Negocios Magazine has announced that Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be recognized with the 'Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award' during the 2026 edition of the Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami.
This award highlights Murgado's entrepreneurial career, leadership in the automotive industry, and the growth that has turned Murgado Automotive Group into an organization operating 29 locations across five states, including Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. Headquartered in Miami, the group has a significant presence in key markets nationwide.
Murgado's journey began in Miami, where he successfully revitalized Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami, which had been underperforming under previous ownership. These dealerships subsequently became standout operations for General Motors and Honda, setting the stage for the group's expansion.
Today, Murgado Automotive 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 brands such as Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, stated, "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 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards 2026 will bring together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an awards ceremony and dinner organized by Negocios Magazine. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the EB Hotel Miami.
Negocios Magazine, founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco, aims to develop 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 both 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. Negocios Magazine expands its reach through international digital platforms such as PressReader, as well as through social media and business events.
The publication is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., a Miami-based media group that also publishes Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.
