SBA Announces Illinois Small Business Winners
SBA Announces Illinois Small Business Winners
Small Business and Champion Award Winners Honored at Ceremony June 15
The U.S. Small Business Administration's
(SBA) Illinois District Office is pleased to announce Illinois' 2005 Small
Business Person of the Year, Small Business Journalist of the Year, Women in
Business Champion of the Year and Minority Small Business Champion of the
Year.
Each year, SBA's Illinois District Office honors small businesses and
small business advocates for its contributions to Illinois' economy and
society. This year's state winner for the Small Business Person of the Year is
Samuel Zepeda, Jr., President of Vistas Construction, Inc. of Illinois, Inc.
(Vistas). This minority-owned and operated general contractor headquartered
in Chicago was nominated by ShoreBank. Zepeda won over numerous candidates
throughout the state because of his outstanding contributions to the small
business and construction communities.
"Sam Zepeda embodies qualities commonly found in successful entrepreneurs:
a keen vision of what can be, a strong commitment to business and community,
and a willingness to take risks necessary to move forward," said Judith A.
Roussel, Illinois District Director. "These are the qualities that led to Mr.
Zepeda's selection for the top district level award."
Vistas was incorporated in August of 2000 and was certified as an SBA 8(a)
firm in November 2002. In just a few years, Vistas has established itself as
a preferred minority contractor with a unique talent for constructing
Reinforced Concrete Structures, Building Construction Services, Excavation and
Grounds Maintenance services.
Vistas boasts a client list that includes various government agencies such
as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Naval Station. Vistas
also caters to commercial and private clients such as Cornerstone Management
and U.S. Shell. Vistas Construction, Inc. is proud of its reputation for
providing reliable and quality services, and it is determined to continue to
grow and excel in this diverse economy.
"It's exciting that ShoreBank's nomination was recognized by the SBA for
its achievements as a small business," said O. Victoria Lakes-Battle, Vice
President/Senior Commercial Lender of the Business Banking Department. Sam
Zepeda is investing in new relationships and technological advancements that
will assure his company continued success in this market for many years to
come.
In addition to the Small Business Person of the Year, 2005 Illinois Small
Business Champion Award Winners include:
Women in KAREN L. KUREK
Business RSM MCGLADREY, INC.
Champion of Nominated by Empowering Women, Network,
the Year Inc.
Minority Small BERNICE M. McCLENDON
Business EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT,
Champion INC
Nominated by Community Access to
Resources
Small Business HERMENE D. HARTMAN
Journalist N'DIGO -MAGAPAPER
Nominated by Women's Business
Development Center
The award winners will be honored at an evening reception on Wednesday,
June 15, 2005 at the Chicago Hilton Hotel, sponsored by National City Bank,
Charter One Bank, Banco Popular, LaSalle Bank, Small Business Growth
Corporation, SomerCor 504, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity and SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business.
The event also features a special awards ceremony. Three individuals have
been selected to receive the prestigious 2005 District Director's Choice Award
and, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity SBDC Network, a 2005 Special Recognition Award will also be
presented. All awardees are being honored for their extraordinary
achievements and contributions to the small business community. The award
recipients are:
2005 District HEDY RATNER
Director's WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Choice Award
2005 District FRANK PORTILLO
Director's BROWN'S CHICKEN AND PASTA
Choice Award
2005 District LARRY THOMPSON
Director's U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY-ARGONNE LABS
Choice Award
2005 Special ANDREW PINCON
Recognition ALADO DEVELOPMENT, LTD.
Award
To obtain more information regarding all other SBA program's, small
business owners may call the SBA Answer Desk at 1-800 U ASK SBA or TDD
704-344-6640 or visit SBA's extensive Web site at http://www.sba.gov. In
addition, the SBA in co-sponsorship with Staples, has introduced an online
newsletter. For a free subscription, go to http://web.sba.gov/list, and
select SBA Solutions Newsletter.
