BMO proudly hosted an inspiring evening at its Chicago headquarters celebrating the 2025 Latino Leaders Index500, honoring Latino-led businesses making a powerful economic and community impact. The event featured a fireside chat with Julieta LaMalfa, CFO of Canela Media, and Ricardo Mendez Acevedo, VFO of Kua, moderated by Eduardo Tobon, Head of EEAG & Latino Segment at BMO. LaMalfa shared, “Being active in the Latino business community has enabled me to share my experiences, contribute to meaningful causes, and continue advocating for change within our communities.” Mendez Acevedo added, “We truly see BMO as a trusted ally in our journey, empowering us to think bigger, act faster, ad stay focused on our goals.” The celebration underscored the $25B+ annual revenue generated by the 500 recognized companies, highlighting their contributions to advancing generational wealth, leadership and economic growth across industries.

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