The stars in Philadelphia's skyline were not the only things shining bright this past Friday. Six entrepreneurs from the Philadelphia region gathered at the Pyramid Club in downtown Philadelphia to be recognized for their outstanding achievements.

The inaugural class of AL DÍA Top Entrepreneurs are business leaders who have built and sustained successful, progressive businesses across the region. The sold-out event began with networking amongst local businesses, then a fireside chat with AL DÍA Publisher Hernan Guaracao and President of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) Anne Bovaird Nevins. The evening concluded with the Master of Ceremonies, CNBC Correspondent, Janet Alvarez presiding over the award element of the program.

Jennifer Rodriguez, President of the Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Gregory DeShields, Executive Director of PHLDiversity were in attendance at the ceremony. Maria N. Gonzalez, President of HACE along with Sharon Manker, Manager of Supplier Diversity for AmeriHealth Caritas took part in the festivities.

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