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Small Business and Champion Award Winners Honored at Ceremony June 15
The U.S. Small Business Administration's
(SBA) Illinois District Office is pleased to announce Illinois' 2005 Small
Business Person of the Year, Small Business Journalist of the Year, Women in
Business Champion of the Year and Minority Small Business Champion of the
Year.
Each year, SBA's Illinois District Office honors small businesses and
small business advocates for its contributions to Illinois' economy and
society. This year's state winner for the Small Business Person of the Year is
Samuel Zepeda, Jr., President of Vistas Construction, Inc. of Illinois, Inc.
(Vistas). This minority-owned and operated general contractor headquartered
in Chicago was nominated by ShoreBank. Zepeda won over numerous candidates
throughout the state because of his outstanding contributions to the small
business and construction communities.
"Sam Zepeda embodies qualities commonly found in successful entrepreneurs:
a keen vision of what can be, a strong commitment to business and community,
and a willingness to take risks necessary to move forward," said Judith A.
Roussel, Illinois District Director. "These are the qualities that led to Mr.
Zepeda's selection for the top district level award."
Vistas was incorporated in August of 2000 and was certified as an SBA 8(a)
firm in November 2002. In just a few years, Vistas has established itself as
a preferred minority contractor with a unique talent for constructing
Reinforced Concrete Structures, Building Construction Services, Excavation and
Grounds Maintenance services.
Vistas boasts a client list that includes various government agencies such
as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Naval Station. Vistas
also caters to commercial and private clients such as Cornerstone Management
and U.S. Shell. Vistas Construction, Inc. is proud of its reputation for
providing reliable and quality services, and it is determined to continue to
grow and excel in this diverse economy.
"It's exciting that ShoreBank's nomination was recognized by the SBA for
its achievements as a small business," said O. Victoria Lakes-Battle, Vice
President/Senior Commercial Lender of the Business Banking Department. Sam
Zepeda is investing in new relationships and technological advancements that
will assure his company continued success in this market for many years to
come.
In addition to the Small Business Person of the Year, 2005 Illinois Small
Business Champion Award Winners include:
Women in KAREN L. KUREK
Business RSM MCGLADREY, INC.
Champion of Nominated by Empowering Women, Network,
the Year Inc.
Minority Small BERNICE M. McCLENDON
Business EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT,
Champion INC
Nominated by Community Access to
Resources
Small Business HERMENE D. HARTMAN
Journalist N'DIGO -MAGAPAPER
Nominated by Women's Business
Development Center
The award winners will be honored at an evening reception on Wednesday,
June 15, 2005 at the Chicago Hilton Hotel, sponsored by National City Bank,
Charter One Bank, Banco Popular, LaSalle Bank, Small Business Growth
Corporation, SomerCor 504, Inc. and the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity and SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business.
The event also features a special awards ceremony. Three individuals have
been selected to receive the prestigious 2005 District Director's Choice Award
and, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity SBDC Network, a 2005 Special Recognition Award will also be
presented. All awardees are being honored for their extraordinary
achievements and contributions to the small business community. The award
recipients are:
2005 District HEDY RATNER
Director's WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Choice Award
2005 District FRANK PORTILLO
Director's BROWN'S CHICKEN AND PASTA
Choice Award
2005 District LARRY THOMPSON
Director's U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY-ARGONNE LABS
Choice Award
2005 Special ANDREW PINCON
Recognition ALADO DEVELOPMENT, LTD.
Award
To obtain more information regarding all other SBA program's, small
business owners may call the SBA Answer Desk at 1-800 U ASK SBA or TDD
704-344-6640 or visit SBA's extensive Web site at http://www.sba.gov. In
addition, the SBA in co-sponsorship with Staples, has introduced an online
newsletter. For a free subscription, go to http://web.sba.gov/list, and
select SBA Solutions Newsletter.
SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration
Arizona Biotech
Biotech News
Pigeon Forge Cabins
SMS.ac
Fireplace Mantels
Sell Your Home
Vending Machines
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