Press Release

National Society of Hispanic MBAs Hosts Networking Luncheon

Feburary 6, 2009 -- The National Society of Hispanic MBAs, Cincinnati Chapter, will host a luncheon for Hispanic professionals to meet and network. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McCormick and Schmick’s on 21 East Fifth Street, second floor of the Westin Hotel. The event is free for NSHMBA members, family and friends. Non-members are also encouraged to attend.

Fernando Aguirre, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chiquita Brands International Inc., will speak about Hispanic leadership and diversity in organizations and provide career insights for young Hispanic professionals. Aguirre is the highest ranking Hispanic executive in the Greater Cincinnati area.

“Sometimes it can be hard for Cincinnati’s Hispanic professionals to network and meet others in the same field,” Cincinnati NSHMBA president Gema Bahns said. “Our luncheon with Fernando Aguirre will provide a wonderful opportunity to hear from one of the leading Hispanic professionals and recognize supporters of the Hispanic community. Fernando is a dynamic and engaging speaker who can offer much advice.”

Through this event NSHMBA hopes to provide professionals the opportunity to ask questions and learn from leading Hispanic professionals, make business connections and construct a comfortable environment for networking. 

The NSHMBA Luncheon with Chiquita CEO, Fernando Aguirre will be held Friday, February 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McCormick and Schmick’s. Food and refreshments will be served to attendees. The event is free and reservations must be made for all in attendance. Reservations can be made online at http://cincinnati.nshmba.org/calendar.asp?id=4435&register=true.

About The National Society for Hispanic MBAs
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 32 chapters and 7,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S. so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation's diverse workforce. More information can be accessed at: www.cincinnati.nshmba.org.

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Media Contact:           
Allison Brinkman, 
Eisen Management Group
allison@eisenmanagementgroup.com
859.291.4302

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