Join Business Report as it celebrates its 2017 Business Awards and Hall of Fame honorees at a special gala taking place Thursday, March 16, at Crowne Plaza.
The gala will kick off with a cocktail and buffet reception at 6:30 p.m, with the awards presentation to follow at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $80, and tables of 10 are available for $750.
Presented annually by Business Report and Junior Achievement, the Business Awards and Hall of Fame highlights the successes, accomplishments and contributions of local businesses and entrepreneurs, as selected by a panel of five independent judges. This year’s honorees are:
- Hall of Fame Laureates: Bobby Yarborough, CEO and co-owner of Manda Fine Meats; and J.B. Olinde, president and CEO of B. Olinde & Sons (posthumous)
- Businessperson of the Year: Dave Roberts, owner of Excel Group
- Young Businessperson of the Year: William McGehee, CEO of Tin Roof Brewing Company
- Company of the Year (100 or more employees): Capitol City Produce
- Company of the Year (fewer than 100 employees): Emergent Method
All of the honorees will be profiled in the March 14 issue of Business Report. Get complete event details and tickets, and check out the full schedule of Business Report events planned for this year.
