This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. We are honored to serve the Hispanic business community at this event and invite you to sponsor the 45th Sapphire Gala to celebrate the honorees that are "Simply the Best!"
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City was founded in 1977 by 25 Hispanic business leaders led by Hector Barreto, Sr., who envisioned the need for an organization that would represent the interests of the Hispanic business community before public and private sectors. In 1979, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City became the founding Chamber of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promotes the economic growth and development of its member businesses and the Hispanic community, as well as relationships between Hispanic businesses and the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area community. We work both locally and nationally to develop a network that provides Hispanic businesses cohesion and strength. Under the current leadership, we are now founders of the National Federation Latino State Chambers of Commerce, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We will continue to engage, consult, and develop Hispanic Chambers across the country, as did our founders.
What We Do
- Received National Recognition as a top Hispanic Chamber in the U.S.
- Host 70+ events each year
- Offer small businesses free start-up assistance
- Give one-on-one consulting to small businesses
- Connect minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses to corporate America for supplier diversity
- Access the needs of the small business community and our members at all levels, both locally and nationally
- Created the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative (started KC BizFest in 2003, started Latinos of Tomorrow in 2004, started Young Latino Professionals in 2007)
- Established Comida in 2013
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce the
Award Recipients for the 45th Anniversary Sapphire Gala
Official Entertainment
Pablo Sanhueza
Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra!
Pablo Sanhueza is "Kansas City's Heart & Soul of Latin Music" and is the region's premier Salsa & Latin Jazz percussionist, bandleader and educator. Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, Pablo has been for more than two decades on the front line of Latin Jazz and Salsa music in the Midwest, leading and mentoring three generations of musicians of all backgrounds. In 2018 Sanhueza co-founded the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra & Latin Jazz Institute where he offers the only bi-lingual jazz education in the region. As a community artist, Pablo has been an influential force bringing together the diversity of Kansas City to his stage.
Instagram: @pablosanhuezamusic
Facebook: Pablo Sanhueza (Artist Page) https://www.facebook.com/PabloSanhuezaMusic
Instagram: @kansascitylatinjazzorchestra
https://www.kansascitylatinjazzorchestra.com/
Twitter: @kclatinjazz
One of a Kind Live Painting!
This LIVE Painting will be the ONLY one ever painted at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium!!
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on this one-of-a-kind MAHOMES painting!
Anthony “AO” Oropeza, one of KC’S premier sports painters is the creative force behind the great work coming out of his AOART5 Studio in Kansas City.
For the past 10 years, AO has started to solidify his mark in KC as an accomplished sports artist and lucky for us, a live painter. Ever since his first Mahomes painting in 2018 landed in The New York Times, AO has had the honor and privilege to create a number of fantastic sports pieces for sports fans and fundraising events alike that benefit a wide number of Kansas Citians in our great communities.
AO has original and print art throughout the country with multiple owners of his work including the likes of Patrick Mahomes II, St. Louis Cardinals - Albert Pujols, former KC Royal and now Boston Red Sox - Eric Hosmer and former Mayors Sly James and David Alvey. AO has also been interviewed on every local KC TV station and his generous print donations and live paintings have helped raise close to an estimated $40,000 so far this year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take home an amazing one-of-a-kind AO Original live painting he creates at the 45th Noche de Gala!
His website is AOART5.com / Phone (913) 205-5093
After Party! DJ Victor G!!
Twitter: @DJVictorg07
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Noche de Gala Award Nominations
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Current members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are invited to nominate business associates or themselves to be honored with one of six distinguished awards at their 45th Annual Noche de Gala “Simply the Best”. The award recommender and recipient must be members in good standing (except the Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient or The Richard Barrera Award recipient). Nominations must include examples of the company or person’s involvement and specific accomplishments pertaining to the award for which they are being nominated.
El Dorado Corporation of the Year Award
Presented to the Hispanic Chamber member corporation that has demonstrated and implemented initiatives that make a positive difference in the growth of Hispanic business.
Jesse F. Flores Hispanic Business of the Year Award
Presented to a Hispanic Chamber member business or organization that has been in existence more than five years. Presented to a Hispanic-owned company that most exemplifies excellence in entrepreneurial spirit, success in business and has demonstrated commitment to the community.
Hector Barreto, Sr. New Small Business of the Year Award
Presented to a Hispanic-owned Hispanic Chamber member business or organization that has been in existence five years or less and has shown growth in their business as well as demonstrated positive impact within the Hispanic community.
Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award
This award is open to the public and is presented to an individual who best exemplifies the traits of volunteering, community service and tireless dedication to the well-being of the Hispanic community.
The Richard Barrera Award
This Award will recognize an individual who works in Corporate America, Government, or any other organization that has contributed to the mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City.
The Manny Lopez Legacy Award
This Award commemorates the success, hard work and the legacy that Manny Lopez was to Kansas City. The Manny Lopez Legacy Award will be given to an individual, entity or business that is a Hispanic Chamber member and that has made a positive impact in the economic landscape or business landscape of greater Kansas City.
Deadline to Submit Nominations:
September 30th at 5:00pm CST
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PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
If you prefer to register and pay by check, please contact the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City at (816) 472-6767
Mark your calendar and plan to join us October 28th! We look forward to seeing you at this event!
Please note that while we are excited and planning to be back in person, and do not anticipate any changes, should the need arise due to COVID, the event may be subject to change.
