2025 State of Hispanic Business
Invest. Expand. Thrive: Real Estate as a Business Asset
The State of Hispanic Business is GPHCC’s annual forum that informs members, partners, policymakers, and the broader business community about the trends shaping Hispanic-owned businesses in the region. Featuring regional and national experts, the event highlights research and best practices that inspire effective investments, programs, and solutions to the challenges Latino entrepreneurs face.
This year’s symposium explores how entrepreneurs can leverage real estate for business success. From market outlooks to commercial investment strategies, expert insights and real-world stories will make the topic practical and actionable.
This year’s symposium explores how entrepreneurs can leverage real estate for business success. From market outlooks to commercial investment strategies, expert insights and real-world stories will make the topic practical and actionable.
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EVENT DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:30 - 11:00AM LOCATION
WHYY Studios Independence Mall West 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Parking Autopark @ Independence Mall 41 N. 6th Street TICKETS
GPHCC Member: Free Non-Member: $35.00 |
AGENDA
8:30 AM
Registration, Breakfast, Networking 9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks 9:15 AM
Plenary Session The State of Real Estate in the Philadelphia Region An overview and outlook of the state of real estate, development, financing, and current economic trends in the city. Lauren Gilchrist is a sought- after real estate thought leader, often quoted in regional publications. She is responsible for Newmark's full suite of offerings in the region.
9:45 AM
Panel Discussion Claiming Space, Building Wealth: Why Commercial Real Estate Matters for Latino Entrepreneurs Learn from the entrepreneurs who are on the ground developing exciting commercial real estate projects from North Philadelphia and the Navy Yard to Kensington and beyond. Juan Saenz co-leads Voyage's acquisition and capital markets strategy and was responsible for SHIFT Capital's Neighborhood Fund, with key investments in Kensington. Greg Reaves is co-founder and principal of Mosaic Development Partners, a boutique commercial real estate firm that invests in disenfranchised communities. Most recently Mosaic entered a joint venture with Ensemble Real Estate Partners to develop the Navy Yard in to a live, play and work community.
10:15 AM
Concurring Activities: Table Exhibition & Networking Éxito Masterclass Unlocking Opportunity: How to Finance and Invest in Commercial Real Estate Meet the lenders and resource partners that can provide guidance and support as you explore, plan and execute a real estate investment strategy.
Note: Session restricted to GPHCC Small Business members only.
11:15 AM
Event Conclusion |
SPONSORed by
Event Contact: Javier Suarez | [email protected]
Sponsorship Contact: Paul Wheatley | [email protected]
Sponsorship Contact: Paul Wheatley | [email protected]
