Larry and Kim Lewis of ProjectXYZ

Kim and Larry Lewis Selected as Small Business Persons of the Year for Alabama by U.S. Small Business Administration

Awardees from across the United States will be honored during National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C.

Huntsville, Ala. (March 18, 2025) – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2025 nationally recognized Small Business Person of the Year award winners from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Kim and Larry Lewis, owners of PROJECTXYZ, INC., were selected as the Alabama Small Business Persons of the Year.

“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,” stated Kim Lewis. 

“PROJECTXYZ, INC. is a great example of a local small business empowering the state of Alabama’s economy,” said Janita R. Stewart, SBA Alabama District Director (acting). “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!”

In addition to the nationally recognized awards, there are three state-level recognized honorees in various categories. In alphabetical order, the Alabama Rural-Owned Small Business of the Year, Alabama Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year and Alabama Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. These awards recognize businesses for their growth in revenues, growth in physical space, in job creation, their resilience through challenges, and/or contributions to their local communities.

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., May 4-5, where they will be honored with their individual award along with special recognition of the runner-up and the naming of the 2025 National Small Business Person of the Year.

To celebrate National Small Business Week, SBA’s ten regions and 68 field offices will hold area recognition and educational seminars throughout the week. To get involved in the National Small Business Week activities and see all the 2025 awardees, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw.

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About PROJECTXYZ, Inc.

Founded in 2002, PROJECTXYZ, Inc. is a Huntsville, Alabama-based technical solutions company delivering innovative services in engineering, manufacturing, broadcasting, foreign military sales, logistics, alternative energy, and information technology. PROJECTXYZ serves both federal and commercial clients, offering expertise in research, design, development, integration, and sustainment. A minority woman-owned small business, PROJECTXYZ is nationally certified by the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, PROJECTXYZ continues to drive progress and provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base.