa for convention-related events, and most of them will arrive and depart through our airport. We’re delighted to partner with Clear Channel to reach those people.”

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights,” said Janet Zink, Director of Communications at TIA. “Organizers expect more than 50,000 people to come to Tampa for convention-related events, and most of them will arrive and depart through our airport. We’re delighted to partner with Clear Channel to reach those people.”

CCA’s long term commitment to creating advertising packages in TIA to companies that have roots in the Tampa Bay area is continued throughout the RNC advertising time period. Their innovative packages were designed to encourage community business involvement in airport advertising during this exciting time.

“As host for the Republican National Convention, Tampa businesses have the opportunity to reach thousands of visitors. At Clear Channel Airports, we are working diligently to create innovative and effective advertising opportunities that give area businesses unique ways to engage these travelers,” says Toby Sturek, President, Clear Channel Airports.

Visit CCA’s Facebook page to learn more about advertising in TIA at www.Facebook.com/ClearChannelAirportsTampa. Businesses interested in these new packages should contact Melissa Cleary at (800) 648-8437 ext. 349 or email MelissaCleary@clearchannel.com.

About Clear Channel Airports

Dedicated to airport advertising for more than 37 years, Clear Channel Airports is the premier innovator of contemporary display concepts. The Company, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, currently operates more than 260 airport programs across the globe and has a presence in 32 of the top 50 U.S. markets with major airports. More information can be found on Clear Channel Airports and Clear Channel Outdoor by visiting www.clearchannelairports.com and www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.

Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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New Advertising Opportunities at Tampa International Airport for Republican National Convention - Business Wire

New advertising opportunities in TIA specifically designed for businesses to reach Republican National Convention attendees

TAMPA, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world’s leading marketer of airport advertising and a division of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), today announced new advertising packages at Tampa International Airport (TIA) to reach attendees of the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa Bay. These packages are focused on creating distinctive opportunities for businesses to get their message in front of this unique group of travelers soon after landing in Tampa.

“As host for the Republican National Convention, Tampa businesses have the opportunity to reach thousands of visitors. At Clear Channel Airports, we are working diligently to create innovative and effective advertising opportunities that give area businesses unique ways to engage these travelers”

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights,” said Janet Zink, Director of Communications at TIA. “Organizers expect more than 50,000 people to come to Tampa for convention-related events, and most of them will arrive and depart through our airport. We’re delighted to partner with Clear Channel to reach those people.”

CCA’s long term commitment to creating advertising packages in TIA to companies that have roots in the Tampa Bay area is continued throughout the RNC advertising time period. Their innovative packages were designed to encourage community business involvement in airport advertising during this exciting time.

“As host for the Republican National Convention, Tampa businesses have the opportunity to reach thousands of visitors. At Clear Channel Airports, we are working diligently to create innovative and effective advertising opportunities that give area businesses unique ways to engage these travelers,” says Toby Sturek, President, Clear Channel Airports.

Visit CCA’s Facebook page to learn more about advertising in TIA at www.Facebook.com/ClearChannelAirportsTampa. Businesses interested in these new packages should contact Melissa Cleary at (800) 648-8437 ext. 349 or email MelissaCleary@clearchannel.com.

About Clear Channel Airports

Dedicated to airport advertising for more than 37 years, Clear Channel Airports is the premier innovator of contemporary display concepts. The Company, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, currently operates more than 260 airport programs across the globe and has a presence in 32 of the top 50 U.S. markets with major airports. More information can be found on Clear Channel Airports and Clear Channel Outdoor by visiting www.clearchannelairports.com and www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.

Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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New Advertising Opportunities at Tampa International Airport for Republican National Convention - Business Wire

New advertising opportunities in TIA specifically designed for businesses to reach Republican National Convention attendees

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world’s leading marketer of airport advertising and a division of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), today announced new advertising packages at Tampa International Airport (TIA) to reach attendees of the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa Bay. These packages are focused on creating distinctive opportunities for businesses to get their message in front of this unique group of travelers soon after landing in Tampa.

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights”

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights,” said Janet Zink, Director of Communications at TIA. “Organizers expect more than 50,000 people to come to Tampa for convention-related events, and most of them will arrive and depart through our airport. We’re delighted to partner with Clear Channel to reach those people.”

CCA’s long term commitment to creating advertising packages in TIA to companies that have roots in the Tampa Bay area is continued throughout the RNC advertising time period. Their innovative packages were designed to encourage community business involvement in airport advertising during this exciting time.

“As host for the Republican National Convention, Tampa businesses have the opportunity to reach thousands of visitors. At Clear Channel Airports, we are working diligently to create innovative and effective advertising opportunities that give area businesses unique ways to engage these travelers,” says Toby Sturek, President, Clear Channel Airports.

