CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), joined by Small Business Administration (SBA) WV District Office officials, is honoring clients who received 2025 Small Business Week Awards.
“The WV SBDC wants to congratulate the 2025 Small Business Week Award winners—your grit, creativity, and community leadership exemplify the very best of American entrepreneurship,” said Will Miller, Director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. “Your success reminds us that our entire economy flourishes when small businesses thrive.”
The West Virginia district winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on May 7, 2025 at Robert H. Mollohan Research Center in Fairmont, WV.
Award recipients are as follows:
WV Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
Shelia Hartley of Spa Oasis in Fairmont
WV Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
Marcus Hatfield of Hatfield Family Distillery in Charleston
WV Small Business Exporter of the Year (Regional Winner)
Jason Wilburn and Annabelle Javier of Paul Wissmach Glass Company in Paden City
WV Small Business Person of the Year
Cathy Jo Higgins of The Developmental Advantage, LLC, in Charleston
WV SBDC is an accredited member of America’s SBDC, a federal partner with the SBA, and a division of the WV Department of Economic Development.
WV SBDC business coaches have professional certifications ranging from exporting, innovation, technology and economic development, to finance, management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
For information about starting a small business in WV and resources for entrepreneurs, visit wvsbdc.com.
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