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The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry is seeking candidates for the "Cephas Williams , "Maxine Wargo" and the "Streator Business of the Year" Awards, to be presented at its 98th Annual Meeting.
Cephas Williams Award Intent: The intent of the Cephas Williams Award is to recognize and promote the investment of private Capital in the Streator Area.Cephas Williams, the namesake of the award, established and operated a successful construction business. However, rather than investing the fruits of his labor in national or international business enterprises, Cephas Williams invested his profits within the community in the form of construction of buildings and the creation of new businesses there by enhancing property value and increasing employment opportunities. Specifically, Mr. Williams invested in the construction of the Westgate Shopping Center, Willliamsburg Condominiums and numerous other projects within the Streator Area. The Cephas Williams Award was established to reflect appreciation of and support for that type of spirit and commitment to Streator. The award is not any of the following:1. A “Person of the Year” Award;2. An Award recognizing charitable contribution;3. An Award recognizing outstanding personal service to the Community;4. An “Outstanding Business person of the Year” Award. While all of the above are commendable awards and recognized meritorious endeavors, they are not the focus of the Cephas Williams Award.The Award will be presented at the Annual Dinner Meeting of the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The recipient of the Award is determined by a Committee of the Streator Chamber of Commerce & Industry ,Board of Directors appointed by the Board President. Nominations area first solicited from the Streator Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board. Upon receiving the nominations the Committee is assembled and reviews the nominations. Selection Criteria:1. The amount of any of all investments made in the Streator Area by the Nominee.2. The quality of those investments3. Providing positive influence to encourage and cause the direct investment of private capital in the Streator Area
The Maxine Wargo Volunteer Award has been established to annually honor an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding continuing commitment to improving Streator through their work with volunteer community organizations.
Selection Criteria:
- Hands on community involvement: Time spent in activities, not just donations
- Diversity involvement – serving and working with organizations of all types in the community.
- Demonstrates a continuing positive attitude
- Achieving full potential in life, and reaching out to help others to do the same
- High level of commitment to the Streatorland community.
The Streator Business of the Year Award is designed to recognize and applaud truly outstanding business organizations within the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. This award is an opportunity to review the best business practices of successful entrepreneurs, and set a benchmark of excellence for the years to come.
Awards will be based on:
- Outstanding sales growth and profitability
- Unique and innovative business approaches, including new marketing niches
- Excellent customer service
- Outstanding management
- Community involvement
To be eligible, businesses that meet or exceed these criteria:
- Streator Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Member
- Has been in business for more than two years
- Demonstrates a unique or innovative approach to business
- Demonstrates community involvement
- Models an entrepreneurial spirit
Nominees for AWARDS may be sent to the Streator Chamber office. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 5, 2010. These awards will be presented during the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Annual Meeting to be held at the Streator Country Club on Monday, March 22, 2010.
For more information, or to submit nominations, please contact the Chamer Office at (815)-672-2921 or via e-mail: sacci@mchsi Nominations may also be mailed: PO Box 360, Streator, Il, 61364.
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http://www.streatorchamber.com/document-downloads/executive-directors-position/index.php
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