The male and female Microbusiness Persons of the Year were honored during the First Community Capital Rising Star Microbusiness Awards Dinner. Shown above from left to right are honorees Jose Jesus Martinez of Martinez & Son Trucking Co., Dr. Boni Johnson of AFC Urgent Care, and Jay DiAllo Founder and CEO of First Community Capital. Photo: James

Black owned CDFI First Community Capital (FCC) recently hosted its Second Annual Rising Star Microbusiness Awards Celebration at the UC Riverside Alumni & Visitor Center. Over 100 people came out to support founder and CEO Jay DiAllo and his team for the worthy cause. Many in attendance were small business owners and non-profits that understand the important role CDFI’s play when it comes to having access to capital.

“The Microbusiness Award Celebration serves as a cornerstone of our organization, highlighting the vital support we provide through capital and technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs,” said DiAllo.

During the elegant awards dinner celebration, FCC honored their male and female Microbusinesses of The Year and recognized five other businesses with its Rising Star Award.

“The honorees exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and positive community impact we strive to foster at First Community Capital,” said DiAllo.

During the awards celebration the FCC team acknowledged its key partners and funders whose contributions are essential to its mission of advancing economic justice and creating opportunities for all. “Our mission is to foster economic empowerment by offering accessible capital and guidance to economically disadvantaged small businesses and low to moderate income individuals,” concluded DiAllo.