2018 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. 

2018 Crowns of Enterprise Winners

  • Gerald Carr - All Pro Builders and Restorations- Minority Business Enterprise of the Year.
    Presented to a minority-owned business certified by the State of North Carolina that has demonstrated sound business strategies while driving economic development in the Charlotte - Mecklenburg region.

  • Terri Pedulla - Pedulla Trucking, Excavating, and Paving, Inc.- Woman Business Enterprise of the Year.
    Presented to a woman-owned business certified by the State of North Carolina that has demonstrated sound business strategies while driving economic development in the Charlotte - Mecklenburg region.

  • Rhonda Caldwell - The Main Event​​​​​​​- Small Business Enterprise of the Year.
    Presented to a City of Charlotte certified Small Business Enterprise that, among other attributes, has driven economic development in the Charlotte - Mecklenburg region.

  • Lee Dryden & Kevin Jenkins - Turner Construction​​​​​​​- Prime Contractor of the Year.
    Presented to a Prime Contractor that demonstrates exemplary leadership while embracing and engaging in diversity initiatives and efforts.

  • Natalie Williams - The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte- Diversity Advocate of the Year.
    Presented to a Prime Contractor that demonstrates exemplary leadership while embracing and engaging in diversity initiatives and efforts.