Nominate a Business

Nominations are due by Friday, February 28, 2020.

You may nominate yourself or another business that meets the following criteria/qualifications that have been updated by the Recognition Committee:

• Business is a current (active) member of the River Heights Chamber and is located in the area served by the River Heights Chamber of Commerce
• 20 or fewer employees (including full-and-part-time)
• Minimum of five (5) years in business
• Minimum of two (2) years of membership in the River Heights Chamber of Commerce
• Business is an involved participant in the River Heights Chamber through any of the following: committees, meetings & events or sponsorships and fundraising
• Business demonstrates commitment to their customers, suppliers and employees
• Business demonstrates involvement with the community and River Heights Chamber of Commerce

Apply for the Small Business Award

If you have been nominated or would like to apply on behalf of your own business, please complete the application form here.

Applications are due by Noon on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Past Recipients

Congratulations to previous recipients who have been recognized with this award:

• 1989 – Varing Insurance – Bob Varing
• 1990 – Century 21 Kuntz Co. – Greg Kuntz
• 1991 – Kathy’s License Service – Kathy Smith
• 1992 – Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital – Drs. James & Ann Winsor
• 1993 – Krech, O’Brien, Mueller & Wass, Inc. – Jim Krech, Dan O’Brien, Brady Mueller, Brian Wass
• 1994 – Bauer Floor Covering, Inc. – Greg Bauer
• 1995 – Boche Carlson, Inc. – Gary & Karen Boche, Jeff Boche & Ole Carlson
• 1996 – Images By Design – Linda McAlpine
• 1997 – Designers of Travel – Leslie Ray
• 1998 – English-Meeker & Kandt Funeral Home – Jeff & Char Kandt & Myron & Jean Kandt
• 1999 – Bywords Printing – Nancy Fish & Jerry Payne
• 2000 – ACE Paint & Hardware – Don & Nancy Corniea
• 2001 – Pro Pharmacy – Greg & Nancy Schouweiler
• 2002 – Protouch Painting – Jim & Georgia Hoffman
• 2003 – Edward Jones & Company, South St. Paul
• 2004 – FASTSIGNS of IGH – Brian MacKenzie
• 2005 – Catch A Tan – Kevin & Kari Johnson
• 2006 – Langer Real Estate Services – Dave & Ann Langer
• 2007 – Jersey’s Bar & Grill – Bill & Shelly Ashton
• 2008 – Town Square Television – Jodie Miller
• 2009 – Schaeffer Financial – Mike Schaeffer
• 2010 – Quality Auto Care Center – Bruce Bairaktaris
• 2011 – Ultimate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning – Jon & Val Erickson
• 2012 – Wakota Federal Credit Union – Mary Matheson
• 2013 – Cannon River Winery – John & Maureen Maloney
• 2014 – Simons Landscaping – David Simons
• 2015 – Hometown Meats – Rob & Robin Reitberger
• 2016 – Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham – Don Heikilla
• 2017 – Hardline Concrete & Masonry – Jon and Brenda Dietrich
• 2018 – Roadware Incorporated – Kelton Glewwe
• 2019 – Allrounder Remodeling, Inc. – Eric & Ruth Bader