smallbizHost Jessica Koussevitzky was at the Annual Small Business Person of the Year Luncheon sponsored by the Broward County Council of Chambers on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel. In honor of Small Business Week, Broward County Chambers of Commerce selected one outstanding small businessperson from each community. The honorees have contributed to their community by conducting a successful and profitable business. In addition, they have been involved with Chamber and community projects by giving time, energy and resources. Some additional requirements were

• Must be a current member of a Broward Chamber of Commerce

• Must be in business at least two years and have fewer than 50 employees

• Must be an owner or partner of the business and actively involved in the day to day management

• Must show that business has experienced growth or other measurable indicator of business success in the past twelve months

The 2015 Chamber Recipients are:

Coral Springs: Michael Del Pozo DP Window Cleaning & Janitorial Services

Dania Beach: Luis Rimoli Staged Right Events & Fetch Branding

Davie/Cooper City: Beth Azor Azor Advisory Svcs

Deerfield Beach: Kristen Charlson DNA Labs International

Fort Lauderdale: Abby Mosher Tomorrow’s Rainbow

Hallandale Beach: Jesus Abikarram Liberty Tax Service

Hollywood: Stephen Rowe Mr Restoration

Lauderdale by the Sea: Sharon McLennon Baby-Steps Homebuyer Club

Lauderhill: Mike & Teresa Mangini Frame n’ Art by the Sea

Miramar/Pembroke Pines: Jacqueline & Justin Nepola Kaizen Beauty Academy

Plantation: Maureen Rutsky Sweet Things

Pompano Beach: Charles Bell Bell & Bell PA

Tamarac: Billy Burgess Walgreens