Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 25 Junio 2022 SOCORRO VAZQUEZ Founder Toro Construction Socorro Vazquez, a Back of the Yards native, defied all expectations by founding one of the city's largest woman- and Hispanic- owned construction firms. She currently employs over 100 union tradesmen and tradeswomen along with 20 office employees. With over 300 projects completed and 1.25 million field hours performed since 2014, Toro Construction continues to grow as a general contractor and to provide quality work in and around the city of Chicago. Vasquez hopes to improve the status of women in the construction industry and provide them with equitable opportunities. Not only does she hope to shed light on women in construction, but also on minorities by providing them with jobs and a support system to foster their careers. JOSE D VEGA Co-owner La Galera Produce La Galera Produce, headquartered in the heart of Chicago, has been a wholesale importer and distributor of fresh produce since 2004. In the Chicago market, La Galera has become the fastest-growing wholesale distributor with a nationwide customer base and weekly deliveries in Illinois and contiguous states. La Galera's owners — Erica Vega, Jose D. Vega, and Francisco Vega — were recently recognized by Produce Business magazine as "40 people under 40" for their impact in the produce industry. The company is on a trajectory to realize $150 million in sales growth within the next two to three years. The company participates in the Food and Drug Administration's program to monitor international farms for food safety. ARTHUR ZAYAS MILLER President & CEO MZI Group Inc. After serving in the U.S. Army, Arthur Zayas Miller founded MZI Group Inc. in 1999 to follow his passion of growing into an industry leader in telecom, electrical, mechanical, energy infrastructure, utility projects, and other services. In 2021 MZI had major projects with AT&T, Verizon and ComEd and continues to develop smart solutions to focus on green initiatives by supplying electric charging and solar infrastructure. From a young age, Miller had a deep appreciation for hard work, community, and family. He was raised by his tenacious mother on Chicago's South Side and credits her for much of his success. He also has a passion for philanthropy and has committed close to half a million dollars in the last five years. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Bleed Final ASI NEgocios Now Ad.pdf 1 4/20/22 12:32 PM

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