Celebrating Small Business Champions in New Hampshire

By Founder Success Magazine

Washington, D.C. – In a vibrant celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, joined Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, and local leaders in Derry, New Hampshire, to honor the winners of the 2024 New Hampshire Small Business Awards.

A Tribute to Local Entrepreneurs

Speaking to an audience filled with innovators and business owners, Senator Shaheen emphasized the crucial role of small businesses in fueling both state and national growth:

“New Hampshire’s entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy. Their drive keeps our communities alive and ensures America remains strong,” Shaheen declared, highlighting the impact of SBA programs and resource partners.

Senator Hassan echoed the sentiment, praising the honorees for their creativity, resilience, and job creation:

“Small businesses power our economic success,” she noted. “From creating jobs to fostering innovation, Granite State entrepreneurs are leading the way — and I will keep working to ensure New Hampshire remains a hub for growth.”

Recognizing Excellence

The ceremony spotlighted award winners across multiple categories, including the prestigious New Hampshire Small Business Persons of the Year. Each honoree was celebrated not only for building successful enterprises but also for strengthening their communities through innovation and opportunity.

This event also marked the launch of Administrator Guzman’s four-state National Small Business Week road show, designed to shine a national spotlight on the contributions of local entrepreneurs.

Why It Matters

Small businesses make up 99% of U.S. enterprises and drive nearly half of all private-sector employment. Events like the New Hampshire SBA Awards remind us that behind every thriving community are passionate entrepreneurs willing to take risks, create jobs, and push boundaries.

As America continues to lean on small businesses as the engine of growth and innovation, celebrating their success is more than symbolic — it’s a call to empower the next generation of visionaries.