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The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite women to attend the 3rd Annual Latina Leadership Conference schedule for Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The conference is geared to all women who are looking to grow within themselves, to become leaders in their business and in the community. We invite women to get inspired, get empowered, and get connected by attending this conference with speakers who are professionals in the fields of Social Media, Money Matters, Power of successfully launching a second career, Creating the ultimate image, Perfecting life/work balance and Learning the power of communication.
The RGVHCC is proud to have Ms. Marie Diaz as the Keynote Speaker for the Conference, Ms. Diaz, the CEO of Pursuit of Excellence will be speaking on the power of communication. Ms. Marie Diaz is a published author, global keynote speaker and entrepreneur, Marie is the proverbial “instant success” after 25 years of entrepreneurial determination, persistence, continuous improvement, and learning though failure. Marie’s personal and professional story has the lessons and the results to resonate with virtually any audience. Her practical business information combined with anecdotal stories of achievement through adversity will make the message both valuable and memorable.Marie Diaz offers a message of hope and inspiration to diverse audiences because of her diverse background, expertise and track record of success. As a result, Marie is a highly-sought after speaker at both national and international events and conferences.
Marie Diaz was honored and recognized in 2014 by INC 500 magazine as #1 Top Fastest Growing HR Firm in the Nation, #3 Top Fastest Growing Women owned Firm in the Nation and overall ranking of #26 Top Fastest Growing Business in the Nation! She has consistently been recognized by INC 500/5000 for the past decade.
Since 1997, Marie Diaz has owned, operated, and expanded her business – Pursuit of Excellence, into a full scope of human resource offerings, including: HR Risk Management Consulting, Organizational Development and Training, Payroll Processing, and Employee Benefit Administration and Recruiting. She has also expanded her entrepreneurial vision into a world-wide consulting industry with the opening of CEO CCLUBS AUSTRAILIA, as a restaurateur Cielo Bistro and now THE NOVA On Preston – fine Latin cuisine restaurant in Dallas, Texas.
Marie is a frequent key note speaker for business and community organizations as a thought leader and is considered an expert in her field. She also is an advocate for young adults in the pursuit of leadership and entrepreneurship. She is inspirational, powerful and dynamic. By combining inspiring keynotes with skills-based training, Marie is able to bring about positive change.
As an Entrepreneur she lives by a personal motto: “Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.”
“Although today others may say that I am a shining example of what persistence and dedication can bring, my business accomplishments are intrinsically linked with a long and difficult journey. When the odds were against me, I found myself with only one option—rise to the occasion and make something happen. I became an expert at that skill and placed it at the core of my personal survival and career. No, it’s up to you to build your future and your story as you have the ability just the way you want it to be. ”states Marie
