City of Montgomery, Alabama. Official Proclamation.

Gilberto Herrera Day

On November 10, 2023, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed proclaimed Gilberto Herrera Day. It happened the night Gilberto gave the keynote at the Mayor's Young Professional Council's first fundraising gala, Paying It Forward.

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Gilberto Herrera Day proclamation signed by Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed on November 10, 2023
The signed proclamation from the Office of the Mayor, City of Montgomery.

In the City's Own Words

Why Montgomery Named a Day After Him

The proclamation thanks Gilberto for his keynote and calls out the work behind it. Here is what the City wrote:

  • "...his steadfast commitment to empowering individuals and businesses..."
  • "...has provided invaluable insights to countless aspiring entrepreneurs..."
  • "...his unwavering dedication to the empowerment of others..."

Signed by Steven L. Reed, Mayor of the City of Montgomery, on November 10, 2023.

The Night

Paying It Forward, Live

The gala was about young professionals lifting the next group up. So Gilberto did not come alone. He brought young men he mentors, so they could see it up close.

Gilberto Herrera holding his Gilberto Herrera Day proclamation with his mentees at the Montgomery gala
Gilberto and his mentees with the proclamation at the gala.
Flyer for the 2023 Paying It Forward Gala in Montgomery featuring guest speaker Gilberto Herrera
The official event flyer. RSA Activity Center, Montgomery.
Gilberto Herrera with Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed
Gilberto with Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed.

What the Proclamation Recognized

The Work Behind the Honor

Free training for underserved communitiesAs Alabama's Grow with Google Digital Coach, Gilberto brought free business and finance training to people who needed it most.
Help for aspiring entrepreneursThrough his talks and his book, How To Scale You, he has helped thousands of people start and grow.
Trusted across bordersClients across the United States, Canada, Panama, and Latin America trust him with their marketing and growth.
Service to the communityFrom the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama to the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club, he gives back where he lives.

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