UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Advancing America’s Economic Future
SEPTEMBER 21–23, 2025 | ATLANTA, GEORGIA PROGRAM BOOK
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Each year, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce proudly convenes the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in the nation — uniting corporate executives, procurement decision-makers, entrepreneurs, international trade experts, and advocates from more than 260 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce across the country at our National Conference.
Now in its 46th year, our conference continues to create opportunities for engagement through policy-driven discussions with America’s top business leaders, government officials, and industry innovators. Attendees will experience dynamic panels, high-impact networking, informative sessions designed to strengthen and grow Hispanic-owned businesses, and unmatched business matchmaking opportunities. With a vibrant Plaza Mercado and a celebratory closing gala and awards ceremony, this year in Atlanta, Georgia, we honor the powerful role our community plays in shaping the U.S. economy.
WELCOME LETTERS
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO
RAMIRO A. CAVAZOS President & CEO
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Dear Esteemed USHCC Members and Guests,
It is a distinct honor to welcome you to the 46th Annual USHCC National Conference! As President & CEO of the USHCC, I am proud to convene such a dynamic gathering of small business owners, chamber leaders, corporate partners, and elected officials dedicated to advancing America’s rapidly growing small business community.
Our theme, “Advancing America’s Economic Future,” underscores our focus on empowering our five million Hispanic-owned businesses and creating opportunities to scale, collaborate, and thrive. We remain steadfast in our mission to expand access to capital, nurture entrepreneurial capacity, and connect our members to new partnerships and procurement opportunities. We serve as the country’s largest small business advocacy organization, working every day to secure a seat at every decision-making table that shapes our collective future.
Thank you for being integral to the USHCC’s mission and vision. Together, we will build lasting partnerships, strengthen our economic impact, and ensure a prosperous future for all small businesses in America.
Sincerely,
Ramiro A. Cavazos President & CEO
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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BOARD CHAIRWOMAN
PUENTE Chairwoman, USHCC Board of Directors
Vice President, External Affairs Comcast Corp.
Dear Business Leaders and Friends,
Welcome to the 46th Annual USHCC National Conference! It is my privilege and honor, as Chairwoman of the USHCC Board of Directors, to extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you as we gather to celebrate and advance the small business community’s leadership, innovation, and growing impact across America.
This year’s conference is a testament to the unwavering commitment and resilience of our business leaders, local chambers, and corporate partners who continue to fuel job creation, economic prosperity, and entrepreneurship nationwide. Our shared vision is to drive equitable access to capital, expand capacity through education and training, and foster greater connectivity among our nation’s businesses and policymakers. Your engagement here this week is vital to amplifying the voice and influence of America’s enterprises that are shaping our future.
On behalf of the USHCC’s Board of Directors, thank you for your dedication to our collective mission. Let us use this time to build new bridges, create new opportunities, and ensure that small businesses remain central to America’s economic success for years to come.
With gratitude,
Jackie Puente Chairwoman, USHCC Board of Directors Vice President, External Affairs, Comcast Corporation
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Small businesses are the building blocks of a healthy community. That’s why we’re working hard to give them the solutions they need to thrive and grow.
Congratulations, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Member Chambers, we are proud of our long-standing partnership!
ABOUT THE USHCC
ABOUT THE USHCC 2025
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses that, combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year. As the national umbrella organization, we represent more than 260 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and business associations across the country and partner with hundreds of American corporations.
Since 1979, the USHCC has advocated in Washington D.C. for public policies from access to federal procurement and international trade to affordable
energy and comprehensive immigration reform. Through our advocacy and professional education programs, we expand access to capital, build capacity, and establish connections for our three core constituents: Hispanic business enterprises, local chambers and business associations, and corporate partner members.
Our national economy is fueled by U.S. Latinos generating $4.1 trillion to our GDP through job creation, consumer spending, and annual investments. As an independent, non-partisan national business association, we promote the pro-business policies that contribute to this tremendous economic influence. With our mission to foster the development of and build sustainable prosperity for Hispanic-owned and small businesses, the USHCC continues to positively impact America’s Hispanic business ecosystem.
