Thursday, January 23, 2014

Chamber Sees Blue at 2013 Annual Rising Star Awards Breakfast


Congratulations to our 2013 Rising Star Award winners and a big blue thank you to our presenting sponsors, Columbia Bank and Puget Sound Energy.  Our guest speaker, Melanie Dressel, President & CEO of Columbia Bank spoke about our local economy and the banking industry in general.  Also recognized for their work in 2013 was our board of directors and our Chamber Business Education Committee members, Tana Hasart, Patti McMullan and Sandy Maynard.  We appreciate all of our businesses and volunteers who support our organization.  Together we all make a difference.

John Porter Memorial
Dave Radcliffe, The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

Volunteer of the Year
Captain Scott Engle, Puyallup Police Dept.

Volunteer Business of the Year
McLendon Hardware

Ambassador of the Year
Michele Suepke, LegalShield
Rob Lewis, Columbia Bank

Small Business of the Year (1-10)
Epic Donuts
Mt. Rainier Coffee Company

Medium Business of the Year (11-50)
Eterna Vein & Medical Aesthetics

Large Business of the Year (51+)
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

Young Professionals: Individual
Ashley Blair, Best Western Premier Plaza Hotel and Conference Center

Young Professionals: Organizational
Dillanos Coffee Roasters

Non-Profit of the Year
Helping Hand House

Best Company to Work for
Columbia Bank

Entrepreneur of the Year
Jarrett Tomal, Parliament Distillery

Business Innovations
Washington State Fair
 — with Melissa Huston.










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