February 12, 2009
Who's your winner for 2009 Business Innovation & Entrepreneurial Awards
Know someone whose gone above and beyond when it comes to unique business plans and giving back to the community? Now's your chance to get them a little recognition.
The Business Innovation & Entrepreneurial Awards recognizes contributions to business innovation and entrepreneurship in Maine, with proceeds supporting the Southern Maine Community College's Entrepreneurial Center and student scholarships.
Deadline for nominations is March 1 so go to www.smccME.edu/nominate to get your favorite biz included.
Awards will be presented at the on June 2 at SMCC's Dining Hall overlooking Casco Bay. Reserve your table by calling 741-5862.
The five annual awards given include:
Business Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit Award:
2008: Sea Bags, Inc.: Hannah Kubiak & Beth Shissler
Partnership Award:
2008: Heavy Equipment Operations Group
2007: Disability RMS
2006: The Pier Group
2005: Maine Auto Dealers Association
2004: Maine Medical Center
Alumni Business Innovation & Entrepreneurial Spirit Award:
2008: Mark Duval, Owner, Duval's Service Center & New England Transmission
2007: Harry McMann, Systems Engineering
2006: Don Morrison, Morrison's MaineCourse and Morrison's Maine Chowder House
2005: Allen Estes, Rich Tool & Die (now Rich Technology International)
2004: Duane Gushee, D&G Machine,
Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award:
2008: Mike Moran, Titan Vending
2007: John LaFosse, Gardener Johngo
2006: Laurie Reynolds, Blossoms of Windham
2005: Godfrey Lake, Lake Electric
Innovation in Education Award:
2008: Fred Rice, SMCC Business Instructor
2007: Michelle Neujahr, National Speaker and Author, SMCC Adjunct Faculty
The Entrepreneurial Center at SMCC is dedicated to business and economic development in Maine. Approximately 90% of Maine's economy consists of small, locally owned businesses and more than half of SMCC's student population cites interest in business ownership as a future goal.
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