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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Honors Business Leaders at 28th Annual Awards & Gala
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 28th Annual Awards & Gala held Friday, January 25th at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Mike Adams won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which celebrates an innovative business owner who recognizes and meets a market need by successfully launching and developing a new business. As the owner of JON Properties, he has contributed to the revitalization of downtown through multiple commercial and residential projects. Of note is the renovation of the National Bank of Fredericksburg building as a home for Foode, and his George Street Brownstones.
Businesses of the Year Award
This award is presented to a company that balances business success with a dedication to improving the community’s quality of life.
Businets received the Small Business of the Year Award. Since the company began in 1995, it has navigated the fast-changing landscape of IT management, proving to be a local leader in business technology needs. In addition to IT, the company supports businesses via phone, cabling and video surveillance capabilities. Long employee tenure is credited to the company’s leadership style and has resulted in strong customer continuity.
Chancellor’s Village Retirement Community received the Large Business of the Year award. It has been in business in the region since the early 1990s. Originally part of the Mary Washington Healthcare suite of offerings, this retirement community is an area leader for others in the aging industry. Owned today by Senior Lifestyle, it operates independent and assisted living facilities on a 15-acre campus in Spotsylvania County.
Prince B. Woodard Leadership Award
Bill McAvinney won the Prince B. Woodard Leadership Award, which honors an individual who has provided a lifetime of service and commitment to the Fredericksburg region. It’s named for the former Mary Washington College president whose vision, integrity and dedication to serving others made him a pillar of the community.
McAvinney's work in the insurance and financial services industry has spanned more than three decades. He has also followed his passion of mentoring other men, particularly through his work with the Christian Business Men’s Connection. For more than 15 years, he has spearheaded one of the region’s largest events—the Fredericksburg Prayer Breakfast (formerly the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast)—which brings together 400 community members who pray for the community. Over the past year, he has served as the national president for CBMC, where he travels around the country in pursuit of its mission.
The Chamber thanks the sponsors of the 28th Annual Awards & Gala:
BB&T – Title Sponsor
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center – Hospitality Sponsor
Riverside Center Weddings and Events – Entertainment Sponsor
Central Park Corporate Center Rappaport – Garden Sponsor
Capital Ale House – Bar Sponsor
Germanna Community College – Table Wine Sponsor
Community Bank of the Chesapeake – Cocktail Sponsor
Premier Eye Care, Angela Tsai, O.D. & Associates, P.C. – VIP Sponsor
Cask, LLC – Dessert Sponsor
sPower – Gold Sponsor
Embrace Home Loans – Décor Sponsor
GEICO – Awards Sponsor
Bloomia – Floral Sponsor
DLR Contracting, Inc. – Linen Sponsor
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Greater Owensboro Chamber awards 8 as Businesses of the Year at 2019 Chamber Celebration
Last week at the 2019 Chamber Celebration presented by Owensboro Health more than 700 Chamber members, regional and state leaders along with guests of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce recognized eight local businesses as the 2019 Businesses of the Year.
The winning businesses were among 51 nominees vying for the honors. Those earning the honors include:
• Emerging Business of the Year – Owensboro Family Pharmacy
• Business of the Year 1-10 Employees – Gene's Health Food, Inc.
• Business of the Year 11-50 Employees – Old National Bank
• Business of the Year Over 50 Employees – Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.
• Non-Profit of the Year – Puzzle Pieces
• Education and Workforce Development Institution of the Year – Brescia University
• Manufacturer of the Year – O.Z. Tyler Distillery
• Rick Kamuf Agri-Business of the Year – Hayden Farms
Other award winners of the night included:
• 2018 Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Minga Trogdlen, Independence Bank
• 2018 Chamber Director of the Year – Dave Roberts, UniFirst Corporation
• 2018 Leadership Owensboro Class Member of the Year – Brad Youngman, Daviess County
Sheriff's Office
• 2018 CYP Member of the Year – Mario Vizuet, Old National Bank
• 2018 Chamber Member of the Year – Visit Owensboro
• Bill Young Community Leadership Award – Tish Correa-Osborne, Girls Inc.
The Business Celebration also included addresses from the presenting sponsor, Owensboro Health, as well as the Chamber’s outgoing Board Chair Kentucky Wesleyan President Bart Darrell and 2019 Board Chair Dave Roberts, General Manager of UniFirst Corporation.
The record attendance gathered for an after-party presented by UniFirst Corporation following the Ceremony and Awards Presentation. It was an evening filled with celebration for the businesses and individuals in the community who are making Owensboro even greater.
“Our awards program is an opportunity to celebrate our members who make the best of the Owensboro business community. The level of excellence displayed throughout the lists of nominees is remarkable. It is yet another example of how Owensboro is truly a shining community. Our Chamber staff is honored to be able to serve our members and to be a small part of their journeys,” said Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber President and CEO.
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is a nearly 1000-membership organization.
