The U. S Small Business Administration (SBA) San Diego District Office celebrated Small Business Persons of the Year.

Among the awardees are several Imperial County businesses. Imperial Pipe and Supply, Ramon Ozuna, CEO, Victor Celaya, General Manager, and Lilliana Higgins, CFO, was named Rural Small Business of the Year. Brittany D. Saiza, owner of Soy Candle and Company was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Small Business Journalist of the Year - Imperial County - is Arturo Bojorquez, Editor of the Imperial Valley Press. 

The SBA award winners will be recognized on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the SBA Awards Event in San Diego.