When I heard the news that [Your Business Name] was nominated as the 2025 Best Small Business in Menifee, California, I was flooded with gratitude, awe, and a renewed sense of purpose. This nomination isn’t just a badge of recognition — it’s a celebration of the community that raised us, the people who believed in us, and the countless moments of hard work, hope, and heart that got us here.
A Journey of Gratitude
I’ve learned over the years that building a business is not something you do alone. It takes a village, and Menifee has been an extraordinary one. From the first customer who walked in and said “thank you,” to local supporters who shared our story on social media, to fellow small business owners who offered advice and encouragement — each of you has played a part in this nomination.
I’m deeply thankful to the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, whose resources and spotlights help shine a light on businesses like ours. I’m also grateful for the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center and other community programs that help small businesses get off the ground.
This recognition is as much yours as it is mine.
It’s a reflection of late nights serving customers, of standing behind the counter when things were tough, of reaching out for mentoring, and of sticking with a dream even when the outcome wasn’t certain.
Love, Sweat, and Everyday Hustle
Running a small business is not just a job — it’s a commitment of your entire self. I’ve poured love, time, sweat, and yes, tears, into bringing [Your Business Name] to life. There have been days when the coffee machine stopped working, or inventory shipments got delayed, or marketing efforts felt like screaming into the void. But each of those days taught me something. Each one reminded me why I started, who I was doing it for, and what I hoped to leave behind.
There’s something incredibly beautiful about the daily hustle: watching a kid’s face light up when they see something special, hearing someone tell me we brought something new and needed to their life, or getting feedback that we “made Menifee a little more vibrant.” These moments are the pulse of this work. They are the heartbeat behind every decision and every sacrifice.
Even when success seems slow, even when finances feel tight, even when fatigue sets in — the belief that what I’m doing matters has always been the fuel. And that belief comes from the community around me. That belief was strengthened every time someone reached out with a story of how we made their day better, or helped them in a small way.
Leaving the World a Little Better
If there’s one guiding principle I built [Your Business Name] on, it’s this: aim to leave the world a little better than I found it. That intention has shaped our values, our operations, and our vision for growth.
What does that look like in practice?
- Sustainable practices: From day one, I committed to using eco-friendly materials, minimizing waste, and sourcing local when possible, so that we’re not just taking from our community but also giving back responsibly.
- Giving back: We partner with Menifee nonprofits, donate products or time to local events, and try to lift up people who are walking their own journey of challenges in our city.
- Training and empowerment: Working here isn’t just a job. I want [Your Business Name] to be a place where team members learn, grow, and leave more skilled, confident, and inspired than when they arrived. Some folks who got their start here have gone on to start their own side hustles, expand their skill sets, or contribute to our neighborhood in new ways. That growth is a part of success for me.
- Community first: Everything here is built with Menifee in mind — its families, its young people, its spirit. Whether it’s hosting small workshops, local meetups, or impromptu gatherings, we want to be more than a place of business. We want to be a part of Menifee’s evolving story.
When I envision the future — for me, for our team, and for our city — I envision a rippling effect. One small act of kindness, one product made mindfully, one job given with dignity, one mentor conversation — all of these, I hope, add up to more than a business. I hope they add up to a legacy of care, connection, and transformation for Menifee.
Reflections on Being Nominated
This nomination isn’t a finish line. It’s a milestone. It’s a chance to pause, breathe, and reflect on the road behind and the road ahead.
What it means to me:
- Recognition — It validates the years of effort, the vision, and the belief in doing things differently. It’s a sign that people noticed, and that people cared.
- Responsibility — Being nominated means stepping up the work. It means continuing to improve, to serve, to evolve, and to push harder toward our ideals.
- Opportunity — This shines a bigger spotlight on [Your Business Name], and on Menifee as a whole. It opens doors for new partnerships, new customers, and new ways to engage with the people who surround us.
- Inspiration — If you’re a small business owner, a dreamer, or someone thinking about starting something, I hope my story shows you that it’s possible. I hope it encourages others to believe in their dreams, to put in the work, and to root their efforts in love, purpose, and community.
I also think about the people who helped me get here — not just the champions and the supporters, but the ones who challenged me, who asked tough questions, who forced me to grow and to think bigger. They were as essential to this nomination as the applause.
Gratitude for the Community
Menifee is more than a backdrop for a business — it is the lifeblood, the inspiration, and the home. Whether folks stop by for a quick chat or a long conversation, whether they bring friends or tell their neighbors, whether they buy once or become lifetime supporters — each connection matters.
Looking Ahead: Vision, Purpose, and Hope
As I look forward, this nomination gives me a renewed sense of purpose. It clarifies what matters: faithfulness, intentionality, community, and kindness.
Here’s what I’m committed to doing:
- Continuing to improve: I want [Your Business Name] to grow, to refine, and to stretch — always learning, always adapting, always striving to serve better.
- Investing in people: Whether it’s my team, local youth, or fellow entrepreneurs, I want to be a resource, a mentor, and a friend — someone who offers not just a job, but growth and possibility.
- Expanding our reach: I hope to connect with more folks in Menifee, and beyond, to spread the message that small businesses rooted in love and intention can change lives.
- Embedding sustainability deeper: Our environmental, social, and ethical practices will only grow more intentional. I want to ensure that our impact is net-positive — that we’re giving back more than we take.
- Celebrating more together: We’ll use milestones not just for individual recognition, but as community celebrations — because every win is collective, and every success belongs to all of us.
This nomination reminds me that success is not a solo sport. It’s a shared walk, a group effort, a puzzle assembled by many hands. And it’s also a call to action: to keep walking, keep building, keep loving, and keep giving.
A Final Word of Thanks
To everyone who has:
- bought from us,
- cheered for us,
- believed in us,
- recommended us,
- mentored or challenged us,
- volunteered their time or wisdom,
- simply smiled and said good job or I like what you’re doing —
thank you. This nomination is for you. This recognition belongs to you.
Small businesses like aSucca4u.com don’t rise on ambition alone. They rise on trust, on community, on kindness, on patience, and on a deep desire to leave something better than what was found.
I promise to keep showing up, to keep working, and to keep loving Menifee. Because nothing matters more than leaving footprints of care, hope, creativity, and transformation behind us.
Here’s to 2025, to being nominated, and to the work yet to come. May we all leave this place a little better than we found it — in spirit, in economy, and in heart.