Women in Business Champion of the Year Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub Nominator: Dr. Silvia Mah, Founder & Chairwoman, Stella Foundation

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s San Diego District Office is celebrating its Small Business Persons of the Year and 15 additional honorees as it prepares for National Small Business Week, which will take place May 4-10, 2025. Along with awards ceremonies, the week will include a national small business roadshow with SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, a two-day virtual summit, community events and educational sessions about manufacturing, digital marketing, cybersecurity and cryptocurrency, as well as online business resources and renowned speakers.

“National Small Business Week honors the hard work and dedication that small business owners pour into their business and communities,” said SBA Pacific Regional Administrator Steven Snow.  “We recognize their resilience, ingenuity, and creativity, which make local neighborhoods vibrant places to live and work.”

See the full list of awardees and event details here: San Diego SBA announces local small business week awardees

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.