ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS LEADERS SUMMIT 2027

Welcome to The Business Crossroads 

Puerto Rico meets the United States at the crossroads of business, investment, and opportunity

MAY 13-14, 2027 AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON AT SEA WORLD ORLANDO, FL.

 

 

The Economic Development Business Leaders Summit is a high-value platform designed to connect leaders and organizations that can create meaningful business and economic development opportunities. On May 13–14, 2027, leaders from Puerto Rico, Florida and communities throughout the United States will meet in Orlando to build relationships, identify opportunities, exchange ideas and develop partnerships that can continue long after the Summit.

The Four Pillars:

    CONNECT - Meet decision-makers and expand your professional         and business network.

    COLLABORATE - Develop strategic partnerships across industries,         organizations, cities and states.

    INVEST - Discover business, investment and economic         development opportunities.

    GROW - Create relationships that can generate new markets,         projects, jobs and lasting economic impact.

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WHY ATTEND?

Key Benefits & Results

High-Level Networking

Strategic Partnerships

Government Collaboration

Learn Best Practices

Access to Industry Experts

Business Matchmaking

Brand Visibility

.REGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT

NETWORKING & BUSINESS MATCHMAKING

Networking, Mentoring & Business Matchmaking

 

Targeted Connections

Mentoring Opportunities

Business Matchmaking

Strategic Partnerships

Expand Your Network

Who You Will Meet - Business Leaders & CEOs • Entrepreneurs & Startups • Investors • Government Officials • Mayors & Municipal Delegations • Economic Development Agencies • Chambers of Commerce • Universities • Healthcare Executives • Manufacturers • Technology Companies • Tourism Leaders • Nonprofits • Professional Associations

BRING YOUR DELEGATION

More People. More Connections. More Opportunities.

Who Should Bring a Delegation?

Businesses & Corporations • Government & Municipalities • Chambers of Commerce • Investors • Universities • Nonprofits • Professional Associations • Industry Organizations

Individual Ticket — $150

Delegation Reserved Table (8 attendees)— $1,000

Why Bring a Delegation?

Increase networking opportunities, engage with more business and government leaders, divide your team among different sessions and conversations, promote your organization collectively, and create more opportunities for follow-up after the Summit.

BRING YOUR DELEGATION

 

Top Reasons why attend this summit!

5.7 M

Total Businesses

Latino-owned employer and non-employer businesses across the United States.

2.5 X

Rapid Expansion 

Latino-owned small businesses are forming at 2.5 times the national average. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of Latino employer firms surged by 125%.

$730 B Revenue Powerhouse

Latino employer businesses alone generate over $730 billion in annual revenue and employ more than 3.8 million workers.

82%

The rise of Latina preneurs

82% over a recent five-year stretch, contributing $1.3 trillion to the overall U.S. economy. 

Industry Concentration

While Latino-owned businesses are diversifying into tech and corporate services, they hold dominant shares in several critical U.S. industry sectors.

 

Industry Sector            Summary of Latino Business Footprint

 

Construction                         The #1 top industry sector by total volume of firms. Construction accounts for over 70,000       

                                                 employer firms and the largest segment of Latino male entrepreneurship.

Transportation &

Warehousing                        One of the most successful sectors for scaling up. This sector holds a disproportionately high                                                           concentration of Hispanic-owned businesses.

Administrative &

Waste Services                    Features heavily among non-employer and local commercial service business entities.

 

Accommodation &

Food Services                      Hospitality, restaurants, and catering services make up the second highest number of employer                                                      firms.

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