Conference & Career Expo https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&rss=7W3Jp5qH Wed, 27 May 2026 20:34:44 GMT Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:13:10 GMT Copyright © 2016 Prospanica Book Your Hotel for the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo Ahead of Time! https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253456 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253456 As September approaches, preparations for the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo continue. With many exciting events taking place in Houston, hotel room bookings will remain in high demand. Fortunately for you, Prospanica members can enjoy a discounted group rate at the Hilton-Americas Houston Hotel and the Four Seasons. Stay ahead of the curve and click hereto book your hotel today. 

]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:13:10 GMT Did You Know..? https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253455 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253455
  • The George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) is ranked among the nation’s 10 largest convention centers and has approximately 1.2 million square feet of exhibition, meeting and registration space
  • The GRB is in the east end of downtown Houston where everything  from entertainment, shopping and nightlife is within 5 blocks or a 5 minute walk
  • The GRB is named after the internationally recognized entrepreneur, engineer, civic leader, and philanthropist George Rufus Brown (1898-1983) who donated six of the 11 blocks necessary to build the GRB
  • The 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo will be taking place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, September 28th – October 1st

    • See you in Houston!


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:12:48 GMT     SAVE Money and Time with the Student Bundle Package https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253453 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253453 The Prospanica student bundle package helps you save money and time planning your trip for the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo (#ProCCX). Register today for the student bundle package which includes a full conference registration and a 3-night stay at the Hilton Americas in Houston. To reserve you must be a current student member or click here to become a member.


    Full 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo
    • Career Expo Access
    • Career Management Center
    • Professional Development Series
    •  Corporate Networking Reception
    • Four Meal Events
    •  Brillante Awards & Gala Ticket

    Accommodations at the Hilton Americas-Houston, TX Hotel

    • Double Occupancy
    • 3-Night Hotel Stay
    • Check-In Sept 29th, Check-Out Oct 2nd

    To take advantage of this exclusive offer click here.
    For more information please email studentbundle@prospanica.org.
    SPACE IS LIMITED SO HURRY!
    Only $400 per Person*     


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:11:43 GMT     Fortune 500 Companies are Looking for Elite Hispanic Talent at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253451 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253451 If you are a recent Hispanic graduate or expect to graduate within the next year, have a GPA of 3.5 or greater, you could be eligible to receive 50% OFF a Prospanica membership AND 50% OFF Conference Student registration. In addition, you will be featured in our TOP talent list that is provided to corporate recruiters prior to the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo.

    For more information on how you can stay ahead of the pack click here.  
    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:10:41 GMT     Friends and Family Save 25% on Prospanica Summer Savings https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253446 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253446 Share your success today with your friends and family! When they join Prospanica they SAVE 25% on Membership fees and can save up to $400 on the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo registration! Don't forget to tell your friends to take advantage of this exclusive offer using promo code PROCCPX16 before July 27th! 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:07:18 GMT     Build your legacy at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253445 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253445 Prospanica is Building a Legacy of Hispanic Leaders and you don’t want to miss out on this premier Hispanic event. Fortune 500 companies and top graduate schools across the nation will join Prospanica to recruit top Hispanic talent. Attendees will also gain valuable experience in career management, professional development, and much more. 

    Remember, building a legacy starts with you!

    The 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo is being held in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center, September 29th – October 1st. 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:05:24 GMT     Last Chance to Nominate For Excellence! https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253443 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253443 Time is running out to submit your nominations for the Brillante Awards. These prestigious awards will be given out in recognition of truly outstanding individuals and organizations that reflect Prospanica’s mission to empower and advance Hispanic achievement in the community. You owe it to these outstanding individuals to recognize their excellence and generous contributions. The nomination deadline is June 30th, 2016. The Brillante winners will be honored and presented their Brillante Award at the Brillante Gala on September 29th in Houston, Texas. Take time to nominate someone today. To view the five categories available for nominations or for more details regarding this event, click here. 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:04:34 GMT     Student Attend Conference at a Low Price! https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253442 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253442 To save you time and money, Prospanica offering a student bundle package! This package includes registration to the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo and a 3-Night stay at the Hilton Americas in Houston. To qualify you must be a student member.

    The Student Bundle Includes:

    Full Conference registration
    • Career Expo access
    • Career management center
    • Professional development series
    • Corporate networking reception
    • Four meal events
    • Brillante Awards & Gala ticket
    Accommodations at Hilton Americas-Houston
    • Double occupancy
    • 3-Night Hotel stay
    • Check-in Sept 29th
    • Check-out Oct 2nd


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:04:12 GMT     Let the Countdown Begin #ProCCX https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253440 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253440 The 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo is now over 100 days away! As a Prospanica member, we know you like to be ahead of the curve and prepared. Register for the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo today! Prospanica is Building a Legacy of Hispanic Leaders, and you will definitely want to be a part of this premier Hispanic event. Fortune 500 companies and top graduate schools from across the nation will join Prospanica to recruit top Hispanic talent. Attendees will also gain valuable experience in career management, professional development and much more. 

    Register Today! (button) 

    You can always stay up to date with news and updates regarding Conference by following us on our social media accounts. Be the first one to know about speakers, sponsors and events by following us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or by following the hashtag #ProCCX. Plus, you can start connecting with other Prospanica members too! 

    The 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo is being held in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center, September 29th – October 1st. Be sure to register today! 

    Remember, Building a Legacy Starts with You!
    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:03:40 GMT     Nominate for Excellence: 2016 Brillante Awards https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253437 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253437 It’s not too late to nominate outstanding individuals, organizations, or educational institutions to receive a Brillante Award this fall at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo. Recipients deserving of this recognition are dedicated to empowering Hispanics to achieve their full educational, economic and social potential. 

