Yesterday, to help kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month, our community came together to honor Julio Sáenz as RHBA's 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. Leaders from across the City of Rochester and Monroe County joined us alongside voices from nonprofits, education, marketing, financial services, civic engagement, media, real estate, and law to celebrate Latino leadership and … [Read more...] about 2026 HBPOY Gala Luncheon
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2025 HBPOY Gala Luncheon
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association proudly celebrated the 2025 Hispanic Business Person of the Year Gala Luncheon on September 16, honoring Julio Vazquez. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Marielena Vélez de Brown, Commissioner of the Monroe County Department of Public Health, gave a timely and thought provoking speech as well. Thank you to all who attended, and a … [Read more...] about 2025 HBPOY Gala Luncheon
2024 HBPOY Gala Luncheon
We had a great event honoring Luisa Baars as our 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. Our keynote speaker, Miguel Velazquez, CEO of RGRTA, gave an inspiring and thought provoking speech as well. Thank you to all who attended, and a special thanks to our program participants and sponsors! Photographs provided by John Schlia Photography. … [Read more...] about 2024 HBPOY Gala Luncheon
2019 HBPOY Speech
After receiving the Hispanic Business Person of the Year award, Orlando Ortiz gave an emotional, well received speech. Being a very humble person, which is one of his many traits, he asked that all those who have helped him in his journey, starting with his parents, to stand up. It was very moving when the majority of the attendees did! During Ortiz's remarks, he … [Read more...] about 2019 HBPOY Speech
RHBA Holiday Party 2018
Thanks to all of our members, faculty and staff of Nazareth College and especially Nazareth's fantastic students who attended our holiday party at Casa Hispana on December 6th. Fun was had by all with plenty of good food and sangria! Feliz Navidad! Special thanks to Livia Sales-Genoves, Director of Casa Hispana! The Casa Hispana at Nazareth College is a … [Read more...] about RHBA Holiday Party 2018
