TITLE
Title
RECOGNIZE SHAUNNE THOMAS FOR RECENT AWARDS RECEIVED FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster
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BACKGROUND
Background
Guilford County Director Shaunne Thomas, who leads the County’s efforts to support small business engagement and entrepreneurial development, was recently honored with the 2025 Statewide HUB Award for her work in helping small businesses more effectively navigate government contracting processes and access eligible service and supply contracts with local governments.
She was also awarded the 2025 Thurgood Marshall Ester Award, sponsored by the Welfare Reform Liaison Project, in recognition of her role as a champion for change-improving customer satisfaction and addressing systemic challenges faced by small businesses in our community.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Recognize Shaunne Thomas as recipient for both statewide and local achievement awards for her work in small business and entrepreneur support in Guilford County.
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