The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 14 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories:

 

Not-for-Profit – Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization’s results to the community. The 2022 recipient is Erica Romines of Community Child Care Connection, Inc.

 

New & Emerging – Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community and has been established for more than one and less than four years. The 2022 recipient is Lisa & Daren Bohannan of Hallelujah Holiday Lighting.

 

Small Business – Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community and has been established for four or more years with less than 100 employees. The 2022 recipient is Andrea McLaughlin, Robbie Robert & Pamala Robert of Robert’s Seafood Market.

 

Lifetime Award – Business Owner of the Year recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon County for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community. The 2022 recipient is Hope Humphrey-Walker of Humphrey’s Market.

 

 

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