| 2016 TAMACC Award Recipients
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The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will recognize ten Texas businesses, individuals, and organizations during the 41st Annual Convention and Business Expo in El Paso, Texas. The TAMACC Annual Convention is August 4 through August 6, 2016. It is one of the largest statewide business gatherings in Texas. Each year, TAMACC Members nominate individuals and companies from their community for these prestigious awards. "One of the most rewarding, important, and established traditions of the TAMACC Annual Convention, is to select, recognize, and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of small businesses, Hispanic Chambers, and Government and Corporate Advocates," said Samuel Guzman, TAMACC Chairman. "This year's recipients are again among the best of the best and we ask that you please join us in congratulating them." |
| 2016 Small Chamber of the Year
Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Central Texas
The Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Central Texas conducts many activities including monthly business mixers to grand openings. They have successfully organized the Central Texas Area's Largest Food Festival. The Battle of the Food Trucks and International Food Festival was designed to support local business owners while uniting their community. This year the chamber instituted a Women in Business Luncheon, which focused on networking, learning and empowerment for small business owners. The Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Central Texas continues to promote culture, diversity and unity in their community.
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| 2016 Medium Chamber of the Year
Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was created in 2007. They provide their members relevant and sustainable business knowledge, resources to grow and manage their company, including access to capital, training, procurement opportunities, and year-round business support. They hold various events including, monthly power hour, knowledge is power, professional and personal leadership development, Café con Nosotros and after hour networking mixers for all their members and others that want to join. Through their networking opportunities, they help make business to business connections, connect small businesses with local municipalities and help them get certified to do business with such government entities. |
| 2016 Large Chamber of the Year
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates 26 years of being the advocate for small business success for their borderland community. The El Paso Hispanic Chamber has re-engineered itself to best accommodate their clients and community. With networking events, capital access, technical assistance, certifications, procurement opportunities, small business advocacy, the chamber can assist local business ventures at one convenient location. The El Paso Hispanic Chamber is the only Texas State HUB Certifying entity west of San Antonio. This facilitates a process for their local businesses to work with over 200 Texas State Agencies. While the Hispanic chamber has changed and evolved with the times, the resolution to continue to build the Hispanic Chamber remains constant. The chamber is excited and energized by the new roads ahead and looks forward to the active and involved engagement with their chamber members. |
| 2016 Business Woman of the Year
Velma Sue De Leon Memorial Funeral Home was established in San Juan, Texas in 1994 and in Edinburg, Texas in 2003. Memorial Funeral Home is locally and family owned by Velma Sue De Leon and her husband Leon De Leon. They along with their staff, are dedicated to the care of those they serve. Since becoming a business owner, Velma has been actively involved in the community. She has the passion, the motivation and the dedication to lead her team. It is through her leadership and involvement of her staff that Memorial Funeral Home has received the National Funeral Directors Pursuit of Excellence award. In 2010 Velma was inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame. |
| 2016 Business Woman of the Year
Rosa Santana The Santana Group was formed as the company that serves as the umbrella of many companies owned and operated by Rosa Santana. Ms. Rosa Santana serves as the CEO of The Santana Group while her daughters, serve as Vice-Presidents. The Santana Group has grown to five thriving companies to date. Rosa and her daughters are a dynamic team of women actively involved in their communities, serving on many boards of local and national non- profit organizations. Santana is a fearless leader who harnesses her passion to successfully create and develop companies through impeccable client service and innovative staffing solutions. |
| 2016 Business Man of the Year
Dr. Pablo Tagle, III Tagle Chiropractic
Dr. Tagle has been very active in the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He has been involved in several different aspects of the chamber including health fairs. Dr. Tagle believes in the importance of giving back to his community. He is energized by his passion to educate the community on the importance of health and wellness. Dr. Tagle serves on several local boards and in the past been involved in establishing a young professionals group called the "2240 Exchange". His drive stems from his passion in wanting to make a difference in this world. He believes that people are born with skills and it's knowing what skills you possess that can contribute to making a positive impact in your community.
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| 2016 Business Man of the Year
Dan Longoria
Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm's motto is "Save money, sleep happy". The company focuses on selling different types of mattresses to accommodate each and every customer's sleep needs. Originally from El Campo Texas, he moved to El Paso and opened the first Mattress Firm more than fifteen years ago. Today, Longoria operates 28 stores in El Paso and in the state of New Mexico. Dan Longoria has been a philanthropist since the beginning of opening up his business. With his focus to grow his business and be involved in the local community, Longoria became actively involved with local organizations. In support for the local community Dan Longoria is active on several boards.
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| 2016 Government Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year
LiftFund Janie Barrera is founding President and CEO of LiftFund. LiftFund has grown to become the largest micro and small business lender in the United States. LiftFund is a multi-state small business lender that helps new and existing entrepreneurs successfully grown their business. Through affordable lending and business development services, LiftFund is committed to empowering diverse individuals and small businesses that have limited access to traditional sources of capital. LiftFund also strives to provide leadership and innovation to the micro lending industry. Ms. Barrera has dedicated her professional life to helping others. Ms. Barrera is a change-agent in the field of micro-finance and helping small businesses reach their full potential. |
| 2016 Government Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year
Honorable Beto O'Rourke
United States Representative
Congressman O'Rourke has served his community in the U.S. House of Representatives and he has certainly had an impact on the community. Throughout his tenure, he has been a true friend of the Hispanic business community and has shown his commitment to ensuring that all small, minority, veteran, and women owned small businesses have access to the tools and opportunities that will help them grow and flourish. Congressman O'Rourke has been a leader in the community in advocating and supporting the mission and services of the El Paso Area. Congressman O'Rourke is one of the most vocal advocates for the border and trade among members of congress and the community as a whole.
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| 2016 Corporate Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year
El Paso Electric Company El Paso Electric is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission and distribution service to approximately 400,000 retail and wholesale customers in Rio Grande Valley to southern New Mexico. El Paso Electric has made a commitment to improving customer satisfaction. El Paso Electric believes that by focusing on customer concerns such as increased reliability, added service and innovative programs, customer satisfaction will be achieved. El Paso Electric is proud to offer programs in New Mexico and Texas to help consumers save energy and become more energy efficient. El Paso Electric understands the importance of helping the economy by sustaining programs like the renewable energy and most of all how using Small Business, Women Owned, minority and HUB Certified companies as vendors gives back to the community. |
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