Art of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
FLINT, Mich., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the wellbeing and success of the region in 2017.
About 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Master of Ceremonies Steve Landaal, President of Landaal Packaging Systems and Chairman of the Chamber's Operating Board, presented 19 awards to outstanding businesses, community supporters and hospitality industry professionals.
"The award recipients are companies and individuals who are business savvy, customer-focused and civic-minded," said Landaal. "There's one thing that they all have in common and that's their commitment to doing business right here in Genesee County. And for that we are very thankful!"
"Choosing Flint & Genesee is a smart move," said Chamber CEO Tim Herman. "Through leadership, vision and strategic partnerships, this community has achieved a competitive business climate and a growing hospitality industry."
The 2017 Art of Achievement Awards honored the following businesses and individuals:
CEO Business Award ? Huntington Bank
Economic Development Project of the Year Award ? CNXMotion
Small Business Award ? Hoffman's Deco Deli & Café
Small Business Contractor of the Year ? W. T. Stevens Construction, Inc.
Minority Owned Business Award ? Honey Bee Palace Child Care
Nonprofit Impact Award ? Crim Fitness Foundation
Young Professional Award ? Isaiah Oliver, Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Community Champion Award ? Bernie and Venus Langlois, American Legion
Claire M. White Award ? Julie Lopez, Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County
Art Hurand Award ? Mark Braun, Mr. B's Joybox Express
Robert P. Gerholz Award ? Tom Gores, Platinum Equity/FlintNOW
C.S. Mott Award ? Gary Hurand, Management Diversified, Inc.
Gloria J. DeHart Award ? Mary Kramer, Holiday Inn Flint-Grand Blanc Area
Hospitality Ambassador Award ? Michael Lynn, Cork on Saginaw
Frontline Ambassador Award ? Megan Mannor, Hampton Inn & Suites Flint/Grand Blanc
Restaurant of the Year ? Blondie's Food & Spirits
Hotel of the Year ? Best Western Flint Airport Inn & Suites
Entertainment Venue of the Year Award ? The Machine Shop Concert Lounge
Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year Award ? Amber Taylor, Taylor Health & Wellness
"We are seeing continued major investments and incremental growth in jobs; new businesses and company expansions are on the upswing; and we're making significant reinvestment in downtown Flint," said Herman. "As long as we have people such as those we honored tonight, excellence will continue to be the hallmark of Flint & Genesee!"
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