MIAMI, FL — Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, is set to be recognized with the "Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award" at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards, hosted by Negocios Magazine. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami, bringing together approximately 120 entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and professionals for an evening dedicated to business leadership.
Murgado's recognition stems from his entrepreneurial career, leadership in the automotive industry, and the growth that has transformed Murgado Automotive Group into an organization with operations across multiple U.S. markets. Headquartered in Miami, the group currently operates 29 locations across five states, with a presence in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and California.
Murgado's journey is deeply rooted in Miami. Under his leadership, Buick, GMC, and Honda operations near Downtown Miami improved their performance after years of declining results under previous ownership, subsequently becoming standout operations for General Motors and Honda. Today, the group represents a wide range 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.
"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," said Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine.
The Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards 2026 is organized by Negocios Magazine, a publication founded in 2013 by journalist Eduardo Hapke and attorney Karen Blanco with the goal of developing 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. Negocios Magazine further expands its distribution through international digital platforms such as PressReader, as well as through its social media presence and business events.
The publication is part of Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp., a Miami-based media group that develops publications targeting different market segments, including Ejecutiva Magazine, Welcome to America, Salud & Buen Vivir Florida, Hispanic Time, and Electric Cars Plus.
