Green Bay, Wis.- (June 3, 2009) - The recipients of the 2009 Business Recognition Luncheon Awards Compete. Grow. Achieve. were announced today during a luncheon ceremony held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay. The event celebrates the economic impact and community contribution brought to the Green Bay area from the small business community. It is designed to recognize small business achievements, growth, innovation and exceptional business practices.
The 2009 Business Recognition Luncheon Award Recipients include:
Entrepreneurial Award: Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery. This award is bestowed upon a company in business at least two, but not more than five, years that has demonstrated a creative business approach, proven success and positive impact on the local community.
Green Award: MEGTEC Systems Inc. This award is presented to a company doing business for more than two years that has taken actions to become more environmentally friendly or has invented or distributed products to assist other companies in becoming more environmentally friendly.
Growth Award: Heartland Business Systems. This award is given to a small business with at least three years under current ownership that has established significant growth in sales, service and employees.
Cornerstone Award: DeLeers Construction and DeLeers Millwork. Presented to a company that exemplifies a community pillar of strength, this award honors companies that play an active role in the local business community, business associations and volunteer groups. Recipients have demonstrated growth in sales, employees and/or service since inception.
Special Accomplishment Award: ASPIRO. This award recognizes a business that realized an extraordinary professional achievement, other than entrepreneurial excellence, growth or cornerstone contributions. Recipients range from those who overcame adversity, launched a unique business solution, supported small business owners or exhibited efforts above and beyond those encountered in normal business relationships.
Business Person of the Year Award: Pat Hopkins of Imaginasium. This award is presented to a business owner that has shown exceptional achievement and admirable community leadership qualities. The recipient's past and current contributions are considered, including his or her ability to manage staff, control costs, ensure quality and show a record of growth in employees, sales or profits. This person has an outstanding public image and reputation and is known for entrepreneurial excellence.
Congratulations to all the award recipients and other nominees on being honored! ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Established in 1882, the mission of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic and community development. Chamber programs include Advance, Partners in Education, Leadership Green Bay, Brown County Teen Leadership, Current--the Young Professionals Network, Good Government Council, the International Business Development Consortium and the Small Business Council.
For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and its programs, call 437-8704 or visit www.titletown.org.
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