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For California to maintain its standing as the fifth-largest economy in the world, the state has to produce at least 1.65 million college graduates by 2030. But it won't reach this goal without Latino educational success, and many of the state's schools are not preparing young Hispanics for higher education. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS

Technology has fundamentally changed the consumer experience and the marketing rulebook.

According to the Nielsen report, 60 percent of U.S. Hispanics were born or grew on the Internet era vs. 40 percent of non-Hispanics. U.S. Hispanics over-index by 9 percent for smartphone ownership and 99 percent of their households have a wireless phone service. We are in front of savvy, smart consumers who do their homework before engaging with your brand. READ MORE AT ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL

Latinos are launching more new businesses, achieving higher levels of education, and reaching the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers than ever, but more than three-quarters of Latinos recently surveyed were surprised by at least one of these and other similar well-documented facts, as reported in We Are All Human's recently commissioned U.S. Hispanic Sentiment Study.

This sweeping study of more than 2,500 US Hispanics and Latinos aged 14 and older focuses on the Hispanic/Latino community's outlookon such topics as the political landscape, business and education, and personal values. READ MORE AT CISION

There's a powerful force turbocharging small-business growth in the United States that often goes overlooked. It's the Latino contingent that has outstripped all other demographic groups in the sector. The nearly 4.4 million Latino-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $700 billion to the American economy every year, according to a study by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

In fact, Latino-owned companies have grown 31.6 percent since 2012, more than double the growth rate of all businesses across America (13.8 percent). READ MORE AT CNBC

José R. Sánchez, President and CEO of Norwegian American Hospital, was recently appointed part of the Governor Elect‘s Healthcare Committee. As a member of J.B. Pritzker’s transition team, Mr. Sánchez will play a key role in making strategic recommendations for policies that will address the needs for health care services across the state. These recommendations will span across all sectors of health care, including:

• Services for children and adults
• Creating a patient-centered model of care
• Integrating substance abuse and mental health to patient screenings

Without a doubt, Mr. Sánchez’s expertise and extensive experience in leading healthcare organizations will help further advance the agenda for hospitals in Illinois in their quest for clinical excellence.

About Norwegian American Hospital

From its start in 1894, Norwegian American Hospital has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Norwegian American Hospital is a 200-bed, acute care facility. We provide healthcare treatment that’s patient-centered and focused on quality of care, ranging from everyday care to treatment for your most critical needs.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has achieved Primary Stroke Certification from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). Our Hospital professionals pride themselves on providing excellent medical care while striving to care for our patients, their families and friends with thoughtfulness and respect.

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Nothing is quite as fulfilling as having your support system on speed dial. People in your circle tremendously impact on your growth and success, whether in business or career.

In today’s business and professional world, networks account for the majority of opportunities that come your way. It is within these networks that referrals for business take place. If a job seeker, knowing people in the right places could get you closer to your dream job. READ MORE AT DAILY NATION

Even with the quickly changing landscape in the U.S., experts think healthcare systems aren't prepared to adequately treat the Latino population, which has unique healthcare challenges and needs.

Latinos are 50% more likely to die from diabetes or liver disease than whites. They are also 23% more likely to be obese.

Only a few healthcare systems—even those in areas with a large Latino population already—have invested in services targeted for Latinos beyond language services, which hospitals are legally required to provide under the Civil Rights Act. READ MORE AT MODERN HEALTHCARE

Hispanic-owned businesses are on a roll. Since 2011, the five-year average growth rate in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses has been double or triple the national average for all businesses, according to the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. All told, Hispanic-owned businesses contribute $700 billion annually to the U.S. economy. READ MORE AT ALLBUSINESS

Fewer than half of all Latinos who start college in Texas end up earning a bachelor's degree within six years. But federal data shows there are reasons to be hopeful because those students also are making the biggest gains.

The graduation rate for Hispanic students has climbed steadily even as their enrollment has more than doubled, according to the data. Latinas are even outpacing white men across the state in earning college degrees. READ MORE AT DALLAS NEWS

The buying power of Hispanics in the United States is not a secret. For decades professional marketing and advertising agencies have been more than willing to cater specific products to an Hispanic demographic. Instead of relying solely on other people telling them what to buy, Hispanics have translated that buying power into the growth of millions Hispanic-owned and operated businesses across the nation.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau the Hispanic population in the United States as of July 1, 2017 was 58.9 million, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. By that data, Hispanics constitute 18.1 percent of the nation’s total population.

