Negocios Now is the Hispanic Business Publication in Chicago with National Distribution
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www.negociosnow.com 6 Julio 2017 BRIAN ORTIZ, President Entity: Trinidad Construction, LLC Website: www. trinidadllc.com Brian Ortiz founded Trinidad Construction in 2011 specializing in complex projects within occupied facilities. Since then Trinidad clients have included Walgreen's, Nicor/AGL, ComEd/Exelon, Macy's, People's Gas, and Bloomingdale's. Trinidad has completed projects in 10 states and anticipates a national presence in the next few years. HILDA RENTERIA, Partner and Co-Founder Entity: Prado & Renteria Certifi ed Public Accountants Website: www. pradorenteria.com Hilda Renteria co-founded what has become the largest Hispanic accounting fi rm in Illinois. She is in charge of client services and lends more than 20 years of audit and accounting expertise to the fi rm's practice areas. She offers management consulting, risk assessment, internal control evaluations, fi nancial statement presentations and more. RICHARD "RICK" RIVERA, President Entity: R & G Engineering, LLC Website: www. rgengineering.net Richard "Rick" Rivera founded R & G Engineering in 2007 and has grown the fi rm to 25 full- time engineers and support staff whose projects have included the construction management of road and bridge projects, toll plazas, and commuter rail stations. Rivera previously worked at Burns and McDonnell, Cotter Consulting, and Nicor Gas. ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, Ph.D., President Entity: Dr. Robert Rodriguez Advisors LLC www.drradvisors. com Robert Rodriguez leads a diversity consulting fi rm that helps business leaders improve their workplace inclusion initiatives. He specializes in enterprise diversity strategy planning and employee resource group optimization, and he wrote the book, "Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Develop Hispanic Professionals." RAUL ROSAS BRAVO, Founder Entity: RulisTrucking, Inc. Raul Rosas Bravo owns and operates Rulis Trucking, a family business he founded in 2002, shortly after moving to Illinois. Rulis DAVID R. ANDALCIO, Founder/CEO Entity: Wynndalco Enterprises, LLC Website: www. wynndalco.com David Andalcio recently founded Wynndalco Enterprises, LLC, which focuses on information technology integration, warehousing and logistics, professional engineering and professional consulting as well as school district consulting regarding the federal E-Rate Program. He also has experience in manufacturing, systems integration, electrical and real estate. DAN ARCE, President and General Manager Entity: Tropical Optical Website: www. opticatropical.net Dan Arce operates the family business that his father, Eusebio, started in 1971 and expanded to multiple stores throughout Chicago. He is a critical member of the Little Village business corridor and known as a pillar in the local Latino community. He has been working at Tropical Optical since he was 14. MARGARET CEJA, CEO Entity: Ideal Fitness Solutions Website: www. Idealfi tsolutions. com Ideal Fitness Solutions is a 100% Woman- Owned, Minority Business Enterprise with the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois. Under Margaret Ceja's leadership, the business offers clients a wide variety of premium cardiovascular and strength- training equipment, fi tness accessories and athletic fl ooring to suit any budget and outfi t any size fi tness facility. CESAR A. DOVALINA Jr., Founder/ President Entity: Cristina Foods, Inc. Website: www. cristinafoods.com Cesar Dovalina founded Cristina Foods in 1989 out of a used box truck and his garage, knocking on doors and building up a produce route while offering cooking oils and canned goods. In 2011 the company moved to the only LEED Certifi ed-Platinum food distribution facility in the country, in the heart of Back of the Yards. EZEQUIEL FUENTES, Owner and CEO Entity: Mi Tierra Rest South/ El Toro Inc. Website: mitierraenlavillita. com Ezequiel Fuentes is a true entrepreneur, coming to the United States a little more than 20 years ago to work hard and invest wisely as he built an empire. Now he owns 26 restaurants in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and he recently invested $2.7 million in the iconic Little Village restaurant, Mi Tierra. GUILLERMO GARCIA, Chief Executive Offi cer Entity: GSG Consultants Inc. Website: http:// www.gsg- consultants.com Guillermo Garcia co-founded GSG in 1992, growing the fi rm from a small environmental services company to a consulting fi rm specializing in engineering, environmental, and construction management services. He has fostered growth through his leadership, vision, and participation in a growing number of markets over 25 years. ALBERTO GONZALEZ, Owner Entity: 90 Miles Cuban Cafe Website: 90milescubancafe. com Cuban born Alberto Gonzalez, owner and president of 90 Miles Cuban Cafe, has been recognized for his grassroots entrepreneurial instincts. His business has fl ourished through waves of recession, making it possible for him to open multiple multimillion-dollar locations in Chicago without any investors or partners besides his wife. JOSÉ JIMÉNEZ, Founder Entity: Carnicerías Jiménez Website: www. carniceriasjimenez. com José Jiménez migrated to the United States at a young