Michael Pope reports. When Governor Ralph Northam presented Breanna Perez with a check for $15,000 to help keep Smallcakes Cupcakery in Alexandria open for business, it was an emotional moment. "Thank you so much for joining us, and I'm anxious to hear about your business," Northam said. "Thank you. This is so much of a blessing. Oh my gosh. I bake cupcakes," Perez responded. "Everybody loves cupcakes," Northam said. "Everyone loves cupcakes, yes," replied Perez. Governor Ralph Northam presents small business owners with checks from Rebuild Virginia, a grant program that has awarded $120 million to 3,000 small businesses across Virginia. Credit Michael Pope