Join us for a sizzling event celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! Get ready to experience a fusion of flavors, cultures, networking and music at our Hispanidad Mixer Con Sabor.   We're bringing together great heavy appetizers cuisine, music, and plenty of sangria, wine and a full bar to spice up your evening.

Join us to be a part of this unique celebration, where traditions come alive and mega networking comes to life!  Our annual HISPANIDAD MIXER CON SABOR has been sold out every year and this year promises to be better than ever with the incredible music/rhythms of DJ Juanjo to make you dance the evening away. 

Here is your opportunity to connect, engage, and network with visionary brands, influential leaders, and impactful organizations that spearhead positive transformation within our DMV community. Enjoy our high quality networking, beautiful venue, a great variety of food tastings, and more!  5:30 -9:00 pm on October 2, 2024

*Space is limited. Advance online registration is required $45.00 includes unlimited heavy appetizers and two tickets for drinks. A full bar selection is available to satisfy your choice.  Reserve your space today.  This is a private event and everyone is required a prior registration. 

• MGM National Harbor**: Learn how to become a preferred vendor for one of the region’s premier entertainment destinations.
• University of Maryland College Park**: Explore procurement opportunities with a leading educational institution.
• Hotels, Universities, General Contractors, and Corporations.
• Network with major players and secure contracts that can transform your business.

• Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDD)
• Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC)
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
• Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC Greater DMV)
• Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union (PGCFCU)
• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
• Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA)

• Create a winning loan/investor proposal that answers 95-98% of bank underwriters' and investors' questions.
• Present with clarity, concision, and confidence while maintaining a consistent and compelling message.

• How to communicate to lenders with clarity and confidence.
• How to Interact naturally and composedly with investors.
• How to convey complex material directly to raise money.
• Projecting confidence and enthusiasm while building credibility.
• To discover strategies to tackle challenging circumstances and motivate potential investors.
• Participants can practice pitching to various stakeholders, including lenders, investors, equity firms, pitch competitions, grantors, and prospective buyers.
• Learning the principles that can be applied to presentations to attract more customers.

*BONUS: Fiscal Fitness: Strengthen Your Bottom-line. 

• Create a winning loan/investor proposal that answers 95-98% of bank underwriters' and investors' questions.
• Present with clarity, concision, and confidence while maintaining a consistent and compelling message.

• How to communicate to lenders with clarity and confidence.
• How to Interact naturally and composedly with investors.
• How to convey complex material directly to raise money.
• Projecting confidence and enthusiasm while building credibility.
• To discover strategies to tackle challenging circumstances and motivate potential investors.
• Participants can practice pitching to various stakeholders, including lenders, investors, equity firms, pitch competitions, grantors, and prospective buyers.
• Learning the principles that can be applied to presentations to attract more customers.

*BONUS: Fiscal Fitness: Strengthen Your Bottom-line. 

Join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia on Friday, October 18th at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner for the 2024 Raise the Region Gala. 

The Community Foundation will welcome 700 of the region’s business, philanthropic, public, civic, and community leaders to this signature, black-tie event that serves as a celebration of the power of local philanthropy to help build a community that works for everyone. 

A pillar of the Gala celebration each year is the Community Leadership Award, presented annually for outstanding community service and dedication to improving the quality of life for all Northern Virginians. This year’s award will be presented to Kristina Bouweiri, President & CEO of Reston Limousine, the largest luxury transportation provider in the Washington DC area. With over 230 vehicles and 335 employees, her innovative strategies drive growth. Committed to philanthropy, she has facilitated more than $1.5 million in donated transportation to charities. As a board member of influential organizations like Enterprising Woman Magazine, she empowers women entrepreneurs. Her global perspective, born from living in Japan, Brazil, and other countries, enriches her leadership. A graduate of George Washington University, she speaks multiple languages and champions education and children’s welfare initiatives. Kristina's legacy embodies entrepreneurial success, philanthropy, and community leadership.