Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Of Greater Kansas City

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City celebrates its 30 year anniversary with its Annual Noche de Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, November 16, 2007

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Kansas City, MO (October 2, 2007) – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City celebrates its 30 year anniversary with its Annual Noche de Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, November 16, 2007. The celebration will be held at the Bartle Hall Grand Ballroom, Kansas City, Missouri, and is presented by Anheuser-Busch. "The Gala is our Chamber's premier business event in the Hispanic community. The Gala awards recognize business leaders and corporations that have provided exemplary support to the Hispanic business community in the Kansas City metropolitan area,” said Carlos Gomez, President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The Gala evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Chairman’s reception, followed by the awards dinner at 7:30 p.m. The awards program will honor the achievements of those Hispanic individuals who have made a positive impact on the Kansas City business community. The Gala attracts more than 900 attendees, including local and state elected officials, corporate business leaders, and influential individuals from the Hispanic community.

For more information, please contact Gabriel Munoz with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City at 816-472-6767.

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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City is proud to honor the following award winners:

Reyes Media -Jesse Flores Hispanic Business of the Year Award - This award is presented to the company who most exemplifies excellence in the Hispanic entrepreneurial activities, success in business, and positive representation of the Hispanic culture.

Cristo Rey –Hector Barretto Sr. New Small Business of the Year - This award is presented to a new organization that has been in business less than two years, has shown significant growth in business, and has demonstrated commitment to the community.

Bank of America –El Dorado Corporation of the Year - This award is presented to the corporation who has demonstrated and implemented initiatives that has made a positive difference in the growth of the Hispanic Business.

Rudy Padilla -Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year - This award is given to the individual who best exemplifies the traits of volunteering, community service, and the tireless dedication to the well being of the Hispanic community.

A Chairman’s Award will also be presented to the Chamber member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce during the year through service and commitment to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City.

About the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the creation, advancement, promotion and development of economic opportunities within the Hispanic market and business community in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. The Hispanic Chamber was founded in 1977; since its inception, the chamber has worked towards the development of its members businesses and the community they serve.

Contact: Gabriel Munoz
816.472.6767
Website Link: http://www.hccgkc.com