Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, author of the upcoming book: Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of prominent Women Entrepreneurs association on March 16

WBusiness Books- (El Monte, CA) – Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, founder and CEO of Lulu’s Dessert® will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of NAWBO-LA on Friday, March 16, 2007 at the Beverly Hills Hotel during the 21st Annual NAWBO-LA Leadership and Legacy Awards Luncheon. NAWBO-LA is the Southern California chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Maria de Lourdes Sobrino said: “It is an honor and a privilege to be recognized by the largest organization of women business owners, NAWBO, and my chapter, Los Angeles. Every year, I feel closer to NAWBO and excited to be a member. I have met so many extraordinary women through this organization and learned so much from them.” About her experience as an entrepreneur she said: “I’m most proud of my vision and acting against all odds. I introduced Lulu’s Dessert ready-to-eat gelatin desserts to American grocers and revolutionized the food industry by creating a new category based on my mother’s recipe.”

Ms. Sobrino advises other women entrepreneurs and those who are just launching their business ventures with the following: “It’s important not to be afraid to take risks. Be prepared for new possibilities, always have a great attitude while you run your business and enjoy the experience.” The reception and awards luncheon is scheduled for Friday March 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www.nawbola.org.

About the author:
Maria de Lourdes Sobrino is the founder of LuLu’s Dessert®, a company ranked among the largest and fastest growing Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States. She has received countless honors for her enterprising spirit, including National Foundation for Women Legislators in Washington D.C. and Employer of the Year by NAWBO-LA, Business Women's Network's Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, SBA Small Business Person of the Year, Avon Women of Enterprise, and the Orange County Business Journal's Outstanding Business Leader Award. Most recently, she was invited as guest speaker at President George W. Bush's economic forum at Baylor University. See www.lulusdessert.com for more information.


About the book:
Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America is an inspiration and guide for everyone, especially for women of various ethnic backgrounds in different industry segments, who are entrepreneurs or plan to have a business one day. Sobrino interviews other successful Latinas who share their experiences in finding a particular niche industry, establishing their businesses, and contributing to the economy and development of the United States. The English version of the book is tentatively scheduled for publication in September 2007.

About WBusiness Books:
“Win, Wealth, Worth" is WBusiness Book's motto. WBusiness Books is the premier imprint of New Win Publishing and specializes in business and marketing books written by industry leaders in their respective fields. Visit www.wbusinessbooks.com for more information.

About NAWBO-LA:
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners is the voice of America’s 10.6 million women-owned businesses and is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries. NAWBO-LA is one of the fastest growing chapters in the country; striving to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of leadership.

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