Small Business Week
34th Annual Small Business Week Celebration
Help us to honor North Florida’s Small Business Leaders, Champions and Top Lenders at the 34th Annual Small Business Week Celebration
Tuesday, May 5
4pm - 6pm
at UNF's Herbert University Center
Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at UNF and network with over 100 North Florida’s small business leaders, lenders and supporters as the U.S. Small Business Administration presents the Small Business Week Awards and Top Lender Awards! In recognition of the small business community’s contribution to the economy and society, the U.S. SBA, in conjunction with the FSBDC at UNF, will host this special event to honor and present awards to local entrepreneurs and those who support and advocate for small businesses.
Agenda at-a-Glance:
3:45pm | Networking, Cocktails and Heavy hors d'oeuvres
4:30pm | Program Begins:
Keynote: Matt Ohlson, Ph. D. - UNF Taylor Leadership Institute
SBA Small Business and Lender Awards
Congratulations to the Winners!
Small Businessperson of the Year
State of Florida and North Florida District Winner
Sunshine Rail Services - Owner, Doug Fournier in Palatka
Rural Small Business of the Year
State of Florida and North Florida District
Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill - Owner, Stephanie Gaither in Melrose
Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
State of Florida and North Florida District Winner
Code Ninjas - Owner, Ryan Clark in St. Augustine/ Fleming Island
Small Business Manufacturer of the Year
North Florida District Winner
EZ Automation Systems - Owner, Ahmed Tawfik in Jacksonville