By 1812Blockhouse
The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is set to celebrate the vibrant small business community in the area by honoring its 2024 Small Business of the Year recipients. The annual awards event will take place on December 10 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Kehoe Center.
Presented by Medical Mutual, the celebration recognizes businesses of varying sizes and non-profits making significant contributions to the local community. Finalists will be highlighted in videos sponsored by Mechanics Bank, showcasing their impact and achievements.
Honoring Local Business Excellence
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Small Business with 14 or fewer employees
- Small Business with 15 or more employees
- Large and Small Non-Profit Organizations
- Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
The large non-profit winner, Friendly House, and the small non-profit winner, Rubies Women’s Group, have already been announced and will be formally recognized at the event. Additionally, Allison Pence Art will receive the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, celebrating innovation and resilience in the small business sector.
Finalists Shine in Each Category
Small Business (14 or fewer employees)
- Dr. Bookwalter & Dr. Skulski Orthodontics
- Eichinger Brafford McClead Group
- Local Project Pro
Small Business (15+ employees)
- ES Consulting
- K E McCartney & Associates, Inc.
- Southern Title of Ohio, Ltd.
Non-Profit Semi-Finalists
These organizations have demonstrated exceptional service and community impact:
- Malabar Foundation
- NAMI
- Ohio State Reformatory
- Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center
- Richland Carrousel Park
- Richland County Land Bank
- Richland Outreach Center
- Ultimate Veterans Adventures
For-Profit Semi-Finalists
A wide array of businesses have showcased their innovation and dedication to the community:
- Bob & Bob Door
- Clothes Mentor
- Custom Control
- DECA Manufacturing
- EZ Suite Management
- Ideal Electric
- Kimmy’s Cucina
- Laurences’ Towing
- McCready Interiors
- Miller’s Jewelry
- Olive & Oak
- Pinnacle Building Services
- RLB
- Studio 19
- Shelby Mansfield KOA
How to Attend
Community members are invited to join in celebrating these outstanding organizations. To attend, register by November 29 by either:
- Calling the Richland Area Chamber at 419-522-3211
- Registering online: Small Business of the Year Awards Celebration 2024
Premier Sponsors Make It Possible
The event is made possible through the support of premier sponsors, including Alumni Roofing Co., DRM Productions Inc., OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals, Park National Bank, and Richland Source.