ROBERTO MARTINEZ Founder & CEO Braven Agency
JAIME DI PAULO President & CEO Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
SIL GONZALES President Ford Gresham Auto Group, Inc.
CHRISTINE RICE President Aximas AI
PATTY JUAREZ Head of Hispanic/Latino Affairs
Diverse Segments, Representation & Inclusion Team, Wells Fargo
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ President & CEO Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
YURI CUNZA President & CEO Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
RACHEL KUTZ Vice President & General Manager
YAMMEL SANCHEZ OCANA Executive Director of Global Procurement, Merck Sharp & Dohme
TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
The USHCC extends its deepest gratitude to our Board Members whose terms will come to a close at the end of this year.
• Christine Rice, Chair of the Technology Committee
• Jennifer Rodriguez, Chair of the Puerto Rico Task Force
• Yuri Cunza, Chair of the Local Chamber Advisory Committee and the Government Affairs Committee
• Raúl Salinas, USHCC’s General Counsel
• Ernie C’de Baca, Board Member and Co-Host of the Annual USHCC Energy Summit
We celebrate their legacy of commitment and the invaluable contributions they have made to advancing the USHCC and the Hispanic business community.
While their board service comes to a close this year, they will always remain part of the USHCC familia.
2025 USHCC TEAM MEMBERS
RAMIRO A. CAVAZOS President & CEO
ANTHONY J. HINOJOSA Vice President, Government & International Affairs
FERNANDO MEERSOHN Director, Chamber Relations
JENNIFER BARILLAS Manager, Small Business Enterprises
SYNTHIA R. JARAMILLO Chief Growth & Partnerships Officer
JESSICA C. CORONADO Director, Operations & Board Liaison
ERICA SALINAS Senior Manager, Finance & Administration
SANTIAGO SALAS-OLIVA Manager, Government & Internal Affairs
FELIPE E. UGALDE Chief Operating Officer
VERONICA DE LA TORRE Director, Special Events
MARIA FERNANDA SIERRA Senior Programs Manager
BARAHONA Senior Vice President, Educational Fund
CHAPA Director, Corporate Relations
A. GARZA Manager, Procurement & Supplier Engagement
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EDUCATIONAL FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The USHCC Educational Fund is the USHCC’s 501(c) (3) arm that augments the organization’s mission through educational programs, research, and leadership development to promote economic equity and the advancement of our more than 260 local chambers and Hispanic business enterprises. The Educational Fund delivers this mission with programming focused on access to capital, supplier development and contracting, and capacity building.
RAMIRO A. CAVAZOS President & CEO United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
BETTY MANETTA President & CEO Argent Associates
ALICE RODRIGUEZ Retired Executive Leader JPMorganChase
CARLOS A. BECERRA Vice President of Strategy & Operations Support Toyota Financial Services
KATHLEEN MARTINEZ Senior Director of National Strategic Relationships BP
ROSA SANTANA Founder & CEO The Santana Group
MONIKA MANTILLA CHAIR President & CEO Altura Capital
GALINDO Senior Vice President, Community Development & Strategy Director Woodforest National Bank
JACKIE PUENTE Vice President, External Affairs Comcast Corporation
YAMMEL SANCHEZ OCANA Executive Director of Global Procurement, Merck Sharp & Dohme
RAÚL SALINAS GENERAL COUNSEL Partner-in-Charge of Los Angeles Office, Frost Brown Todd
CARLOS LISCANO Vice President, Miami Hub American Airlines
NELSON REYNERI JR. Director, Strategic Alliances & Policy NRG
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USHCC PROGRAMS
USHCC EDUCATIONAL FUND PROGRAMS
POWERING SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GROWTH
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund (USHCCEF), the USHCC’s nonprofit and foundation, powers the Chamber’s mission with impactdriven programs, initiatives, and resources to accelerate America’s economic growth in the Hispanic and small business ecosystem through the following pillars:
• Promoting business growth with access to capital pathways
• Fueling economic prosperity with contract opportunities
• Nurturing strategic networks to build a strong and thriving community
USHCCEF is committed to driving small business growth with one of the largest and growing demographics in the United States.
