The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada are rolling out the red carpet for one of Nevada’s most respected community leaders.
Peter Guzman, president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, will be one of the featured honorees at the 2025 Dessert Before Dinner Gala, set for September 13 in Las Vegas.
Hosted by the Girl Scouts, the annual event mixes sweets, celebration, and support for programs that help young girls grow into strong leaders.
For Guzman, the recognition comes after years of championing entrepreneurship, school choice, and Hispanic business development across Nevada. Whether it’s mentoring small business owners or standing up for families who want better education options, he’s earned a reputation as someone who fights for real change.
Leadership by Example
While Guzman is best known in political and business circles, the Girl Scouts are highlighting his role as a community builder; someone who’s helped connect people across neighborhoods, industries, and backgrounds.
The organization says he embodies the Girl Scouts’ mission of leadership and service. Honorees are selected based on their impact in the community and their commitment to lifting others up. Guzman fits that bill.
This year’s gala theme is all about the power of connection, which makes Guzman a natural choice. Under his leadership, the Latin Chamber has grown its presence in the state and helped more minority-owned businesses find their footing.
Dessert Comes First
The gala itself is a celebration, but not your typical rubber-chicken dinner.
It starts with a high-end Chef Competition, where local pastry pros, like Vivian Lam from Wynn Las Vegas, create desserts inspired by classic Girl Scout cookies.
After dessert, guests enjoy a full dinner and a night of inspiring stories, including a special tribute to Guzman and fellow honoree Stefanie, who is being recognized for her “superpower of Connection.”
While the event is lighthearted on the surface, the cause behind it is serious. Proceeds go toward STEM education, leadership training, and personal growth programs for girls across Southern Nevada.
More Than Just Cookies
For decades, the Girl Scouts have helped young girls become strong, confident women. Through science projects, community service, or selling cookies door-to-door, the skills they learn early often last a lifetime.
Guzman’s own story, one of rising through hard work and staying connected to his roots, mirrors many of the values the Girl Scouts promote.
His recognition at the gala sends a message to young girls across Nevada: Leadership starts with service, and real success comes from giving back.
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