Latin Times Magazine Vol 15 #1 | Page 15

Latino News Bites Logo - http://photos. prnewswire.com/prnh/20160211/332340LOGO The National Society of Hispanic MBAs Becomes Prospanica as part of Rebranding Initiative The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today it has changed its name to Prospanica, pronounced Pro-span-i-ca, effective immediately. The new name more closely aligns the organization's image to its strategy and mission. This rebrand is the positive outcome of the organizations ambitious strategy to include a broader scope including all Hispanic professionals, regardless of educational level or area of work. It also embraces a wider focus to empower Hispanic professionals to achieve their full educational, economic and social potential. For over a year the organization has been operating under its new strategy and brand initiative, reaching deeper into the community to help Hispanics attain higher educational opportunities and attain leadership positions in proportion to their share of the U.S. population. Prospanica will continue to provide and build on: educational opportunities through undergraduate programs, chapters, and scholarships; professional opportunities through internships, mentoring, career management seminars, job fairs, networking and professional development; and social opportunities through corporate responsibility programs to improve the Hispanic community as a whole. Congratulations Lizette Rivera, you’re really “Poppin” It's not just popcorn it's CHEF INSPIRED. We are a gourmet popcorn company with over 25 different flavors! Our passion for popcorn shows in our smile. Chef Inspired popcorn company started with a few bags of popcorn and a softball game. Chef Inspired Popcorn is located at 7004 Hanley Rd in Tampa, Florida. Seeking snack alternatives, Lizette Rivera, walked into a gourmet popcorn shop one day. She found a product that she fell in love with. She decided to bring popcorn to her daughter’s softball game. The girls loved it! Before long Lizette, a corporate professional, began toying with the idea of distributing this product. Chief Inspired popcorn has over 20 different flavors ranging from sweet to savory. If you can imagine it, our Chef can create it. Caramel, Strawberry, Blueberry, Orange, Dill Pickle and Bacon Cheddar are just a few flavors available. http://www.cipopcorn.com/ My favorite? Is the Windy City Popcorn! This Issue of Latin Times Magazine is sponsored by 15