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HOUSTON – Sonia Clayton, President and CEO of Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC (VIP) (www.vip-global.com) was invited to be part of a prestigious summit sponsored by Rice University’s Office of Public Affairs, the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management and MATT. The event is part of the fourth annual Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference hosted by the Texas Diversity Council, better knows as The Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference. “The Hispanic/Latino Summit focused on overarching issues, such as immigration and economic opportunities, and more specific topics that relate to Hispanics in the corporate world,” said Cecilia Orellana-Rojas, co-chair of the summit and associate director of corporate diversity for AT&T. Sonia’s forum discussed “Entrepreneurship among Hispanics: Avenues to Creating Wealth and Opportunities.” The moderator was Dr. Laura Murillo, president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and speakers accompanying Sonia were Regina Montoya, JD., CEO of New America Alliance and Mr. Bill Treviño, executive vice president of the Treviño Group.
Rice University is a private, research university located in Houston, Texas, noted for its elite undergraduate division, as well as its strength in the applied sciences. The university has been a pioneer in the fields of nanotechnology, artificial heart research, structural chemical analysis, and space science. At the undergraduate level, Rice placed at 17th in the 2008 rankings of doctoral granting institutions. Further, in the Princeton’s Review 2007 rankings, Rice was ranked first for "Best Quality of Life" and third for “Best Overall Academic Experience for Undergraduates.”
VIP is a Houston based firm with headquarters in
North Houston, serving in USA and across the world. VIP’s strength,
as a Business Technology Services Provider, resides not just in the specialized
knowledge, maturity, poise and flexibility of its professional force,
but rather in its organizational commitment to excellence, ethical behavior,
flexibility and affordability of its services or solutions.
VIP’s service offer features a wide array of fields or areas of expertise. Chief among them: ERP Project Support/Management, Implementation Support, Change Communications Advisory, Business Technology Training, Application Development, Performance Improvement for Organizations, Augmentation, Curricular Development and e-Learning Services.
Sonia Clayton, VIRTUAL INTELLIGENCE PROVIDERS’ President and CEO, attended the University of Houston 2008 Red Rose Ball, responding to a special invitation from UHD. Special friends and contributors of the university become a part of the UHD family and Sonia and VIP have become close friends of the University. The Red Rose Ball provides 25 scholarships to students who excel in academics, leadership and community service. In 2008 UHD celebrated the 27th year of this distinguished tradition. Hosts for this event were:
*VIP is certified as a minority, women-owned/operated, equal employment organization qualified to provide services at various levels, both for private and governmental organizations. Also, the firm is registered with the Houston Minority Business Council, and with the Better Business Bureau.
Pictured: From left to right, Mr. Pedro Valles, VIP Consultant, who nominated Sonia for this recognition. Pedro knows first hand how Sonia's helping hand works, and Mrs. Donna Franklin from Smooth Jazz 95.7 The Wave. Center: Sonia Clayton (recipient) President and CEO of VIP. Sonia formed Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC (VIP) in the wake of 9/11 assisting those during the economic downturn. As a result of the prosperity of VIP, three non-profit organizations were formed: The VIP Education Foundation, The Alba Navarro Fund and The Angels for Soldiers Foundation. Sonia was recently recognized by Governor Rick Perry and received "The Leadership in Technology Award," she was selected as one of "Houston’s Top Women in Technology" and became the 2007 "Hispanic Entrepreneur of The Year." WAVE OF HOPE RECOGNIZES
OUR FEBRUARY RECIPIENT
As we celebrate our Latino Heritage Day, here at Continental Airlines…We
must be proud of our country for we are a unique nation. We're a strong
and blessed country and we must keep it that way. But our strength isn't
really found in our military, or our pocketbooks. The true strength of
America is found in the character and values of the American people, in
the creativity of our people, in the diversity of our people and in the
compassion and values of our people. I want to thank you all for coming
to celebrate these gifts today. God bless America!
She was honored at the 24th Annual “Triunfando Awards Gala” last Saturday, August 18th, 2007, at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts in Houston, TX. An audience of over 1000 distinguished HHCC (Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) guest attended this event and with great pride and enthusiasm showcased and rewarded Hispanic business owners and corporate executives for their leadership and service to the Houston Community. “Sonia and VIP’s story is our constant inspiration. She represents the hard working spirit of the Latin Immigrants in America. In her work we take pride, for she is one that emerged through the ranks to where she is today.” – VIP employees. For
more details click here >
HOUSTON - Sonia Clayton one of 25 Houston Women
honored at the Top Houston Women in Technology Gala this past June 9,
2007 at the Inter-Continental Houston Hotel. Click the picture to download
high resolution version.
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HOUSTON – Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC (www.vip-global.com)
was again a guest of honor at the 16th Annual BBB Awards for Excellence
Luncheon, the ceremony where Houston’s Better Business Bureau announces
the winners of the awards it issues to promote business ethics and overall
excellence. Our CEO, Sonia Clayton, was there to, on behalf of the firm,
to receive the distinction graciously extended by the BBB.
Mrs. Donna Franklin, KHJZ -FM 97.5- Morning Show Producer, selects and
recognizes a nominee each month, spotlights their community contributions
and encourages others to do the same while building a better community.
Sonia
Clayton, Virtual Intelligence Providers’ (VIP) CEO, was selected
as "The Hispanic Female Entrepreneur of the Year". This is one
of 3 distinctions with which she has been awarded lately. The two others
are Fox 26’s Hispanic Heritage Month TV segment, aired through September/October,
where her story has been featured on a daily commercial, and Continental
Airlines’ choosing her to be their keynote speaker and co-host,
along with Mr. Larry Kellner, Continental’s Chairman and CEO, at
the recently held Hispanic Heritage Fair. On her October 1st address,
Sonia said: “I think of America as a very generous nation and I
am thankful for the brilliance of our founding fathers who reflected deeply
on the nature of government and humanity and who debated the pros and
cons of various options before writing our Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Together they produced a document that is much better than the product
of one mind alone. Together they dreamed of a world in which the Rights
of Man were widely respected including the rights of foreigners and the
Latino Population in America. There is no other constitution in the world
ever written with those principles. This very same principle is what gave
me the right to be here and be successful in America and for that and
I deeply thankful.
About
Continental Airlines: Continental Airlines Inc., is the world's
fifth largest airline in the world. In July 2004, Continental celebrated
its 70th Anniversary. Once known as "The Proud Bird With The Golden
Tail," Continental boasts a long and distinctive history that began
on July 15, 1934 with single-engine Lockheed aircraft on dusty runways
in the American Southwest. Continental relocated its headquarters to Houston,
Texas, in October 1982 after merging with Texas International. Continental
Airlines reported second quarter 2007 net income of $228 million ($2.03
diluted earnings per share). Excluding a special charge of $7 million
for pilot pension plan settlement charges, Continental recorded net income
of $235 million ($2.10 diluted earnings per share), an improvement of
13 percent compared to the same period last year.
HOUSTON,
August 20, 2007 – Sonia Clayton, Founder, President and CEO of Virtual
Intelligence Providers, LLC (VIP) was named "The Hispanic Female
Entrepreneur of the Year." 
