Country Air receives LSC small business of the year award

Magnolia's Country Air is one of six area businesses that has received a business of the year award from Lone Star College System Small Business Development Center.

Country Air, an air conditioning and heating business in Magnolia for 35 years, is owned by David and Alice Arevalo.

"When starting Country Air we looked to the Small Business Development Center for guidance, and now 35 years later here we are receiving this prestigious award," David said. "Receiving this award is a testament to hard work, perseverance and the hand of God. It is our hope that we make our community a better place not only by providing a service, but by being involved in our area. We will continue to provide our services, strive to make our company better, and look forward to the future."

The Lone Star College System Small Business Development Center annually honors small business that make an impact in the community. This year, there were more than 200 nominees.

"Small businesses are truly an integral part of the fabric of the community they serve," said Richard Carpenter, LSCS chancellor. "The six winners who were named from a prestigious list of 18 finalists are a testament to the important role of small businesses in the local economy."

The other winners include Consolidated Mills Inc., representing the LSC-CyFair area; Shank Wealth Management, representing the LSC-Kingwood area; The Woodlands Learning Rx, representing the LSC-Montgomery area; Karen K. Abramski, P.C., representing the LSC-North Harris area; and Kwik Copy Business Center #117, representing the LSC-University Park area.