Small Business Week Award Celebration 2018

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Small Business Week will conclude with the Small Business of the Year Awards Celebration. Come out and help us celebrate the Small Business of the Year award. One of the five finalists will be named the 2018 Small Business of the Year!

Finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award and schedule of events throughout the week include:

-Buchroeders Jewelers… Monday, April 30, 4 pm, 1021 E Broadway

Since 1896, Buchroeders has been mid-Missouri’s place to get engaged. Our dedicated staff prides themselves on providing white glove service at wholesale prices. Customers can expect cutting-edge jewelry design technology, low prices on designer names and a friendly face at Buchroeders. President Mills Menser will talk about building and maintaining customer relationships in the digital age.

-Ragtag Film Society… Tuesday, May 1, Noon, 10 Hitt St.

Ragtag Film Society is a movie-loving, community-minded non-profit serving independent film to audiences both locally and globally. We are comprised of two creative endeavors: Ragtag Cinema & True/False Film Fest. Ragtag, a year-round art house cinema, exhibits current and archival films in a cozy setting featuring unique concessions. True/False, a four-day festival in the beginning of March, showcases the newest and most compelling nonfiction film accompanied by live music and immersive art installations.  

-Kilgore’s Respiratory Services… Tuesday, May 1, 4 pm, NEW LOCATION: 1815 Chapel Hill, Suite 210

Daytime Sleepiness, Snoring, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Depression, and Heart Disease are just a few of the signs that you may have Sleep Apnea. Almost 30% of the population have Sleep Apnea, and treating Sleep Apnea can alleviate many of these symptoms. Come find out if you may have Sleep Apnea and how you might be tested for FREE.  If you are a C-pap/Bi-Pap user already, see the latest masks, machines, and accessories available.

-The Connection Exchange LLC… Wednesday, May 2, 2 pm, Chamber

“Better communities through better connections!” Cara Owings and Jennifer Schenck founded The Connection Exchange just three years ago based on the passions of Entrepreneurship, Community, Mentoring and Relationship-based Sales. The Connection Exchange loves helping new and established businesses and organizations make the beneficial connections they need to succeed! This event will be all about connections - come enjoy a champagne toast and refreshments while #weconnectyou!

-Inside The Lines… Wednesday, May 2, 5 pm, 100 E Texas Ave.

“Transforming workspaces for success!” Founded in 2000, Inside The Lines has become Columbia’s premiere resource for transforming ordinary work spaces into healthy and attractive, built for success environments. We love thinking ‘outside the box’ and coming up with innovative, value-driven solutions for our clients. Come see how we can help make your workspace fun because that’s what we do!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Small Business Week Presenting Sponsor Williams-Keepers LLC; Small Business Week Gold Sponsors Veterans United Home Loans, FASTSIGNS, and Missouri Employers Mutual; Small Business of the Year Awards Sponsor Midway Electric, Inc.; Small Business Week Media Sponsors The Columbia Missourian, The Business Times Company; Small Business Week Award Banquet Presenting Sponsor Central Bank of Boone County; Small Business Week Location Sponsor The Broadway - A Doubletree by Hilton; Small Business Week of the Year Food and Beverage Sponsor Columbia Insurance Group Small Business of the Year Awards Video Sponsor The Evoke Group, LLC; Small Business Week Door Prize Sponsors KMOS-TV Missouri PBS, Serenity Valley Winery, and Residence Inn by Marriott