Below is a snapshot of some of the USHCC’s programs and initiatives aimed at making a lasting impact in the supply chain, increasing contract opportunities, and elevating the assets of Hispanic business enterprises and small businesses as the key drivers of our country’s economic strength.
USHCC AVANZANDO SUPPLIERS WITH BLUE WAVE
Empowering Suppliers for Procurement
Success
Target Audience: Certified Businesses with Revenues over $1 Million (up to $20 Million)
This program, designed and facilitated by USHCC member and partner Blue Wave, helps certified businesses close compliance gaps and build long-term policies to strengthen operational sustainability in critical areas aligned with corporate procurement expectations.
Over a 10-week period, participants receive (virtual) practical training to align with international compliance standards organized in seven pillars: HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental), Cyber Security, Quality, Corporate Policies, Financials, Technical Capabilities, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) with mentoring, coaching, and access to the USHCC’s resources and community platform.
Earlier this year at USHCC Energy Summit we celebrated the graduation of Cohort 4 that included a fireside chat with an Avanzando graduate from Cohort 3.
“To any small or medium business looking to grow into enterprise-level opportunities: Avanzando Suppliers with Blue Wave is more than a program. It’s a game-changer.”
– Sue Sharma, Sign Ups and Banners, Cohort 1 Graduate
Thanks to the continued support of our funding partners, we want to congratulate the newest graduates that will be present at the USHCC National Conference in Atlanta.
Meet the outstanding supplier leaders from this year’s Avanzando Cohort 5!
Avanzando’s Impact:
• 120 program graduates since 2023
• 10+ procurement roundtables hosted at USHCC’s events with our Supplier Marketplace in 2025
• Represented various industries from 22 states
LATINA GROWTH ACCELERATOR (LGA)
Scaling High-Growth Latina-Owned Businesses
Target Audience: Midmarket Businesses with $10 Million+ in Revenue
A first of its kind national accelerator program launched by the USHCC Educational Fund in partnership with WBENC, the Latina Growth Accelerator was created to scale and support the growth of midmarket businesses beyond their current stages.
This year, 23 Latina enterprise leaders participated in a thoughtful program with expert-led sessions on core topics to help scale their business, strategic coaching, and exclusive resources to raise their national visibility and elevate their leadership across industries.
USHCC is working toward offering this program again.
“The Latina Growth Accelerator exposed me to industry and financial experts that I otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to meet with for guidance. The program helped me to stop and focus on long-term growth strategies to take my business to the next level. The sessions were engaging and well-thought out, and I loved that it was full of smart and talented Latina Women business owners.”
– Cathy Murphy, CEO & Founder, Venus Media
CHAMBER IMPACT AND PARTNER INITIATIVES
Fueling Resilient Small Business Ecosystems with Chamber Partners
Target Audience: USHCC Chamber Members and Partners
• USHCC Chamber Community Grants
USHCC Entrepreneurship for ALL (E4All) powered by Woodforest National Bank
• GANAS: Growing America’s Negocios through Access & Scale Open for Business partner initiative
The USHCC Chamber Community Grant program and Chamber-focused initiatives were created to strengthen the capacities and impact of regional chambers as part of the USHCC’s mission to grow and sustain economic prosperity for small businesses in the U.S. Grant allocations and regional selections vary each year based on the scope of available funding and funder recommendations. The program is structured to support local chambers in delivering technical assistance, strengthening entrepreneurship, and driving economic development in small business communities.
2025 Year-to-Date Program Highlights:
• We awarded a total of $285,000 in 29+ grants across the country
• Provided grant allocations ranging from $2,000-$30,000
• Increased our outreach by partnering with local chambers that have a strong track record of technical assistance and impact
USHCC is working toward offering this program again with new funding.
CAPITAL READINESS PROGRAM (CRP)
Expanding Access to Capital, Capacity, and Key Networks
The Capital Readiness Program was launched to address barriers to wealth-building in communities often underresourced, under-invested, and with great wealth creation potential. The program delivered tailored initiatives to equip early-stage and emerging business owners with strategies, tools, and resources to allow financial networks to grow and scale thoughtfully and align with business growth goals.
