Former San Antonio Mayor Bill Thornton, who served as Chamber Chairman in 1989 and is a successful small businessman, was guest speaker at the breakfast, which was sponsored by NBC Bank, the San Antonio Business Journal, and emceed by KMOL-TV's Randy Beamer. Hawkins started his company in 1993, selling his personal vehicle and making a down payment on his first truck. Four years later, he was operating five service trucks and by December of that year, his fleet doubled to 10 trucks.
Small business provides most of the new jobs an innovations in our economy.
Our award recipients face tremendous challenges and must always find unique ways to solve problems and help their businesses grow.