Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 3, 2025
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its 4th Annual Energy Summit from April 29 to May 1, 2025, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico in partnership with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. A resounding success, the event reinforced the USHCC’s position as a national convener and thought leader at the intersection of energy and small business.
With participation from more than 250 leading voices in the energy industry—from energy executives and policymakers to small business owners and 21 newly graduated suppliers now prepared to enter the energy value chain—the Summit offered a powerful platform for small businesses to become a part of the future of American energy. Check out the key highlights that made this Summit especially impactful:
1. Welcome Reception at Governor’s Mansion
The Summit opened with an exclusive evening at the historic New Mexico Governor’s Mansion, where Hispanic business trailblazers connected with energy industry executives and policymakers, led by Ramiro A. Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO, and Jackie Puente, USHCC Board Chairwoman.
This set the collaborative tone that would define the entire Summit, sparking the relationships and conversations that would lead to tangible business opportunities. This included keynote speakers Melanie Kenderdine, Cabinet Secretary at New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, and Tom Stricker, Group Vice President, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Toyota Motor North America.