The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce announced the semifinalists for the 2018 Small Business of the Year Awards, presented by Adcock Financial Group and Warren Averett to be held on Thursday, September 13 at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. These awards highlight the impact of small business on the community and celebrate the achievements of the best of the best in Tampa Bay.
Small business awards will be presented in three categories based on the number of employees, with a fourth category specifically for startup companies. Companies are evaluated on operational management, community involvement and ethical business practices. The semifinalists for the four company awards and finalists for the Outstanding Leader award include:
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Startup KLIKFIT Riverside Recovery of Tampa Stonehill Tampa Carry Tampa Laundry Company, LLC Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services Valhalla Resale, Inc. Yellowtail Realty Advisors
5-20 Employees: Brannock & Humphries CBK Catering & Events My Paper Pusher LLC Perfect Pets Schifino Lee Seventh Avenue Apothecary Tampa Bay Club Sport Terra Incognita Ecotours The Marketing Posse LLC Water Walker Investments
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21-50 Employees: Ayanna Plastics & Engineering, Inc. Dobler Consulting Global Safety Management Peerfit Rivero, Gordimer & Company, P.A.
51-250 Employees: ARMA Aviation Corporation Happy Feet Plus Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice Lukos, LLC Quiet Professionals, LLC Seal Swim School
Outstanding Leader Finalists: Brian Butler, Vistra Communications Dr. Randy Feldman, DDS, MS,Blue Wave Dental Group Julia MacGregor, Global Safety Management Michelle Turman, Catalyst Consulting Services
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The winners will be announced at the event on September 13. For more details on the Small Business of the Year Awards, please visit www.tampachamber.com.