Negocios Magazine has announced that Mario Murgado, President & CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, will be recognized at the 2026 Top Entrepreneur of USA Awards ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at the EB Hotel Miami. Murgado will receive the special "Automotive Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership Award," which celebrates his entrepreneurial career, leadership in the automotive sector, and the growth that has transformed Murgado Automotive Group into an organization operating across multiple U.S. markets.
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 saw improved performance after years of declining results under previous ownership, eventually becoming standout operations for General Motors and Honda. Today, the 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 marques such as Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo.
Eduardo Hapke, Publisher of Negocios Magazine, expressed the honor in recognizing Murgado, noting his deep ties to Miami and his success in turning 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, set to take place 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. The publication also expands its reach through international digital platforms such as PressReader, as well as through its social media presence and business events.
This recognition underscores the significance of Murgado's achievements and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership in the automotive industry, highlighting how strategic growth and dedication can transform a local enterprise into a multi-state powerhouse.
