Christin Evans (l.), co-owner of The Booksmith in San Francisco, Calif., received the inaugural regional Small Business Advocate Award from the national advocacy group Small Business Majority. "It's crucial that lawmakers and the media hear directly from small business owners about what works and what doesn't for the small business community," said Rhea Aguinaldo (r.), Northern California outreach manager. "Christin Evans has been a powerful voice for small businesses on issues including healthcare and raising the minimum wage." Evans was featured in video testimonials and traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with small business leaders and policymakers as part of SBM's annual Small Business Leadership Summit.
