Nina Vaca and Kevin O’Leary at the Maverick Speakers Series

February 16, 2017, Arlington, Texas- Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship Nina Vaca was honored to welcome fellow entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary to Texas and introduce him as a featured Maverick Speakers at the University of Texas at Arlington.  The Maverick Speakers Series brings renowned innovators and leaders to UTA to share thought-provoking ideas and conversations with students and participants.  A passionate advocate …

Women of Impact Award at the 16th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show

Houston, Texas, February 3rd, 2017 – Vaca received The Women of Impact Award at the 16th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show in Houston, TX. The Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show brings NFL superstars and celebrities together to honor the leadership and contributions of women in the community.  Proceeds from the Fashion Show will benefit Covenant House Texas. More than 25 NFL …

Nina Vaca Honored with Women of Impact Award

Dallas, Texas, January 20, 2017 – Nina Vaca, Chairman and CEO of Pinnace Group, has been named the 2017 recipient of Women of Impact Award by the Off the Field Players’ Wives Association, a national philanthropic organization that unites the wives of past and present NFL football players to support community initiatives.  Each year, the Women of Impact Award recognizes …

Nina Vaca Keynote Speaker at 27th Toyota Opportunity Exchange

Covington, Kentucky, November 14-15, 2016— This month Pinnacle Group CEO and diversity advocate Nina Vaca spoke at the 27th annual Toyota Opportunity Exchange: Connecting Tier I & Tier II Suppliers conference.  As a minority business owner and advocate for supplier diversity, Nina Vaca addressed the power/advantages/business benefits of supplier diversity during the Diverse Business and Corporate Tier 1 Seminar. The …

Nina Vaca Honored with 2016 Women That Soar Business Award

Dallas, Texas, November 15, 2016- Pinnacle Group announced that Pinnacle CEO and Chairman Nina Vaca was awarded her second Women that Soar Business Award on November 13, 2016. Each year the Women that Soar Awards Ceremony honors an inspiration group of global female leaders who have soared to success by overcoming all obstacles.  This year news anchor Palmira Pérez and …

Pinnacle Group CEO Nina Vaca to promote entrepreneurship at Manama Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment Week

Manama, Bahrain, November 3, 2016- Today Pinnacle Group CEO and Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Nina Vaca returned from participating in the “Manama Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment Week” in Kingdom of Bahrain at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy of Bahrain.  At this week-long event, Vaca joined renowned entrepreneurs and innovators from around the globe to teach, empower, and …

Nina Vaca speaks about the power of empowerment at the Festival People en Español in New York City

New York City, October 15, 2016- Nina Vaca was a featured participant in Time Inc’s fifth annual Festival People en Español.  Aimed at empowering and energizing the Hispanic community, Festival People en Español invited Vaca to speak on both of the Macy’s Women’s Empowerment Panels, moderated by People en Español Fashion and Beauty Director Ursula Carranza.  Joining Vaca on the …

Nina Vaca Presents “At the Table” Awards at 37th USHCC Annual National Convention

Miami Beach, Florida, October 9, 2016- As largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in American, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Annual National Convention enables Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBE’S) and corporate buyers to network and establish beneficial partnerships.  This year USHCC Chairman Emeritus Nina Vaca announced the USHCCF annual “At the Table” winners.  At the Table, an initiative founded by …

Nina Vaca Launches Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program for White House

Dallas, Texas, October 5th, 2016- Nina Vaca was honored to keynote the launch of the White House’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program in her hometown of Dallas, Texas.  “The YLAI Program is a life-changing initiative to bring together young entrepreneurs and social innovation visionaries from all across the Caribbean and Latin America,” says Vaca.  “Over …