The Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 annual gala on Oct. 10.<\/p>\n
The chamber\u2019s signature event brings business leaders, community partners and regional stakeholders together for an evening of celebration, recognition and meaningful networking.<\/p>\n
The gala will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 701 Penn St., Reading, and will include a keynote speaker, the presentation of several awards and the opportunity for networking.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe gala represents the culmination of a year of impactful programming dedicated to supporting Latino-owned businesses, workforce development, and economic growth across Berks County and beyond,\u201d the chamber said on its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Latino Chamber of Commerce began more than 20 years ago with the goal of building an organization to serve as a catalyst for economic empowerment, connection and long-term growth within the Latino business community, the organization said.<\/p>\n Over the years, the chamber has helped entrepreneurs start, grow and sustain their businesses, and has connected members with financial institutions, government agencies and corporate partners.<\/p>\n Among those being recognized at the event are Centro Hispano<\/a>, 201 Penn St., Reading, which will receive the Community Partner of the Year award.<\/p>\n Centro Hispano supports the Latino population in Berks through collaborative initiatives designed to enable individuals and families to improve their lives and their communities. The organization has been supporting the community for 60 years.<\/p>\n La Mega Radio will be presented with the Small Business of the Year award.<\/p>\n