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Diversity Highlights the 20th Legislative Day for National Pest Management Association

SB Informer
Tuesday, February 20, 2007; 02:13 AM

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will showcase its commitment to diversity and future entrepreneurs during its Annual Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. on February 26th. Michael Barrera, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Genma Stringer Holmes, President and CEO of Holmes Pest Control and Chair of Minorities in Pest Management (an affiliate of NPMA ) are scheduled to speak.

Each speaker brings a dynamic perspective to the changing American landscape of who we identify as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Mr. Michael Barrera is an accomplished lawyer and business leader with experience in both the public and private sectors. Barrera understands the needs of both small businesses and corporate America, will speak about the evolving and growing role Hispanics are playing in the nation's economy. Genma Holmes has been changing the cultural of NPMA by founding and recruiting members for Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) and has been a voice for women in the workplace and for Professional Women in Pest Management. Ms. Holmes wears many hats as she balances two companies; Holmes Pest Control and GSH Consulting. Ms Holmes will speak about the heighten roles of minorities and women as they are seen in more prominent roles in the private and public sectors.

"This industry like the American workplace is changing dramatically," said Genma Holmes. "We as business owners, entrepreneurs and citizens need to continue to change with the demographics of the country if we want our businesses to grow and our employees to be successful."

MPM will also announce a new scholarship fund to encourage students to study in industries that will have a direct impact in the field of Pest Management. The official announcement is scheduled to take place Monday February 26, 2007 at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. from 4:00-5:00 pm.

Visit www.npmapestworld.org/events to register for NPMA's Legislative Day 2007.
Click here to view the conference brochure and print the registration form or visit www.npmapestworld.org/events.

NPMA's Legislative Day 2007, February 26-27, is sponsored by FMC Professional Solutions. Legislative Day 2007 marks the 20th Anniversary of the meeting and will be held downtown in the heart of Washington, D.C. at the luxurious Mayflower Hotel.

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