Local Entrepreneurs Receive 2012 Awards
(FLINT, MICH – APRIL 3) The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the eTEAM have named the 2012 “Genesee 10 to Watch” and Spark Award winners. Businesses receive the awards for exhibiting growth and in recognition of their contributions to Flint and Genesee County.
According to Tim Herman, CEO of the Regional Chamber this year’s honorees include a wide range of businesses that are making a difference in the region.
“Entrepreneurs play an important role in the growth of our region,” said Herman. “The Spark and Genesee 10 awards acknowledge the contributions of small businesses with great success stories. The award recipients are shining examples of businesses that are growing. There’s a lot that new entrepreneurs can learn from them.”
The following new businesses have been named Spark Award winners for their growth trajectory and entrepreneurial success:
- All American Balancing, LLC
- Expert Human Resource Consultants, LLC
- Flint Crepe Company
- Speed Junkie Cycle Works
As part of the Genesee 10 to Watch, the following businesses are early stage businesses that have exhibited growth:
- Blevin Screw Products, Inc.
- Epic Technology Solutions, LLC
- Fick Landscape Supplies
- Hutchinson Food & Drug
- J. Perez Construction
- Loving Hands Adult & Senior Care Services
- PMC Environmental Technologies, LLC
- Valley Tent Rental Services, Inc.
- Vets Access Ramps LLC
The Regional Chamber eTEAM is a partnership of entrepreneurial service providers working to connect local entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources to promote growth and success. eTEAM member organizations include: MI-Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC), City of Flint, The Career Alliance – Michigan Works! Association, Metro Community Development and Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) in addition to many other service providers.
About the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce (www.flintandgenesee.org) is the voice of business and community advocacy in Genesee County. The Regional Chamber is over 100 years old, was established before the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and is a founding member of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Two words describe the Regional Chamber as it enters its second century of service: collaboration and partnership. It is our goal to work with government, business, education and nonprofit organizations to support the growth and development of the community economically, culturally and socially.