2023 Small Business Leader of the Year Nominees

April 19, 2023

Sponsored by HomeTrust Bank, the Small Business Leader of the Year awards recognize two individuals who reflect quality and dedication to the operation of the business in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness. Join us at Business After Hours on May 4th to recognize this year’s nominees. We’ll announce this year’s Small Business Leaders of the Year at our Annual Meeting on June 14th.

2023 Small Business Leader of the Year Nominees:

Aisha Adams, Equity Over Everything
Aleece Fosnight & Casey Duncan, Fosnight Center for Sexual Health
Alex Cardona, Cordona Business Solutions
Ben Colvin, Devil’s Foot Beverages
Brad Casanova, Archetype Brewing
Bren Journey, Legacy of Hope International
Carla Barnard, Carla & Company Real Estate Services
Courtney Hinton, Hearth and Home Interiors
Emma Allen, Everyday Oil
Frances Tacy, Franny’s Farmacy
Heather Johnson, Kudzu Brands
Heather Wright, Provisions Mercantile
Laura K. Sullivan, ID.ology Interiors & Design
Meredith Campbell, Express Employment Professionals
Nick Hinton, The Hinton Realty Group
Sara Martin, Online Training Concepts
Steve Jencks, Incredible Towns of WNC
Tim Bugg, Capstone Health Alliance
Tina Franklin and Wendi Harper-Lonabaugh, Skinovation Advanced Aesthetics
Tracey Greene-Washington, Indigo Innovation Group