CRP Program Impact:
• Supported over 200 businesses across 4 regions
• Facilitated over $1M in capital and contract opportunities
• Helped participating businesses expand operations, hire staff, and increase capacity
The program was delivered in partnership with USHCC local chamber members with a track record of capital programming and working with federal grants. This program will not be offered next year in its current form.
LENDISTRY – A USHCC RESOURCE PARTNERSHIP
Expanding Capital Access through Technology: USHCC x Lendistry
The USHCC is proud to partner with Lendistry, a minority-led fintech company committed to advancing equal access to capital. Through this partnership, Hispanic and small business owners can access a wide array of financial solutions — delivered efficiently through Lendistry’s digital platform. Whether seeking working capital, equipment financing, or growth
support, this partnership makes it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate funding options tailored to their unique needs. Together, we are empowering business owners to grow sustainably and continue serving communities with confidence and resilience.
Learn more here:
IN HER FOOTSTEPS
Celebrating Latina Leadership through Storytelling
In Her Footsteps is an ongoing initiative that highlights the voices and experiences of Latina leaders from diverse industries presenting their own narratives with powerful stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership and impact. Designed to inform and inspire, the digital series offers practical insights on topics such as access to capital, community leadership, and business growth.
Since its launch in 2018, the series has featured Latina executives and entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, reflecting on what it means to lead.
We look forward to sharing the next chapter – highlighting new voices and perspectives shaping the future of Latina leadership in the U.S.
GREEN BUILDS BUSINESS
Greening the Supply Chain
Green Builds Business (GBB) empowers small businesses to become green suppliers and drive sustainable transformation across supply chains. Through practical education and proven best practices, the program is committed to sharing knowledge with entrepreneurs to become more energy-efficient, reduce operating costs, and grow revenue through long-term investments.
This year in partnership with Toyota, GBB hosted a workshop during the USHCC Energy Summit to address shared challenges and opportunities in aligning with evolving sustainability goals.
Toyota is also supporting Cohort 5 of the Avanzando Suppliers Program, reaffirming its commitment to a greener, more resilient small business ecosystem.
Thank you to our donors, partners and funders for supporting USHCC’s mission through the Educational Fund with investments toward our programs and work! A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
46TH ANNUAL USHCC NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
TIME EVENT LOCATION
9:00AM – 8:00PM Registration Centennial Ballroom Foyer, Lower Level
4:00PM – 6:00PM Chamber Presidents and Leaders Reception White Oak, Off-Site
6:45PM – 9:45PM Welcome Reception Round-Trip Shuttle Service Hyatt Regency Main Entrance
7:00PM – 9:30PM USHCC National Conference Welcome Reception World of Coca-Cola, Off-Site
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
EVENT
8:00AM – 5:00PM Registration Centennial Ballroom Foyer, Lower Level
9:00AM – 10:30AM General Session Breakfast: The Leadership Blueprint – Growth, Potential, and the Future of American Enterprise
Centennial Ballroom, Lower Level
11:00AM – 4:00PM USHCC Plaza Mercado Sponsored by Nationwide Grand Hall, Exhibit Level
11:00AM – 12:00PM Breakout Session: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Small Business Enterprise Growth Regency V, Lower Level
11:00AM – 12:00PM Breakout Session: Small Business Solutions – Financial Tips and Tricks Sponsored by Thrivent Regency VI, Lower Level
11:00AM – 12:00PM Breakout Session: Latinas in Leadership – Empowerment and Opportunity Regency VII, Lower Level
12:30PM – 2:00PM General Session Luncheon: The Business of Movement – Where Energy Meets Transportation
Centennial Ballroom, Lower Level
2:30PM – 3:30PM Breakout Session: Advocacy That Moves the Needle Regency V, Lower Level