age with a vision for building his business, eventually becoming the owner of a small butcher shop in Little Village and expanding from there. Carnicerías Jiménez has grown since 1975 to operate nine full-line supermarkets with in-store bakeries and fast food service. MAYRA KHAN, School Director Nova Driving School novadriving.com/ Mayra Khan has led the expansion of classroom and behind-the-wheel training programs since she took over as school director in 2009, primarily through partnerships with high schools, corporations, and nonprofi t groups. In the last two years Nova Driving School has been recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing businesses. HORACIO LOPEZ Jr., President/ CEO, Founder Entity: Pro Data Payroll Services Website: Horacio Lopez Jr., established Pro Data Payroll Services in 1998, growing it into one of the top privately owned payroll processors in the Midwest. He is a Mexican-born, U.S.-raised strategic thinker who challenges traditional ways of conducting business and delivers service excellence together with sustainable results. JOSÉ MALDONADO, Owner Entity: Old Veteran Construction, Inc. Website: www. ovcchicago.com José Maldonado began developing his construction experience at 16 as a laborer and carpenter, later founding Old Veteran tuck-pointing in 1986, primarily focusing on masonry restoration and rough carpentry. In 1993 his business became Old Veteran Construction, Inc., and he has since become a Certifi ed Minority Contractor. JORGE A. MORENO, President and Owner Entity: CivCon Services, Inc Website: www. civconinc.com CivCon Services, Inc. specializes in program and construction management, civil engineering and environmental consulting services on transportation and institutional projects across Illinois. Mr. Moreno has more than 33 years of civil engineering experience in design, fi eld engineering and program management. JUAN GABRIEL MORENO, President/ Founder Entity: JGMA Website: www. jgma.com Juan Gabriel Moreno is an award-winning architect who has created provocative architecture in a diverse portfolio of public and private work over 30 years in North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He was named one of the "100 Colombianos" in 2013 by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. MIKE MORENO, Founder Entity:Moreno's Liquors Website: www. morenosliquors. com Mike Moreno opened Moreno's Liquors in 1977 in Little Village, growing it into the largest distributor of tequila in the Midwest with more than 642 varieties, while also providing a notable selection of craft beer, fi ne cognacs, whiskeys, mezcals, wine, and more. He has become known for his unique and wide array of products. SARA MUÑOZ- ABRAMOWICZ, CEO Environmental Analysis, Inc. http://eanalysisinc. com/ Sara Muñoz- Abramowicz is the CEO of Environmental Analysis, Inc. and Metro Technology Laboratory, two companies in an industry commonly dominated by men. She founded EAI in 1994 and has since become one of the leading women in environmental consulting. She is committed to mentoring young people interested in the fi eld. GABRIEL NAJERA, President & Chief Executive Offi cer Entity: Najera Consulting Group, Inc. Website: www. najeraconsulting. com Gabriel Najera founded his business in 1999 as a full service, national management consulting fi rm to help leaders of corporations, nonprofi ts, government agencies and universities improve their performance. He spent 20 years at Amoco Corporation, has written numerous articles and is a highly sought-after speaker, facilitator, and trainer. LATINAS IN BUSINESS AWARD BUSINESS More BUSINESS on Page 8 ELIZABETH COLON, President and Founder Entity: Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions, LLC Website: www.metaphrasislcs.com Elizabeth Colón is an author, inspirational speaker, and the CEO of Metaphrasis. She founded the company in 2007 after recognizing a pressing need for accurate and effective translation and interpreting services, especially in situations where any kind of misunderstanding or miscommunication might have serious consequences. As a daughter of parents who speak no English, Colón is able to bring a unique perspective and personal insight to her job. Her innovative approach to language services has been widely commended and has helped Metaphrasis grow into a nationally recognized organization. Colón has won a number of awards from regional and national organizations for her business success and takes seriously her role as a woman in business. She is passionate about providing opportunities to other women so they may see success. She also advocates and participates in an all-volunteer project called THE VOICE OF LOVE, spearheaded by Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma and Cross- Cultural Communications. In 2012, Colón hosted the national VOICE OF LOVE interpreter training at her Intercultural Center in Chicago. This free training series provided interpreters with the specialized skills to support quality services to survivors of torture, trauma and sexual violence. She is a former board member of VOICE OF LOVE and actively involved in the development of the program. She is also co-author of the book, "Today's Inspired Latinas: Life Stories of Success in the Face of Adversity." READ THE COMPLETE BIOS AT NEGOCIOSNOW.COM