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
Alta Vista Groundbreaking for Safe Affordable Homes
From 13wham.com: There was a special groundbreaking in downtown Rochester on Thursday. Alta Vista at St. Joseph's Park will provide safe and affordable housing. "This is the beginning of something that's even greater. We're going to keep going. We're going to keep developing housing," said Eugenio Marlin, Ibero-American Development Corporation. This is no slouch … [Read more...] about Alta Vista Groundbreaking for Safe Affordable Homes
