(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, as part of California Small Business Day, Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer recognizes Stephen Randolph as the Small Business Owner of the Year for the 59th Assembly District. Mr. Randolph owns Chambers, a shoe repair business located in South Los Angeles.
California Small Business Day is a valuable day for small business owners to connect with government agencies, elected officials and businesses that can help them succeed and grow. The annual event honors a few of the millions of small businesses that serve as the economic engine of California. With small businesses contributing to 75% of California’s Gross State Product and over half of the state’s private sector jobs, small businesses are engrained in California’s communities and economy.
“Chambers is a 59th Assembly District landmark, where it has been in operation for 61 years. City Council Members, State Legislators, Mayors and California Governors have all had their shoes shined at Chambers. They play a vital role in providing jobs and job training to the young people of South LA.”
Mr. Randolph purchased Chambers in 1986 from his Father in law. He started working at Chambers when he was 13 years old and eventually saved enough money to purchase the business. In 2011 Mr. Randolph opened a second business, Randolph’s Smoke House a barbeque restaurant also located in South Los Angeles.