Published January 17. 2015 09:00AM
Do you know a small-business owner with an amazing success story to tell but just didn't have enough time over the holidays to submit a nomination? The deadline for local eastern Pennsylvania Small Business Week Awards has been extended to Feb. 27.
Submit your nomination today by mail or in person at SBA's Philadelphia District Office, Parkview Tower, 1150 1st Ave., Ste. 1001, King of Prussia, PA 19460. You may also email your submission to
robert.goza@sba.gov. Awards must be submitted no later than 3 p.m. ET Feb. 27.Local SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Office Awards include: Entrepreneurial Success, Family-Owned Business of the Year, Minority-Owned Small Business Person of the Year, Veteran-Owned Small Business Person of the Year, Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.For more than 50 years, SBA has recognized the outstanding achievements of America's small businesses for their contributions in their local communities and our nation's economy. Last year's winners and nominators were recognized last year by Philadelphia's NBC10 anchor and consumer reporter Tracy Davidson with SBA's District Director and mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator during the annual "SBA Day at the Ballpark" luncheon followed by a Phillies game at nearby Citizens Bank Park.For more information:
https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/Nomination-Tips-and-Guidelines.pdf.