Success stories
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My Father’s Legacy
Founder Justin Hyatt grew up in the construction industry, working alongside his father, Gerald Hyatt, in North Carolina. In 2011, Justin moved to Austin, where he founded G Hyatt Construction, named...
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Low Voltage - High Impact
JLA Communications LLC is a full-service low-voltage, audio visual, and electrical contractor delivering scalable infrastructure solutions for complex, high-performance environments. They specialize...
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Houston District Small Business Manufacturer of the Year: Dr. Beata Lerman – Sinless Treats Chocolate
Sinless Treats Chocolate is a Houston-based, woman-owned, clean-label chocolate manufacturing company founded by scientist and cancer survivor Dr. Beata Lerman. The business was born out of...
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Houston District Blue Collar Small Business of the Year: Nicole Shah, Jen McDonald, Jill Oliver – Garden Girls
Combining diverse backgrounds, co-owners Nicole Shah, Jen McDonald, and Jill Oliver founded Garden Girls in 2022, proving it’s never too late to cultivate a new career. Together, they leverage their...
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Houston District Woman Owned Small Business of the Year: Heather Lambert – Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center
Heather Lambert is a certified educator and licensed professional counselor who transformed her compassion into action. After 17 years in public education, she could no longer ignore the growing...
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Houston District Rural Small Business of the Year: Jason Burleson – Mammoth Lake Dive Academy
Jason Burleson is a U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and distinguished leader in the diving community. In 2020, he took on the challenge of revitalizing Mammoth Lake, a once abandoned site in...
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Houston District Family Owned Small Business of the Year: Marie and Justin Bock – Ryan’s Smokehouse
Marie and Justin Bock are the owners of Ryan’s Smokehouse, a quick-service restaurant, serving BBQ smoked meats with traditional sides and desserts in Webster, Texas. When Marie Bock’s aunt was...
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Houston District Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year: Bryant Coronado – Maps Flowers
Maps Flowers is a fast-growing, veteran-owned floral company founded and led by Bryant Coronado. The business serves customers across multiple U.S. markets - currently operating in Houston and Dallas...