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Date	ArticleType
4/1/2009	Member News
Cleveland County Chamber Honors Emerging 10
At the Chamber's Annual Banquet in January, 10 Emerging businesses were honored with an annual award for their achievements. This annual program recognizes the area's fastest and strongest growing small businesses for their exceptional achievements in the area of business development. The 10 companies are selected for their contributions to the region's economy and for how they have positioned themselves toward continued success. Nominated by their peers and clients, the companies selected for this year’s award have demonstrated strength in the following key areas: • Sales • Growth in employees • Innovation • Diversification • Expansion • Response to adversity • Community aide/contributions The Emerging10 Awards are presented by the Cleveland County Chamber. From those selected for this award one will be named the Carson L. Fox Small Business/Entrepreneur of the Year . The other nine businesses will be showcased throughout the year as a Small Business of the Month. The 2008 Emerging 10 Businesses of the Year are: Hendrick Appliance, owners Robin, Eric, and Kelly Hendrick Wellington Hamrick, owner Kitty Hoyle Personnel Services Unlimited, owner and president Tim Blackwell Safety Test & Equipment, owner Drew Beam Machine Builders & Design, owner Darryl Mims Travel Lynx, owner Mark Bumgardner Red Bone Willy's, owner Glenda Miller Carolina Trophies, owner Marc Dedmon J&E Sales, owner Bob Still Bellus Tu Spa, owner Laurie Mancuso