The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the 2025 Small Business Person of the Year award winners in each state.
Kim and Larry Lewis, owners of PROJECTXYZ, INC. of Huntsville, were selected as the Alabama Small Business Person of the Year.
The couple were selected from over 449,000 small businesses in Alabama.
CEO Kim Lewis said of the recognition, "Larry and I are honored to be named Alabama’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our incredible team. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and we are proud to be part of a network of entrepreneurs who drive growth, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation of leaders. We look forward to continuing to invest and engage in Alabama’s small business landscape.”
SBA district director for Alabama Janita Stewart said “PROJECTXYZ, INC. is a great example of a local small business empowering the state of Alabama’s economy. In accordance with the SBA’s Office of Advocacy’s most recent Small Business Profiles, there are more than 449,000 small businesses in Alabama contributing to the state’s economy, and business owners like Kimberly and Larry Lewis, are helping to lead the way. SBA is proud to recognize The Lewis’ as Alabama’s 2025 Small Business Persons of the Year!”
Each year, the SBA celebrates National Small Business Week by recognizing the achievements of outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. All 53 winners have been invited to attend ceremonies in Washington, D.C., during Small Business Week, May 4-5, where they will be presented with their awards. The Lewis couple will also be in the running for the 2025 National Small Business Person of the Year.
Founded in 2002, PROJECTXYZ, Inc. is a technical solutions company delivering services for engineering, manufacturing, broadcasting, foreign military sales, logistics, alternative energy, and information technology. PROJECTXYZ serves both federal and commercial clients, offering research, design, development, integration and sustainment.
“A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in.”
— Nicole Jones
Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler writes about Alabama’s people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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