Business leaders from around DC this morning gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to network and explore business engagement opportunities, and also to pay tribute to the 2019 DC Small Business Award winners.
This year’s themes of Advocacy, Connections, Education and Visibility brought together over 25 Exhibitors, Business Diversity Suppliers, Financial Institutions and Alternative Lenders.
The DC Small Business Award is the highest honor that DC Chamber and DC Department of Small and Local Business Development can bestow on local small businesses.
The 2019 winners are:
DC Chamber of Commerce Awardees:
- Small Business of the Year – Corenic Construction Group, Inc.
- Small Business Person of the Year – Jacquay Henderson
- Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WaCIF)
- Small Business Champion of the Year– Emmanuel Irono (MOTIR)
- Women in Business Champion of the Year – Natalie Madeira Cofield, Walker’s Legacy
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Freres Branchiaux Candle Company
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development Awardees:
- Sustainability and Innovation Business of the Year – Career Path DC
- Certified Business Enterprise Business of the Year – Cadogan & Associates
- Retailer of the Year – Labyrinth Games and Puzzles
Congratulations to all the Winners!
Courtesy – DSBLD, DC Chamber of Commerce
