2025 Small Business of the Year – State Farm, Margier White

The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award to State Farm – Margier White, in recognition of their outstanding success, growth, and deep commitment to the community. This award is sponsored by Duke Energy.

Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. They create jobs, build relationships, and help shape the character of our community. State Farm – Margier White does all of those things and more.

Since opening in 2015 with just three employees, the agency has grown to a team of six dedicated staff members. But their impact reaches far beyond insurance. For over a decade, State Farm – Margier White has operated not only as a flourishing business but as a dedicated partner to the community, annually reinvesting a percentage of revenue back into local organizations and causes.

Their community support is extensive. State Farm – Margier White proudly sponsors and supports the Vance County Animal Shelter, NC Sheriff’s Association, Vance County Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Vance County Recreation Programs, Abria’s Chase Foundation, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, Branche & Associates, VGCC Entrepreneurship Council, Edmonds Tennis & Education Foundation Scholarship, Shop With a Cop, Vance County Public Schools Foundation, Franklin Granville Smart Start, Aim High-Keep Pressing, Lakeland Cultural Arts Center, Kiwanis Club of Henderson, Boys and Girls Club, HubZone Technology, Warren County Parks and Recreation, and many more.

Beyond financial contributions, the agency places emphasis on hands-on participation. Team members dedicate their time to meaningful causes that matter to the people they serve. This combination of financial support and active engagement helps build stronger relationships, creates lasting positive impact, and contributes to the overall well-being and growth of Henderson and Vance County.

At the heart of every customer interaction is a commitment to helping people understand how to protect their assets and prepare for the future. The staff has shared that they feel incredibly fortunate to have a leader who makes them feel valued, and they look forward to coming to work every day.

It is through leadership, vision, and dedicated service that State Farm – Margier White has earned this well-deserved recognition.