BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261009T120000Z DTEND:20261009T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The Summit: Leaders en Acción DESCRIPTION:This dynamic\, day-long conference is designed to create a space in West Michigan that fosters networking opportunities\, skill development\, and access to valuable resources\, while empowering Latino students and early- to mid-career professionals to contribute to the broader goal of increasing Latino representation across professional sectors. This inspiring gathering brings together emerging and established Latino leaders for a powerful experience designed to inform\, connect\, and elevate.\n\n\n\nSession Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session 1\n\n\n\nBeginner's Guide to Investing\n\nThis workshop introduces the basics of investing\, including investment strategies\, risk and return\, diversification\, and how to start investing based on your personal goals.\n\nThe Power of Authentic Influence\n\nIn this session\, you will hear first-hand from Grand Rapids native Cierra Barrera\, a local food influencer with tens of thousands of followers\, on how authentic content creation can lead to real opportunity!\n\nInterculturalism as a Professional Asset\n\nAttend this session to explore how you can increase your Cultural Intelligence and harness your Community Cultural Wealth to gain confidence as you start your professional journey!\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session 2\n\n\n\nMaking Smart Financial Decisions\n\nIn this workshop explore how emotional trigger and consumer influences can affect spending habits. Learn about cognitive biases and how they impact our financial decisions.\n\nDe la Lucha al Logro: Building a Resilient Mind\n\nLearn to recognize fixed mindset patterns\, embrace a growth mindset\, and develop strategies to overcome personal and systemic barriers.\n\nNavigating Multiple Opportunities\n\nGain practical strategies to confidently navigate career opportunities\, communicate professionally\, and make informed career decisions while building strong professional relationships.\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Session 3\n\n\n\nHealthy vs. Unhealthy Credit\n\nIn this session\, you'll learn how to confidently build and manage your credit\, along with practical tips to recognize and avoid common scams.\n\nYour First Job Isn't Your Last: Panel Discussion\n\nThis session will provide participants with real-world insights from professionals on how to effectively position themselves for the right opportunity.\n\nVoces Ejecutivas de West Michigan: Panel Discussion\n\nExplore how nonprofit and community leaders drive impact through vision\, resilience\, and strategic leadership while staying grounded in the needs of the communities they serve.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Sponsorship Opportunities\, Contact Rocio Moreno at rocio@westmihcc.org\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Photo Release Statement \n\n\n\nBy attending this event you hereby consent to having your photo/likeness/recordings posted publicly and on social media. \n\nAl asistir a este evento\, da su consentimiento para que se publiquen sus fotos\, im genes y grabaciones en las redes sociales X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This dynamic\, day-long conference is designed to create a space in West Michigan that fosters networking opportunities\, skill development\, and access to valuable resources\, while empowering Latino students and early- to mid-career professionals to contribute to the broader goal of increasing Latino representation across professional sectors. This inspiring gathering brings together emerging and established Latino leaders for a powerful experience designed to inform\, connect\, and elevate.

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Breakout Session 1

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Beginner&rsquo\;s Guide to Investing

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This workshop introduces the basics of investing\, including investment strategies\, risk and return\, diversification\, and how to start investing based on your personal goals.

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The Power of Authentic Influence

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In this session\, you will hear first-hand from Grand Rapids native Cierra Barrera\, a local food influencer with tens of thousands of followers\, on how authentic content creation can lead to real opportunity!

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Interculturalism as a Professional Asset

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Attend this session to explore how you can increase your Cultural Intelligence and harness your Community Cultural Wealth to gain confidence as you start your professional journey!

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Breakout Session 2

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Making Smart Financial Decisions

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In this workshop explore how emotional trigger and consumer influences can affect spending habits. Learn about cognitive biases and how they impact our financial decisions.

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De la Lucha al Logro: Building a Resilient Mind

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Learn to recognize fixed mindset patterns\, embrace a growth mindset\, and develop strategies to overcome personal and systemic barriers.

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Navigating Multiple Opportunities

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Gain practical strategies to confidently navigate career opportunities\, communicate professionally\, and make informed career decisions while building strong professional relationships.

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Breakout Session 3

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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Credit

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In this session\, you&rsquo\;ll learn how to confidently build and manage your credit\, along with practical tips to recognize and avoid common scams.

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Your First Job Isn&rsquo\;t Your Last: Panel Discussion

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This session will provide participants with real-world insights from professionals on how to effectively position themselves for the right opportunity.

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Voces Ejecutivas de West Michigan: Panel Discussion

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Explore how nonprofit and community leaders drive impact through vision\, resilience\, and strategic leadership while staying grounded in the needs of the communities they serve.

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\nFor Sponsorship Opportunities\, Contact Rocio Moreno at rocio@westmihcc.org\n\n
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Event Photo Release Statement \;

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By attending this event you hereby consent to having your photo/likeness/recordings posted publicly and on social media. \; \;
\nAl asistir a este evento\, da su consentimiento para que se publiquen sus fotos\, imá\;genes y grabaciones en las redes sociales \;

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\n LOCATION:LMCU Ballpark 4500 W River Dr NE\, Comstock Park MI\, 49321\, US UID:e.2018.4088 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260901T214118Z URL:https://members.westmihcc.org/events/details/the-summit-leaders-en-acción-4088 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR