SBA Orange County / Inland Empire District Office 

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 The National Small Business Week Awards are here!

Now accepting nominations until December 8th, 2022

Illustration of a trophy with text, 2023 National Small Business Week Awards. Now accepting nominations. The SBA logo is included.

Throughout the pandemic, the American entrepreneurial spirit has helped us propel our nation forward. The U.S. Small Business Administration is helping America’s small businesses rebuild and strengthen the U.S. economy and would like to honor these individuals for their resiliency and achievements during SBA’s 2023 National Small Business Week.

All nominations must be submitted electronically no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on December 8, 2022

 


LEARN MORE

For over 50 years, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy.

Learn More about the Awards


GUIDELINES

To be nominated and receive one of the following local awards, the small business nominee must fit
within the category of the award, demonstrate success in business and complete and submit the
required nomination package information. 

Complete Guidelines

 


SUBMIT NOMINATION

Do you have an inspiring small business success story to tell? Could you be our next winner? Submit your nomination today.
Nominees must be located in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to be considered.

Go to Nomination Portal

 



LOCAL DISTRICT AWARD CATEGORIES:

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD

WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

MICRO-ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

YOUNG ENTREPRENEU OF THE YEAR

SUBMIT NOMINATION

 

To request nomination forms or obtain more information about this program contact Sylvia Gutierrez at (714) 560-7454 or send an email to sylvia.gutierrez@sba.gov

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 SBA Orange County / Inland Empire District Office

Visit our website for valuable information such as the SBA’s National Resource Guide, local Office Directory, local small business events, industry focused series, stand-out success stories, lending information, email updates and more!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

 

The Orange County / Inland Empire District Office serves the Counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino by helping businesses 
start, grow, expand, or recover.


 

The SBA’s Resource Partners are here to help you…

If you need assistance navigating any of SBA’s funding options or with general business guidance, SBA’s resource partners are available to help.

Other local resource partner organizations can be found at: SBA.gov/local-assistance 


SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any participants, person or entity.

Resource Partners SCORE, Small Business Development Centers and Women’s Business Centers are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.