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Keynote Speaker
Maria Garza
President and CEO, The G3 Lifestyle, Inc.
Maria is an executive, entrepreneur, public speaker, and advocate known for her leadership in education, workforce development, and the Hispanic community. She currently serves as President and CEO of The G3 Lifestyle, Inc., helping aspiring CEOs develop a millionaire mindset and achieve success.
As former CEO of ECMHSP, Maria led major organizational growth and launched innovative STEAM programs serving nearly 3,000 children across 12 states. She also co-founded The Mexican American Council and the first Mariachi Music Conservatory east of the Mississippi, expanding access to culture and arts for underserved youth.
Maria has received numerous national and international honors, including induction into the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, the Ohtli Award from the Mexican government, and recognition from NBC-Telemundo and Univision. Above all, she values her role as wife, mother, and grandmother.
Presenter
Rolonda Hernandez
Chapter Chair, SCORE Raleigh;
Founder, Advance Wake
Rolonda serves as Chapter Chair of SCORE Raleigh, leading one of the region's most active small business mentorship networks. Over 20 years, she has personally supported more than 1,000 entrepreneurs across North Carolina and internationally, including programs in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.
A two-time globally recognized leader, named Top 100 Global Leader in Real Estate and Construction and Brainz 500 Global Award recipient, Rolonda brings enterprise-level systems experience into practical frameworks for founders at every stage. She is the founder of Advance Wake, an AI Business Solutions platform and Entrepreneurial Support Connector for North Carolina.
Spotlight
City of Raleigh Contractor Spotlight
Kristin Calton
LMJ Pavement Marking
Founded in 2011 with a used paint machine, an old pickup truck, and trailer, LMJ Pavement Marking began at Kristin’s kitchen table with a vision and a strong work ethic. Over the past 15 years, LMJ has grown from painting parking lots to becoming a full-service intersection specialist, expanding into thermoplastic roadway markings, traffic signal installation, and inductive loop saw cutting.
Today, LMJ operates a fleet of 35 trucks and employs 60 dedicated team members who share a commitment to quality workmanship and customer service.
Kristin and the LMJ team have proudly served the City of Raleigh on numerous projects over the past 15 years and look forward to continuing that partnership for years to come. Through every challenge and milestone, LMJ has remained committed to delivering excellent service and outstanding project results.
Wake County Public School System Spotlight
Lesle McClure
More than three decades ago, driven by knowledge and ambition, we embarked on a journey to "build it all." Our endeavors spanned a diverse range of projects, guided by a blend of creativity and expertise, consistently yielding results that were not just superior but innovative, delivered punctually, and within budget. The pursuit of excellence became our singular path. Clients recognized the enduring value embedded in every project we undertook, appreciating our adaptable approach and unwavering commitment to service. Our philosophy of “Building Your Peace of Mind” is our approach in each project. We create cost effective solutions and time-saving strategies for every client.
Today, diversity remains ingrained in our ethos. Over the past 30 years, our portfolio has encompassed commercial ventures for corporations across the Triangle region.
Our public project clients include numerous state, county, and city agencies; NCDOT, DOA, DPI, DAC, DPS, DNCR, RDU Airport Authority, State Hwy Patrol, Wake County GSA, City of Raleigh, City of Durham, WCPSS, WTCC, NCSU, and UNC Chapel Hill.
