Success stories
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2026 NH SBA Small Business Manufacturer of the Year and New England Rural Business of the Year
Tucked into the village of Intervale, New Hampshire, Peter Limmer & Sons spent a century handcrafting boots trusted by outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. Each pair is built using traditional...
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Turning Passion into Purpose - Helping People of all Ages Find Their Voice
The U.S. Small Business Administration named Heather Gray, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-AAC, ATP, founder of Gray Consulting and Therapy of Londonderry NH, the 2026 SBA Woman Owned Small Business of the Year...
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From Family Roots to Industry Leader - A Legacy in Manufacturing
The U.S. Small Business Administration named Macy Industries, Inc. and Approved Sheet Metal, LLC as the New Hampshire 2026 Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year, recognizing the company’s...
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2026 Small Business Persons of the Year: Mark Doble and Walter D. "Buddy" Everhart, Jr. of Aviator Brewing Company
What began in 2008 as a small brewery in an airplane hangar has expanded into multiple offerings and venues, including the Aviator Brewery & Taproom, the Hangar Bar, the SmokeHouse, the Pizzeria &...
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2026 Phoenix Award for Disaster Recovery: Corner Kitchen
Kevin Westmoreland and Joe Scully founded Corner Kitchen in 2004 in the heart of Asheville’s historic Biltmore Village. For more than 20 years, the restaurant has served handcrafted, Southern-inspired...
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2026 SBA North Carolina Rural Small Business of the Year: Doc Terra Mobile Veterinary Services
Dr. Terra Smith is a North Carolina trained veterinarian and military spouse whose career reflects a lifelong commitment to hard work, service, and professional excellence. Raised on a small horse...
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2026 Exporter of the Year: Mojotone
Mojotone is a guitar and amplifier electronics supplier, custom and vintage reproduction speaker cabinet builder, and world-class guitar pickup manufacturer serving customers across the globe from its...
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2026 Small Business Manufacturer of the Year: J&M Memorials
Matthew and Josephine Shoaf are the second-generation owners of J&M Memorials, a memorial and monument (grave marker) family business now entering its third generation. In 2021, the Shoafs made the...