2019 Crowns of Enterprise Winners

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. 

2019 Crowns of Enterprise Winners

• Emma Allen - Emma Allen Insurance Agency Inc.- 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.

• Julianne McCollum - Yellow Duck Marketing LLC- 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.

• Edison Cassels - Edison Foard LLC- Prime Contractor of the Year.
  Presented to a Prime Contractor that demonstrates exemplary leadership while embracing and engaging in diversity initiatives and efforts.

• Rocio Gonzalez - Latin America Chamber of Commerce 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.

• MeckEd - Ross Danis - Rising Star Award.