Driving Growth.
Elevating Leadership.
Shaping Policy.

2025 Impact Report

Despite significant economic and policy headwinds facing Latino communities, We Are ALX delivered measurable impact across economic development, leadership representation, and policy advocacy — strengthening Massachusetts’ economic future and advancing equity statewide.

We Are ALX

The story of Latino economic growth is not emerging – it is already shaping the future of Massachusetts. At ALX, we are ensuring that this growth translates into lasting opportunity: turning entrepreneurs into employers, talent into leadership, and visibility into real economic power.

– Eneida Román, President and CEO

Impact at a glance

700+

Nominations received for the 2025 ALX100 list

393

Businesses supported through the
ALX Business Program

2,100

Advising Hours Delivered

$40,000

Grants awarded to ALX Businesses

1,300+

Families impacted by ALX’s Childcare Program

75%

Businesses integrated innovation
and digital transformation

ALX’s impact in 2025 extended beyond numbers

Economic Prosperity

We support Latino-owned businesses and help them scale.

2100

Hours of strategic business support

601

New ALX registered businesses

393

Businesses served

14

Businesses in MBE certification process

Policy & Advocacy

We champion policy that makes Massachusetts more competitive and inclusive.

Read the ¡Vamos Massaschusetts! Report


✔︎ Released Vamos Massachusetts, the first-ever report measuring Latino GDP in the Commonwealth, in partnership with the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

✔︎ Convened the ALX Policy Forum to present findings alongside community partners

✔︎ Co-hosted The State of Latinos with The Boston Globe at Roxbury Community College

✔︎ Convened 30 Latino small business owners for an ALX Business Roundtable with Congresswoman Katherine Clark to advocate for inclusive economic strategies

✔︎ Maintained active seats on key policy and advisory bodies, including:

➻ Governor’s Latino Empowerment Advisory Council

➻ Governor’s Competitiveness Council

➻ Legislature’s Permanent Latino Commission

➻ Supplier Diversity Office Advisory Council

✔︎ Advanced coalition-based advocacy across economic equity, workforce access, and wealth-building initiatives

Throughout 2025, ALX was recognized as a trusted voice on leadership and economic development, shaping dialogue across sectors and contributing solutions that supported talent development, institutional capacity, and long-term economic resilience.

Office of Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

Leadership & Representation

We celebrate and spotlight Latino leaders through high visibility initiatives.


✔︎ Showcased the Class of 2024 ALX100 traveling exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum and UMass Boston before officially closing out at the ALX Impact Celebration in March 2025.

✔︎ Launched a call for nominations for the Class of 2025 ALX100 and received 700+ nominations of cross sector candidates

 

✔︎ Announced and amplified the Class of 2025 ALX100, elevating Latino leadership statewide

 

✔︎ For the third year in a row, the Boston Globe Magazine featured the ALX100 honorees kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month

✔︎ Partnered with the Museum of Fine Arts to launch the ALX100 season with the ALX100 sculpture

 

✔︎ Hosted curated leadership convenings, including a Women’s History Month event with The ‘Quin House

 

✔︎ Convened leaders across sectors to build social capital, visibility, and cross-sector collaboration

 

✔︎ Hosted curated leadership convenings, including a Women’s History Month event with The ‘Quin House

 

✔︎ Continued year-round nominations of Latino leaders for boards, executive roles, leadership programs, and awards

Despite funding constraints and challenging federal policy conditions, We Are ALX strengthened internal systems, expanded media visibility, and maximized partnerships — positioning us for continued growth and impact in 2026.

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