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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors Buendia, Barrio Bread & La Estrella Bakery

Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors Buendia, Barrio Bread & La Estrella Bakery

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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently announced its honorees for this year’s Noche de Exitos & Bi-National Awards Gala.

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Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)
  • Hispanic Businessman of the Year: Don Guerra of Barrio Bread
  • Hispanic Businesswomen of the Year: Isabel Montaño, Erica Franco, Sandra Franco – La Estrella Bakery
  • Small/Medium Business of the Year: Buendia Breakfast & Lunch Cafe

The honorees will be recognized at the Awards Gala on Friday, November 3 at the Casino del Sol Resort & Spa.

In a joint statement, Rob Elias, President/CEO, and Board Chair Karla Bernal Morales of THCC expressed their excitement: “This event holds immense significance for us as we spotlight those making a meaningful impact in our region. We take great pleasure in celebrating and honoring these remarkable individuals.”

Other 2023 Honorees:
  • Public Servant Award: Juan Ciscomani, United States Congressman
  • Legacy Award: Raúl Grijalva, United States Congressman
  • Corporation of the Year: TMC Health
  • Estrella Award: Ali Farhang, Farhang & Medcoff
  • Legacy Business of the Year: El Casino Ballroom

For more information and to purchase tickets to the awards ceremony, visit tucsonhispanicchamber.org.

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