2017 Twin Cities Indie Business Awards
The Twin Cities Indie Business Awards are held annually to celebrate the many economic and social benefits that local, independent business have on our community.
The 2017 Indie Awards were celebrated Tue Nov 14th at Day Block Event Center.
And the Winners are ….
The Gary Mazzone Award:
An individual who advocates for local business in ways that inspires others.
Harvey Zuckman
NonProfit:
A nonprofit that exemplifies giving back to the local community and upholding the values of our mission.
Emerging Business:
A business in its beginning stages and is stepping to the forefront of the independent business community.
Impact:
A business committed to positively influencing the community through local sourcing and sustainable business practices.
Founder:
A business with a consistent and long-term impact on the local community.
Sponsors:
Thank you to our sponsors. We couldn’t do this without the help from all of our great sponsors!
Premier Sponsor: Sunrise Banks
Award Sponsor: Community Shares of Minnesota, Hellmuth & Johnson, Key Insurance
Event Sponsor: Aspen Waste, Cardinal Realty, Common Roots Catering, Litin Eco Paper, Maguire Agency, Paulet Slater Insurance, Schaaf Floral, thedatabank,gbc, Wood From the Hood
Auction Sponsor: Coalition Restaurant, St. Paul Saints
Special Thank You to our Host Sponsors: Day Block Event Center and Day Block Brewing
Judges
And, finally, a huge shout-out to the great panel of judges who chose the winners from a group of amazing and deserving finalists.
L-R:
- Dr. Bruce Corrie, Associate Vice President for University Relations and International Programs Concordia
- Sara Stern, Family Business Minnesota University
- Steve LeBeau, Minnesota Business Magazine
The 2018 Indie Business Awards will be held in the fall. Nominations are open to the public, you do not need to be a member to participate. Please check the website and watch your emails for announcements, then nominate your favorite indie businesses!
Contact for more information: info@metroiba.org | 612.404.0268
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