Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future in Construction and Business
✨ What a wonderful time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG) and the NAWIC Greater New York Chapter 240 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committees! The event brought together passionate leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are shaping the future of diversity and innovation across industries — including construction, business, and technology. This year’s national theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” beautifully highlights the trailblazing Hispanic and Latino leaders who have paved the way for progress through inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment. Held at the Carl Hansen & Son Flagship Showroom in New York City, this inspiring evening featured a dynamic panel of professionals sharing powerful insights on activating inclusive practices and fostering meaningful collaboration within organizations and projects. Empowering Voices: Leadership and Inclusion in Action The panel included industry leaders who are driving real change: Lourdes Zapata – Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Carrie Torres – Director, Opportunity Programs Group, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Marcelo Reggiardo – Chairman at NHBG | Principal, AlianzaDuffy Margarita Polanco – Regional Supplier Diversity Manager, DPR Construction Eric Alemany – Senior Director, Supplier Relationship Management, New York Power Authority Moderator: Yenisei Bell, President of NAWIC Greater New York Chapter #240 The discussion shed light on the importance of representation, equitable access, and supplier diversity, particularly within the construction and infrastructure industries — sectors where collaboration between private businesses, public entities, and community organizations can make a lasting impact. A Celebration of Culture, Collaboration, and Community As a proud supporter of diversity and inclusion, TechACS and TechACS Safety Solutions recognize the value of bringing communities together to celebrate our shared heritage. Events like this are not only about honoring history but also about inspiring future leaders to continue breaking barriers and building bridges. The room was filled with energy, pride, and purpose — a testament to how far we’ve come and the incredible opportunities ahead for minority-owned businesses and professionals across New York and beyond. Why Diversity Matters in Construction and Technology At TechACS Safety Solutions, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. As an Authorized Portwest Dealer, we proudly supply high-quality safety gear and PPE to industries that keep New York moving — from construction and renewable energy to healthcare and public works. Our mission goes beyond providing safety solutions — it’s about empowering a diverse workforce and ensuring that every worker is protected, valued, and included. We share the same vision as organizations like NHBG and NAWIC Greater New York Chapter 240: to create spaces where inclusion is more than a value — it’s a standard. Honoring Those Who Pave the Way We extend our gratitude to the event organizers, panelists, and all the incredible guests — including Eric Alemany, Yenisei Bell, Lucie Meier, Hernan Quiñonez, Nancy Pierre, George Wentworth, Angelina C. MBA Rozario, Sylvain David Torres, Luis Reyes, and Wayne Lambert — for their leadership and inspiration. Together, we continue to shape industries where diversity, safety, and innovation go hand in hand. About TechACS Safety Solutions TechACS Safety Solutions, a division of TechACS, is an Authorized Portwest Dealer providing premium PPE and safety gear for professionals in construction, energy, and industrial sectors.Our team is dedicated to helping businesses build safer, smarter, and more inclusive workplaces — with custom safety programs, branding solutions, and Portwest workwear trusted worldwide. Call us at 212-202-1952Visit: www.techacs.comEmpowering Workplaces. Protecting People. Inspiring Progress.