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Our Impact

Meruelo Group was built on an entrepreneurial spirit that sees possibility in every challenge. With vision and determination, we’ve grown into a multi-industry leader that creates opportunities, drives innovation, and delivers lasting value wherever we work.

How It All Started

Meruelo Group began with a single entrepreneurial idea and a relentless drive to create something lasting. Over the years, that vision has grown into a diverse network of companies across industries, each supported by our expertise, resources, and commitment to excellence. 

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Our Founder

Under the leadership of our founder, Alex Meruelo, quality, innovation, and diversification have become the hallmarks of our success. Born in New York City to Cuban parents and raised in Los Angeles, Alex’s entrepreneurial spirit took shape early, guiding him toward a lifelong career of building and growing businesses.

For more than 40 years, he has led with vision and purpose, investing in a range of industries. Beyond business, Alex is a dedicated philanthropist, committed to giving back and empowering the communities that have shaped his journey.

Our Mission

To build and grow industry-leading businesses through vision, integrity, and collaboration, creating opportunities for our teams, partners, and communities to thrive together.

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Our Vision

To be a company that sees growth and opportunity as a limitless possibility while empowering our teams to excel and achieve their goals.

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Proudly Minority-Owned & Built to Lead

At Meruelo Group, diversity is the foundation of who we are. As one of the nation’s leading minority-owned business enterprises, we take pride in empowering a family of companies that reflect the vibrant communities we serve.

Meruelo Enterprises, Inc. is the largest minority-owned construction company in California, while Commercial Bank of California leads as the state’s largest Latino-owned bank; together reflecting our deep commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and leadership. Across every industry, we continue to break barriers, open doors, and create meaningful impact for generations to come.

Our Guiding Values Are the Foundation of Everything We Do

Unity

Working together with integrity toward a shared purpose.

Creativity

Embracing challenges with fresh thinking and innovation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Welcoming different perspectives to build stronger outcomes.

Values-Driven

Upholding high standards and ethical principles in every decision.

Affiliated Companies

Honoring the identity and culture of each affiliate while uniting under a common vision.

Our Purpose Beyond Business

For us, progress is most powerful when it’s shared. We believe every project, partnership, and initiative should leave things better than we found them, for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.