SMALL BUSINESSES CELEBRATED / RECOGNIZED

Award Recipients Announced At June Event

The Chamber’s Annual Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, was held on June 14, and four local businesses received the prestigious awards. At the event, 50 nominees representing 38 businesses were recognized for their outstanding achievement in four different business categories. Nearly 480 people attended the event.

Lifetime Award Business Owner

LEONARD NAUMOVICH

PRIMO DESIGNS, INC.

Presenting Sponsor

NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIRECTOR

MOLLY BERENDT

COMPASS FOR KIDS, INC.

(217) 691-8103 www.compassforkids.org

Compass for Kids’ mission is to provide academic and socialemotional support for children and families underserved by the community. Its vision is that all children in the community experience success and reach their full potential.

NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OWNER

BRANDY FLETCHER

B’S CREATIVE STUDIO

(217) 726-6523 www.bscreative.studio

We exist to have fun and share the excitement in what they create. To help and encourage local artists to collaborate with other artists to share (and sell) their art/craft with everyone.

Small Business Owner

WADE KAMMIN

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED

(217) 789-6468 www.wbu.com/springfieldil

Wild Birds Unlimited sells high-quality bird food, feeders and other backyard bird feeding supplies, as well as nature inspired gifts & décor for the garden and home.

(217) 523-6373 www.primodesigns.net

Primo Designs sells products that connect communities. They manufacture decorated apparel and promotional products for a target market of health care, corporate, construction and schools.