Thank you for supporting Negocios Now Who’s Who Gala

ABOUT NEGOCIOS NOW’S GALA

Since 2014, Negocios Now has proudly hosted Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago to recognize and celebrate outstanding Hispanic business leadership. This prestigious event features a Special Edition publication honoring over 150 distinguished Latino professionals in different fields.

Additionally, select individuals receive special awards for their exceptional contributions:

Special Awards

Latinas in Business Award: Claudette Soto (Posthumous recognition)

Community Champion Award: Marta Cerda – ASI

Lifetime Achievement Award: Pablo Enriquez – Enriquez Produce

Small Business Award: Homero Tristán – Tristan and Cervantes

Business of the Year Award: Luis Puig Jr. -All Construction

Event Details

Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren       

Program Schedule

6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM – Dinner
8:10 PM – Award Ceremony
9:30 PM – Program Concludes
9:45 PM – Music

(two hours open bar)

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Table for 10 attendees – LINK

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          Individual Ticket – LINK

For more information or details, contact:

Kelly Yelmene, at kyelmene@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.