The chain, which opened in 2001 in Passaic, is known for authentic Mexican cuisine, including street sandwiches called cemitas. It now has additional locations in Garfield, Clifton and Carlstadt.
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When growth-focused businesses hit a wall when their financial systems can’t support their ambitions, her group provides fractional chief financial officer services that fuel scalable, long-term growth.
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A native of Newark, Peña is a highly regarded servant leader in New Jersey (she previously worked in Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration), earning praise for her contributions to community engagement and youth development.
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The heart-and-soul of the seemingly now-defunct New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce, Penaranda started Evolvere to continue his efforts of creating business opportunities for LGBTQ+ businesses.
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Highly regarded statewide leader for one of New Jersey’s largest employers — and the most important for business travelers — Pinto also serves on the board of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.
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Quintana was 10 years old when she and her parents immigrated to New Jersey from a small farm in northern Spain. In the 60 years since, she has built an empire of McDonald’s franchises that she is preparing to leave to her daughter.
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A strong entrepreneurial Latina (she runs a boutique that sells authentic Mexican products) is not afraid to speak her mind on business and politics.
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Recently promoted to senior vice president of administration at Kean after serving as associate vice president for student success and retention at the school. He is a fellow with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
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Widely recognized for her strategic insight and visionary leadership, her impressive track record includes leading winning campaigns across all levels of government, significantly shaping New Jersey’s political landscape.
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The community advocate, business leader and former state assemblywoman provides strategic direction and leadership on behalf of the university in promoting relations within state and federal government.
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With more than 20 years of experience in over 20 states, Excel Facility Services Group has become one of the most reliable commercial cleaning companies in the U.S. — and one
of the fastest-growing.
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She is a community relations professional who has been specializing in Community Reinvestment Act, philanthropy and community development long before others understood their significance. Saez is approaching 25 years of service.
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A trailblazer for Latina and female judges, Salas is the first Hispanic woman to serve as a magistrate judge and district judge in the state’s federal courts.
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Cortaditos was founded by two Cuban American entrepreneurs at the intersection of social good and Cuban culture: San Miguel, who founded a nonprofit to support Cuban American students, and Carrillo, who founded a local bakery.
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Schwarz is responsible for the overall management of the station’s broadcast, sales, marketing, digital and streaming operations. Under her leadership, Telemundo 47 has expanded its reach through new digital and streaming platforms.
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A former assistant U.S. attorney, Solano co-chairs the firm’s White Collar & Investigations Group, currently one of its most vibrant practices, representing companies and individuals in the health care, financial services and other industries in both criminal and civil matters.
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The daughter of Cuban exiles, she directs Seton Hall University’s Latino Institute, a center of excellence dedicated to advancing future leaders and the community. The Institute provides student support and demonstrates how cultural knowledge fosters professional success across all fields. Its high impact events extend throughout the country through networking, small business development, and community engagement.
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An experienced strategist, organizer and leader who believes in leveraging business connections to foster growth, Toro — now in his 40th year with the company — has helped guide Goya’s crossover into mainstream media.
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Velez is a highly regarded thought leader on all aspects of health care, most specifically on initiatives and programs that focus on improving the societal and economic issues that impact vulnerable communities.
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A results-oriented senior health care executive, Visconi has a long history of success — but perhaps none greater than her impact at Bergen New Bridge, where she has transformed the state’s biggest hospital into one of its very best.
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She is using the knowledge learned from her award-winning cleaning service (founded in 2003) to give back to the community, both at her latest initiative, K&G Agency Solutions, and as a business coach with Rising Tide Capital.
