The U.S. Small Business Administration Richmond District Office recognized small business owners and advocates that have made critical contributions to Americas entrepreneurs and small business owners as part of their Heart of a Champion Small Business Awards luncheon on June 13 at the Richmond Omni. Nearly 300 business men and women from all over the Commonwealth were in attendance. The Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, (SBDC) an affiliate of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, was honored with the Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Center Award.