2:30PM – 3:30PM Breakout Session: Winning Corporate Contracts – How Small Businesses Can Land Big Deals Regency VI, Lower Level
2:30PM – 3:30PM Breakout Session: Diversifying Capital Streams – Innovative Funding Strategies for Business Growth
Regency VII, Lower Level
3:30PM – 5:00PM Supplier Marketplace (Roundtables) Hanover Hall, Exhibit Level
5:00PM – 7:00PM Networking Reception
Centennial Ballroom Foyer, Lower Level
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
TIME EVENT LOCATION
8:00AM – 8:00PM Registration Centennial Ballroom Foyer, Lower Level
9:00AM – 10:30AM General Session Breakfast: Unlocking Workforce Opportunities –Navigating the Great Talent Realignment
Centennial Ballroom, Lower Level
11:00AM – 4:00PM USHCC Plaza Mercado Sponsored by Nationwide Grand Hall, Exhibit Level
11:00AM – 12:00PM Breakout Session: Unlocking Opportunity – International Trade, Tariffs, and the USMCA Regency V, Lower Level
11:00AM – 12:00PM Breakout Session: Avanzando (Advancing) Supplier Leaders Celebration and Fireside Chat Regency VII, Lower Level
12:30PM – 2:00PM General Session Luncheon: The Streaming Surge – Where Content Meets Commerce for Small Business Growth
Centennial Ballroom, Lower Level
2:30PM – 3:00PM Breakout Session: Fireside Chat on Puerto Rico’s Energy Hanover Hall, Exhibit Level
2:30PM – 3:30PM Breakout Session: Through the Tax Lens – A Post-Reconciliation Bill Conversation Presented by H&R Block Regency V, Lower Level
2:30PM – 3:30PM Breakout Session: Grow with Google – Grow Your Business with AI Regency VI, Lower Level
2:30PM – 3:30PM Breakout Session: From Innovation to Access – Building an Inclusive and Secure Health Ecosystem Regency VII, Lower Level
3:15PM – 3:30PM Comité de 100 Press Event Grand Hall Foyer, Exhibit Level
3:30PM – 4:00PM Roundtable Hosted by Hispanic America 250 Hanover Hall, Exhibit Level
3:30PM – 4:00PM Breakout Session: The Global Hispanic Community – An Emerging Power Hanover Hall, Exhibit Level
3:30PM – 5:00PM Supplier Marketplace (One-on-One Meetings) Hanover Hall, Exhibit Level
3:30PM – 4:30PM Joint Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board and Procurement Committee Advisory Board Meeting Regency V, Lower Level
6:00PM – 7:00PM USHCC National Conference Closing Awards Gala Reception
7:00PM – 10:00PM USHCC National Conference Closing Awards Gala
Centennial Ballroom Foyer, Lower Level
Centennial Ballroom, Lower Level
46TH ANNUAL USHCC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
THANK YOU
The USHCC proudly recognizes and thanks the 2025 Host Committee, led by Co-Chairs Veronica Maldonado, President & CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Socorro Rodriguez, Board Chair of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and Credit and Collections Manager at Georgia Power, for their vision, leadership, and unwavering partnership.
VERONICA MALDONADO CO-CHAIR
President & CEO
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
SOCORRO RODRIGUEZ CO-CHAIR
Board Chair, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Credit & Collections Manager at Georgia Power
ALAN J. COTO | Senior Vice President/Program Manager, Bank of America
JESSICA KANNYA | Managing Director, Business Strategy & Initiative Executive, Bank of America
MARIBEL AMOS | Market Fulfillment Lead, Walmart
TAMIKA BAKER | Store Manager, Walmart
RUDY BESERRA | Vice President, Latin Affairs, Vensure Employer Service
LUIS BONILLA | General Manager, Supplier Inclusion, Southern Gas Company
KAYLA CABRET-LEWIS | Vice President, Aflac DEI & Talent Development, Aflac
ALEX MCGEE | Group Director, The Coca-Cola Company
BILL MOSS | Vice President, JPMorgan Private Bank
DAIDRIAN RAYFORD | Store Manager, Walmart
JULIAN RODAS | MBA Executive Director, Middle Market Banking, JPMorganChase
IVAN SHAMMAS | President, Hispanic Plug
ALBERT SORTO | Vice President, Business Development, J&I Cordon Electric, LLC
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RAISING A GLASS TO WHAT UNITES US
From family businesses to national enterprises, Hispanic leaders keep communities thriving and culture alive. Molson Coors is proud to raise a glass to your vision, resilience and success. Here’s to the future you’re building — one worth celebrating together.
