SBA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Yesterday, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s New Mexico District Office is celebrating New Mexico’s Small Business Person of the Year and 12 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.
“Congratulations to this year’s small business winners, whose innovation and dedication have set a remarkable standard in our region,” Regional Administrator Justin Crossie said. “I am looking forward to National Small Business Week celebrations to honor their achievements and the positive impact they continue to make in our communities as they pursue their American dream.”
“As we celebrate the achievements of our small business award recipients in New Mexico during National Small Business Week, let’s not forget the profound impact they have on our community. Owning a small business is about more than just financial success – it’s about making a difference in the lives of those around us. New Mexico’s entrepreneurs play a vital role in the nation’s economic landscape, joining 34 million small businesses across the country in driving local growth, innovation, and prosperity.” emphasized John Garcia, SBA New Mexico District Director.
The SBA is recognizing Victor B. D’Andrea and Jeffrey Giangiuli owner(s) of TechSource, Inc. for their impact and economic contributions in New Mexico. Brian D’Andrea (CEO) and Jeff Giangiuli (COO) lead TechSource, Inc., a 28-year-old veteran-owned company. Despite facing significant challenges during the past five years, their leadership philosophy, “people matter more than profit,” and resilience prevailed. Between 2021 and 2023, they managed remarkable growth, with employee numbers increasing by 76% and sales soaring by 82%. Beyond business success, they remain deeply committed to community service.
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler will acknowledge D’Andrea and Giangiuli, who is in the running for the National Small Business Person of the Year and national runner up, on May 5 at the National Small Business Week kick off and awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
At a local ceremony May 8, 2025, at Sandia Golf Club, SBA’s New Mexico District Office will celebrate the state winner and additional local awardees who have empowered entrepreneurial success, created jobs and driven economic growth in the last year, including:
2025 New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year
Victor Brian D’Andrea, Chairman/CEO
Jeffrey Giangiuli, President/COO
TechSource, Inc.
1475 Central Avenue, Suite 250
Los Alamos, NM 87544
https://techsource-inc.com
2025 New Mexico Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Excellence and Innovation
Trish Livingston, Center Director
SBDC-New Mexico State University (Alamogordo, NM)
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
https://www.nmsbdc.org/locations/alamogordo
2025 New Mexico Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
Erika Estrada-Quezada & Norma Estrada, Owners
Twins Academy Inc.
5555 Montogomery Blvd NE, Suite 18
Albuquerque, NM 87109
www.twinschildcare.com/
2025 New Mexico Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
Cornelius Smith, Owner/President
Clearly Clean Janitorial Services, LLC
1558 Stephanie Road, Suite 104
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
www.clearlycleanjs.com
2025 New Mexico Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
Daisy Lira, Executive Director
The Hive Education
4926 McNutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
https://www.thehiveeducation.com
2025 New Mexico Financial Services Champion of the Year
Peter Doniger, Owner
Tax Help Santa Fe
8380 Cerrillos Rd #112
Santa Fe, NM 87507
https://www.taxhelpsantafe.com
2025 New Mexico Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year
Johnny Martinez, Program Director
New Mexico Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
4801 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
https://nmvboc.org
2025 New Mexico Legacy Award
Stacy Sacco, President
Albuquerque, NM
Sacco Connections, LLC
2025 New Mexico 7(a) Community Bank Lender of the Year
Western Commerce Bank
P.O. Drawer 1358
Carlsbad, NM 88221
www.wcb.net
Jason Wyatt, President
2025 New Mexico 7(a) Lender the Year
Wells Fargo
505.274.6716
200 Lomas Blvd 6th Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102
www.wellsfargo.com
Justine A. Deshayes, Director
2025 New Mexico 504 Certified Development Company of the Year
Capital Certified Development Corporation (CDC)
1250 S. Capital of Texas Highway
Building 1, Suite 600
Austin, TX 78746
www.capitalcdc.com
Thomas Braasch, Executive Director
2025 New Mexico 504 3rd-Party Lender of the Year
Main Bank
7300 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
www.main.bank
Alan Shettlesworth, President & Chief Executive Officer
2025 New Mexico Microlender the Year
WESST
609 Broadway Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
www.wesst.org
Lindsey Kay, President
SBA New Mexico Small Business Awards Breakfast
New Mexico winners will be recognized Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the SBA New Mexico Small Business Awards Breakfast in-person event. Registration is open to the public. For details and to register, go to 2025 SBA NM Small Business Awards Breakfast Registration Page.
SBA Virtual Small Business Week Summit
Details on National Small Business Week, the virtual summit, registrations and speakers are featured on www.sba.gov/NSBW and will be updated as additional information and activities are confirmed. Local events will be featured on www.sba.gov/events and identifiable by searching with #SmallBusinessWeek.
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