Houston, Texas (PRWEB) June 17, 2014
Century 21 The Real Estate Group, one of the leading real estate firms in Houston, announced today that its President and Founder, Monica Vaca, will be the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s 16th Annual Latina Style Business Series Luncheon.
“Latinas, specifically Latina entrepreneurs and business leaders, represent one of the most exciting demographics to our nation’s future,” said Vaca. “I am proud to address such an impressive group of Latina leaders in the hopes that we can continue to work collectively to achieve greater access to opportunities, networks and resources.
“There has never been a more important time for events like this business series. I congratulate Latina Style and its leadership for the vision to convene a program like this one, which provides the necessary resources and networking opportunities today’s Latina professional needs.”
A first-generation American born to Ecuadorian immigrants, Vaca is one of the leading real estate professionals in the Houston area, having earned several industry accolades and awards. She has been honored twice as a “Top Producer” (2004, 2005) by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) and was named “Business Woman of the Year” by the Business Advisor Council and one of the Top 150 Real Estate Professionals by the Wall St. Journal two years in a row.
Among her most prestigious recognitions was being named one of Latina Style’s 10 Trailblazing Latinas, a national honor that recognizes Latinas for their contributions and excellence in entrepreneurship and community service.
Vaca founded Century 21 — The Real Estate Group in 2011 after eight years of operating as The Houston Real Estate Group. As the keynote speaker, Vaca will speak about her own entrepreneurial journey, which encompasses more than two decades worth of experience as an agent and now as a broker of an office voted one of Houston’s Top 20 teams.
The keynote is part of the Latina Entrepreneur Award Luncheon, which honors the contributions of Latina business owners and their contributions. The event will be held at the J.W. Marriott in Houston and will feature panels on such topics like access to capital, marketing and sales strategies. Registration and more information is available at http://www.bs.latinastyle.com
ABOUT CENTURY 21 — The Real Estate Group
Century 21 — The Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate firm based in Houston, Texas.
Century 21 — TREG and its team of qualified and experienced professionals — specializing from relocation to commercial — have garnered such recognition as being named one of the top 20 teams in Houston and twice as a Double Centurion Office, given the President’s Award, and received the distinction as a Fine Home and Estate Office by Century 21.
Founded in 2011, the firm is an active member of National Association of Realtors (NAR), National REO Brokers Association (NRBA), National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) and Women in Default Services (WINDS). More information can be found at http://www.century21treg.com
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