Bienvenido’s Empresarios Hosts Exclusive Brunch with Hispanic Business Leaders and Government Officials

Washington, D.C. — On Sunday, January 19, Bienvenido's Empresarios, the strategic business coalition of Bienvenido, hosted an exclusive brunch at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. With over 100 top Hispanic business executives and policymakers in attendance, the event served as a vital platform for fostering dialogue on economic strategy, U.S.-Mexico relations, and investments shaping the future of North America.

Abraham Enriquez, Founder and President of Bienvenido, opened the event by emphasizing the pivotal role of Latino leadership in shaping the economic and diplomatic future of the Americas. “Bienvenido's Empresarios is about more than business—it’s about creating opportunities, empowering innovation, and ensuring that our community remains a driving force for prosperity in the region,” Enriquez stated.

Key Highlights and Announcements

Among the distinguished attendees were Mauricio Doehner Cobián, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs of Cemex, who announced the company’s plans to invest $4 billion to $6 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, building on their $3 billion investment over the last six years.

The brunch also welcomed esteemed guests such as Carlos Slim Domit, son of renowned Mexican business mogul Carlos Slim, and Altagracia Gómez, economic adviser to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Their participation underscored the event’s significance as a bridge between government and private sectors in the Americas.

Ambassador Christopher Landau, nominee for Deputy Secretary of State, delivered remarks on the importance of strengthening U.S.-Mexico relations and advancing strategic investments to promote mutual prosperity.

Building Partnerships Across the Americas

The event spotlighted significant themes such as:

• Economic Strategy: Insights from leading executives driving innovation and growth across industries in North America.
• U.S.-Mexico Relations: A forward-looking discussion on trade, energy, and cross-border collaboration.
• Future of Investment: Leveraging North America’s unique strengths to create jobs, bolster supply chains, and secure economic stability.

The event marked a milestone for Bienvenido Empresarios, securing record funding to support its mission of empowering Latino entrepreneurs and amplifying their role in shaping the Americas’ economic future.

“This brunch exemplifies what Empresarios stands for: building bridges between the private and public sectors to drive solutions and achieve meaningful progress,” said Enriquez.

The brunch concluded with a call to action for leaders to sustain this critical dialogue, ensuring that North America remains a global economic powerhouse.

For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:

Rafael E. Struve
Deputy Communications Director, Bienvenido
[email protected]