Description
The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce will recognize local businesses that have made a significant impact in our community over the past year. These awards will be based upon contributions to the community, business performance, innovative practices, growth of programs and organizations, volunteer contributions and leadership.
NOMINEES THIS YEAR INCLUDE:
Micro Business of the Year: Assured Energy Solutions; DreamVizion Productions; E. Ryan Jewels, Giggles; Lockhart's Barber College; Melanie Schelling State Farm
Small Business of the Year: Brinkoetter & Associates, Eichenauer Services, Inc; Investment Planners, Inc; Main Place Properties; Paco's Sol Bistro
Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Baby TALK; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Crossing Healthcare; Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; Decatur Boys & Girls Club; Decatur Celebration; Decatur Family YMCA; Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation; Gallery 510 Arts Guild, Ltd; Grand Palace at Heartland Community Church; New Life Pregnancy Center; Webster-Cantrell Hall
Business Expansion Award: Akorn; Decatur Jewelry & Pawn; Giggles; Lockhart's Barber Shop
Outstanding Development Award: Main Place Properties; Fuyao Glass of America; Vieweg Real Estate
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Brian Byers, Neuhoff Media Decatur; Carla Brinkoetter, Brinkoetter & Associates; Tony Caccomo, National Foodworks Services;
Todd Parker, Northwestern Mutual; Chrissy Spurlock, Giggles; Beth Stringer, Decatur Magazine
Leadership Master Award: Gail Evans, Decatur Macon County Opportunities Corporation; David Koshinski, Investment Planners, Inc; Claudia Quigg, Baby TALK
*Other awards that do not require nominations are: Decatur Leadership Institute Alumnus of the Year, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, and Citizen of the Year Award.
Sponsored by: Hickory Point Bank