Statewide Award for Client of OCC's Small Business Development Center

Shawni Davis received the New York State Small Business Development Center's 2023 Minority Entrepreneur of the Year Award today. She was presented the award by Sonya Smith, State Director of the Small Business Development Center. Davis is a client of the Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College which is led by Bob Griffin.

"I really appreciate this recognition," said Davis. "I want to especially thank my team. I'm the face of the company but without my staff this would not be possible. You make us shine each and every one of you." She is the owner and operator of Luminary Electrical which has 15 years of experience performing commercial and industrial electrical work. Luminary Electrical is a Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certified Master Licensed Contractor, a member of the National Electric Contractors Association, the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

David gained notoriety one year ago when she introduced President Joe Biden on stage at Onondaga Community College during a Micron-related event.