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Meet the 2020 Business Award Nominees

The Board of Directors of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce instituted Business Awards to honor member businesses. In general, nominees should be those whose primary business positively impacts the Elk River region and excels at conducting business professionally, ethically, and responsibly.

 

General Selection Process: Businesses are encouraged to nominate a business they believe is deserving of the award. Nominators must complete a questionnaire about why the business they are nominating should win the award. The selection committee has reviewed all nominations and the final selection has been made by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Businesses will be recognized at the Business Excellence Awards in the fall of 2020.


2020 Business of the Year  

This award will recognize the organization(s) that have been in business for at least five years. The award will feature businesses that have exhibited outstanding initiative, leadership, and organizational skills which produce significant results that benefit the community.  Such benefits may include excellence in customer service, conservation/energy smart practices, a track record of growth including local investment and support of community organizations. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing.  

Nominees:

Anytime Fitness 

CAER Food Shelf

Collyard Chiropractic

Kemper Drug & Gifts

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering

Northface Construction

Ruff Start Rescue

Village Bank

Virtual Bookkeeping USA

Past Winners

Attics to Basements 2019 Small Business of the Year 

Plaisted Companies 2019 Large Business of the Year 

ABRA Auto Body Repair of America 2018 Business of the Year  

First National Bank of Elk River 2016-17 Business of the Year 

Zylstra Harley Davidson 2015 Business of the Year  

Beaudry Oil & Propane 2014 Business of the Year  

Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River 2013 Business of the Year  

The Chuba Company 2012 Business of the Year 

Elk River Printing 2011 Business of the Year 

Guardian Angels of Elk River 2010 Business of the Year  

The Bank of Elk River 2009 Business of the Year 

New Business of the Year

This award is aimed at companies that have been in business for less than five years and have demonstrated innovation, creativity and is on the path to outstanding success. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing.  

Nominees:  

Chow Mixed Grill & BBQ 

Creative Kids Academy 

Elk River Senior Living 

Riley Martin LTD

Past Winners

AEGIR Brewing Co. 2019 New Business of the Year 

The Shop Tire & Service Center 2018 New Business of the Year  

Serrano Brothers Catering 2016-2017 New Business of the Year  

ReNew You Medical Spa 2015 New Business of the Year 

Decklan Group 2014 New Business of the Year  

Three Rivers Fitness 2013 New Business of the Year 

Employer of the Year

The award will recognize the company that has created an outstanding workplace and has a committed, effective and motivated workforce as demonstrated by growth and/or strong retention. Please provide examples of workplace policies that set you apart and how they have benefited the business and its employees. Provide tangible examples of clear benefits for the selection committee to understand why your employees would agree you are the best employer. Nominations may be submitted by the employer or employees. Employee testimonials will be part of the selection process. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing. 

Nominees:  

Blue42 Agency 

Creative Kids Academy 

Riley Martin LTD 

Past Winners:  

The Bank of Elk River 2019 Employer of the Year 

Guardian Angels Senior Services 2018 Employer of the Year  

Sportech 2016-2017 Employer of the Year  

Coborns 2015 Employer of the Year  

The Crown Room Banquet Center 2014 Employer of the  

Year ABRA Auto Body & Glass 2013 Employer of the Year 

Young Professional of the Year 

This award will recognize an employee or business owner that is under the age of 40 as of May 31, 2019, and

  • serves as a role model for young other young professionals both personally and professionally 
  • is an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in his/her business or profession  
  • volunteers through organizations within the area that work to improve the community  
Nominees: 

Azure Davis, Ruff Start Rescue

Jason Schreifels, Blue42 Agency

Joe Audette, Elk River Municipal Liquor
Past Winners: 

Connor Mickelson, Cornerstone Auto 2019 Young Professional of the Year 

Dusty Bredlow, The Bank of Elk River 2018 Young Professional of the Year

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