Visit CCA’s Facebook page to learn more about advertising in TIA at www.Facebook.com/ClearChannelAirportsTampa. Businesses interested in these new packages should contact Melissa Cleary at (800) 648-8437 ext. 349 or email MelissaCleary@clearchannel.com.

About Clear Channel Airports

Dedicated to airport advertising for more than 37 years, Clear Channel Airports is the premier innovator of contemporary display concepts. The Company, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, currently operates more than 260 airport programs across the globe and has a presence in 32 of the top 50 U.S. markets with major airports. More information can be found on Clear Channel Airports and Clear Channel Outdoor by visiting www.clearchannelairports.com and www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.

Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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New Advertising Opportunities at Tampa International Airport for Republican National Convention - Business Wire

New advertising opportunities in TIA specifically designed for businesses to reach Republican National Convention attendees

TAMPA, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world’s leading marketer of airport advertising and a division of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), today announced new advertising packages at Tampa International Airport (TIA) to reach attendees of the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa Bay. These packages are focused on creating distinctive opportunities for businesses to get their message in front of this unique group of travelers soon after landing in Tampa.

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights”

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights,” said Janet Zink, Director of Communications at TIA. “Organizers expect more than 50,000 people to come to Tampa for convention-related events, and most of them will arrive and depart through our airport. We’re delighted to partner with Clear Channel to reach those people.”

CCA’s long term commitment to creating advertising packages in TIA to companies that have roots in the Tampa Bay area is continued throughout the RNC advertising time period. Their innovative packages were designed to encourage community business involvement in airport advertising during this exciting time.

“As host for the Republican National Convention, Tampa businesses have the opportunity to reach thousands of visitors. At Clear Channel Airports, we are working diligently to create innovative and effective advertising opportunities that give area businesses unique ways to engage these travelers,” says Toby Sturek, President, Clear Channel Airports.

Visit CCA’s Facebook page to learn more about advertising in TIA at www.Facebook.com/ClearChannelAirportsTampa. Businesses interested in these new packages should contact Melissa Cleary at (800) 648-8437 ext. 349 or email MelissaCleary@clearchannel.com.

About Clear Channel Airports

Dedicated to airport advertising for more than 37 years, Clear Channel Airports is the premier innovator of contemporary display concepts. The Company, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, currently operates more than 260 airport programs across the globe and has a presence in 32 of the top 50 U.S. markets with major airports. More information can be found on Clear Channel Airports and Clear Channel Outdoor by visiting www.clearchannelairports.com and www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.

Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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New Advertising Opportunities at Tampa International Airport for Republican National Convention - Business Wire

New advertising opportunities in TIA specifically designed for businesses to reach Republican National Convention attendees

TAMPA, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the world’s leading marketer of airport advertising and a division of one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), today announced new advertising packages at Tampa International Airport (TIA) to reach attendees of the 2012 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Tampa Bay. These packages are focused on creating distinctive opportunities for businesses to get their message in front of this unique group of travelers soon after landing in Tampa.

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights”

“On a typical day about 40,000 people pass through Tampa International Airport. Those numbers will be significantly higher during the convention, with the addition of commercial flights and charter flights,” said Janet Zink, Director of Communications at TIA. “Organizers expect more than 50,000 people to come to Tampa for convention-related events, and most of them will arrive and depart through our airport. We’re delighted to partner with Clear Channel to reach those people.”

CCA’s long term commitment to creating advertising packages in TIA to companies that have roots in the Tampa Bay area is continued throughout the RNC advertising time period. Their innovative packages were designed to encourage community business involvement in airport advertising during this exciting time.

“As host for the Republican National Convention, Tampa businesses have the opportunity to reach thousands of visitors. At Clear Channel Airports, we are working diligently to create innovative and effective advertising opportunities that give area businesses unique ways to engage these travelers,” says Toby Sturek, President, Clear Channel Airports.

Visit CCA’s Facebook page to learn more about advertising in TIA at www.Facebook.com/ClearChannelAirportsTampa. Businesses interested in these new packages should contact Melissa Cleary at (800) 648-8437 ext. 349 or email MelissaCleary@clearchannel.com.

About Clear Channel Airports

Dedicated to airport advertising for more than 37 years, Clear Channel Airports is the premier innovator of contemporary display concepts. The Company, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, currently operates more than 260 airport programs across the globe and has a presence in 32 of the top 50 U.S. markets with major airports. More information can be found on Clear Channel Airports and Clear Channel Outdoor by visiting www.clearchannelairports.com and www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.

Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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New Advertising Opportunities at Tampa International Airport for Republican National Convention

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