South Post Oak Recycling Center (SPORC) is honored to receive the SBA Legacy Business Award, a prestigious recognition celebrating longstanding businesses that have thrived with the support of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This award highlights SPORC’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic impact in the metal recycling industry.
For 70 years, the SBA has played a vital role in helping small businesses succeed. SPORC is a prime example of how SBA programs, resources, and funding have enabled companies to grow, expand, and serve their communities.
“Receiving the SBA Legacy Business Award is a tremendous honor. It recognizes not just our success, but the resilience of small businesses everywhere,” said Brandi Harleaux, CEO of SPORC. “With the SBA’s guidance, we transformed a small startup into a trusted leader in metal recycling.”
SBA Legacy Business Award: Recognizing Growth & Impact
Founded in 1994, SPORC started as a local recycling center serving tradespeople, contractors, and working-class professionals. The business quickly grew, offering a trusted, transparent, and efficient way for individuals and companies to recycle scrap metal responsibly.
Today, SPORC has expanded to serve:
✅ Manufacturers & Industrial Facilities – Recycling large-scale metal waste
✅ Government & Municipal Sectors – Providing responsible scrap metal solutions
✅ Demolition & Construction Companies – Repurposing structural materials
✅ Facility Management & Asset Recovery – Supporting sustainable property disposal
SPORC’s diverse client base and continued innovation make it a standout SBA Legacy Business Award recipient.
How the SBA Legacy Business Award Shaped SPORC’s Growth
The SBA Legacy Business Award recognizes companies that have leveraged SBA resources for long-term success. Through SBA-backed funding and mentorship, SPORC has:
✔ Secured business expansion funding to scale operations
✔ Invested in advanced recycling technology to improve efficiency
✔ Grown its workforce and developed industry partnerships
By utilizing SBA support, SPORC has transformed challenges into opportunities, proving that entrepreneurial vision and sustainability can drive business success.
SPORC’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
As a SBA Legacy Business Award winner, SPORC continues to prioritize:
🌍 Environmental sustainability – Reducing landfill waste and supporting a circular economy
🏗 Business expansion – Increasing services for manufacturers, industrial clients, and the public
📈 Industry leadership – Driving innovation in the metal recycling sector
SPORC remains a trusted partner in sustainable metal recycling, helping industries make smarter, greener choices.
📍 Learn more about our services: SPORC Services (Internal link to services page)
🌎 Explore industry recycling impact: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (External link to ISRI)
For more information on how SPORC is leading the way in metal recycling, contact us at 713-433-9944.
