Arkansas Latino Business Awards
Recognizing the best in Latino businesses is the goal of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) and the Arkansas Business Navigator, who joined together to host the first-ever Arkansas Latino Business Awards.
The event, held at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, drew nominations from across the state. Finalists were recognized in five categories, including:
- Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Community Organization of the Year
- Community Champion Award
Reconocer lo mejor de los negocios latinos es el objetivo del Centro de Desarrollo de Tecnología y Pequeñas Empresas de Arkansas (ASBTDC) y el Navegador de Negocios de Arkansas, quienes se unieron para presentar los primeros Arkansas Latino Business Awards.
El evento, realizado en el Centro Presidencial Clinton en Little Rock, atrajo nominaciones de todo el estado. Los finalistas fueron reconocidos en cinco categorías, que incluyen:
- Empresario de pequeñas empresas del año
- Pequeña empresa propiedad de una mujer del año
- Joven emprendedor del año
- Organización comunitaria del año
- Campeona comunitaria del año
The finalists / Los finalistas
Empresario de pequeñas empresas del año
|
Business |
Owner/Director |
Type of Organization |
Location |
| La Piña Capricho Frutal | Juan Manuel Chico | Food/Beverage | Little Rock |
| NWA Roofing & Gutters | Jose Mendoza | Construction | Bentonville |
| Panaderia Santiago Bakery | Juventino González | Food/Beverage | Glenwood |
Pequeña empresa propiedad de una mujer del año
|
Business |
Owner/Director |
Type of Organization |
Location |
| Casa Americana Realty | Vanessa Muffoletto | Real Estate | Little Rock |
| La Piña Capricho Frutal | Liliana Chico | Food/Beverage | Little Rock |
| Pristine by Ali Cleaning Services | Ali Alcaraz | Cleaning Services | Bentonville |
Joven emprendedor del año
|
Business |
Owner / Director |
Type of Organization |
Location |
| Bills & Dimes | Kat Wright | Food/Beverage | Camden |
| Get Nailed LLC | Natali Carmona Garcia | Beauty | Little Rock |
| Martinez Agency/Martinez Sports Card | Ethan Martinez | Marketing | Rogers |
Organización comunitaria del año
|
Business |
Owner / Director |
Type of Organization |
Location |
| Arkansas United | Mireya Reith | Advocacy | Springdale/Little Rock |
| Hernandez Law Firm | Juan Carlos and Guillermo Hernandez | Legal | Little Rock |
| Mamas Unidas | Mayca Alvarez | Academic Success | Little Rock |
Campeona comunitaria del año
|
Business |
Owner / Director |
Type of Organization |
Location |
| Rockin’ Baker | Daymara Blanco Baker | Food/Beverage | Fayetteville |
| Arkansas United | Arisabeth Garcia | Community | Fayetteville |
