Holy Cannoli Selected as Senator Cortese's Small Business of the Year
Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has selected local small business, Holy Cannoli San Jose, as his “Small Business of the Year” in honor of California Small Business Day™ 2021. Cortese will present a Senate Resolution to Holy Cannoli Chef and Owner Jamie Whitmire at today’s Small Business Day celebrations in Sacramento.
Holy Cannoli was set for their grand opening on March 17th of 2020, only a few days after shelter in place and local health orders went into effect in Santa Clara County.
“I have selected Holy Cannoli as Senate District 15’s small business of the year, a business that truly exemplifies what it means to persevere even under tremendous economic pressure.” said Senator Cortese. “Not only have they persevered, but they have ensured that others in our community are lifted up along with them. As workplaces and businesses shuttered due to COVID-19 lockdowns, Jamie was tasked with opening her very own small business only a few days after shelter in place was instated. And even with health orders upending her plans, she pulled through and her business is now thriving with a successful bakery and catering operation, and a strong team of staff behind her. Knowing that so many in her community struggling due to the economic effects of the pandemic, Holy Cannoli is leading efforts to donate food to those in need whenever possible.”
Stemming from a California Assembly resolution passed in 2000 to honor small business, Holy Cannoli is one of approximately 60 small business owners honored this year out of 3.3 million in the State of California. The annual event is sponsored by 25 small business organizations/chambers.