Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Join us tomorrow night as we Celebrate the Success of Latinas in Kansas City tomorrow at 5:30pm Evergy Center Kansas City Missouri. To buy tickets https://lnkd.in/gq-s2pen

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Welcomes National Correspondent at ABC News Stephanie Ramos back home to Kansas City for the United States Hispanic Chamber Conference. Stephanie is a former Reporter/Anchor KMBC 9 in Kansas City and starter her Career at WIBW news Channel 13 in Topeka Kansas and is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. Stephanie will be singing the National Anthem at the USHCC Awards Gala next week in KC. #KMBC9

We are honored to welcome to Kansas City Ms. Esperanza Teasdale Vice President & General Manager PepsiCo Beverages North America for the United States Hispanic Chamber National Conference Ms. Esperanza Teasdale Vice President & General Manager PepsiCo Beverages North America Esperanza Teasdale is the VPGM, Hispanic Business Unit for PepsiCo Beverages North America, responsible for the overall strategy, engagement, and sales for the company’s $2 billion Hispanic business. Throughout her +20 year career at PepsiCo she has demonstrated excellence in a range of roles driving business results across brands like Pepsi, Lipton and Propel. She is a proud founder of the PepsiCo Demand Accelerator, where she helped build the shopper marketing capability and drive commercial results. Under her leadership, in 2021, PepsiCo announced Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), a 5 year $50 million platform aimed at strengthening Hispanic-owned small business. She is recognized as a champion of talent development and inclusion. She is a first-generation Ecuadorian/Colombian daughter to Pablo and Esperanza Escobar. She has a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University and MBA from The University of Connecticut. Recent recognition includes the 2024 Hispanic Marketer of the Year by HMC, 2023 guest writer for AdAge, 2022 ‘Female Frontier’ award by Campaign US and 2021 People en Español’s ‘25 Most Powerful Women’ Poderosas list.

We Welcome Francisco "Pancho" Gonzalez Chief Executive Officer Lopez Dorada Foods to Kansas City for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention. Francisco "Pancho" Gonzalez Chief Executive Officer Lopez Dorada Foods Pancho began his restaurant industry career as a McDonald’s Franchisee in 1993 in Tabasco, Mexico, where he owned and operated five restaurants over a period of eight years. His rich tourism and hospitality industry experience prior to becoming an operator, served him well in grasping the business leading him to take a leadership role early on as President of the Mexican Co-op, and later leading the country as Managing Director. In 2002, he joined McDonald’s Corporation as Vice President of Operations for McDonald’s Mexico. His preparation for the role included transition work in Venezuela, Brazil and the Southern California Region in the US. In 2004, Pancho was named Senior Vice President of Operations, where he assumed additional responsibilities for the six countries of the Central America Region. Two years later, Pancho became Managing Director for McDonald’s Mexico, including his time with Arcos Dorados. In 2009, he transitioned into the US business as Vice President and was assigned to the Indianapolis Region, later became the Vice President of Operations and Franchising for the Greater Chicago Region (Nov. 2009-Jan. 2013). In February 2013, he was appointed to Vice President and General Manager of the Michigan Region, leading during one of the toughest economic downturns by setting the Michigan Vision 2020 plan into motion with capital allocation to revitalize the Detroit market. His leadership during the tough times and his strength in building and fostering partnerships with all three legs of the stool, led him to be tapped for his role of Vice President and General Manager for the Houston Region until August 2018. Prior to joining the Lopez Dorada team as their CEO in June 2022, Pancho served as the Vice President of the Americas for Inspire Brands, where he was responsible for all brands, including Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic in 16 countries. Pancho has received many accolades over the years including the prestigious Golden Arch Award. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Plan Execution Award, McDonald’s USA. Those who work with Pancho know that he is a proven thought leader who is committed to achieving results in the spirit of collaboration.

Showcase your Business at the largest convening of Hispanic Business Leadership in the Country at the United States Hispanic Chamber Conference Expo.for only $200 if you are a local small business in Kansas City. https://lnkd.in/gFwGaUjG

Please RSVP to Brenda at bsalcedo@hccgkc.com

Join us Sept 4th-6th for this Free 2 day event for the 2024 Emerging Developers Summit. Must RSVP  https://lnkd.in/gn2YaXPh

Please join us at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City's 3rd annual Latina Leadership Summit on Thursday August 22nd at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center for a wonderful day of inspiring leaders who will share their experience, knowledge and more! Tickets are on sale through August 17th on the link below. The event is open to anyone who wants to learn more from the fastest growing business segment in the US!! https://lnkd.in/gbzcKJmc

Join us The International Committee Meeting with the Missouri Department of Commerce this Thursday August 15th, 8am - 9:30am To RSVP https://lnkd.in/guAmeDtU

Join us This Wednesday with the Honorable Judge Tony Martinez To RSVP https://lnkd.in/e7wFg_A3