FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 14, 2018
Contact:
Camille Carter
Camillercarter1@yahoo.com
Inaugural Awards Dinner Recipients Announced
(MADISON, Wis.)— Sixteen businesses will be recognized for making an impact on Dane County’s economy at the inaugural Madison Black Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, taking place from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Best Western Premier Park Hotel.
The list of award winners can be found below:
- Longevity Award: Larry Sain State Farm
- Resilience Award: Buraka’s
- Investing in Community I: JP Hair Design
- Investing in Community II: One City Early Learning Centers
- Investing in Community III: Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Sustainability: Olson Toon Landscaping
- Home Based Business Award: Mo’Betta Cookies
- Persistence Award: QB’s Magnetic Creations
- Visionary I: Foster Funeral & Cremation Services
- Visionary II: Genesis Social Services Corporation
- Creativity Award: Vernee Nycole House of Beauty
- Model Retail Award: Savanna Beauty Supply
- Urban Business Award: Urban Construction Administrations
- Vendor Award: Tappestry Design
- Media Award: Madison365
- Photography Award: Hedi LaMarr Photography
“The Awards Dinner exemplifies the Chamber’s goal of supporting and empowering Black business owners,” Camille Carter, president of the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, said. “I’m so happy for the award winners that are being recognized, as they are making a difference in the greater Madison community.”
Attendees will be able to connect with members of the business community and hear from renowned speakers such as “Shark Tank” contestant and Madison native Andrew Bentley, Men’s Health Center Founder Aaron Perry and Wisconsin State Rep. Jason Fields.
Tickets for the event are $50 and can be purchased at madisonblackchamber.com.
About Madison Black Chamber of Commerce
The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, is a group of community members working to empower African American/Black people to cultivate and expand entrepreneurship. We believe that Black-owned businesses contribute significantly to the economic well-being of Madison.
###
Resulting Media Coverage:
- Wisconsin State Journal (Feb. 14, 2018): “Inaugural Black Business Awards Dinner set for growing Madison Black Chamber of Commerce“
- Wheeler Report (Feb. 14, 2018): “Inaugural Awards Dinner Recipients Announced“
- InBusiness (Feb. 15, 2018): “Inaugural Black Business Awards to honor major contributors to Madison’s economy“
- WKOW 27 (Feb. 15, 2018): “Madison Black Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural awards dinner“
- Sun Prairie Star (Feb. 15, 2018): “Madison Black Chamber of Commerce announces recipients“
- Isthmus (Feb. 15, 2018): “Making connections, finding capital“
- Madison365 (Feb. 19, 2018): “Inaugural Black Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Set for Thursday“
- WISC (Feb. 21, 2018): “Black Chamber of Commerce to Host Black Business Awards“
- WISC – For the Record (Feb. 21, 2018): “Culture Change by Saluting Black Businesses“