Meet the 2020 Business Award Nominees
The Board of Directors of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce instituted Business Awards to honor member businesses. In general, nominees should be those whose primary business positively impacts the Elk River region and excels at conducting business professionally, ethically, and responsibly.
General Selection Process: Businesses are encouraged to nominate a business they believe is deserving of the award. Nominators must complete a questionnaire about why the business they are nominating should win the award. The selection committee has reviewed all nominations and the final selection has been made by the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Businesses will be recognized at the Business Excellence Awards in the fall of 2020.
2020 Business of the Year
This award will recognize the organization(s) that have been in business for at least five years. The award will feature businesses that have exhibited outstanding initiative, leadership, and organizational skills which produce significant results that benefit the community. Such benefits may include excellence in customer service, conservation/energy smart practices, a track record of growth including local investment and support of community organizations. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing.
Nominees:
Anytime Fitness
CAER Food Shelf
Collyard Chiropractic
Kemper Drug & Gifts
Metal Craft Machine & Engineering
Northface Construction
Ruff Start Rescue
Village Bank
Virtual Bookkeeping USA
Past Winners
Attics to Basements 2019 Small Business of the Year
Plaisted Companies 2019 Large Business of the Year
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America 2018 Business of the Year
First National Bank of Elk River 2016-17 Business of the Year
Zylstra Harley Davidson 2015 Business of the Year
Beaudry Oil & Propane 2014 Business of the Year
Holiday Inn Minneapolis NW Elk River 2013 Business of the Year
The Chuba Company 2012 Business of the Year
Elk River Printing 2011 Business of the Year
Guardian Angels of Elk River 2010 Business of the Year
The Bank of Elk River 2009 Business of the Year
New Business of the Year
This award is aimed at companies that have been in business for less than five years and have demonstrated innovation, creativity and is on the path to outstanding success. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing.
Nominees:
Chow Mixed Grill & BBQ
Creative Kids Academy
Elk River Senior Living
Riley Martin LTD
Past Winners
AEGIR Brewing Co. 2019 New Business of the Year
The Shop Tire & Service Center 2018 New Business of the Year
Serrano Brothers Catering 2016-2017 New Business of the Year
ReNew You Medical Spa 2015 New Business of the Year
Decklan Group 2014 New Business of the Year
Three Rivers Fitness 2013 New Business of the Year
Employer of the Year
The award will recognize the company that has created an outstanding workplace and has a committed, effective and motivated workforce as demonstrated by growth and/or strong retention. Please provide examples of workplace policies that set you apart and how they have benefited the business and its employees. Provide tangible examples of clear benefits for the selection committee to understand why your employees would agree you are the best employer. Nominations may be submitted by the employer or employees. Employee testimonials will be part of the selection process. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing.
Nominees:
Blue42 Agency
Creative Kids Academy
Riley Martin LTD
Past Winners:
The Bank of Elk River 2019 Employer of the Year
Guardian Angels Senior Services 2018 Employer of the Year
Sportech 2016-2017 Employer of the Year
Coborns 2015 Employer of the Year
The Crown Room Banquet Center 2014 Employer of the
Year ABRA Auto Body & Glass 2013 Employer of the Year
Young Professional of the Year
This award will recognize an employee or business owner that is under the age of 40 as of May 31, 2019, and
- serves as a role model for young other young professionals both personally and professionally
- is an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in his/her business or profession
- volunteers through organizations within the area that work to improve the community
Azure Davis, Ruff Start Rescue
Jason Schreifels, Blue42 Agency
Joe Audette, Elk River Municipal Liquor
Past Winners:
Connor Mickelson, Cornerstone Auto 2019 Young Professional of the Year
Dusty Bredlow, The Bank of Elk River 2018 Young Professional of the Year
