Honoree to be celebrated at RHBA's Annual Gala Luncheon, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th, 2026 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Hispanic Business Association (RHBA) today announced that Julio Sáenz, Chief Content Officer of WXXI Public Media, has been selected as its 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year, … [Read more...] about Rochester Hispanic Business Association Names Julio Sáenz 2026 Hispanic Business Person of the Year
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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
RHBA Member Receives “W” Award
Daisy Rivera Algarin, Economic Development, Sr. Marketing Specialist, City of Rochester, was the recipient of the 2014 award. The “W” distinction is presented annually to a woman who works on behalf of women, who provides inspiration and leadership and who gives of herself both in and out of the workplace. Daisy was one of five outstanding Rochester women … [Read more...] about RHBA Member Receives “W” Award
