2024 SBA Award Winners

Manufacturer of the Year: Aquila’s Nest Vineyards

Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year: Arrowhead Leadership Consulting LLC

Small Business Person of the Year: Maria Miranda, Owner & Chief Creative Officer, Miranda Creative Inc.

Microenterprise Business of the Year: Programmatic B2B LLC

Young Entrepreneurs of the Year: Scott Allen & Brigid Allen, Water-Flo Inc.

Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year: Shady Oaks Assisted Living

Minority Owned Small Business of the Year: The Green Teahouse Inc.

Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year: West Hartford Holistic Counseling

Women’s Business Center of the Year: Women’s Business Development Council/Southwest Women’s Business Center

Small Business Exporter of the Year: Xcalliber

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