Findlay, Ohio – 10/15/24
The Chamber shines a spotlight on individuals whose entrepreneurial spirit and independent drive are crucial to building our community and boosting the economy.
This year’s Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards honored Andrea Kramer with the prestigious Athena Award. Andrea exemplifies excellence in her profession and a commitment to fostering leadership opportunities for women.
The event also celebrated Culver’s of Findlay, recipient of the “Do Good!” Award, sponsored by City Apparel + Merch, recognizing their significant community contributions. These awards spotlight individuals and businesses that drive local progress and engagement, showcasing the strength of the small business community in Findlay.
City Apparel sponsors the “Do Good!” Award as part of their commitment to corporate responsibility and community impact. Their “Do Good!” initiative emphasizes sustainability, ethical business practices, and giving back to the community. This aligns with the values highlighted by the award, which recognizes local businesses that demonstrate a dedication to doing good through community engagement and positive impact.
For more information, you can visit CA+M’s corporate responsibility page and the Chamber SBA Awards page.
Congrats to all of those honored:
Small Business of the Year
Presented to: RCR Technology Group
Sponsored by: Premier Bank
Small Business Person of the Year
Presented to: Joy Barger – Swan House Tea Room
Sponsored by: University of Findlay
Family Owned Small Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: Findlay Village Hardware
Sponsored by: Hancock Federal Credit Union
Professional of the Year
Presented to: Sarah Foltz – Hancock Historical Museum
Sponsored by: RCR Technology Group
Diverse Small Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: Airborne Outfitters
Sponsored by: Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Agriculture Enterprise Champion of the Year
Presented to: Von Stein Hay & Straw
Sponsored by: Citizens National Bank
Go Local Small Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: Village of McComb
Sponsored by: First National Bank
Do Good! Award
Presented to: Culver’s of Findlay
Sponsored by: City Apparel + Merch
Manufacturing & Distribution Leadership Impact Award
Presented to: Sean Goodman – Techcorr
Sponsored by: CLA
Non-Profit Leader of the Year
Presented to: Marc Kogan – Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America
Sponsored by: The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Downtown Champion of the Year
Presented to: False Chord Brewing
Sponsored by: Fifth Third Bank
Small Business Manufacturing Excellence
Presented to: PTFE Fine Powders
Sponsored by: The Companies of Tall Timbers Industrial Park
Emerging Small Business of the Year
Presented to: 3 Oaks
Sponsored by: State Bank
ATHENA Award
Presented to: Andrea Kramer – City Apparel + Merch
Sponsored by: Huntington Bank
“Our Spirit Shows” Hospitality Award
Presented to: Hancock Hotel
Sponsored by: Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Women in Business Champion of the Year
Presented to: Pampered Pooch
Sponsored by: WFIN-WKXA-106.3 The Fox Radio
Customer Service Champion of the Year
Presented to: Blanchard Valley Center / Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Sponsored by: The Trust Company