On 03.21.11 , In Press Release , by businesssouthtexas
HARLINGEN, TX – The U. S. Small Business Administration will honor the nation’s top entrepreneurs in Washington D.C., under the theme, “Empowering Entrepreneurs,” a series of events and educational forums to mark the 58th anniversary of the agency and the 48th annual proclamation of National Small Business Week.
On April 29, 2011, the local Small Business Awards luncheon will be held at The University of Texas-Pan American Annex building, 2412 South Closner, Edinburg, Texas to recognize the 2011 small business week award recipients. The banquet will celebrate National Small Business Week and will honor the importance of small business ownership and recognize model entrepreneurs whose enterprises contribute to the commercial prosperity of the Rio Grande Valley.
The banquet is hosted by The University of Texas-Pan American Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a component of the Business Development & Innovation Group, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).“Over the past 20 years the SBA and the SBDC have joined hands and partnered effectively to have a profound impact in business and economic development here in the Rio Grande Valley,” stated Sylvia Zamponi, District Director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley SBA District Office.
Awards:
This honor recognizes a small business owner for their hard work, innovative ideas and service to the community, all leading to success in business.The Small Business Person of the Year award will be given to Daniel B. Flores, owner of American Investigations & Security International. Mr. Flores has been an exemplary business leader serving the local community for over 20 years. He started his investigations and security company serving Fortune 500 companies. Today, American Investigations & Security International employs over 200 security officers statewide.
This honor recognizes a small business owner for their hard work, innovative ideas and service to the community, all leading to success in business.The Small Business Person of the Year award will be given to Daniel B. Flores, owner of American Investigations & Security International. Mr. Flores has been an exemplary business leader serving the local community for over 20 years. He started his investigations and security company serving Fortune 500 companies. Today, American Investigations & Security International employs over 200 security officers statewide.