TO OUR 2025 USHCC PARTNERS: THANK YOU!
Advanced Energy United Alianza Americas
American G.I. Forum
American Petroleum Institute
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ASPIRA
Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPHA)
AVANCE
Cámara de Comercio de España (Spain Chamber of Commerce)
Casa de Esperanza
Casa Esperanza
Colonial Print
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
Cuban National Council (CNC)
Delaware Hispanic Commission
Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
Farmworker Justice
GreenLatinos
Hello Alice
Hispanic Association for Career Enhancement
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility
Hispanic Federation (HF)
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Hispanics in Energy
Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC)
Hispanic Marketing Council
Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
Hispanic Technology & Telecommunication Partnership (HTTP)
Hispanics in Philanthropy
Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)
International Migrant Workers Union
Justice for Migrant Women
Latina Golfers Association
Latina Style Magazine
Latino Business Action Network (LBAN)
Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)
Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC)
Latino Jewish Leadership Council
Latino Justice PRLDEF
Latino Restaurants Association
Latino Victory Fund
Latinx Startup Alliance
MANA, A National Latina Organization
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
Mi Familia Vota
Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT)
National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives (NAHFE)
National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP)
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)
National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders
National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO)
National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)
National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW)
National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)
National Educational Fund (NALEO)
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL)
National Hispanic Corporate Council
National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)
National Hispanic Energy Council
National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC)
National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA)
National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC)
National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH)
National Latinx Psychological Association
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
Natural Allies For A Clean Energy Future
Negocios Now
New America Alliance
Presente.org
Prospanica
Prospera USA
Raben Group
Saber Es Poder
SCORE
SER – Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
Small Business Administration
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP)
Spain250
The Gill Foundation
The Hispanic Star
The Latino Coalition
UnidosUS
United States Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC)
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC)
US-Mexico Foundation
VotoLatino
We Are All Human Foundation
Women’s Business Enterprise
National Council (WBENC)
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CLOSING AWARDS GALA
46TH ANNUAL
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AWARDS GALA CEREMONY
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DANIEL SUÁREZ RACING INTO HISTORY:
DANIEL SUÁREZ AT THE USHCC NATIONAL CONVENTION
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is honored to welcome Daniel Suárez, historymaking NASCAR driver and trailblazer, to the 46th Annual USHCC National Conference: Advancing America’s Economic Future, September 21–23, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Suárez climbed from go-kart tracks to becoming the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national series race. His 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship inspired countless Latino leaders and served as one of the most iconic moments in modern racing history.
As a competitor in the NASCAR Cup Series, Suárez exemplifies this year’s theme: resilience, grit, and breaking through barriers. His story mirrors the tenacity and spirit of USHCC entrepreneurs: bold vision, unwavering drive, and a commitment to advancing America’s economic future.
At the USHCC National Conference, Suárez will deliver a high-octane keynote on perseverance and leadership that fuels success, whether you’re building a business, a community, or a legacy.
46TH ANNUAL USHCC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
GALA AWARDEES
Congratulations to the 2025 USHCC Award Winners!
CHAMBER OF THE YEAR
SMALL CATEGORY:
MEDIUM CATEGORY:
LARGE CATEGORY:
CORPORATION OF THE YEAR
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR:
RICARDO REGALADO Rozalado Services and Route
CHAIRWOMAN’S AWARD:
STEVEN OZUNA NBP
SMALL BUSINESS VETERAN-OWNED AWARD:
JULY FRANCO Gunny Gear
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP OF THE YEAR:
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF RHODE ISLAND
ERG Name: Latin@Link
CON GANAS AWARD: Awarded Posthumously
CINDY RAMOS DAVISON
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LEADER OF CULTURE AWARD
CHEECH MARIN
