With a population of 11 million, Mexico is the world's 11th most populous company, and the world's most populous Spanish-speaking country. Ranked 13th among the world's economies, a growing population, growing middle class, and proximity to the United States make it a key market in which to do business.

Mexico also has its share of entrepreneurs who have achieved  national and international recognition for both their business acumen and social activism.  To meet and hear from Mr. Juan Gallardo and Mr. Lorenzo Berho - two of Mexico's most prominent businessesmen - tune in to Biz Talk With Josh Smith this Sunday at 11:00 am EST.  Biz Talk With Josh Smith broadcasts on 1580AM in the Washington, DC area, and listeners may also visit www.biztalkwithjosh.com to hear this and every week's show. 

In addition to being Chairman of Grupo GEPP (www.gepp.com.mx) Mr. Gallardo is a member of the board of directors of Caterpillar, Inc.,  Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Azucarero Mexico S.A. de C.V. (sugar mills); Chairman of Grupo Embotelladoras Unidas S.A. de C.V. (Pepsi bottling company); Independent Director of Lafarge S.A. and Director of Lafarge Canada Inc.; Director of Mexicana de Aviacion, IDEA S.A. and Grupo Mexico S.A. de CV (Mexico); Director of Nadro S.A. de C.V. (pharmaceutical retail); Nacional Drogas, Grupo México S.A. de C.V. (mining); Intercon, S.A. de C.V.; Member of the International Advisory Board of Textron, Inc.; Member, Consejo Mexicano de Hombres de Negocios A.C. (Business Roundtable of Mexico).