HOLA New Jersey Conference and RBNY Soccer Game

Description

Overview

HOLA New Jersey honors the contributions of Hispanic businesses and community leaders, but all are welcome to attend. We will celebrate at Sports Illustrated Stadium’s new Hype House with unlimited food, entertainment and field access. All pricing includes tickets to see your hometown Red Bulls play San Diego for Noche Latina.

Keynote Speaker

Carlos Medina, Esq. is the founder and CEO of the Modesto Group.  He serves on the Board of Directors of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and is the executive producer and host of the PBS/NJTV program ¿Qué Pasa NJ? and a Tony-nominated Broadway co-producer. He is the former President and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ).

Meet The Honorees

Economic Impact Award
Provident Bank

Provident Bank is being honored with year’s Economic Impact Award due to its deep, unwavering commitment to the financial empowerment of New Jersey’s Hispanic community. As a true community partner, the bank has consistently broken down systemic financial barriers by creating accessible lending programs, providing critical capital to Hispanic-owned small businesses, and actively investing in localized financial literacy initiatives. Provident Bank has funded entrepreneurial dreams and catalyzed generational wealth and robust job growth across our communities.

Visionary Award

Andrés Carrillo and Adam San Miguel
Cortaditos Coffee

Community Impact Award

Roxy Arrojo
Educational Arts Team

Led by Roxy Arrojo, Educational Arts Team is receiving the Community Impact Award for its decades of transformative service to Hudson County’s youth and families. Through the power of creative expression, academic enrichment, and emotional learning, the organization has created safe, inclusive spaces where thousands of children from all backgrounds discover their voices and build critical life skills. By fostering empathy, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging, Roxy and her team aren’t just teaching the arts—they are actively shaping the future leaders, thinkers, and changemakers of New Jersey.

New Business of The Year Award

Suleiry Matos
Biz Con Ed

Biz Con Ed, with its visionary founder, Suleiry Matos, is awarded Business of the Year for its rapid ascent and profound influence on the business landscape. The company has established itself as an indispensable resource, empowering business owners through innovative educational strategies, consulting, and capacity building. Suleiry's dynamic leadership and passion for dismantling systemic knowledge gaps have provided emerging diverse entrepreneurs with the exact tools, compliance and acumen needed to scale sustainably. By fostering a culture of professional excellence and structural business education, Biz Con Ed is not just celebrating early success; they are actively laying the foundational groundwork for the next generation of resilient, Hispanic-owned enterprises in New Jersey.

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