Hanoi, Vietnam, September 29, 2016- Nina Vaca arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam to promote entrepreneurship in her role as Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE). Vaca shared her entrepreneurial journey with the students of the National Economics University. She also participated in a roundtable discussion hosted at the Hanoi American Center with Hanoi American Center Director Fenghua Wang and local entrepreneurs. …
Inner City 100 Conference & Awards Luncheon Keynote Speaker Nina Vaca Speaks on Growth and Success
Boston, Massachusetts, September 14, 2016- Over 200 CEOs arrived at the Inner City 100 Conference & Awards to discuss thought-provoking topics such as mergers and acquisitions, emerging technologies, and product diversification. The conference spotlights successful inner city firms and serves as a networking and education event for fast-growing urban businesses. In keeping with the theme ‘Accelerating Success: the Road from …
Nina Vaca and Natalie Molina Raise $100,000 to Help Ecuadorian Entrepreneurs Rebuild
Portoviejo – Ecuador, September 25-27,2016 – Personally touched by the news of Ecuador’s devastating earthquake, Ecuadorian-American Nina Vaca joined forces with Nathalie Molina Niño, founder of BRAVA Investments, to raise money to help Ecuadorian entrepreneurs rebuild their small businesses and their local communities. Vaca and Molina raised $100,000 with the help of generous contributors such as the Kohl’s Corporation, the Lee …
Nina Vaca keynote speaker at the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Annual Business Diversity Conference
Cleveland, OH, August 19-23, 2016 – Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Annual Business Diversity Conference. AMAC represents every airport in the nationUnderstanding the opportunities available in the airport industry is vital to the growth and success of industry professionals and M/W/SBE/AC/DBE businesses. This conference provided critical information and access to those opportunities as well as important industry updates. Nina was …
Nina Vaca lead the fundraise campaign for Aiding Ecuador
Pinnacle Group Founder, Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca, in partnership with the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, raised $100.000 to aid victims of April’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The record quake left 660 dead, 27,000 injured, and devastated countless homes, schools, businesses, and public facilities. While this disaster has already faded from the headlines, the acute needs of water, food, clothing and shelter …
Nina Vaca was honored to be part of the Milken Institute Global Conference 2016
Washington D.C., May 2, 2016 – The Global Conference convenes some of the world’s most extraordinary people to explore solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in financial markets, industry sectors, health, government and education. For the first time the Milken Institute Conference featured a Hispanic event: Marketplace Influence Empowers the New Latina, Nina was honored to be part of the dynamic Latina …
Pinnacle Group Named Second Fastest-Growing Women-Owned-Led Firm in the Country
Washington D.C., April 8, 2016 – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) announced at the WPO Annual Conference that Pinnacle Group has been named one of the fastest women-owned companies in the United States for the second consecutive year. Pinnacle Group earned one of the top spots among a global pool of applicants as a result of substantial revenue growth over the …
Nina Speaks at the HBCE 2016
The Hispanic Business Conference & Expo (HBCE) is presented by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando to educate, motivate, and build business opportunities for entrepreneurs, leaders, and business professionals. Business leadership lessons, trends in business, in the Hispanic business community and how we can get more Hispanics “at the table” in corporate America.
100 CEO Leaders in STEM Publication
As a valued member of the USHCC, and a role model for other corporations, Nina and Pinnacle Group are part of the 100 CEO Leaders in STEM publication. This leadership tribute showcase the commitment, initiatives and values of 100 corporate executives and their companies, working to build a strong, diverse STEM talent pipeline. To see the publication click here.
Nina Vaca Inducted to Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum
May 11, 2016 – NEW YORK – Nina Vaca, Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, a leading workforce solutions company, was inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame & Museum in collaboration with the University of Washington Foster School of Business yesterday’s evening. Vaca is among six minority business pioneers and advocates who was inducted during the Minority Business …