Duplin County farmer named 'Small Business Person of the Year' in NC

A Duplin County farmer, who is a Canadian immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen, has been named the 2019 SBA North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year.Steven Ceccarelli, owner of Farm Fresh Produce, Inc. in Faison, has been invited to attend a ceremony honoring his achievement in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6. During the ceremonies, the U.S. Small Business Administration will pick the 2019 National Small Business Person of the Year from the 53 winners from across the U.S. and territories. “National Small Business Week gives us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of small business owners like Steven Ceccarelli who create jobs, grow our economy and give back to the community in so many ways,” said Lynn Douthett, director of SBA’s North Carolina district office.