Who's Who in Hispanic Business Gala-2026
- July 23, 2026
- Beau Chateau,
Community Champion Award
CEO Luis Gutierrez, Latinos Progresando
Small Business Award
Luisa Fuentes, founder of Rayitos de Sol
Business of the Year
Eduardo García, co-founder of Realty of America
Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Moreno, founder of Moreno Liquor
Latinas in Business Award
Dorene Dominguez, Chairwoman and CEO of Vanir
Preliminary Program:
- 6:00 pm - Cocktail (Open Bar)
- 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
- 8:10 p.m. - Award Ceremony
- 9:30 pm - Entertainment (Open Bar)
Regular Price
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold
Sponsor:
$15,000
Platinum Sponsor:
$20,000
Presenting Sponsor:
Wintrust
Kelly Yelmene, at whoiswho@negociosnow.com or call at 312-593-2557
Negocios Now is an award-winning Hispanic business publication founded in 2006 by Nicado Publishing Company and led by Clemente Nicado. Based in Chicago, it serves as a key source of news and information for the Latino business community across the U.S. through print, digital, and multimedia platforms. The publication is known for its signature programs, including Latinos 40 Under 40™, which honors young Latino leaders in cities like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and Who’s Who in Hispanic Business, highlighting top Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs. With over 250,000 print readers and a growing digital reach, Negocios Now has received numerous national awards and is a vital voice promoting Latino success, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
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