2008 Small Business Awards Luncheon
Each year the Amherst Chamber of Commerce honors several small businesses for their perseverance, success, innovation, philanthropy, support of small business, and excellent customer service.
This year's Small Business Awards Luncheon was held on May 2 at The Palms Banquets on Transit Road in Amherst.
The keynote speaker was City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
The awards were presented by Amherst Chamber Board Chairman Dennis Elsenbeck, Vice President of National Grid, and Amherst Chamber Business Resource Council Chairman Rick Dean, President of R.W. Dean & Associates.
Keynote Speaker - Mayor Byron Brown, City of Buffalo
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City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown gives the keynote address at the Amherst Chamber's 2008 Small Business Awards Luncheon on May 2. |
Small Business Person of the Year - David Meller, I-Evolve
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Small Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by:
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David Meller, President of I-Evolve receives the Small Business Person of the Year Award from Amherst Chamber Board Chairman Dennis Elsenbeck, left, Vice President of National Grid, and Amherst Chamber Business Resource Council Chairman Rick Dean, left, President of R.W. Dean and Associates. |
At Your Service Award - Alessi Fitness
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At Your Service Award sponsored Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Western New York
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Champion Award - John Durbin, Houghton College PACE Program
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Champion Award sponsored by:
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Innovation Award - As It Is Inc. (AI3 Inc.)
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Innovation Award sponsored by:
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Zenith Award - Nelson Prosthetic & Orthotic Laboratory
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Zenith Award Sponsored by:
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Outstanding Acievement Award - Center for Plastic Surgery
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Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by:
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Congratulations to all of our winners!
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