Noche de Gala 2024
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM CT
LOCATION
The Grand Ballroom - Kansas City Convention Center
1515 Wyandote St. Kansas City, MO 64108
AGENDA
5:00 pm
5:45 pm
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:30 pm
VIP Gala Check-In & Reception
Gala General Admission Reception
Program & Awards Ceremony
Holiday After-Party Check-In
Holiday After-Party Reception
Who we Are
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City was founded in 1977 by 25 Hispanic business leaders led by Hector Barreto, Sr., who envisioned the need for an organization that would represent the interests of the Hispanic business community before the public and private sectors.
In 1979, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City became the founding Chamber of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promotes the economic growth and development of its member businesses and the Hispanic community, as well as relationships between Hispanic businesses and the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area community.
We work both locally and nationally to develop a network that provides Hispanic businesses cohesion and strength. Under the current leadership, we are now founders of the National Federation of Latino Chambers of Commerce and Associations, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
We will continue to engage, consult and develop Hispanic Chambers across the country, as did our founders.
Our Team
Carlos Gomez
President/CEO
Carlos Gomez leads the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City with a focus on supporting small businesses, particularly Spanish-speaking owners. With extensive experience in retail and community involvement, Carlos has helped the Chamber become one of the largest in the Kansas City Metro area.
Yani Vazquez Cruz
Director of Membership Services
Yani Vazquez Cruz manages membership services and communications for the Chamber. With a background in marketing and advertising, and coming from a small business family in Puerto Rico, Yani brings valuable experience to assist Chamber members.
Brenda Salcedo
Executive Administrator to the President
Brenda Salcedo assists the President with key objectives and special projects. With over a decade of experience at the Chamber, she has been instrumental in outreach and growth, particularly with Spanish-speaking business owners.
Alad Aguirre
Director of Small Business Development
[Team Member Name] is a skilled professional with extensive experience in [industry/field]. Passionate about [specific aspect of the job or industry], [he/she/they] deliver(s) exceptional results and drive(s) success for our clients.
What We Do
National Recognition
Received National Recognition as a top Hispanic Chamber in the U.S.
Events and Assistance
Host 70+ events each year, offer small businesses free start-up assistance, give one-on-one consulting to small businesses
Connections and Collaborations
Connect minority, women, and veteran- owned businesses to corporate America for supplier diversity, access the needs of the small business community and our members at all levels, both locally and nationally
Initiatives
Created the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative, Started KC BizFest in 2003, Started Latinos of Tomorrow in 2004, Started Young Latino Professionals in 2007, Established Comida in 2013
SPONSORSHIPS
ULTIMATE SPONSOR $20,000
Here's what you get:
2 VIP Tables (20 guests) + 20 VIP Reception guests + After Party
Two-minute podium time at Gala
Company opening video to acknowledge the company
Recognized as the presenting sponsor
Full-page, ad in the official digital Gala program
Company logo in Gala program
Logo on Step & Repeat Company + Gobo Logo
PLATIMUM SPONSOR $15,000
Here's what you get:
VIP Table for 10 guests + VIP Reception for 10 guests + After Party
Company opening video to acknowledge the company
Company acknowledged as a presenting sponsor
Full-page, ad in the official digital Gala program
Company logo in Gala program
Logo on Step & Repeat Company + Gobo Logo
GOLD SPONSOR $10,000
Here's what you get:
4 Table Tickets + VIP Reception (4 guests) + After Party
Full-page, ad in the official digital Gala program
Company acknowledged as a presenting sponsor•
Company logo in Gala program
Logo on Step and Repeat
Company Gobo Logo
SILVER SPONSOR $5,000
Here's what you get:
4 Table Tickets + VIP Reception (4 guests) + After Party
Company name included in Gala program
Acknowledgment at the podium during the Gala
Logo on Step and Repeat
Logo included in the After Party Signage (multiple logos)
BRONZE SPONSOR $3,000
Here's what you get:
2 Company Representatives will be Co-Presenters of the award on stage
2 Table Tickets + access to the VIP Reception (2 guests) + After Party
Company logo on the screenAcknowledgment from Gala podium
TABLES
VIP TABLE $3000
Here's what you get:
10 Table Tickets + VIP Reception (10 guests) + After Party
Includes ¼-page ad in the digital Gala program•Chamber lapel pin + Gift Box
Table with name recognition + Wine
TABLE $2,500
Here's what you get:
•Regular 10 Table Tickets
Includes After-Party
TICKETS
GALA VIP TICKET
$300
Here's what you get:
Access to VIP Reception
Access to Gala
Access to After-Party
Food, Drink and Dancing
GALA SINGLE TICKET
$250
Here's what you get:
Access to Gala
Access to After-Party
Food, Drink and Dancing
HOLDAY PARTY SINGLE TICKET
$50
Here's what you get:
Access to After-Party
Food, Drink and Dancing
Noche de Gala 2024 Award Nominations!
Current members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are invited to nominate business associates or themselves to be honored with one of six distinguished awards at their 47th Annual Holiday Noche de Gala.
The award recommender and recipient must be members in good standing (except the Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient or The Richard Barrera Award recipient).
Nominations must include examples of the company or person’s involvement and specific accomplishments pertaining to the award for which they are being nominated.
Deadline to Submit Nominations: November 7st, 2024 5:00 p, CST
Getting Here
The Grand Ballroom - Kansas City Convention Center
1515 Wyandote St. Kansas City, MO 64108
If you prefer to register and pay by check, please contact the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City at (816) 472-6767
Mark your calendar and plan to join us December 7th! We look forward to seeing you at this event.