Excellence Awards Honors the Region’s Small Businesses 11/5

Join us as we formally honor the winners of the 27th Annual Excellence Awards and celebrate the success and contributions of entrepreneurs and small businesses to the Greater Philadelphia region. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners in the region.

The event will take place on Thursday, November 5, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing, located on the Philadelphia waterfront. Since Game 7 of the World Series falls on November 5th, the agenda has been adjusted so that the Award Presentations will be over by 7:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast at the event for Phillies fans until 10:00 p.m. Guests are then welcome to continue viewing the game at the hotel bar.

With about 85% of the Chamber’s 5,000 member companies comprised of small businesses – defined as having less than 100 employees – the Excellence Awards offer an excellent opportunity to highlight the impact and vital role small businesses play in the economic development of our region.

"This year, it is especially relevant for the Chamber to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship," said Chamber President & CEO Rob Wondering. "These winners' inspirational stories and successes reflect the promise and energy of our entrepreneurial culture. We are proud to turn the spotlight on the perseverance, diversity and economic impact of our region’s small business community."

The new Excellence Awards winners are:

• Sirena Moore, Elohim Cleaning Contractors Inc.
  Small Business Person of the Year
• Patrick McKenna, DMi Partners, Inc.
  Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Burman’s Medical Supply
  Customer Service Excellence of the Year
• McGrath Systems
  Emerging Business of the Year
• Jan’s Boutique
  Family Business of the Year
• Yards Brewing Company
  Green Business of the Year
• The EF Precision Group
  Manufacturer of the Year
• Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
  Non-Profit Organization of the Year
• The Keswick Cycle Company
  Retailer of the Year
• Coldlight Solutions, LLC
  Technological Excellence of the Year
• The Vangaurd Group, Inc.
  Visionary Award winner

This event is sponsored by Bank of America, Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center, Firstrust Bank, Microsoft, PIDC, PNC, SecurElement, Sovereign Bank, Stradley Ronon, Susquehanna Bank, UPS, and Verizon Wireless. The print sponsor is Pearl Pressman Liberty. The floral sponsor is Plaza Flowers. The audio visual sponsor is Upstage Right Productions and the cocktail reception sponsor is Comcast Business Class.

For more information or to register, click here or call 215-790-3654 with questions.