An Evening of Impact: 2026 Small Business Person of the Year Celebration

ohn Harnage, owner of Kentucky Thermal Institute has been named the 2026 Small Business Person of the Year for Kentucky by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), one of the nation’s highest honors for small business leadership.

This prestigious recognition is part of National Small Business Week, an annual celebration highlighting the critical role small businesses play in driving economic growth, innovation, and job creation across the country.

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