2025 Cumbre Empresarial: The Only Spanish-Language Business Summit for Latino Entrepreneurs

On Saturday, November 8th, we hosted our 4th annual Cumbre Empresarial (Latino Business Summit).  This all-day event brought 160+ attendees, 20+ volunteers, and featured over 50 guest speakers and community partners.  The summit featured a comprehensive program including a plenary session, three simultaneous breakout sessions, and a focus on leadership development.

Participants had the opportunity to learn from expert-led sessions on a variety of topics, including immigration, asset protection, improving financial statements, and leveraging business initiatives to positively impact the community. The event also included a "Lunch and Learn" session dedicated to personal and business credit, providing valuable insights into building creditworthiness and accessing capital. Additionally, discussions highlighted the economic power of the Latino community and strategies for increasing access to capital with perspectives from equity investors.

Here are some highlights from the summit:  

Our Cumbre was made possible through the support of key community partners, including SBDC (Louisiana Small Business Development Center), the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Foundation, ECCO Community Center, Families United in Action, La Voz NOLA, and Dress for Success. Their dedication and contributions are essential in helping us build a future full of opportunities for all.

Recognition goes to our 2025 vendors, whose creativity, dedication, and unique products brought vibrancy and energy to the Summit. Their presence truly enhanced the experience, adding color and flavor that made the event memorable.

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From setup and registration to logistics and crowd management, our volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure every aspect of the event was executed flawlessly. Their selflessness, teamwork, and can-do spirit were truly inspiring.

We were excited to collaborate with L.U.N.A., an initiative of Puentes, for their social media takeover with real-time coverage of our social media, bringing you closer to every moment of this wonderful event. Check out our live coverage from La Cumbre!

Meet the Team behind the Magic!