The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will showcase an impressive lineup of speakers and honor trailblazing leaders through its prestigious awards program at its 46th Annual National Conference in Atlanta this month. This year’s conference, September 21–23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, brings together visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, local chamber leaders, and cultural icons committed to advancing small business growth and prosperity.

This year’s Small Businessperson of the Year honor goes to ISSA board member Ricardo Regalado, with Rozalado
Services/Route.

The conference will feature appearances by:

Government officials including,
● U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer
● U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler
● Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at the US.
Department of Transportation, Allen Gutierrez
● CEO of the Atlanta Regional Commission, Anna Roach

World class entertainers such as,
● Iconic actor, director, and producer Cheech Marin
● NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez

Industry leaders like,
● Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, Co-CEOs of The Lumistella Company
● Ángel Cabrera, President of Georgia Institute of Technology
● Jim Kerr, President & CEO of Southern Company Gas
● Jesús Triviño, Senior Director of Industry Relations at TIDAL
● Vanessa Barreat, Restaurateur and founder of La Vecindad & Tik Tok content
creator

Informative panel discussions will explore topics such as supplier diversity,
contracting, energy policy, and leveraging technology for business transformation
featuring expert speakers including,
● Julissa Cerielo, President of DreamOn Group
● Bruno Ceccarelli, Sr. Managing Director, Regional Executive at Lendistry
● Lisa Guadalupe Clarke, Founder & CEO of ATL Search Group
● Mark Peevy, Chief of Staff at the Technical College System of Georgia
● Amy Hereford, President & CEO of LiftFund Inc.
● Jose Luis Rivera-Villamañán, Founder & Chairman of the PR-USA Chamber of
Commerce
● Stephanie Carvajalino, Co-Founder of Biz Nation & Biz Fest

The USHCC National Conference will also recognize outstanding leaders who have
made significant contributions to the small business community.

This year’s award winners include:
● Ohtli Award: Norberto Sanchez, CEO & Chairman, Norsan Group
● Chairwoman’s Award: Steven Ozuna, President/CEO, NBP
● “Con Ganas” Award: Cindy Ramos Davidson In memorium
● Small Businessperson of the Year: Ricardo Regalado, Rozalado
Services/Route
● Hispanic Veteran-Owned Business of the Year: July Franco
● Corporation of the Year: Dominion Energy
● Small Chamber of the Year: Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
● Medium Chamber of the Year: Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
● Large Chamber of the Year: Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Employee Resource Group Finalists:
● Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), ERG: Latin@Link
● Ally Financial, ERG: Aliados
● MassMutual, ERG: Association of Latinos at MassMutual and Allies (ALMMA)
Event Information
● Dates: September 21–23, 2025
● Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
● Media credentials available upon request
● For more information visit https://register.ushcc.com/nationalconference

About the USHCC National Conference
The 46th Annual USHCC National Conference is America’s premier gathering of Hispanic business leaders and advocates, representing over 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses driving over $4 trillion in GDP each year. Join the celebration of leadership, innovation, and economic empowerment in Atlanta this September.

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce champions the growth and success of America’s small businesses, with our mission focused on the more than 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses that contribute over $4 trillion to the U.S. economy each
year.

We advocate for a network of more than 260 local chambers and business associations and proudly partner with over 100 major American corporations to empower and support small businesses nationwide. Programs, services and events of the USHCC are proudly available to all businesses.

MEDIA CONTACTS
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