| For Immediate Release: May 11, 2006
Media Contact: Ryan Entz, 268-1152, rentz@wichitachamber.org
Chamber to announce Small Business of the Year Award winner at luncheon on Tuesday, May 16
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Awards Program culminates with the announcement of the 2006 Small Business of the Year at an awards luncheon honoring this year’s Top 10 small businesses.
The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 400 W. Waterman. Tickets are $25 and registration is available online at www.wichitachamber.org by clicking on the calendar or by contacting Kristy Vogel at 268-1117 or kvogel@wichitachamber.org.
From nearly 200 nominated businesses, a panel of judges selected this year’s Top 10 for the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Awards program.
The 2006 Top 10 Small Businesses:
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- Fahnestock Heating, A/C & Electric
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- Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper
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- Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, LLC
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- Scott Rice Office Interiors
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- iSi Integrated Solutions Inc.
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- The Law Company, Inc. esses
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Judges rated the companies based on growth, financial strength, employee relations, community service and company history. Eligible companies had to be for-profit, headquartered in the Wichita metro area, employ no more than 100 FTE employees and be in business a minimum of three years. The panel will select the top small business based on a site visit, events participation and community involvement.
The 2006 honorees demonstrate a tremendous commitment to the Wichita metro area. Combined, these companies represent 503 years in business, ranging from 15 years to 120. They average nearly 50 full-time equivalent employees (FTE) for a total of 487, with 95 employees representing the largest business and 21 the smallest. Most impressive, these 10 businesses support more than 100 local nonprofits—with many of those 105 supported by multiple Top 10 honorees.
Presenting Sponsor: NCRI – National Catastrophe Restoration Inc.; Gold Sponsor: The Wichita Eagle; Luncheon Host Sponsor: Coventry HealthCare of Kansas; Showcase Host Sponsors: TCK Trust & Financial Advisors; Wichita Art Museum; Showcase Sponsors: Boeing Wichita Credit Union, Kelly Services, Inc., Towne East Square/Simon Property Group; Print Sponsors: Bank of the West, Bradley Fair and Emprise Bank. |
