Negocios Magazine has announced that Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be honored with the 'Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award' at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. This recognition underscores Murgado's entrepreneurial career and his role in transforming Murgado Automotive Group into a multi-state enterprise with 29 locations across Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California.
Murgado's journey began in Miami, where he took control of struggling Buick, GMC, and Honda dealerships near Downtown Miami. Under his leadership, these operations saw significant improvements in performance, becoming standout examples for General Motors and Honda. Today, the group represents a diverse portfolio of brands including Honda, Toyota, Ford, Lincoln, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Cadillac, Audi, Volkswagen, Acura, Infiniti, Mazda, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, as well as luxury and high-performance marques like Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed pride in recognizing Murgado, stating, 'For Negocios Magazine, it is a true honor to recognize Mario Murgado, an entrepreneur with deep ties to Miami who has successfully transformed a local automotive operation into a group with a presence across different regions of the United States.' The event will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an awards ceremony and dinner organized by Negocios Magazine.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, is a communications platform focused on entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and business leaders in South Florida and the U.S. Hispanic market. The magazine is published in print and digital formats and operates NegociosMagazine.com, a platform featuring news, interviews, business profiles, and content related to business, finance, technology, investments, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Its content is distributed internationally through platforms such as PressReader, and it maintains an active presence on social media, including Instagram and Facebook.
The Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards 2026 will take place in the Ballroom of the EB Hotel Miami, offering a night dedicated to celebrating business leadership and entrepreneurial achievement. This event highlights the importance of recognizing individuals like Murgado, who not only excel in their industries but also contribute to the economic growth of their communities. Murgado's recognition serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs, demonstrating that with vision and dedication, local businesses can expand to have a national impact.
