4 Hispanic entrepreneurs who have succeeded in the US

National Hispanic Heritage Month Comes to a Close

Prominent Hispanic Entrepreneurs in the USA

Hispanic Contributions and Influence in the United States

Today, on Sunday, October 15, the festivities in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month come to an end.

From September 15 to today, the contributions and influence of Hispanics in the United States were recognized.

On this occasion, we present four entrepreneurs who currently thrive throughout the USA thanks to their dedication, effort, discipline, and perseverance.

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In this overview, we introduce Cuban-American real estate magnate Jorge Pérez, better known as the ‘Condo King.’

Additionally, this list includes Arturo Moreno, also known as ‘Arte’ Moreno, the owner of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.

Furthermore, we have María Contreras-Sweet, who has excelled both in the business and governmental arenas.

Lastly, there is the music producer Emilio Estefan, renowned for his work with artists like his wife, Gloria Estefan, as well as JLo and Shakira, among others.

Jorge Pérez, the ‘Condo King’

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Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 17, 1949, Jorge Pérez is the president and CEO of Related Group.

In 2018, Pérez was ranked 316th on Forbes’ 400 list with a net worth of $2.6 billion.

Before venturing into real estate, he served as the Director of Economic Development for the city of Miami, Florida.

According to CNN, Jorge is considered one of the most influential Hispanic entrepreneurs in the United States.

A Passion for the ‘King of Sports’

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Arturo Moreno, also known as ‘Arte’ Moreno, is best known as the owner of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team in MLB.

Though born in Tucson, Arizona, he has Mexican roots. He is the first Mexican-American to own a sports team in the United States.

As of last year, he held the 662nd position on Forbes’ billionaires list, with his fortune valued at $4.1 billion at that time.

Although he retains stakes in other billboard advertising companies, the bulk of his wealth comes from the baseball team.

Proudly from Jalisco

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Among the four Hispanic entrepreneurs succeeding in the USA, let’s turn to María Contreras-Sweet, originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

In 2014, President Barack Obama appointed her as the head of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA).

According to CNN, María founded ProAmerica Bank, the first bank dedicated to serving the needs of both small and medium-sized businesses.

She has recently served on the board of directors for Sempra Energy, Regional Management Corp, and Trinet Group Inc.

Successful Producer and Entrepreneur

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To conclude this overview of four Hispanic entrepreneurs succeeding in the USA, we introduce music producer and entrepreneur Emilio Estefan.

Of Cuban-American descent, Emilio has produced hits for world-renowned artists (Shakira, JLo, and others), as reported by WHCCNY.

Together with his wife, singer Gloria Estefan, he founded Estefan Enterprises, which includes recording studios, restaurants, and hotels.

It is said that this company generates annual profits of over $24 million. The Estefans also own the Bongos Cuban Café at Disneyland.