As the Hispanic population in the country continues to grow, so do the number of Hispanic-owned businesses. READ MORE AT LA VOZ

According to the International Labour Organization, Americans work 137 more hours per year than Japanese workers, 260 more hours per year than British workers and 499 more hours per year than French workers. How is that effecting us? READ MORE AT FORBES

Read biographies of feature guests for the 2018 Nonprofit Networking Forum being held tomorrow 11/14 at West Loop's Fulton Market Company. 

MODERATOR

Lilyanna Fragoso, National Correspondent, NBC/Telemundo Chicago

Lilyanna Fragoso is the national correspondent for Telemundo Network morning show “Un Nuevo Día” based in Chicago. Her focus is presenting feature stories of vibrant Latinos and their communities in Illinois. She also focuses on entertainment news; however, what she’s truly passionate about is discussing the vibrant Latino culture in Chicago and neighboring cities and bringing it to a national audience.

Previously Lilyanna was the entertainment producer and fill-in anchor for Telemundo Chicago’s local weekend entertainment show Acceso Total. Aside from her role in the show she also collaborated as presenter for Telemundo and NBC’s New Year’s Eve special broadcast of “Chi Town Rising” and the Chicago Auto Show special.

Before joining Telemundo, Fragoso was the morning show host at Univision Radio in Las Vegas, where she also represented Univision as the national brand ambassador for Subway restaurants’ Artistas Frescos program and served as the Emcee at events which took place at major US cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas.

All of Lilyanna’s accomplishments in her career are due to her dedication and passion for journalism, her love and passion for her Mexican roots and her desire to showcase the Latino heritage in the US as best as she can through her stories.

Lilyanna received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago.

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Jose M Muñoz, Vice President, External Affairs, Chief Marketing Officer, Casa Central

Jose M Muñoz is a social impact strategist with over 20 years of management, marketing and public relations experience. He has designed and led social impact initiatives on health, education, housing, immigration, civic engagement and violence prevention. Currently he is the Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of External Affairs for Casa Central, one of the largest Hispanic social service agencies in the Midwest.

A few past projects have included #IncreaseThePeace, an initiative to engage youth in violence prevention efforts in Chicago; leading the State of Illinois’ $33 million Health Insurance Marketplace marketing campaign, known as Get Covered Illinois; and Co-Designing and launching Healthy Chicago, the City of Chicago’s first comprehensive Public Health Agenda.

Jose has served in executive leadership roles and as a consultant with the following organizations: Patient Innovation Center, The Resurrection Project, San Jose Obrero Mission, Aetna Health Insurance, Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois Governor’s Office, UCP Seguin Services, and others.

Jose is a University of Chicago Civic Leadership Academy Fellow, a U.S. Mentor with the European Professional Fellows Network, a 2018 Aspen Institute Ideas Festival Scholar, and an experienced Design Thinking facilitator.

Griselda Reyes, Development Director, Boy Scouts of America

Griselda Reyes is the Development Director at Boy Scouts of America - Pathway to Adventure Council.

Previously Griselda was a Corporate Sales Executive at Expedia Inc. assisting companies across the Midwest to effectively optimize their travel programs. Formerly the Associate Director at Hispanic Executive magazine for 4 years, the leading print publication profiling Latinos that redefine the US and international business landscape.

She has more than a decade of sales and marketing experience, including media, publishing and advertising. Griselda spent 2 years as the Editorial Content Liaison at Chicago Tribune/Hoy Newspaper where she spearheaded the supplement Padres de Hoy.

After years of volunteering at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, she dedicated a year of work experience as a nurse assistant to pursue her passion of working with children. In her current role, she found herself returning to that desire of making a difference. Griselda’s responsibilities at the BSA include managing budgeted special events, fundraising, developing and maintaining successful donor relationships, and is also the Corporate Liaison for the organization. Griselda majored in Business Management and Computer Science at Robert Morris University.

Griselda is a Chicago native and growing up in the city she understands the importance of giving back to the community. She is passionate about supporting and making an impact for youth to Be Prepared. For Life.™

Judith Ruiz-Branch, PR & Community Outreach Spokesperson, Better Business Bureau Chicago

A Chicago native, Judith Ruiz-Branch is a passionate and driven media connoisseur. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Latino Studies. Judith has extensive news, media and public speaking skills and has gained years of experience at various outlets in Chicago including Crain’s Chicago Business, CLTV, WGN-TV, and Rivet Radio.

Judith also co-founded a nonprofit, the Angel Gabriel Foundation, in memory of her Uncle who passed away from cancer. The foundation’s mission is to offer essential support for the fight against cancer and beyond.

Combining her media experience, philanthropic spirit and passion for empowering people, she now proudly serves as the Public Relations, Community Outreach Coordinator, and Spanish Spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois.

