Business Leader Award Luncheon

May 30, 2007

The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce brought together close to 100 Chamber Members at the 8th Annual Business Leader Award Luncheon on May 30, 2007 to recognize nine outstanding businesses in our community.

The Small Business Awards were awarded for entrepreneurship evidenced by diversification, creativity & imagination in the development of new products/services & markets with demonstrated staying power with a commitment to community involvement & community projects.

Sponsored by Five Star Bank, the award luncheon featured keynote speaker, Rick Emanuel, Publisher of The Citizen. Mr. Emanuel addressed how to stay ahead of an ever- changing business climate, while focusing on the importance of customer service.

"We are so pleased to celebrate the ongoing contributions that our business community makes to the economic vitality of Cayuga County. The Business Leader Award ceremony also allows us to acknowledge and publicly thank those organizations who contribute to our quality of life by taking an active role in Cayuga County's future," said Terri Bridenbecker, Chamber Executive Director.

Nominations were solicited throughout the County, and a special group of Chamber members served on the Selection Committee. The Committee included Andy Ohstrom, Nucor Steel Auburn; Lon Fricano, TLC; Chris Gordon, Finger Lakes Business Services, Inc.; and Mike Trapani, The Jacobs Press, Inc.