Vienna, VA – September 24, 2009—MicroTech President & CEO Tony Jimenez was named the National “Corporate Business Advocate of the Year” at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Annual Awards Gala, held in conjunction with the organization’s 30th National Convention and Business Expo last week in Denver. Jimenez was previously a Corporate Business Advocate of the Year regional winner and was selected for the national honor during the September 19th “Hispanic Excellence in Leadership and Business” awards event, with USHCC Chairman David Lizarraga presenting the crystal trophy.

The celebrated USHCC annual awards are focused on extraordinary and visionary Hispanic chambers, as well as business leaders and corporate advocates like Tony Jimenez who have contributed to and demonstrated exemplary excellence and leadership in business.  The awards pay tribute to the unparalleled achievements and innovations that have significantly empowered the U.S. Hispanic community, the nation’s largest and fastest growing minority group. The business advocacy award specifically represents significant contributions made to the local Hispanic community and Hispanic business, and support of Hispanic Chambers.

“Some of the best known business people in America are considered for this prestigious award, and I am honored that the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has recognized our efforts,” Jimenez said. “It is important to note that this recognition is not just about me; it’s a testament and well-deserved acknowledgement of all the hard work and commitment of Team MicroTech.”

MicroTech (www.MicroTech.net) was recently named America’s #1 Fastest-Growing Hispanic-Owned Business by Hispanic Business; the #1 ranking on the Washington Technology Top 25 8(a) List, recognizing the most successful 8(a) businesses in the government marketplace; along with a second consecutive year on the prestigious Inc. 500, moving up 109 spots from last year to #174. Jimenez has also received other awards this year, including the “Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year.”

The USHCC convention was the largest gathering of Hispanic business owners in the nation.  The USHCC serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay, and represents 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses that generate nearly $400 billion annually.  This year’s convention promoted best practices on creating wealth, accessing procurement opportunities, and securing and sustaining long-term growth.

The national winners were selected from nominations submitted by numerous local and statewide Hispanic chambers of commerce from across the country.  The selection panel included a wide variety of professionals that included representatives from Fortune 500 companies and national non-profit organizations.

"On behalf of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) and the more than three million Hispanic-owned businesses we represent nationwide," said USHCC Chairman of the Board David C. Lizárraga, "We are proud to recognize an up-and-coming corporate leader like Tony Jimenez. His passionate advocacy for the Hispanic community is a shining example of what the 'Corporate Business Advocate of the Year' award represents. MicroTech’s success in the technology field is a brilliant illustration of the increasing role that Hispanic-led business is playing in the U.S. and world economy. Tony embodies the spirit of this award: Excellence in Leadership and Business.”

 

 MicroTechnologies LLC, (d.b.a. MicroTech) is an 8(a) certified and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and delivers robust process-driven performance for mission success. MicroTech applies its regimented process, enterprise IT experience, and state-of-the-art engineering solutions to integrate different technologies and create proven results that respond to clients' strategic needs. MicroTech is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Symantec Managed Services Partner, Tandberg Platinum Partner, Autonomy Added Value Reseller, VMware Professional Partner, EMC Velocity Partner, Citrix Silver Solution Advisor, Adobe Solutions Partner, and Polycom Premier Partner. With an astounding five-year growth rate of over 2600%, MicroTech is a two-time member of Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 500, ranking the 500 fastest growing private companies in the U.S., the Washington Business Journal Fast 50 Growing Companies, the CRN Fast Growth 100 ranking the top technology resellers, Hispanic Business Magazine Fastest-Growing Hispanic-Owned Business, and the number one spot on the Washington Technology Top 25 8(a) list. ISO 9001:2008 certified with CMMI compliant processes, MicroTech is headquartered just outside the Nation's Capital in Vienna, Virginia, with key offices in Richmond, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; Huntsville, Alabama; and Colorado Springs, Colorado.