U.S. Chamber names TailsSpin finalist for award
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Friday announced TailsSpin Pet Food and Accessories, with stores in Savannah, Pooler and Macon, as one of the winners of its annual Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards. This program recognizes companies for dedication to the principles of free enterprise and contributions to restoring jobs and supporting economic growth. This year’s winners were selected from a record number of applicants across the nation, and each demonstrates exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement and customer service.
“As the business community has worked hard to do its part in moving the country forward economically, small businesses have continued to be the driving force responsible for much of our progress,” U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. “Our Blue Ribbon Award winners are the best of the best — growing and succeeding despite significant challenges.”
The Chamber will announce seven regional finalists on March 19 and honor all of this year’s Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners at the 10th annual America’s Small Business Summit, taking place in June.
Pace Lighting showroom honored for fifth year
Pace Lighting of Savannah has been selected as a finalist for the fifth annual National Lighting Showroom of the Year Awards, presented by Residential Lighting magazine and the Dallas Market Center. It is the company’s fifth consecutive nomination for the Showroom of the Year Award. It is a three-time winner.
Since opening our showroom on Chatham Parkway in 2008, our mission has been to provide the best in lighting product selection, technical expertise and top-notch customer service. To be annually recognized among our peers as the best of the best is truly remarkable,” said Frank Bartlett, chief executive officer.
Local products named Flavor of Georgia finalists
Judges have selected 35 products to compete in the final round of the 2014 University of Georgia Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest on March 17-18 at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot in Atlanta.
Several products from Savannah businesses have reached the finals:
• In the confections category: Tybee Turtle French Macaron, Maison de Macarons
• In the jams and jellies category: Raspberry Jalapeno Jam, Leoci’s
• In the meat and seafood category: Leoci’s Handcrafted Cured Duck Prosciutto, Leoci’s; and Vidalia Onion Sausage, Ogeechee Meat Market
