UPCOMING CUP EVENTS
4th Annual Lawyers Forum
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Eventi Hotel
By invitation-only
Attendee Profile: Partner at Law Firm, Senior In-House Counsel, Senior Attorney in the Public Sector (or equivalent and above)
5th Annual Media & Entertainment Forum
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Eventi Hotel
By invitation-only
Attendee Profile: Senior Vice President (or equivalent and above)
Challenges & Opportunities: Potential Impact of the Affordable Care Act
Monday, October 21, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pfizer
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LATINO HERITAGE MONTH
In recognition and celebration of Latino Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), what are you doing as a successful professional of color to help others achieve success? Post responses on our Facebook and Twitter pages !
LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY TIPS
Sonnia Shields, Managing Director, CUP's Leadership Institute, was featured in an article, Secrets of A Successful Business Career, discussing leadership diversity tips on The Root.com.
NEW YORK CITY COMPTROLLER FORUM
On Wednesday, September 4, CUP held a New York City Comptroller Forum, hosted by BakerHostetler. The event featured a moderated discussion with NYC Comptroller Candidate John L. Burnett, Former Governor of New York Eliot Spitzer, and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, on the key campaign issues and their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The conversation was moderated by Juan Manuel Benitez, Political Anchor for NY1 Noticias.
DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP SERIES: A CONVERSATION WITH MISTY COPELAND & RUBEN SANTIAGO- HUDSON
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, CUP held a Distinguished Leadership Series event featuring Misty Copeland Soloist, American Ballet Theatre and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Award Winning Actor, Writer, and Director. The conversation was moderated by Susan Fales-Hill, Author, Imperfect Bliss. The event explored fostering leadership in the performing arts, creating opportunity & inclusion for diverse professionals in the performing arts, and balancing creativity & business within the performing arts arena.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CUP MEMBERS!
Click here to see the full list of our new members.
CUP MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Jacques-Philippe Piverger, CUP Board Member, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer MPOWERD, Inc, was featured on a CNBC segment, Power Pitch, "The little light that helped a start up raise over $1.5 Million" on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. For more information, click here.
Paymon Rouhanifard, 2010 CUP Fellow, was appointed superintendent of Camden, NJ schools. For more information, click here.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER
CUP welcomes our new Manager of Finance & Accounting, Rashidah White. To learn more about Rashidah, click here.
CONNECTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
CUP fosters a culture of reciprocity among its members. As a CUP member you have committed to: * Being aware of other CUP members' interests; * Helping identify opportunities within your broader networks; and * Actively championing each other Please email tbiancone@nycup.org and let us know if you have made a connection or opportunity through the CUP community. Click here to see CUP Member Principles.
DIVERSITY LISTS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 40 UNDER 40
Nominations for Crain's New York Buisness 40 under 40 list, class of 2014, will open on Oct. 28, 2013, and close Dec. 9, 2013, at midnight. To view the Class of 2013, click here. Please email tbiancone@nycup.org and let us know if you nominated anyone from the the CUP community.
WHO DO YOU SUGGEST?
OTHER NEWS
13th ANNUAL WALL STREET SUMMIT
The New America Alliance's (NAA) 13th Annual Wall Street Summit will be held from October 8-10, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The Annual Wall Street Summit is NAA's flagship event convening CEOs, entrepreneurs, top business leaders, high-ranking government officials, and other thought-leaders to discuss American Latino participation in building the economic vitality of our nation. For more information, click here.
THE LARGEST FORUM ON BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Join New York State agencies and public authorities in a unique, two-day experience designed to help you identify the right projects for your company. The 2013 New York State MWBE Forum will be held on Thursday, October 3, through Friday, October 4, 2013, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. To register, click here.
OPEN CALL FOR THE PIPELINE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Pipeline Fellowship has opened a call for applications for its Fall 2013 Angel Investing Bootcamp in San Francisco, as well as its Spring 2014 Angel Investing Bootcamp in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, DC, and NYC. To submit an application click here. If you have any questions email info@pipelinefellowship.com.
THE NATIONAL PRINCIPALS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The National Principals Leadership Institute (NPLI) is inviting business leaders to join its newly-created Advisory Board. NPLI will be hosting a private breakfast on November 12th to launch this initiative and will be reserving 5 spots for CUP members who may be interested. Please contact Rachel Nadjarian at 212-828-3176 for more information.
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Does your company have employment opportunities that you would like us to share with CUP's diverse network of professionals? If so, please reach out to us! We can post your reviewed and approved job position(s) in our newsletter and on our website. Contact Us.
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JOIN THE CUP TEAM!
SENIOR PROGRAM INTERN
CUP seeks a Senior Program Intern to support the CUP Leadership Institute. Read more...
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT INTERN
CUP seeks a Senior Membership Engagement Intern to support the Membership Program. Read more...
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT INTERN
CUP seeks a Senior Development intern to support in the areas of Development and Fundraising. Read more...
SENIOR MARKETING & EVENTS INTERN
CUP seeks a Marketing Senior Intern to work and learn in the areas of marketing, communications, event planning, and partner relations. Read more...
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WANT TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
Is your non-profit organization seeking talented board candidates? Are there any non-profits or public sector agencies that you would like the opportunity to support as a board member? If so, reach out to us! Every day, we look to forge new connections with organizations seeking dynamic board candidates. We encourage you to send us both your suggestions and interests. Contact Us.
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JOIN CUP TODAY
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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION?
The CUP newsletter is an effort to better inform our members and broader CUP family of the programs, events, and opportunities that are central to our mission and our issues. All submissions should be submitted to info@nycup.org by the 5th of the month at 5:00pm for consideration in the next newsletter.
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