This document summarizes the 7th annual HACER Gala event held on October 12, 2010. The gala honored and celebrated local businesses and organizations and their contributions to economic development. There were presentations on ensuring small business success through mentoring and assessment, the benefits of collaborative workspaces for entrepreneurs, and how the Neighborhood and Community Collaboration supports local neighborhoods and businesses. Awards were given for Business of the Year, Best Redevelopment Project, Partnership of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year to recognize their impact.