We are pleased to invite you to the 14th national policy conference of the Cuban American National Council, Inc. to be held in Miami, FL from May 1st to May 2nd of 2008.

Over the past three decades, CNC has earned a reputation as a leader in research on Cuban Americans and Hispanics, and has been a major provider of direct services to over 100,000 individuals of many races and national groups.  From its inception, CNC has helped build bridges among different communities in the U.S.

The CNC national conference plays an important role as a networking opportunity and as a forum where relevant policy issues are discussed.  Our biennial conference draws Hispanic leaders, policy makers, direct service providers, advocates, and corporate leaders from all the United States and abroad for discussion, analysis, and agenda setting on critical issues affecting our community.

This year’s conference “The New Generation of Hispanic Leaders” will assess the emergence of a new generation of Hispanic leaders and the growing role Hispanic leaders play in American society.

The conference will address the following topical areas:

• The New Generation of Latino Leaders
• Latinos and the Body Politics
• Hispanic Presence in Today’s Corporate America
• The Impact of Latino Business Owners
• Latina Leaders in the 21st Century
• Framing Community Issues and Agendas
• Health and Wellness Challenges
• Preparing for Homeownership in a Time of Crisis: Promises and Realities
• Literacy: The Key to Family Stability

Nationally recognized leaders from the public and private sectors will speak or be present at the conference’s luncheons, and plenary sessions.  The conference will close with an awards banquet honoring distinguished Hispanic and non-Hispanic leaders from across the United States.

The Cuban American National Council’s conference is an excellent opportunity to gain visibility in the Cuban American and national Hispanic community.  The CNC is a nationally recognized non-profit, non-political organization, and an active partner with public and private sector institutions, and many national Hispanic coalitions.

For more information about the CNC National Conference, we invite you to look through the attached conference agenda, or visit our web site at www.cnc.org or call (305) 642-3484, ext. 104.

Guarione M. Diaz President and CEO