OMZE Group, founded by Oscar Zepeda Sr., is a company committed to exporting Latin American products to international markets. Their exportation model accelerates the business development of small and medium companies striving to reach global markets. Oscar Sr. also co-founded a tequila brand, Real Zepeda Tequila, with his son, Oscar Zepeda Jr.
Both companies’ roots began in their hometown, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Oscar Jr. moved to Boston, MA, in 2013 when he was offered a college soccer scholarship. As a result, Oscar Sr. and Oscar Jr. made a home in New England.
Oscar Sr. founded the OMZE Group, gained years of experience with discipline and perseverance, and became a leader in the export and import process. Over time, the father-son team began to discuss how they could bring the uniquely smooth and smoky taste of tequila from Jalisco to the North East. So, they launched their family-owned, small-batch authentic tequila company, Real Zepeda Tequila, in January 2019. Real Zepeda provides job opportunities, youth development programs, and a voice to the people of Mexico and the US Latinx communities.
Through OMZE Group and Real Zepeda Tequila, the Zepeda’s are increasing Latin American representation in the market and uplifting entrepreneurs in the process.
We’re excited to grow our team and welcome a thoughtful, mission-driven leader into the role of Small Business Lending Director. This newly created position plays a key role in our next phase of growth, leading day-to-day lending operations, managing portfolio performance, and expanding access to capital for small businesses across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. If you’re passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, and advancing financial equity, we’d love to hear from you.
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The Nectar Community Investments residential team recently attended the 2025 MassEnergize Conference, which proved to be a thoughtful and impactful event full of advocacy, connection, and shared commitment to climate action at the community level. Residential Services Director Lissette Paukert spoke on a panel about funding residential decarbonization, joining representatives from Mass Save, the Community Climate Bank and Abode to talk about ways we can make energy efficiency upgrades more accessible and affordable for Massachusetts residents. Here are a few of her insights from the conversation.
What are the biggest challenges Nectar clients face in pursuing decarbonization projects?
These days, we see some fear of financial uncertainty and a lack of trust in the energy industry due to aggressive, predatory-like marketing behaviors. That’s also due to divisiveness and misinformation in our current environment, including whether climate change is real and if decarbonization efforts even matter. When you have limited cash flow, you invest carefully in products that are going to last and not cause issues. There needs to be clear and truthful messaging around the impact of decarbonization, from both an economic and environmental perspective. Not only do homeowners need education, but it’s just as important that the contractors and all professionals …
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Nectar’s official launch in Rhode Island. We’re thrilled to be working in the Ocean State, and engaging with the entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners and other attendees at the event boosted our sense of excitement and community.
Since our founding in Massachusetts in 2008, we’ve made it our mission to invest in community and build generational wealth. We’re continuing that commitment in Rhode Island — today, tomorrow and well into the future. This launch event was only the beginning! We’re looking forward to working together, supporting dedicated small business owners, and collaborating with ecosystem partners to build on their successful efforts throughout the state.
