2013 Winners
NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONGRATULATES SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Local Small Businesses Awarded for Excellence in Six Categories
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce awarded six businesses during the 16th annual Small Business of the Year (SBY) Awards. This year’s awards gala, sponsored and presented by BMO Harris Bank, took place Friday, May 10 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Wyndham Lisle.
The Chamber thanks and congratulates this year’s overall winner, Naperville Dental Specialists, and all of the category winners for their hard work, innovation and outstanding service.
The SBY Awards are divided into six categories with one overall winner: Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer, Professional, Not-for-Profit, Retail and Excellence in Business. Members nominate one another for the awards. Once nominations are submitted, the winners are selected by a panel of previous winners.
The winners of this year’s Small Business of the Year Awards are:
Business-to-Business: Paul Gregory Media
(Pictured: Paul Feith)
Paul Gregory Media helps businesses stand out in a crowded marketplace through award-winning branding, marketing and web design. With extensive experience in technology, business and marketing coupled with extreme design savvy, PGM implements strategic marketing programs across a variety of mediums and technologies – something few competitors can match. This is the year of double numbers for PGM. 6 years in business; 12 websites launched in the last 6 months; 24% gross sales increase over last year; and 48 national design awards accepted. It’s not just about making clients look great… PGM dedicates themselves to the absolute success of their client’s businesses.
Business-to-Consumer: Players Indoor Sports
(Pictured: Maxine Appenbrink)
Players Indoor Sports Center in Naperville is a destination for both children and adults to enjoy their leisure time as they gather for positive and healthy experiences in athletics, fitness, team building, special events (i.e. exhibits, shows, conventions and meetings) in a safe, protected and temperature-controlled environment.
Professional: Naperville Dental Specialists and General Oral Health Care
(Pictured: Dr. Anthony LaVacca)
Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care is multi-specialty practice offering services for pediatric, general, implant, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Headed by owner and founder Dr. Anthony LaVacca, Naperville Dental Specialists offers a state of the art facility that is friendly, warm and inviting. Dr. LaVacca is a Board Certified Prosthodontist and is joined by five associates.
Not-for-Profit: Giving DuPage
(Pictured: Kathy Blair)
Giving DuPage exists to promote giving and volunteering. Through days of service, an annual giving guide, an interactive website, a 5K Human Race and a board matching program called Board², Giving DuPage provides year-round opportunities for businesses and individuals to learn about ways to share their time, talent and resources with non-profit organizations serving our community.
Retail: Le Chocolat du Bouchard
(Pictured: Cathy Bouchard)
Much more than just a chocolate shop, Le Chocolat du Bouchard additionally features a Patisserie, Dessert Cafe, Espresso Bar, Party Room, Gift Shop, and of course chocolate! With one of the largest selections in America we specialize in gourmet chocolates from around the world. We have also developed our own private label line for National distribution.
And the 2013 overall SBY winner is: Naperville Dental Specialists and General Oral Health Care
(Pictured: Dr. Anthony LaVacca)
Naperville Dental Specialists & General Oral Health Care is multi-specialty practice offering services for pediatric, general, implant, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Headed by owner and founder Dr. Anthony LaVacca, Naperville Dental Specialists offers a state of the art facility that is friendly, warm and inviting. Dr. LaVacca is a Board Certified Prosthodontist and is joined by five associates.
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