WRTA’s 2025 Small Business of the Year Announced!

Pictured above are this year’s Top 12 Small Businesses

Last Wednesday, (April 30th), WRTA held it’s 4th annual “Give Small Biz a Lift” event and it was well-attended. The awardees and their families along with WRTA staff, Sponsors and Campaign Co-Chairs gathered to celebrate this year’s event. This annual event honors local, small businesses that exemplify entrepreneurship and the Valley’s work ethic.

The 2025 WRTA Top Twelve Small Businesses: All Star Driving School Basinger Auction Service Concrete Queen LLC Financial Security Management GC Laminate Solutions, LLC Gunner Pressure Washing J.E. Washington Funeral Services J Hardie Construction Memories by the Yard Neal’s Shoes & Uniforms Ross’ Market Shirt Wizard

2025 Small Business of the Year

New to this year’s event is the “Small Business of the Year,” and this year’s winner was J.E. Washington Funeral Services. They’ll receive a $3,000 TV Advertisement package from WKBN, a $4,000 Social Media Marketing package from StrategiX Social, and a $1,000 “Business Booster” check from First National Bank.

	Brandan Washington and Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II, accepting their “Business Booster” check from Dan Segool, First National Bank.

Thanks to our Co-Chairs and Sponsors!

WRTA would like to thank our Campaign Co-Chairs, Atty. Nicholas Cerni, Daniel Procopio (Product Manager at CBC Global), and Rob Zabel (President of Zabel’s Restaurant Equipment and Supplies).

Thank you also to our generous sponsors, Adsposure, Business Journal, First National Bank, StrategiX Social, and WKBN.