Join Us in Honoring Our 2022
Small Business Week Winners!

Denise Navarro

Small Business Person of the Year

Denise Navarro is the owner of Logical Innovation, a technical services company that specializes in financial and acquisition services, strategic communications, administrative services, and logistical support.

Synithia Harvey

Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year

God Did It Enterprises (GDI) is a mental health agency that provides therapy, skills building and case management services to Houston and the surrounding areas. GDI specializes in helping people recover from all manifestations of trauma.

Britany Vinson

Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year

Britany Vinson is the owner and head chef of Tome’ which is an acronym for “The Ordinary Made Extraordinary”. Tome’ offers an ample variety of services from drive-thru portioned meals, meal prep, catering, and vending options.

Grace Olivares

Small Business Media Advocate of the Year

Grace Olivares, as Director of Community Empowerment for Univision Houston Local Media, heads a year-round empowerment platform (“Contigo en la Comunidad”) focusing on raising awareness and disseminating important information about education, health, financial literacy, civic engagement, and culture/diversity.

Shuoyang “Sunny” Zhang

Small Business Champion of the Year

Dr. Sunny Zhang is a passionate supporter of underestimated entrepreneurs, such as women, minorities, and immigrants. LAB USA LLC is a full-service innovation studio providing market research, data analytics, business strategies, product development, and technical implementation for tech startups and innovation hubs.

Jim Pillans

SBDC Excellence and Innovation

Jim Pillans has excelled in his performance, earning the 2021 ASBDC State Star Award, given to only one person in the Texas Gulf Coast Network each year. He has outperformed on all key performance indicators and has a strong center with a strong team dedicated to providing top-notch customer service.