Dear Friends,
As President of the National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO), I’m excited to introduce you to one of the fastest
growing Hispanic groups that can help you and your business to bring them ample opportunities to network and expand
their client base with Hispanics. At the same time, we are spearheading a cross cultural initiative to educate our members
on the best practices for international trade, titled Leadership; The Next Evolution. Houston is now the most diverse city in
the United States and we are bridging the gap between American and other nation’s cultures and norms for trade.
Last year we organized and hosted an international cultural networking extravaganza showcasing Consulate Generals from
Latin American countries that exceeded our expectations. NHPO saw the need to unite and form a more cohesive united
voice to advocate for Hispanics in Houston and our brothers in Latin America. We are now expanding our footprint beyond
Latin America and casting out our net to the world. We have formed alliances with other chambers of commerce and key
organizations to help you reach decision makers in industry and policy makers.
NHPO was founded with the vision of providing members personal and professional development and networking
opportunities to promote their businesses. This vision has produced the Leadership Institute (LI), a partnership with Houston
Community College, that teaches graduates what they need to succeed and scale corporate hierarchies. Since its inception
in 2009, the Leadership Institute has graduated 15 classes. This initiative has led to LI graduates now serving on corporate
boards, working in public service, and fueling the entrepreneurial spirit by starting their
own business.
You and your brand can reach NHPO’s digital online footprint of 17,000 members and
followers. Your membership gives you access to three chapters in Houston and one
in the Rio Grande Valley. Each month NHPO sends out notifications to our data base
of 6,000 with invitations for members and followers to attend affiliate chambers of
commerce and partner organizations’ events. Your membership in NHPO has clout
by giving you access to numerous events year long. If that was not enough, NHPO is
now working aggressively to launch additional chapters in other cities in Texas and
other states. Dollar for dollar NHPO is one of the best values for networking in Houston
to reach the Hispanic market with a purchasing power that now exceeds one trillion
dollars.
I would be happy to discuss how NHPO can be your ally in helping your businesses
grow or to connect you with key people in Houston. I have served 14 years in various
capacities with NHPO and I concurrently serve in other nonprofit and civic
organization. I’m here to be your liaison and advocate to making NHPO stronger
through your participation and your success.
In your service ,
Sonia Rivera
National President of NHPO
www.nhpo.us
[email protected]
28 iF Magazine | July 2017