The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) is thrilled to announce the nominees for this year's highly anticipated Small Business Expo & Awards Luncheon, taking place at the Marriott Rivercenter on August 28^th:

Community Impact – Presented by CPS & E2B

• John Vale, Alamo Biscuit Company and Panaderia
• Ernesto Ancira, Ancira Auto Group
• Willie Ng, The Willie Ng Family Foundation
• Roxy Rios, Division Laundry
• Jazmin Sanabria, Eco Kids Club
• Carey Quackenbush, GDC Marketing & Ideation
• Letty Gonzales, Generations Federal Credit Union
• Amanda Winter, Once in a Wild
• San Antonio Water System
• Jose Sandoval, Sandoval Technology Solutions
• Sonia Cisneros, Tru Branding

Family Excellence in Small Business – Presented by Jefferson Bank

• Eduardo Chavez, Fruteria Chavez
• Eric Valadez, Poblanos Mexican Restaurant and Catering

Health & Human Services – Presented by PNC Bank

• American Heart Association
• Dr. Ernesto Gomez, CentroMed
• Martha Livingston, San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
• Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

Lifetime Achievement – Presented by Bank of America

• Patrick Garcia Sr., Division Laundry
• Dr. Rudy Reyna
• Maira Carrier, Maya’s Love Non-Profit
• Amanda Alarcon-Hunter, Minx and Onyx Vintage

Non-Profit Excellence -Presented by Frost Bank

• Abode Contemplative care for the Dying
• Alzheimer’s Association
• American Red Cross San Antonio
• Any Baby Can
• disABILITYsa
• Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach
• House of Neighborly Service
• Ma Hila’s Heart Children’s Cancer Foundation
• Maya’s Love Non-Profit
• Meals on Wheels
• El Padrino Pantry
• Project MEND
• Restore Education
• SA Hope Center
• Tech Bloc
• Texas Foundation of Hope
• The Lemonade Circle
• The Woman’s Club of San Antonio

Small Business of the Year – Presented by Bank of America

• Andale Seguro
• Casa Guipzot
• Chabod Cleaning Services LLC
• Cinderella Bakery
• Dezynr Shop LLC
• El Rey Designs
• Kurt Youngblood Framing and Art
• Legendary Realty
• Localism Inc.
• Lustrous PR
• M. Martinez Communications
• Miguelito's Mexican Grill & Cantina
• Minx and Onyx Vintage
• Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants
• Over The Top Barbershop
• Project Permitting of Texas
• SaGO- San AntoniGO
• San Antonio in a Box
• Sara Walker Events
• The CE Group, Inc.

Veteran Owned Business – Presented by USAA

• Circle of Arms
• Longtab Brewing Company
• Patches for Porters
• Precision Security LLC
• San Antonio Copy Concierge
• Selrico Services
• Texas Veterans Security

"Our Small Business Expo & Awards Luncheon is a testament to the incredible talent and entrepreneurial spirit within San Antonio," said Luis Rodriguez, SAHCC President and CEO. "We are honored to recognize a long list of nominees who have shown exceptional commitment and innovation in their respective fields."

The event will commence with an Expo that highlights our vibrant local small business community as business owners will have booths to showcase their unique services and products to a broad audience of attendees.

Following the Expo, the spotlight will shift to our Awards Luncheon, where we will announce and honor seven exemplary individuals and businesses in San Antonio for the nomination categories listed above.

We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating the excellence of our local businesses and to participate in this enriching event.

Event Details:

• Date: August 28, 2024
• Location: Marriott Rivercenter, 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
• Event Schedule:
• Expo: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Awards Luncheon: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM