About this Event
Built With Us. Stronger For Everyone.
The Hispanic Economic Impact Awards is the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s newest signature platform honoring the businesses, leaders, projects, and partners making a measurable difference in the economic future of Hispanics across the Greater Sacramento Region.
Developed as an extension of the Chamber’s State of Hispanics and informed by the Hispanic Economic Report, the event recognizes leadership and action advancing economic opportunity, innovation, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
The inaugural event will feature keynote speaker Ana Valdez, President and CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative, whose national leadership and research highlight the growing economic influence of the U.S. Latino community.
We are also proud to welcome Lilia Alejandra Contreras Ramirez, HSI Director at Sacramento State, as Honorary Chair. Through her leadership, Lilia advances educational opportunity, belonging, and student success for Sacramento State’s Latine community—helping strengthen the future of our students, workforce, and region.
2026 Honorees
Economic Fuerza Award
Franklin Boulevard Business District
Puente de Opportunity Award
Health Education Council
Líder of Progress Award
Amy Schulz, Executive Dean of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives, Sierra College
Economic Impulso Award
SMUD
Join us as we celebrate those building a more inclusive and prosperous regional economy.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM
Awards and Program
Event venue & nearby stays
Harper Alumni Center, Sacramento State, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States
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