Visalia Chamber Announces Multiple Business of the Year Finalists
VISALIA - Each year the Visalia Chamber of Commerce honors those businesses and individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support our community. This year dozens of businesses have been nominated for these prestigious awards.
Winners will be announced at the 60th Annual Awards Celebration presented by the Visalia Chamber of Commerce on June 20, 2013 at the Visalia Convention Center. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails begin at 6 p.m. followed by a formal dinner at 7 p.m. and the program at 8 p.m.
“Our committee has a daunting task ahead of us,” said Annual Awards Chairman Rick Wehmueller. “Choosing one winner from each category is going to be difficult as there are many nominees that are deserving and contribute to our community in so many ways.”
The 2013 small, medium, large, agri-business, CFO and Non-Profit of the year finalists include:
Small Business Finalists
4Creeks, Inc.
Gerald Schneider, DDS
The Lockwood Agency
Tropics by Design
Medium Business Finalists
Visalia Rawhide Ballclub
Milan Institute
Prestige Assisted Living
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
ServiceMaster by Benevento
Large Business Finalists
Butler Manufacturing/BlueScope
Buldings North America
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores West Coast Distribution Center
Pena’s Disposal
Redwood Springs Healthcare Center
Valley Business Bank
Agri-Business Finalists
Farm Credit West
Koetsier Dairies
Lawrence Tractor
CFO of the Year Finalists
Rush Desch, Quad Knoft
Natasha Nilges, Central Valley Christian
Nathan Hernandez, Visalia Unified School District
Non-Profit of the Year Finalists
CASA of Tulare County
Family Services Tulare County
Hands in the Community
Happy Trails Riding Academy
Visalia Rescue Mission
Still being kept secret until the big event are the much-anticipated Man and Woman of the Year awards. Tickets for the Annual Awards Celebration are $70 and can be purchased at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce located at 220 N. Santa Fe Street. For more information call (559)734-5876.