The City of Ridgeland Chamber presents: 2018 Annual Awards Banquet: Mamma Mia! The winner takes all! with Dancing Dream performing the Music of ABBA
Bazaar After Dark Night Markets Announced for 2019
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center – Hospitality Sponsor
Riverside Center Weddings and Events – Entertainment Sponsor
Central Park Corporate Center Rappaport – Garden Sponsor
Capital Ale House – Bar Sponsor
Germanna Community College – Table Wine Sponsor
Community Bank of the Chesapeake – Cocktail Sponsor
Premier Eye Care, Angela Tsai, O.D. & Associates, P.C. – VIP Sponsor
Cask, LLC – Dessert Sponsor
sPower – Gold Sponsor
Embrace Home Loans – Décor Sponsor
GEICO – Awards Sponsor
Bloomia – Floral Sponsor
DLR Contracting, Inc. – Linen Sponsor
Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Community Map
The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Community Map is available at the Cary Grove Chamber today! Thanks to Lynn Caccavallo and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
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Are you in motion? Want to see your business information here? This is a member-only opportunity to submit business articles in paragraph form - i.e. awards, new additions to staff or promotions of title, change of business location, events - that are 150 words or less with an image or a photo. Flyers are not permitted.
Information must be submitted in written paragraph form.
Articles are subject to approval and may be edited.
Only one article per member per month.
Send articles to kurt@valpochamber.org.
The Chamber is proud to announce that several members have been selected, from a pool of 250
applicants, by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to be honored among the top 40 under 40 young professionals and thought leaders who live or work in Oakland County.
Information must be submitted in written paragraph form.
Articles are subject to approval and may be edited.
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Rochester Regional Chamber Members Honored by Oakland County
The Chamber is proud to announce that several members have been selected, from a pool of 250
applicants, by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to be honored among the top 40 under 40 young professionals and thought leaders who live or work in Oakland County.
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Greater Owensboro Chamber awards 8 as Businesses of the Year at 2019 Chamber Celebration
Last week at the 2019 Chamber Celebration presented by Owensboro Health more than 700 Chamber members, regional and state leaders along with guests of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce recognized eight local businesses as the 2019 Businesses of the Year.
The winning businesses were among 51 nominees vying for the honors. Those earning the honors include:
• Emerging Business of the Year – Owensboro Family Pharmacy
• Business of the Year 1-10 Employees – Gene's Health Food, Inc.
• Business of the Year 11-50 Employees – Old National Bank
• Business of the Year Over 50 Employees – Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.
• Non-Profit of the Year – Puzzle Pieces
• Education and Workforce Development Institution of the Year – Brescia University
• Manufacturer of the Year – O.Z. Tyler Distillery
• Rick Kamuf Agri-Business of the Year – Hayden Farms
Other award winners of the night included:
• 2018 Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Minga Trogdlen, Independence Bank
• 2018 Chamber Director of the Year – Dave Roberts, UniFirst Corporation
• 2018 Leadership Owensboro Class Member of the Year – Brad Youngman, Daviess County
Sheriff's Office
• 2018 CYP Member of the Year – Mario Vizuet, Old National Bank
• 2018 Chamber Member of the Year – Visit Owensboro
• Bill Young Community Leadership Award – Tish Correa-Osborne, Girls Inc.
The Business Celebration also included addresses from the presenting sponsor, Owensboro Health, as well as the Chamber’s outgoing Board Chair Kentucky Wesleyan President Bart Darrell and 2019 Board Chair Dave Roberts, General Manager of UniFirst Corporation.
The record attendance gathered for an after-party presented by UniFirst Corporation following the Ceremony and Awards Presentation. It was an evening filled with celebration for the businesses and individuals in the community who are making Owensboro even greater.
“Our awards program is an opportunity to celebrate our members who make the best of the Owensboro business community. The level of excellence displayed throughout the lists of nominees is remarkable. It is yet another example of how Owensboro is truly a shining community. Our Chamber staff is honored to be able to serve our members and to be a small part of their journeys,” said Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber President and CEO.
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is a nearly 1000-membership organization.
The City of Ridgeland Chamber presents: 2018 Annual Awards Banquet: Mamma Mia! The winner takes all! with Dancing Dream performing the Music of ABBA
When:
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:30 PM thru 09:00 PM
Where:
Hilton Jackson
1001 E. County Line Road
Jackson, MS 39211
1001 E. County Line Road
Jackson, MS 39211
Registration:
Members and Non-members welcome. Members, please contact the Chamber for your LOGIN and PASSWORD, then click the link below to register. Non-members, please contact the Chamber to register.
For More Info:
601-991-9996
admin@ridgelandchamber.com
admin@ridgelandchamber.com
Bazaar After Dark Night Markets Announced for 2019
APPLETON, Wis. (January 25, 2019) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Bazaar After Dark, the Fox Cities inclusive and eccentric night market, will return for three separate events in 2019. Bazaar After Dark is dedicated to revitalizing and drawing positive attention to underutilized business districts in the Fox Valley, while fostering community collaborations through art, music and unique experiences.
