2016 Crowns of Enterprise Winners

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The Crowns of Enterprise Awards started as a conversation with an elected official, who asked the question: "What are we doing to support and celebrate small businesses who are doing a great job?" The Crowns of Enterprise Awards were established to recognize Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that have provided excellent services to the County and City.

The Crowns of Enterprise Awards recognize and honor small businesses that demonstrate exemplary leadership and sound business strategies. We strive to acknowledge and display the hard work and resilient efforts of our local small businesses, illustrating the positive footprint and economic impact they have on our community. The program nurtures relationship building between businesses, officials and government agencies. 

2016 Crowns of Enterprise Winners

  • Manuel Zapata – Zapata Inc - MBE.​

  • Naomi Reele – Sisco Fire & Safety - WBE​.

  • Shane Nault – Building RnergetiCX – SBE.

  • Marvin Reyes – Starlight Painting – Rising Star.

  • Stephane Berwald – MMCA – Diversity Advocate.

  • Sonya Walton – Messer Construction.