J. Bryan Vincent, owner and Partner of San Angelo, Texas-based Principal LED, is the San Antonio District U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2017. The U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes small business on a national and local level each year to signify the contribution and outstanding efforts of small business owners.
The Small Business Person of the Year award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the true spirit of an entrepreneur. The nominees are evaluated based on the success of the business measured in sales, the increase in employment opportunity produced by the business, development and implementation of creative and innovative business methods, and the demonstration of potential long-term success of the business.
Vincent launched Principal LED in 2010 with the vision of expanding the application of LED technology for signs. He has brought his business from a startup to one of the top three suppliers of LED lights in the sign industry. Vincent is heavily involved in the community and actively involved with the local university, Angelo State University, in various ways, such as serving on the College of Business advisory council.
Vincent will receive the award on May 4th in San Antonio. The award presentation coincides with National Small Business week.
