Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements and leadership in the automotive industry during the 2026 edition of the Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards. The event, organized by Negocios Magazine, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Murgado will receive the special 'Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award,' which highlights his career and the growth that has transformed his company into a multi-state organization.
Headquartered in Miami, Murgado Automotive Group currently operates 29 locations across five states, with a presence in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. The group's journey began in Miami, where under Murgado's leadership, Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami improved their performance after years of declining results under previous ownership. These operations subsequently became standout performers for General Motors and Honda.
Today, the group represents a wide range of automotive 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, expressed pride in recognizing Murgado, noting his deep ties to Miami and his success in expanding 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. 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, focuses 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 also distributed through international digital platforms such as PressReader, as well as 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.
