SBA Announces Annual Small Business Awards Winners

CASPER, WY – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Wyoming District Office has announced the winners of four awards to be presented during National Small Business Week. The awards and winners are:

• 2019 Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year: Ryan Gregory, President, Wyoming Roofing, LLC., Sheridan, WY
• 2019 Wyoming 8(a) Graduate of the Year: Bairco Construction, LLC., Lovell, WY
• 2019 Wyoming Exporter of the Year: GF Harvest, LLC., Powell, WY
• 2019 Spirit of Wyoming Award: Fashion Crossroads, LLC., Casper, WY

Monday, SBA Administrator Linda McMahon announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Each of the winners, including Gregory, Wyoming’s Small Business Person of the Year, have been invited to attend ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6 where they will be honored with their individual award. During the ceremonies, SBA will announce the 2019 National Small Business Person of the Year from the 53 winners from across the U.S. and territories. Each year since 1963, the president has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week. National Small Business Week is set as the first week in May – this year’s dates are May 5-11. “We are thrilled to recognize this year’s winners for their many accomplishments and contributions to communities around our state,” said District Director Amy Lea, U.S. Small Business Administration, Wyoming District Office. “Wyoming is such a business-friendly place and we’re never surprised to receive great nominations for these awards, but this year’s winners are truly exceptional.” Information regarding award presentations for Wyoming’s winners will be forthcoming. From the Wyoming SBA District Office