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09/24/2026

| LUPE Fund, Inc. presents the third annual “Power of Latinas Conference,” built around this year’s theme, “Latinas Leading the Future: Power, Influence, and Impact.” The gathering will bring business, public service, education, entrepreneurship, and civic life into the same conversation, bringing together Latina professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders, advocates, and emerging voices to examine where influence is being built—and where new opportunities are taking shape for Latinas in New Jersey and beyond.

The conference will feature three panel conversations: “From Culture to Capital: Building Latina Economic Power,” “The Leadership Pipeline: Preparing Latinas to Lead the Next Economy,” and “Elección Latina: From Cultural Visibility to Civic Power.” The discussions will bring together professionals, public officials, business leaders, and community representatives from the State of New Jersey, Montclair State University, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA), Para Kids, Crowdy Holdings, Inc., J&J Assurance Group, and other institutions working across business, education, government, community development, and civic engagement.

▪ DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
▪ TIME: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT)
▪ LOCATION: University Conference Center, Montclair State University
▪ ADDRESS: 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043
▪ TICKETS: https://t.ly/i-9DY
▪ MORE INFO: [email protected] or https://www.lupenj.org

The LUPE Fund, Inc. conference grows out of more than two decades of work focused on advancing Latina leadership and civic participation. Founded in 2003 by a group of Latinas with backgrounds in law, education, human services, business, and public policy, LUPE has built programs around scholarships, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. The Power of Latinas Conference extends that work into a broader conversation about access to capital, the leadership pipeline, and participation in the decisions that shape New Jersey’s economy and communities.

09/22/2026

| Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Vice Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, called on United Airlines to reconsider its plan to eliminate the popular nonstop route between and Lima, Peru, relied on by ’s large Peruvian-American community.

Congressmember Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Vice Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, called on United Airlines to reconsider its plan to eliminate a popular direct route between Newark Liberty International Airport and Lima, Peru, long relied on by New Jersey’s large Peruvian-Americ...

09/22/2026

| There are leadership stories that don’t just break barriers—they open doors for those who come after. The inaugural celebrates Latina women who have turned public service, leadership, and commitment to their communities into a legacy of impact. Under the theme “Las Primeras,” the event will bring together leaders who have broken glass ceilings, made history, and demonstrated the importance of Latina representation in decision-making spaces.

“Las Primeras: A Leadership Conversation” will feature Congresswoman Nellie Pou (NJ-09) and Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), while the Awards will recognize M. Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Wilda Diaz, Yolanda Garcia-Balicki, and Silvia Catalan-Culnan. Zulima Farber will also be honored for a groundbreaking career that includes becoming the first Latina to serve as New Jersey Attorney General. The event will also announce the Zulima Farber Cívica Leadership Academy, a year-long program designed to empower the next generation of leaders.

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 The Rutgers Club — 85 Avenue E, 2nd Floor, Piscataway, NJ 08854
🎟️ Individual: $100 | Students: $50
🔗 Registration: LatinaCivicFoundation.org
🎫 Tickets/Sponsorships: square.link/u/wGizu1Xz
🅿️ Complimentary parking with pre-registration: https://t.ly/S49Ni
💰 All donations are tax deductible.
📩 [email protected] | 📞 (551) 299-2559

This year, the celebration carries special significance: five years of Latina Civic Foundation and a decade of advancing , civic engagement, and public service, honoring Latina women who have paved the way and become firsts in their respective fields in service to the State of New Jersey.

The is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to engaging, educating, and empowering Latinas through leadership development, civic education, professional advancement, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Dr. Patricia Campos Medina

09/21/2026

| The United States and China are moving toward a formal channel to discuss safety, including how to communicate during serious AI-related incidents, as Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet in this week.

The United States and China are moving toward a formal channel for discussing artificial intelligence safety, including how the two countries would communicate in the event of serious AI-related incidents, as Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington this week.

09/21/2026

| America: land of possibility. And also: land of . Our enduring belief that anything is possible — whether grounded in reality or not — has helped make the world’s largest economy. It has also made us fall head over heels for hucksters and charlatans, again and again.

America: land of possibility. And also: land of suckers. Our enduring belief that anything is possible — whether based in reality or not — has helped the nation become the world’s largest economy.

09/20/2026

| Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the industry. The importance of “mouthfeel,” a term for oral sensation, is inspiring new products. Texture drives consumer behavior, shaping satisfaction, perception and repeat interest.

Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry. For many people, the way a menu item or packaged snack feels in the mouth has become as big a draw as flavor, although consumers don’t always recognize the part texture plays in their cravings for crispier takeout, frothi...

09/20/2026

| Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is warning technology companies and that they must act now to ensure helps address social inequities rather than deepen disparities — and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to expand access.

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities — and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access.

09/20/2026

| promised fast, convenient access to medication. But regulators are increasingly accusing online health companies of exposing customers’ medical data, locking them into hard-to-cancel and skipping real-time consultations with doctors.

The appeal of telehealth is easy to explain: Instead of calling a doctor, booking an appointment and hoping to eventually get a prescription, you can log onto an app or website and get approved for a new medication within minutes.

09/20/2026

| Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and teases, , the former Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life.

Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life.

09/18/2026

| “America cannot claim to support while making it increasingly expensive to employ people. Lowering health care costs isn’t simply a health care priority. It’s an economic imperative,” said Ramiro A. Cavazos, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).

The following opinion article was written by Ramiro A. Cavazos, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).