40th District Small Business of the Year 2025 Nomination Form

May is National Small Business Month! California is home to 4.2 million small businesses, which represents 99.8% of all California Businesses. Crucial to the economic vitality of the state, 47.9% of California employees are employed by a small business.

In celebration of Small Business Month, I will be making a special tribute to small businesses, their hard work, and commitment to the betterment of the community, with the “40th Senate District Small Business of the Year” honor.

I would like to invite you to nominate an outstanding small business in California’s 40th State Senate District by completing the form below.

Honorees will be considered for recognition as the “Small Business of the Year” for the 40th State Senate District.

If you have any questions, please call my district office at (858) 547-3818.

Confirm that the business you would like to honor is in the 40th State Senate District here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Honoree Requirements:

  • Business/Home of honoree must be located within the district.
  • Business must meet the Small Business Administration's Small Business Guidelines (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards)
    • A business with fewer than 100 employees
    • $15 million or less in gross revenue over the last three tax years

Nominations must be received by April 2, 2025 5:00pm.

Webform
Contact Information
Please enter the contact information of the submitting individual.
Business Industry
Business Address
Brief history, mission, and values of the business.
Please provide specific examples of the business's achievements, growth, and contibutions to the community.
Contributions to employment, community development, local events, charities, etc.