Senator Coons recognizes New Castle County pharmacy owner as Delaware SBA Person of the Year.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY — Senator Coons and the Congressional Delegation visited Fulcrum and Radius Rx Direct Pharmacies in New Castle County on Monday morning to recognize the owner of the pharmacies, Christy Crkvenac, for being named the Delaware Small Business Administration Person of the Year. Crkvenac was also selected by President Obama as a 2011 Champion of Change.  

Christy and her husband, Todd, run the day-to-day operations and serve many of the long-term care and correctional facilities in Delaware and surrounding states. The Crkvenac’s pharmacies are recognized as examples of how health care costs can be contained through the use of best practices and innovation.  They achieve success in a competitive market and average 12 percent annual growth even during the economic downturn.

Chris was impressed by the Crkvenacs’ drive. The companies were founded in 2003 with the help of a $200,000 SBA loan and six employees — they now employ more than 30.  “The Crkvenacs saw a need in the community and turned that need into a successful business,” Chris said.  “We need to continue to support small business owners everywhere.  They are the ones who we can count on to provide unique customer-oriented services, and they are the ones who are putting Delawareans back to work.”

The SBA’s mission is to maintain and strengthen the nation’s economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses.  For more information contact the SBA at 302-573-6294 or via the website at www.sba.gov.