THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS
HOUSTON TEXAS 2026
SAVE YOUR SPOT
GET INVOLVED
Put your brand in front of thousands of Latino entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Brand visibility across 8 days of events
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VIP passes & speaking opportunities
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Packages starting at $500
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JP Morgan Chase, SBA & more joined us
Be the heartbeat of LEW. Our volunteers are the reason thousands of attendees walk away inspired, connected, and empowered every year.
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Event coordination & guest experience
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Behind-the-scenes production support
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Community outreach & social media
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Network with speakers & organizers
Be the heartbeat of LEW. Our volunteers are the reason thousands of attendees walk away inspired, connected, and empowered every year.
-
Event coordination & guest experience
-
Behind-the-scenes production support
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Community outreach & social media
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Network with speakers & organizers
WHY 2026?
NETWORK
Build valuable connections with fellow business owners | Meet influential community leaders and industry game changers | Enjoy the festivities at our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
LEARN
Participate in Business Growth Workshop to enhance your knowledge | Attend the Hispanic Business Summit for cutting-edge insights | Dive deep into Supplier Diversity at our dedicated seminar
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Compete in pitch competitions with the chance to WIN CASH prizes | Support the thriving Hispanic Marketplace | Connect with investor panel members and competition judges | Secure your piece of the financial pie!
2025 BY
THE NUMBERS
2500+
ATTENDEES
50+
SPEAKERS
35+
EVENTS
$20K
PRIZES AWARDED
Our Partners
LEW partners provide the resources, expertise, and connections that help entrepreneurs learn, connect, and grow.
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ECIF programs and opportunities are open to all eligible applicants and attendees without unlawful discrimination. Pitch competitions are evaluated by an independent panel using published criteria. Sponsors do not influence eligibility, judging, finalist selection, or awards.
Foundation Support
“This initiative is supported by a charitable grant from the
Huntington Bank Foundation.”
The Huntington Bank Foundation awarded ECIF a charitable grant to expand entrepreneurship education, financial empowerment, capital-readiness training, workforce development, and access-to-capital programming. Through ECIF’s Capital Readiness Accelerator, Latino Entrepreneurs Week, Black Entrepreneurs Week, and Youth Entrepreneurship & Workforce programs, the investment will help entrepreneurs and emerging leaders build sustainable pathways to business growth and economic mobility.”