Convention Program

Topics

• Art & Music
• Paintings Appraisal
• The Best Haitian Paintings
• Haitian Sculpture
• Haitian Music: An Appraisal: From Kompa to Rara
• Haitian Cinematography: Where are we now? What’s next?
• Business & Investment
• Should I buy a Land or a Home: What is the best Investment?
• Is there still a role for the stock Market Investment?
• Mortgage Options in Personal and Investment Real Estate
• Starting a Small Business: Steps A to Z
• The Pros and Cons of a Personal Business
• Resources for Small Minority Businesses: Where to Go for Help;
• Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses
• The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success
• Large / Big Business Endeavors: Measuring the risks and benefits.
• Improving the Profitability of Residential Real Estate Investments
• Becoming a Realtor Associate: The Steps to Take. Pros and Cons of the Business
• Obtaining a Taxi Medallion: Is it a wise investment?
• The Mini Buses of Miami: Impact on the South Florida Economy
• Avoiding Tax and Legal Problems in Small Business Investment
• Tax Tips when you are an Investor
• The Importance of the Credit Report
• How to improve your chances of obtaining a business loan?
• How to improve your chances of obtaining a personal loan?
• The Importance of Interpersonal Skills and Consumer service in small businesses
• Debates/Key Note Speakers
• Tourism in Haiti: The Good and the Bad
• Privatization in Haiti: The Good and The Bad
• Solutions to Security Problems of Haiti
• The Judicial System in Haiti. Impact on Economic growth
• How the Haitian Diaspora Can Help Haiti
• Non Governmental Agencies: The Good and the Bad
• The Importance of Being Involved in the Electoral Process in the US
• Haiti- Our Best Partners: Democrats vs Republicans: An appraisal of the Facts
• The Impact of Haitian Voters on the Electoral Process of South Florida.
• Immigration Laws: Are they fair to Haitians.
• The US Doing their best to Help Haiti: Yes vs No
• Financial Success against all odds. Living the American Dream
• Reforestation in Haiti: Potential Solutions
• How the Diaspora should respond to Natural Disasters affecting Haiti.
• Should Haitians in the Diaspora be allowed to vote in Haitian elections?
• Potential Solutions to Jump Start the Haitian Economy: Why we have failed in the past?
• Do not ask what Haiti can do for you- ask what you can do for Haiti
• Solutions to illiteracy in Haiti
• Solutions to Health Care in Haiti
• Solutions to the Energy Crisis in Haiti
• Educational Tips
• How to choose the right College for you?
• Is College Right for me: Considering the Options?
• Do all High Schools Provide the Same Educational experience?
• How to take the most advantage of my HS Education?
• How to succeed in College and keep the GPA up?
• Success in School despite learning difficulties, language barriers, financial and social challenges
• Considering a GED: The Pros and Cons for the working adult
• How to Prepare for the GED Exam?
• Why should I postpone advance learning after HS Graduation: Pros and Cons
• How to get into Medical School? DO/MD/ MD-PHD
• How to get into Dental School?
• How to get into Pharmacy School?
• How to get into Law School?
• Considering a career in engineering and computers: The Options
• The Steps which lead to an MBA Degree and becoming a successful Business Person
• How to become a Physician Assistant: Employment Options..
• Nursing: The Multiple Options toward a successful career. HHA, LPN, CNA, RN, etc…
• Managing Peer Pressure in HS and College
• The impact of Substance Abuse in Learning and achieving your Goals
• Teen Pregnancy: Impact on Achieving your Career Goals
• Parent Involvement in Elementary Schools: Is a Parent-Teacher team approach important?
• Basic Computer Skills
• Which Computer is the Best for you?
• The Internet: All it can do for you
• Legal
• Real Estate: Legal aspects of how to protect your real estate
• Wills and Trust: The Importance of Living Wills
• Domestic Relations: Divorce and Separation and your Lawyer
• Bankruptcy: When and how to file for bankruptcy
• Traffic Violations and DWI Violations: How they can impact your life.
• Personal Injury: Legal Implications
• Corporate Law: How your business can benefit.
• Workers Compensation: What you need to know and your employer won’t tell you.
• Employment: Steps to take when you sense racial discrimination.
• Immigration: An update on the Recent Laws #1
• Immigration: An update on the Recent Laws #2
• Criminal Defense: Mistakes to avoid when selecting an Attorney
• Overview of the Criminal Justice System in the United States
• Medical
• How to keep your Heart Healthy and Prevent Heart Attacks
• The Medical Truth about HIV and AIDS: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
• HIV Transmission: The Links between Haitians Living Abroad and Those Living in Haiti
• What the doctor should tell you about Intensive Care
• Causes and Treatments of Kidney Failure
• Breast Cancer: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Prostate Cancer: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Prostate Problems: It is not always Cancer
• Male Impotence: Solutions to a treatable condition
• Colon Cancer: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• The impact of Cigarette smoking on your Health
• Geriatric Medicine: Special Needs for special patients
• The Medical Importance of Exercise and Stress Reduction
• Sign and Symptoms of psychiatric Illnesses in your love ones: The importance of seeking help. Breaking the “Taboo”
• What can the Chiropractor help you with?
• Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments
• Steps to prevent Strokes
• Common Childhood Diseases You need to know about
• Cervical Cancer: The truth about a killer.
• Hypertension The Silent Killer
• Prenatal Care: Its importance during a normal pregnancy
• All you need to know about Diabetes Mellitus
• Exercise and Dietary Tips for Diabetic Patients
• Youth Corner
• The Importance of Personal Hygiene
• Safe Sex: Why is it Important?
• Why Avoid Criminal Behaviors?
• Good Manners: A Key to success
• Who to talk to when you have peer pressure?
• What happens in Jail? What you should know?
• Rap/ Hip-Hop: The Good and the Bad
• Being "Cool" or Being a "Fool": Knowing the Difference
• The Drive To Succeed: Being proud of your Haitian Heritage