Emmanuel Lopez, University of Oklahoma Alumni Association – Chicago Chapter

Emmanuel Lopez is the National Director of Sales and Marketing for Gulo. Gulo is a full-service digital agency and has had the privilege of working with over 100 non-profit organizations across the country with their digital strategies and growth.

Emmanuel currently sits as the President of the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association. The Chicago chapter's mission is to provide local Chicagoland students scholarships for attending OU.

Emmanuel also sits on Associates Board for Gateway for Cancer Research. Gateway's mission is to fund breakthrough clinical trials worldwide that help people living with cancer to feel better, live longer and conquer cancer TODAY! With 99 cents of every dollar Gateway receives goes directly to fund Phase I and Phase II clinical trials.

Lastly, Emmanuel is one of the newest members of the Chicago Leadership Alliance. The CLA is an organization bringing together Chicago's most dedicated leaders from the profit, nonprofit and public sectors in a passionate and consolidated effort to leverage activism in our communities and workplace.

Prior to Gulo, Emmanuel worked for Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce on business development team that focused on connecting the local community, corporations and non-profit organizations.

Emmanuel is a true connector locally and nationally and is dedicated to assisting non-profit organizations build brand awareness that will ultimately assist in their growth and support.

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The rapid pace of change in jobs means the era of one-and-done learning is over. It no longer matters what you learned in the past — to stay relevant you need to upskill. So if you want to improve your marketability and get ahead in your career, it’s time to think about the valuable skills that could open the door to new opportunities.

The good news is with tools and online courses on platforms like LinkedIn Learning, you can explore and develop critical skills and interests — right at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. READ MORE AT THE SUBURBANITE

November 1 was Latina Equal Pay Day, a day created to increase awareness about the pay inequity for Latinas. When compared to every dollar that White men earn, Asian women earn 85 cents, Black women earn 61 cents, American Indian and Alaska Native women earn 59 cents, and Latinas earn only 53 cents.

Latinas earn a lower salary, on average than any other demographic. The reason Latina Equal Pay Day falls on November 1 is that it would take a Latina 10 months and one day plus all of 2017 to make the same amount that a White man made in 2017 alone. These are troubling statistics, especially given the fact that Hispanics make up the largest population in the United States after Whites. READ MORE AT FORBES

As unemployment rates remain low across the country, strong employee benefits packages are a key driver of both recruitment and retention. Diverse business owners — specifically those owned by Hispanics and African Americans — appear to be leading the way, as they are the most likely to offer benefits that can increase employee satisfaction.

According to Nationwide's fourth annual survey of U.S. business owners with 1-499 employees, 85 percent of African-American business owners and 81 percent of Hispanic business owners say they offer some form of an employee benefits package — well exceeding the broader business owner market (64 percent). READ MORE AT CISION

Congratulations. You got the interview. You've already done better than all of the other job applicants whose piles of resumes have lead nowhere. But watch out. A hiring manager holds your future in their hands, so the interview is a do-or-die chance to get where you want to go.

NetQuote decided to ask 800 hiring managers what, to them, makes for a successful interview. READ MORE AT BIG THINK

Hispanic-Americans are doing much better than their parents when it comes to income mobility. They are climbing up the economic ladder just slightly slower than their white peers, but much faster than blacks, according to a study by Stanford, Harvard and Census Bureau researchers.

For instance, among those who grew up lower middle class, 28% of Hispanics made it to the upper middle class or higher, compared to 35% of whites and only 14% of blacks. And 14% of middle class Hispanic kids made it to the top of the income scale, compared to 19% of whites and 7% of blacks. READ MORE AT CNN MONEY

One of the oldest questions known to humankind is, “Why do people do the things they do?” This question is often followed closely by, “And how do I get them to do what I want them to do?”

When you need something done, and it’s too big of a task to do yourself, you need to enlist other people’s help. But motivating others to do what you think is important is one of the biggest challenges of leadership. READ MORE AT CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS

Hispanics are more interested in voting this year than in the last U.S. congressional midterm elections in 2014 and their enthusiasm outpaces that of all U.S. adults, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national tracking poll released on Sunday.

The poll also found likely Hispanic voters nearly twice as inclined to support Democrats for the House of Representatives as Republicans in Tuesday’s elections. READ MORE REUTERS

It is harder to be Latino in America than it was before Donald Trump was elected, according to a new survey from the nonpartisan Pew Research Center.

Nearly half of Hispanics say the situation has worsened for people of their ethnicity in the past year — up from about a third just after the 2016 elections. A similar percentage are insecure about their place in the United States with Trump as president, and over 6 in 10 are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country — the highest rate since the 2008 recession. READ MORE AT THE WASHINGTON POST