Let's congratulate S&W Contracting of WNY, Inc. on receiving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam's Club®!

In honor of S&W Contracting, a successful local business, which recently landed at No. 47 on this year's Fortune Magazine Inner City 100, a list of the country's 100 fastest-growing inner city businesses

Minority and Women Emerging Entrepreneurs Honored Shandra Spicer, owner of S&W Contracting of WNY, delivered the keynote address. Spicer is a 2010 MWEE graduate and served as a mentor and competition judge for the program this year.

Each quarter the Amherst Chamber of Commerce's Business Resource Council recognizes a member business for outstanding achievement, success or work within the community as part of the Member Success Showcase. This quarter, the Council selected to honor S&W Contracting and President and CEO Shandra Spicer. No stranger to success, the young, self-made business owner has plenty of experience making sure she set S&W up for nothing less.

Spotlight on young professionals: Buffalo Niagara 360 recognizes ones to watch in Buffalo

A diverse group of rising leaders in Western New York were selected for the 2011 Business First 40 Under Forty class one of which was recipient Shandra Spicer, CEO of S&W Contracting of WNY Inc.

100 fastest growing inner city businesses 47. S&W Contracting of WNY48 of 101

S&W Contracting takes advantage of small-business training

S&W Contracting makes Fortune's Inner City 100

The Allstate Foundation also presented a special plaque to Shandra Spicer...

Shandra Spicer, president and CEO of S&W Contracting of WNY Inc., is a typical small business owner with a Type A personality. She was apprehensive about delegating tasks for fear of losing control.

SBA also named Buffalo business owner Shandra Roberson "Region II Minority Small Business Person of the Year."