Press Releases11/04/2025

Hispanic Unity of Florida Announces Annual Entrepreneur Summit: Celebrating 12 Years of Shaping Business Futures

Adam Smith
Hispanic Unity of Florida Announces Annual Entrepreneur Summit: Celebrating 12 Years of Shaping Business Futures

Hollywood, Fla. (September 24, 2025) – Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) is proud to present the 12th Annual Entrepreneur Summit, a dynamic gathering of South Florida’s most driven entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders. Hosted at the cutting-edge Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation on Friday, September 26, 2025, this highly anticipated event draws over 300 attendees annually and continues to serve as a launchpad for startups and uplift an entrepreneur’s journey. This year’s summit promises a full day of inspiration, education, and collaboration, designed to ignite ideas and elevate entrepreneurial journeys.

Attendees will gain actionable insights through hands-on workshops covering:
• AI integration in daily business operations
• Digital marketing mastery for modern audiences
• Sales strategies from pitch to close


“Last year, over 8,000 small businesses were launched in Broward County, generating more than 30,000 jobs,” said Felipe Pinzon, President & CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida. “This summit provides answers to the questions many aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners have, and we’re proud to offer it in both English and Spanish to foster meaningful exchange between attendees and seasoned business leaders.”


A highlight of the program includes the presentation of HUF’s American Dream Award, honoring individuals and organizations whose entrepreneurial success, leadership, and community service exemplify the spirit of the American Dream.


“Amazon is proud to return as the presenting sponsor of Hispanic Unity of Florida’s Entrepreneur Summit,” said Angelica Santibañez, Amazon’s Head of Community Engagement, Florida. “Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. This summit reflects our shared commitment to empowering entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s digital economy.”

Thanks to the generous support of HUF’s sponsors, the event is free to attend. Registration and full agenda available at: www.hispanicunity.org/Summit

About Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF)

Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) was founded in 1982 by local community leaders to serve as a trusted resource for immigrants and others, helping ease the acculturation process and supporting them on the path to achieving the American dream. Many arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs, a few dollars, and no knowledge of the language or culture, but they persevere in pursuit of their aspirations. Today, HUF stands as South Florida’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the immigrant population. Since its founding, HUF has served over 585,000 individuals from South Florida’s. For more information, visit hispanicunity.org and follow @hispanicunity.

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