Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Invites You to a Forum Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Promoting Business Empowerment
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CCPR) and its Network of Businesswomen and Professional Women announce the celebration of its traditional Enterprise Women’s Forum 2026, an event to be held on March 5, 2026, at the Royal Sonesta in Isla Verde. The forum is designed to recognize the impact and contributions of women in the business sector. The gathering will bring together distinguished leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a day of education, reflection, and networking, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to equity and the economic progress of the Island.
The President of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, Lcda. Margaret Ramírez Báez, highlighted: “This forum represents our commitment to promoting female leadership in the business sector. Women in Puerto Rico—and around the world—have demonstrated an extraordinary ability to transform challenges into opportunities. Through platforms like this, we seek to continue inspiring future generations to build a country—and a world—that is more inclusive and prosperous for all.”
The forum agenda will feature a series of highly relevant presentations and discussions. It will begin with “Business and Women: Current Landscape and Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs,” presented by Lcda. Chantal Benet Arbona, COO and Economist at Inteligencia Económica, Inc. Following this, Desirée Maldonado, Financial Consultant at Popular Securities, LLC, will present “Financial Intelligence and Strategic Decision-Making,” focused on strengthening tools for business decision-making.
Luis Fernando Rivera Alameda, CEO of Anexo Puerto Rico, will present “Technological Mindset (AI, Digitalization),” exploring the challenges and opportunities that technological innovation brings to female leadership. Subsequently, Héctor Millán, speaker and co-founder of A Otro Nivel Enterprise, will deliver the presentation “Productivity and Profitability for Business Growth,” aimed at fostering the sustainable development of women-led businesses.
A central highlight of the event will be the panel discussion, “Stories of Passion, Resilience, and Leadership,” moderated by Lcda. Margaret Ramírez Báez and Romina Navas (President of Hyundai de Rexville). Panelists Deborah Martorell, meteorologist; Joanna Marie Bauzá González, President & CEO of The Cervantes; CPA Maritza Abadía, President of Banesco USA in Puerto Rico; Ángela Weyne, CPA and Former Insurance Commissioner of Puerto Rico; María de los Ángeles Virella, President of WorldNet Telecommunications; and Migdalia Figueroa, President/General Manager of Telemundo Puerto Rico, will share their experiences and inspiring career journeys.
The forum will continue with a luncheon and keynote presentation on Corporate Image and Strategic Communication, delivered by Vanessa Marzán Toro, President of Comm4Success. Later in the program, a Recognition Ceremony honoring Puerto Rican Women Who Transcend and Leave a Legacy will take place.
For their part, CCPR Executive Director Lcda. Liza M. García and President of the Businesswomen and Professional Women’s Committee, Gladys Torres, expressed that this event serves as an essential platform for women entrepreneurs to connect, share experiences, and strengthen the support network that drives Puerto Rico’s economic and social growth.
The CCPR invites entrepreneurs, professionals, and the community to participate in this traditional forum, which seeks to inspire, recognize, and promote gender equity in the business sector. For more information, please call 787-721-6060.
About the Chamber of Commerce:
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization with a business-oriented perspective that represents a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors—whether large or small enterprises—with multisectoral representation aimed at strengthening economic development and progress. Its mission is grounded in the principles of free enterprise to ensure business certainty and improve the quality of life for all Puerto Ricans.
The organization also serves as the voice of business in Puerto Rico, representing all commercial, industrial, and professional activities, as well as those that form the fundamental base of the Puerto Rican economy.For more information, visit camarapr.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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