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5 companies claim chamber's top honors

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By LAURA FRAZIER

@tampatrib.com

Published: October 28, 2009

BRANDON - Five small businesses were honored in a big way Thursday by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce.

Fifteen finalists were in the running for the chamber's Small Business of the Year Award from more than 200 companies nominated. The prize lauds entrepreneurial spirit, organizational growth and development and a commitment to community service.

A panel of judges from SCORE, the Service Corp. of Retired Executives, whittled the competition down to one winner in each of five categories, and the victors were announced Thursday at a gala at Crowne Plaza Tampa East.

Laura Frazier

Drumroll, please...

One company in each of five categories earned the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce 2009 Small Business of the Year Award.

Home Based Business

Cruise Planners/CruisesForU

Minority and Women-owned Business

Law Office of Emma Hemness PA

1-5 Employees

Electric Today

6-15 Employees

Love's Tire & Service Center

16+ Employees

Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center
Other finalists were: Morningstar Electric, Word O Mouth Referrals, Teachers' Helper, TechPlayzone , Ken Foster Inc., Signature Dentistry, Michael Sip, Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, Rory Weiner PA,, Chick-fil-A at Lake Brandon Village and Superior Residences of Brandon.

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