The annual Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards Luncheon recognizes excellence throughout a variety of industries and company sizes. The event diversifies the types of companies honored. The Chamber will recognize local privately held companies for their demonstrated financial growth and success. In addition to presenting 20 Excellence in Business Awards, the Chamber will honor the accomplishments of an emerging business, a minority business, a not-for-profit organization, an exceptional small business and a small business advisor.
The following winners will be recognized at the May 16 luncheon at Holiday Convention Centre:
EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Scooter's Coffeehouse, Inc.
A business in operation less than five years, demonstrating excellence in business practices and growth from its start up as well as continual financial stability, improvement and customer service
MINORITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Midwest Maintenance Co., Inc.
An ethnic minority owned business, with an operating history of at least three years, who has demonstrated positive growth and a commitment to community service
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Boys & Girls Clubs of Omaha An organization operating for at least three years, governed by a volunteer board that utilizes outcome based service or program delivery practices that exhibit community impact and involvement
SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Rod Jewell Family Business Partner Central
A person or business who has been instrumental in assisting small business growth by providing sound professional advice, performing above and beyond normal practices and positively influencing business on either a volunteer or paid basis
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dingman’s Collision Center, Inc. One of the previous year's recipients of the Small Business of the Month Awards, this business is recognized for a commitment to strong customer service and community involvement
2006 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Twenty recipients within four categories, and with an operating history of at least five years, are recognized for positive revenue and payroll growth over the last three years and demonstrate excellence in business practices
1-15 Employees
Egermier Wealth Management Group
Midwest Impressions, Inc.
Performance Group, Inc.
Signs By Tomorrow
The Training and Consulting Connection
16-50 Employees
Adult & Pediatric Urology, P.C.
Nox-Crete, Inc.
P&L Capital Corp.
RK Digital
Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc.
51-100 Employees
Brown's Medical Imaging
CSSS.NET
Home Instead Senior Care
Regent Financial Group, Inc.
Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc.
100+ Employees
21st Century Systems, Inc.
FirstComp Insurance Company
Continuum Worldwide Corporation
NetShops
Titan Medical Group, LLC
"This will be Greater Omaha's premier event for honoring business excellence. We have fantastic companies in this community, and are excited to honor the best of the best through this luncheon," said Chamber President and CEO David G. Brown.
The Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Awards Luncheon is sponsored by KPMG LLP, First Westroads Bank, KETV and SMITH HAYES Financial Services Corporation. Tickets to this 11:45 a.m. event are $35 per person and $350 per table of ten for members and $70 per person and $700 per table of ten for non-members. Reservations are due by May 10 through www.omahachamber.org/omaha25, to reservations@omahachamber.org or (402) 978-7912.