The first night market event of 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Brillion. This spring night market will continue the ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support their Rock the Block program. This Bazaar After Dark location brings attention to the commercial district coinciding with Habitat for Humanity’s Rock the Block residential neighborhood build, also allowing for a celebration of Habitat’s hard-working volunteers.
Stay informed about this event and learn more about Bazaar After Dark at http://pulsefoxcities.com/bazaar-after-dark/ or follow us on Bazaar After Dark’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bazaarafterdark/.
Bazaar After Dark will return for two additional night market events in 2019. Location details are being finalized at this time. Please check our website and stay tuned for additional information.
Bazaar After Dark is an inclusive, family-friendly street market event. Attendees can expect to enjoy fresh food, live art, local business participation, live music and a pet-welcoming atmosphere many have grown to appreciate at the past Bazaar After Dark events.
Interested Bazaar After Dark vendors, artists, sponsors and volunteers can find more information at http://pulsefoxcities.com/bazaar-after-dark/. Vendor applications for the Brillion Bazaar After Dark night market will open on March 1, 2019.
For any questions, contact Tonya Boelter, Senior Director of Community Engagement at the Fox Cities Chamber, at (920) 734-7101 or tboelter@foxcitieschamber.com.
Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide
The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Greater Freeport Partnership announces three hires
Some seven months after the organization’s launch, the Greater Freeport Partnership has a full staff in place for the first time.
The partnership has hired three people who will help guide economic development, tourism and events within Stephenson County. The organization now has seven employees.
Rebecca Motley, executive director for the partnership, said she’s looking forward to having more time to work on economic development and tourism efforts now that the hiring process is finished.
“I’m very thrilled to have every single person working at the partnership on board with the vision and ready to get to work and to get things done,” Motley said.
Andrea Schultz Winter will become development director on Jan. 10. She will direct the partnership’s economic development efforts and will share many of the responsibilities formerly held by the Northwest Illinois Development Alliance director.
Winter will direct downtown Freeport beautification efforts, data analysis, business support and employer workforce development support.
Winter has a master’s degree in architecture, as well as a master’s in urban and regional planning from the University of Illinois. She started her professional career in the Pacific Northwest and has lived in Freeport for the past 10 years. She previously worked for Winter Design.
“I see the alignment of planning initiatives and development ... along with greater movements in the community, make it an exciting time to get on board and make a difference,” Winter said.
Nicole Haas will take over as brand director on Jan. 16. The position was formerly known as the tourism and marketing director.
“We retitled it, but it’s really the marketing job,” Motley said. “There really isn’t a change in the job description.”
Haas will be mainly responsible for attracting tourists and potential residents and employees to Stephenson County. She also will oversee the Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center.
Haas was most recently the executive director of the Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals. She served as interim director for the Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce and interim event coordinator for the partnership’s Cruise Night and Brewfest in 2018.
Katie Gentz has been event coordinator since Dec. 17. She’s charged with planning and executing partnership events, such as Winefest, Music on Chicago, Cruise Night and Brewfest. She will coordinate former Chamber of Commerce events, such as its annual dinner and golf outing. Journal Standard
Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide
The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!
Town Square Publications (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.
Greater Freeport Partnership announces three hires
Some seven months after the organization’s launch, the Greater Freeport Partnership has a full staff in place for the first time.
The partnership has hired three people who will help guide economic development, tourism and events within Stephenson County. The organization now has seven employees.
Rebecca Motley, executive director for the partnership, said she’s looking forward to having more time to work on economic development and tourism efforts now that the hiring process is finished.
“I’m very thrilled to have every single person working at the partnership on board with the vision and ready to get to work and to get things done,” Motley said.
Andrea Schultz Winter will become development director on Jan. 10. She will direct the partnership’s economic development efforts and will share many of the responsibilities formerly held by the Northwest Illinois Development Alliance director.
Winter will direct downtown Freeport beautification efforts, data analysis, business support and employer workforce development support.
Winter has a master’s degree in architecture, as well as a master’s in urban and regional planning from the University of Illinois. She started her professional career in the Pacific Northwest and has lived in Freeport for the past 10 years. She previously worked for Winter Design.
“I see the alignment of planning initiatives and development ... along with greater movements in the community, make it an exciting time to get on board and make a difference,” Winter said.
Nicole Haas will take over as brand director on Jan. 16. The position was formerly known as the tourism and marketing director.
“We retitled it, but it’s really the marketing job,” Motley said. “There really isn’t a change in the job description.”
Haas will be mainly responsible for attracting tourists and potential residents and employees to Stephenson County. She also will oversee the Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center.
Haas was most recently the executive director of the Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals. She served as interim director for the Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce and interim event coordinator for the partnership’s Cruise Night and Brewfest in 2018.
Katie Gentz has been event coordinator since Dec. 17. She’s charged with planning and executing partnership events, such as Winefest, Music on Chicago, Cruise Night and Brewfest. She will coordinate former Chamber of Commerce events, such as its annual dinner and golf outing. Journal Standard
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