SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., June 6, 2012 – Mike’s Roofing & Building was recently awarded the 2012 Small Business Award by the United Chambers of Commerce (UCC) of the San Fernando Valley. The organization was honored for its contributions within the community as well as for its support and contributions within their local chamber.

Councilmembers Dennis P. Zine, Mitchell Englander, and Richard Alarƈon were there to congratulate the award recipients. Roberto Barragan, President/CEO of the Valley Economic Development Center, was the guest speaker and former Assemblyman Richard Katz was the Master of Ceremonies.

“We are proud and honored to receive the UCC Small Business Award,” said Tony Quiroga, Vice President of Mike’s Roofing & Building in Van Nuys. “This year we are celebrating 40 years of serving the roofing and construction needs of San Fernando Valley residents, and we look forward to many more years of service in the community.”

Marian Jocz, Executive Director of the UCC said, “We had a formidable group of businesses to honor this year. Each of the recipients exemplifies qualities that help them stand out above the rest, whether in terms of employment opportunities, community involvement, increased sales, or overall growth and success. We are proud to honor these valued community businesses.”

The diverse group of distinguished recipients also included: Launa Stone Med Spa; Beds Unlimited; BWS Financial, Inc.; Boston Private Bank & Trust Company; John Hernandez, State Farm Agent; Team Empower & Partners; Love’s Software & Computer Services; U-Frame-It Gallery; Richard Stewart Painting; Sun Valley Equipment Rentals; Volvo of Calabasas; Randy B. Wasoff, D.C.; Victor N. Viereck, CPA/Realtor; National Merchants Association; and RGEB Employee Benefits.

Mike’s Roofing & Building is a family-owned business in operation since 1972 under CA Lic.# 803105. Mike’s is a certified Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor and a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association. Mike’s is located at 16046 Blythe Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Phone: 818-780-8820. Email: info@mikesroofing.com. Web: www.mikesbuilding.com.

The United Chambers of the San Fernando Valley and Region is a coalition of 32 business organizations including 19 member chambers, representing over 21,000 businesses that provide over 387,000 jobs. The UCC is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation located at 5121 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 203, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Ph: 818-981-4491. Email: marian@unitedchambers.org. Web: www.unitedchambers.org.