Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SACHCC) celebrates the cultural and economic impact of the Hispanic community across the Sacramento region during Small Business Week.. SACHCC advocates and supports minority-owned small businesses by providing educational programming and connecting them to resources, and capital to grow and prosper. WE ARE BUILDERS is the theme for the organization’s annual celebration as it’s inspired by the momentum and opportunities for the Hispanic community in the economic growth of the Greater Sacramento Region. The Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento, Christian Tonatiuh Gonzalez, will serve as Honorary Chair for this year’s celebration.

“We are building an inclusive economy through entrepreneurship and workforce, we are climbing ladders to leadership positions, we are fueling the economy, and our upcoming generation is destined to become a large and empowered voting bloc, “ said Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre, President and CEO of SACHCC. “ As the largest and most influential Latino organization in the region, the SACHCC is proud to celebrate the collective impact of our businesses and community at the 2024 SACHCC Salud! Business Awards.”

The night celebrates and honors five award recipients who have demonstrated a great impact in business and our community:

• Entrepreneur of the Year: Marie Mertz, owner Todo un Poco The Entrepreneur of the Year Award seeks to recognize the efforts and achievements of an exceptional Hispanic small business owner who demonstrates vision, leadership, and success in a field—a revolutionary leader who uplifts our community’s rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit.

• Small Business of the Year: Exceldent Dentistry The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a Hispanic-owned business that exemplifies success and leadership across performance, innovation, economic impact, and commitment to the Hispanic community across the Greater Sacramento Region.

• Community Champion Award: ABC10 The Community Champion Award celebrates and recognizes the great companies, organizations, and individuals that make significant contributions to improving the economic prosperity of Hispanics across the Greater Sacramento Region.

• President’s Award: Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet The President’s Award is the highest presidential honor given to an individual or entity that advances the mission of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the cultural and economic prosperity of the Hispanic community across the Greater Sacramento Region.

• Corazón de la Comunidad Award: Mayor Darrell Steinberg, City of Sacramento The Corazón de la Comunidad Award recognizes excellence in community stewardship as demonstrated by a long-standing contribution toward the advancement of the Hispanic community.

WHAT:      The 52nd Annual Salud! Awards Celebration
WHEN:      Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 6:00 p.m. PST - 10:00 p.m. PST (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
WHERE:  César Chávez Plaza, 910 “I” Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

To learn more about our Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Salud! event, visit https://sachcc.org/salud.

ABOUT THE SACRAMENTO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), established in 1972, is a gateway organization designed to foster business and economic growth in the Sacramento Region. Its mission is to promote and develop business growth for members and provide access to the Hispanic market. Learn more at @sachispanics on social media.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Anna Padilla-Marquez Communications Director anna@sachcc.org 831-402-7569