FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2025
(ATLANTA) 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, to be held 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.
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 Fes
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