May 2, 2006
Contact: Lisa Tellus, 425.213.1202
ltellus@bellevuechamber.org
Bellevue Chamber celebrates entrepreneurial spirit at Eastside Business Awards Luncheon
Winners announced at ceremony on Wednesday, May 24
Outstanding businesses on the Eastside that uphold a strong commitment to quality, community and innovation will be recognized at the upcoming Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Eastside Business Awards luncheon.
Finalist and winners in each of the six award categories will be recognized during a special luncheon on May 24, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Meydenbauer Center, located at 11100 NE 6th Street in Bellevue. Tickets are $45 for members, $55 for non-members and $400 for a corporate table of 10. To register, call to 425.213.1205 or visit www.bellevuechamber.org.
Thirty-year business veteran, co-founder and co-president of Olympic Hot Tub Company, Alice Cunningham, will deliver the keynote address at the luncheon. Cunningham will share her experiences, challenges, and best tips for business success. Her story will motivate and cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit that is at the heart of the Eastside Business Awards.
The 2006 finalists in each category include:
¨ Eastside Business of the Year: Aegis Living; GLY Construction; HouseValues, Inc.
¨ Eastside Small Business: GA Creative, Inc.; General Microsystems, Inc.; Numark Office Interiors
¨ Emerging Business: Allyis; Intelius, Inc.; Legacy Roofing, Inc.
¨ Impact/Non-profit: Eastside Domestic Violence Program; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Youth Eastside Services
¨ Celebrating Diversity: ABODA; CH2M HILL; KeyBank
¨ Corporate Citizenship: Evergreen Healthcare; Kemper Development Company; Symetra Financial.
Any business located on the Eastside was eligible to compete for an award in six categories. Businesses submitted applications based on category guidelines and were judged by an independent panel of regional business leaders.
The Chamber is proud to feature First Mutual Bank as the Eastside Business Awards presenting sponsor; Kibble & Prentice, PACCAR Inc., Perkins Coie as corporate sponsors; Abramson Pendergast & Company, Equity Office, and European Tower Bellevue as Associate Sponsors; the Puget Sound Business Journal as the media sponsor; and Tri-Film as an in-kind sponsor.
With over 1,100 members, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce serves as the Voice of Business. Its membership ranges from sole proprietors to large corporations. The Chamber’s mission is to foster a healthy business environment by providing strategic leadership, advocacy, tools, and resources for business success.
Contact: Karen Bruhn, 425.836.9828, k.bruhn@verizon.net