Secretaries Kathleen Sebelius and Hilda Solis to
Address 2010 CHCI Public Policy Conference
 
"Celebrating History, Heritage
and the American Dream"
Join the most influential Latino leaders in America next month at the 2010 CHCI Public Policy Conference as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of independence for many Central and South American countries and the 400th anniversary of the founding of Sante Fe in 1610 - History and Heritage. The contributions, struggles, challenges, and successes of the Latino community across the nation will be highlighted throughout the week - the American Dream. The conference is hosted by AstraZeneca.
Held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center - NEW LOCATION - in Washington, D.C., on September 12-14, 2010, Members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, and national experts will lead discussions on corporate responsibility, education, economy and workforce, financial services, green economy, health and health care reform, immigration reform, international relations, labor, redistricting, and technology.
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis will join CHCI Chair Nydia M. Velázquez and Rep. Xavier Becerra at the Opening Plenary -- America's Future: Economic Prosperity -- on Monday, September 13.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is confirmed to give the keynote address at the Morning Plenary -- America's Promise: The Impact of Healthcare Reform -- on Tuesday, September 14.
More than 20 Members of Congress are confirmed to participate in the conference's plenary sessions, luncheons, and policy summits, including:
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, CHCI Chair
Rep. Joe Baca
Rep. Xavier Becerra
Rep. Dennis Cardoza
Rep. Henry Cuellar
Rep. Charles González
Rep. Raul Grijalva
Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez
Rep. Ruben Hinojosa
Rep. Ben Lujan
Rep. Grace Flores Napolitano
Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz
Rep. Ed Pastor
Res. Comm. Pedro Pierluisi
Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Rep. Ciro Rodriguez
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Rep. John Salazar
Rep. Loretta Sanchez
Rep. Jose E. Serrano
Rep. Albio Sires
For the second year, CHCI is calling for submissions to showcase Latino talent, innovation, and leadership in the green economy. Recognition will take place at the Closing Plenary Session, "Green Economy in our Hemisphere" on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Submissions are due by August 6, 2010.
Each year CHCI's Public Policy Conference draws national leaders from the government, corporate, labor and non-profit communities for discourse on the most important issues facing Latinos in America. Don't miss your opportunity to become a part of history.
Mark your calendar:
September 12-14
CHCI Public Policy Conference
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center **NEW LOCATION**
Washington, D.C.
September 14
Ready to Lead (R2L)
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, D.C.
September 14
Reyes of Comedy
Warner Theatre
Washington, D.C.
September 15
CHCI 33rd Annual Awards Gala
Walter E. Washington Convention Center **NEW LOCATION: HALL C**
Washington, D.C.
2009 Hispanic Heritage Month Events photo galleries
For more information, please contact Cassie Banks at cbanks@chci.org or 202-548-5865,
33rd ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
HOSTED BY:
BOARD of DIRECTORS LUNCHEON
AFTER-PARTY
GALA PATRON
Arbitron
AT&T
Citi
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Merck and Company
NBC Universal
The Coca-Cola Company
UPS
GALA DONOR
Boeing
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation
DIRECTV
General Electric
Google
JPMorgan Chase and Company
News Corporation
Novo Nordisk
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Walmart
GALA SUPPORTER
AFSCME
American Express
APS
Cash America International, Inc.
CBS Corporation
CTIA
Fresenius Medical Care North America
Georgetown University
Great Minds in STEM
Housing Authority, City of Los Angeles
IBC Bank
Johnson & Johnson
MEDCO
PEPCO Holdings, Inc.
Raytheon Company
PNM Resources, Inc.
Safeway, Inc.
Salt River Project
Southern Company
Telemundo Communications Group
GALA FRIEND
American Red Cross
American Sugar Alliance
Gali Services Industries, Inc.
SER Jobs for National Progress, Inc.
USAFunds
10th ANNUAL REYES OF COMEDY
CO-PRODUCER
REYES PATRON
REYES FRIEND
Raytheon Company
Walmart
REYES PARTNER
Safeway, Inc.
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CHCI Would Like to Thank its 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month Sponsors
OVERALL
CONFERENCE HOST
GALA HOST
PREMIER
MILLENNIUM
CENTURY
PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE
HOSTED BY:
CHAIR'S PRIVATE RECEPTION
CONFERENCE KICK-OFF RECEPTION
OPENING LUNCHEON
The Gates Foundation
OPENING PLENARY
Society for Human Resource Management
AFTERNOON PLENARY
SEIU
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ROUNDTABLE
Amgen
Darden Restaurants
TUESDAY MORNING CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
National Latino Institute for Reproductive Health/Planned Parenthood
TUESDAY MORNING PLENARY
AARP
EMD Serono
UnitedHealthcare
TUESDAY AFTERNOON PLENARY
PG&E Corporation
BOARD of DIRECTORS NETWORKING RECEPTION
National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers
READY to LEAD KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Tr3s
READY to LEAD WORKSHOPS
Tr3s
Univision
VISA
SUMMITS
Corporate America
Best Buy, Inc.
Education
Health
Labor
United Food and Commerical Workers International Union
CONFERENCE SUPPORTER
Microsoft Corp.
CONFERENCE FRIEND
American Honda
Cox Enterprises
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Southern Company |
