The Pacific Coast Business Times have announced the winners of our 16th annual Spirit of Small Business Awards. This year’s awards was again a successful partnership between the Business Times and the U.S. Small Business Administration Los Angeles. The Spirit of Small Business section was included in the July 27-Aug. 2 publication of the Business Times. This year’s Spirit of Small Business theme is “Rising to the Challenge,” where the Business Times recognizes small businesses that have risen to the unprecedented challenges of the Thomas fire and subsequent events.

This year’s winners will be honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Biltmore – Coral Casino in Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets or receive additional information about the luncheon, click here.

Introducing the Spirit of Small Business 2018 honorees.

FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESS
MadeWest Brewing Co.

MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS
DFNDR Armor

FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS
Island Packers

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Parker Clay

WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS
Lori’s Original Lemonade

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Omni Design Group

GREEN BUSINESS
Ecugreen Jewelry & Textiles

VENTURA COUNTY
ASR Construction