Press and recognition
CME in the news
Grants, magazine features, podcasts and interviews about Monica Reyes and CME Landscape Corp.
In the news
Recognition, features and interviews
Podcasts, articles and recognition for Monica's work building CME Landscape Corp and opening doors for women in landscaping.
Recognition, 2021
Ford Driving Dreams Latina Entrepreneurs winner
CME Landscape Corp was selected as one of 50 winners nationwide for a Ford Driving Dreams Latina Entrepreneurs grant, a national Ford Motor Company Fund program supporting Latina-owned small businesses, run with eMerge Americas and the National Development Council.
Recognition
Elevate Together grant recipient, Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce
CME Landscape Corp was one of six businesses honored with an Elevate Together grant, made possible by Office Depot and Round It Up America, at the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce's "A Night in Havana" event.
Podcast, 2025
Women in Motion, Business RadioX
Monica talks about growing CME from residential work into commercial landscaping, succeeding in a male-dominated industry, and giving back through Mi Hija.
Listen to the episodeArticle, March 2025
Women in Construction, SB Trendsetters
A profile of Monica's path from residential landscaping to commercial industry leadership, and her advice for women entering male-dominated fields.
Read the articleDocuseries, 2024
Counting Change
CME Landscape Corp was the subject of the first episode of the Counting Change docuseries on small business owners.
Watch the episodePodcast, February 2023
Landscaping Secrets, Single Lady Estates
Monica shares tips for green spaces that are beautiful, drought-friendly and budget-wise, from lawns to native plants.
Listen to the episodeRecognition, October 2022
VSEDC Latino Heritage Month pitch competition
CME was selected for the lightning round of the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation's pitch competition for Latino-owned businesses and received a cash prize.
Read moreMagazine feature, 2022
Latino Leaders Magazine
A feature on Monica Reyes changing the face of a male-dominated industry.
Read the feature