National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces Professional Development Series Sponsored by Macy’s

Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon

2008-10-29, Cincinnati National Society of Hispanic MBAs

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For Immediate Release

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

Cincinnati, OH — October 29, 2008 —The Cincinnati chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs has today announced its next event in its Professional Development Series by welcoming Wilka Varela-Toppins, OVP, Diversity, Macy’s to speak at the November 6 luncheon sponsored by Macy’s.

Varela-Toppins is a top leader in the Hispanic community and the highest ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate who will share the experiences that made her a successful executive for a major corporation.
Karen Hoguet, EVP, CFO will also speak at the luncheon.

In addition to the presentation, the event includes lunch and a professional networking opportunity for attendees.

“This event will give NSHMBA members and the community as a whole unique insight into the successes of one of Cincinnati’s most prominent executives,” Cincinnati NSHMBA president Gema Bahns said. “We are proud to celebrate Wilka’s career achievements through this event and to inspire others to achieve their own personal and professional goals.”

Registration for the event is required and can be completed online. Macy's Corporate Office is a secure building and attendees must be registered, or they may not be admitted into the facility.

The NSHMBA Professional Development Series will be held Thursday, November 6 in the Board Room on the 21st floor of Macy’s Corporate Office, 7 West Seventh St. downtown. The event will be from 11:30am-1:30pm and will include lunch and refreshments. Business dress is preferred. The cost for the event is free to the public, but reservations are required and can be made online at http://cincinnati.nshmba.org/home.asp. Questions can be directed to Gema Bahns, president at president@cincinnati.nshmba.org.

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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.nshmba.org.