The 2008 regional finalists of the America's Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam's Club, consistently demonstrate excellence in all areas of selection criteria, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.
Permac Industries of Burnsville, MN was named America's Small Business of the Year Award 2008. Darlene Miller, CEO of Permac Industries, accepted the award during the Awards Gala Dinner at America's Small Business Summit.
| Abstract Displays Inc. Great Lakes Regional Finalist |
Bayshore Solutions Southeastern Regional Finalist |
| Gracewinds Perinatal Services, Inc. Northwestern Regional Finalist |
Permac Industries Midwestern Regional Finalist |
| Seconn Fabrication Northeastern Regional Finalist |
Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle LLP Western Regional Finalist |
| Mammen Glass & Mirror, Inc. Southwest and South Central Regional Finalist |
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Each finalist was selected to represent one of seven regions across the country from among the winners of the U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. In addition to being honored at the Summit, finalists received a two-night stay in Washington, D.C. to attend the three day event.
The 2008 Blue Ribbon Small Business Winners
The U.S. Chamber is proud to pay special tribute to some of its most valued constituents: America's 23 million small business owners. Through the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, we are able to recognize the small business community as a whole for its hard work and countless entrepreneurial successes. We are pleased honor this group of 55 outstanding organizations who stand among them as leaders.
he 2008 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award recipients represent every corner of the nation and a wide spectrum of industries. From engineering firms to organic farms, our blue ribbon winners truly demonstrate that small business is the backbone of the U.S. economy.
| ABC Security Service, Inc. Oakland, CA |
Abstract Displays Inc. Cincinnati, OH |
| All Star Movers Fairfax, VA |
Arc Aspicio Arlington, VA |
| BASC, Inc. Irving, TX |
Bayshore Solutions Tampa, FL |
| Benham Real Estate Group Concord, NC |
BES, Inc. Fairhope, AL |
| Candy House Gourmet Chocolates Joplin, MO |
Charleston Cookie Company Charleston, SC |
| Chicago Sightseeing Company, Inc. Chicago, IL |
East Tech Company, Inc. Chattanooga, TN |
| Echo Concepts, Inc. Denver, CO |
Edwards Creative Services Milan, IL |
| Environmental Waste Management Systems, Inc. Honolulu, HI |
Faces Day Spa and Boutique Hilton Head, SC |
| FASTSIGNS® Irving Irving, TX |
Financial Information Technologies, Inc. Tampa FL |
| Financial Plus Credit Union Ottawa, IL |
Gallas, Inc. Hot Springs AR |
| Glory House Catering Company Irving, TX |
Gracewinds Perinatal Services, Inc. Seattle, WA |
| Guidant Financial Group Bellevue, WA |
HomeOwner Home Work Tampa, FL |
| Icy Strait Point Juneau, AK |
Italian Delight South Boston, VA |
| Joe's Coffee Shop Irving, TX |
JVKellyGroup, Inc. Huntington, NY |
| Kaizen Technologies, Inc. Edison, NJ |
Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, Inc. Mitchell, SD |
| Low Country Case & Millwork, Inc. Ladson, SC |
M & M Technical Services Woodbridge, VA |
| Mammen Glass & Mirror, Inc. Irving, TX |
Melissa V. Rozas, DDS Coppell, TX |
| Metalworx, Inc. Summerville, SC |
Mike Collins & Associates, Inc. Chattanooga, TN |
| Milestone Books Vestavia Hills, AL |
Morgan Multimedia, Inc. Santa Clara, CA |
| Neely's BBQ Memphis, TN |
Newton Outpost Café, LLC Oak Hills, CA |
| North Coast Tutoring Services Solon, OH |
Ocean Breeze Awnings, Inc. Surfside Beach, SC |
| Orbit Systems, Inc. Eagan, MN |
Performance Marketing West Des Moines, IA |
| Permac Industries Burnsville, MN |
Quality Float Works, Inc. Schamburg, IL |
| Rana Enterprises Group Milwaukee, WI |
Reliable Review Services, LLC. Boca Raton, FL |
| Restaurant at Patowmack Farm Lovettsville, VA |
Rosas Farms Sparr, FL |
| Seconn Fabrication Waterford, CT |
The Christmas Attic Alexandria, VA |
| TiER1 Performance Solutions Covington, KY |
Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle LLP Downey, CA |
| WALLACE – The Training Cost Recovery Company Alpharetta, GA |
Levels of Recognition
U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business
- Discounted registration for the 2009 Summit
- Recognition during Summit awards luncheon and cocktail reception
- Blue Ribbon Small Business Certificate
- Web sticker to display on winner's web site
- Recognition on uschamber.com website
Regional Finalists
- All recognition given to Blue Ribbon Winners
- Two night Hotel stay at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel during the Summit
- Recognition on Stage during awards ceremony
- Crystal Award
- Spotlight in uschamber.com magazine
U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year
- All recognition given to Finalists and Blue Ribbon Winners
- Acceptance Speech on Stage
- Special Crystal Award