    Nominations for Government/Corporate Excellence, Entrepreneur Excellence, Educational Excellence and Member Excellence will be closing soon. Start thinking about the brilliant people you know to nominate for a Brillante Award of Excellence today! 

     

    2015 Brillante Winners
    22015 Brillante Winners: Ford Motor Company (Sam Warnock), Keith Fernandez, Rosanna Durruthy, Donna Maria Blancero, PhD
    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:01:51 GMT     Be a Speaker at the 2016 Prospanica Conference and Career Expo https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253435 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253435 Be the leader to inspire and motivate a new generation of Hispanics by speaking at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo. This is an opportunity to not only showcase yourself, but also a way to empower attendees through your first-hand experience and insight. Speakers must provide helpful, practical, and real world information to participants and deliver content effectively in an interesting, engaging way. If you are up for the challenge or know someone who would be a great fit, please complete this form. 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:59:47 GMT     Build your legacy at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253430 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253430 Prospanica is Building a Legacy of Hispanic Leaders and you don’t want to miss out on this premier Hispanic event. Fortune 500 companies and top graduate schools across the nation will join Prospanica to recruit top Hispanic talent. Attendees will also gain valuable experience in career management, professional development, and much more. 

    Remember, building a legacy starts with you!

    The 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo is being held in Houston, Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center, September 29th – October 1st. 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:57:20 GMT     Student bundle package saves you money and time! https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253428 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253428 We created a student bundle package to help you save money and time. Register today for the student bundle package which includes full registration for conference and a 3-night stay at the Hilton Americas in Houston. To qualify you must be a student member.

    Full Conference Bundle includes: 

       2016 Full Conference Registration
    • Career Expo access
    • Career management center
    • Professional development series
    • Corporate networking reception
    • Four meal events
    • Brillante Awards & Gala ticket
        Accommodations at Hilton Americas-Houston
    • Double occupancy
    • 3-Night Hotel stay
    • Check-in Sept 29th
    • Check-out Oct 2nd

    Only $400 per Person*

    For more information please email studentbundle@prospanica.org 

     to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

    SPACE IS LIMITED SO HURRY!

    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:56:24 GMT     Last chance to win your share of $15,000! https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253423 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253423 Time’s running out… Submit your case for the 2016 Prospanica Case Competition sponsored by PepsiCo today! 

    Three deserving teams will be invited to present their submitted cases in front of a panel of expert judges at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo in Houston, Texas, September 29th – October 1st. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, teamwork ability, and problem–solving skills, for a chance to win your share of $15,000.00.  

    Finalist teams will be recognized throughout conference and all teams will win a share of the $15,000.00. The grand prize of $7,500.00 will be awarded to the first place team, $5,000.00 will be awarded to the second place team, and $2,500.00 will go to the third place team. 

    Cases are due by June 6th, so hurry and enter your team in the 2016 Case Competition today.

     

    For more information, visit prospanicaconference.org. 

    2015 Case Comp Finalists
    Finalists for the 2015 Case Competition
    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:54:04 GMT     Nominate Now for the Brillante Awards of Excellence https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253422 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253422 Nominate outstanding individuals, organizations, or educational institutions to receive a Brillante Award this fall at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo. Recipients deserving of this recognition are dedicated to empowering Hispanics to achieve their full educational, economic and social potential. Nominations for Government/Corporate Excellence, Entrepreneur Excellence, Educational Excellence and Member Excellence are now open.  

    Nominate the brilliant people you know for a Brillante Award of Excellence today! 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:53:05 GMT     $15,000 is being Given Away to Winners of the 2016 Prospanica Case Competition https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253421 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253421 Win your share of $15,000 if selected to present your case at the 2016 Prospanica Case Competition sponsored by PepsiCo. 

    Gather your team and prepare your case. Three deserving teams will be invited to present their case at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo in Houston, Texas, September 29th – October 1st. The Prospanica Case Competition brings graduate students together to demonstrate their knowledge, teamwork ability, and problem–solving skills. 

    Finalist teams will present before a panel of expert judges and be recognized throughout conference. All three teams win a share of the $15,000.00 with a grand prize of $7,500.00 given to the first place team, $5,000.00 going to second place, and $2,500 given to the third place team.

    For more information or to enter your team in the 2016 Case Competition, details here.
    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:52:45 GMT     Learn more. Achieve more. https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253420 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253420 Receive direction and inspiration about your future with the Prospanica Emerging Professionals Program taking place at the 2016 Conference & Career Expo. Students and recent graduates can learn more about graduate school, find a great job and learn how to achieve more! The program gives you the opportunity to prepare for your first job out of college or discover the benefits of pursuing graduate school.

    If accepted into the Prospanica Emerging Professionals Program, you can receive a special discount to attend the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo. This access allows you to meet with graduate schools from across the country and explore future job opportunities and internships with recruiters from Fortune 500 companies and more! 


    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:52:18 GMT     Prospanica is searching for Leaders and Motivators https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253419 https://members.prospanica.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1487369&post=253419 Inspire and motivate a new generation of Hispanics by speaking at the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo. This is not only an opportunity to showcase yourself, but also a way to empower attendees through your first-hand experience and insight. Speakers must provide helpful, practical, and real world information to participants and deliver content effectively in an interesting, engaging way. 

    If you are up for the challenge or know someone who would be a great fit, please complete this form.]]>     Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:51:54 GMT