SmartBiz® Names SKATEYOGI, LLC 2019 SmallBiz of the Year to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

We are honored to be selected for this year's SmallBiz of the Year award by SmartBiz!

SmartBiz Loans®, the leading online bank marketplace for SBA loans, is celebrating Small Business Saturday® by awarding SKATEYOGI, LLC $1000 for being chosen as “SmallBiz of the Year” for 2019. The small business was selected from a pool of customers who applied and received a loan through the banks in the SmartBiz marketplace before October 31st, 2019, have a unique business, and demonstrated strong year-over-year revenue growth.

SKATEYOGI, LLC, owned by Kevin Banahan and his wife Yasuyo Takeo, is spreading the culture, creativity, and community of skateboarding through group classes, private lessons, afterschool programs, and camps.

Located in Brooklyn, NY and operating out of a brick and mortar indoor space, the small business has the mission of spreading the love of skateboarding to all ages in a fun environment.
“We’re recognizing SKATEYOGI for the positive effect they have on adults and children in their community as well as their outstanding growth,” said Evan Singer, CEO of SmartBiz Loans. “The business owners’ passion and drive epitomizes the commitment entrepreneurs all across America have to achieving their business dreams.“

SKATEYOGI co-owner Kevin said, "We are excited to be chosen for this distinction. The proceeds from our SBA loan allows us to hire and explore new locations for expansion. Our goal is to bring our passion for the sport of skateboarding to more and more customers in our community."

Source: BusinessWire