Chamber Honors 2008 Small Business Award Winners

More than 450 people recently gathered at the Hyatt Regency to honor the region’s finest small businesses at the 25th Annual Excellence Awards. The prestigious awards acknowledge the accomplishments of 10 small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy. Small business leaders are nominated by their peers based on demonstrated commitment to the advancement of the business community.

As guests enjoyed the breathtaking view across the Delaware, winners shared their stories of hard work, success and ingenuity. QVC accepted the Chamber’s inaugural Visionary Award, which honors an outstanding regional organization that has grown from a small to a large company, and continues to thrive and support the small business backbone of the Greater Philadelphia economy.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Excellence Awards Honoring the Region’s Small Businesses:

• Small Business Person of the Year: Gustavo Perea, Adams-Bickel Associates, Inc.
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Steve Grandizio, Friendly Mortgage
• Customer Service Excellence of the Year: Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services
• Emerging Business of the Year: The Borden Agency
• Innovative Business of the Year: Connexus Technology
• Manufacturer of the Year: Pressure Products Industries, Inc.
• Non-Profit Organization of the Year: PhillyCarShare
• Retailer of the Year: Capogiro Gelato Artisans
• Technological Excellence of the Year: New Way Air Bearings
• Family Business of the Year: Steen Outdoor Advertising
• Visionary Award: QVC

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