ONLINE: Latino Business Excellence Awards Gala

press release: Each year the Latino Chamber of Commerce honors our rich Latino roots, art, values, and culture at our Business Awards Gala, which recognizes members of the Latino Chamber and the Tu Empresa Incubator start-up program.  Gather virtually as we pay tribute to impressive entrepreneurs and those who have impacted our community as change agents.  In a theme that embraces the land of the Incas Peru, see a visual presentation like no other!

In celebration of Peru's Bicentennial in July, the LCC will showcase this gala through the lens of our presenting sponsor PROMPERU.   PROMPERU is an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism responsible for the Promotion of Peru’s exports and tourism.  PROMPERU and the Latino Chamber of Commerce will join forces through an exciting collaboration in showcasing Peru’s economic innovation and trade. We are excited to present inspiring stories along the way of hope, reinvention, and perseverance in our communities' plight for the American Dream.

We hope you will join us for this awesome virtual Gala highlighting those who are making a collective difference in our regional economy and beyond.

This year’s event is made possible through the investment of PROMPERU, UW Health, and Summit Credit Union, without their ongoing support it would not be possible to highlight LCC businesses.In a tribute to her work LCC will also honor Peruvian Business Leader and Activist, Gladys Benavides with a Lifetime Achievemen taward to celebrate and protect legacy. The Latino Chamber is excited to present inspiring stories of hope, reinvention, and perseverance in the communities' plight for the American Dream.

These awards are the Chamber’s highest and most prestigious honor of the Year. The Latino 2021 Business Excellence Award honorees in the following categories: Youth Entrepreneur of the Year: Nabil Hamdan; Community Impact Award: Latino Health Council; Corporate Impact Award: CUNA MUTUAL GROUP; Community Partner Award: Light House Church and School; Emprendedor Award: Hector Garcia, Garcia’s Garage; Emprendedora Award: Alejandra Bustamante,State Farm; Tu Empresa (New Start-up): Ana Murillo, L’Deep Cleaning; Innovation Award: NeuroRepublica; Business Catalyst Award: Sanchez Painting and Contractors; Change Agent Awards: Vanessa Ineza (WEDC), Tiffany Kenney (Downtown BID), Juan Carlos Reyes (DOR).

Through this virtual gala, the chamber and its over 500 member stakeholders can celebrate the diversity, heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Latino entrepreneurial community and its members. For more information logon to www.lccgala.com