Dakota Times

City of Farmington issued the following announcement on Oct.1.

The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the annual Business Excellence Gala. The annual event is an important opportunity to recognize local businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals for their outstanding work and impact they have on the community. The awards will be presented Friday, November 1 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America from 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

The Business Excellence Gala recognizes the dedicated individuals and organizations who make a positive difference in their community every day. The celebration is a way to raise awareness of these accomplishments, help the community learn more about the impact individuals are having, and celebrate the success of key local for-profit and non-profit businesses.

The finalists for this year’s Business Excellence Gala are the following:

• Business Excellence-
  • Large Business Award
    • Prime Therapeutics
    • Tapemark
  • Small Business Award
    • Merchants Bank
    • Vision Source Yankee Eye Clinic
• Community Impact Award
  • Eagan Foundation
  • Guild, Incorporated.
• Above and Beyond Award
  • Jackie Paul – 360 Communities
• Legacy Award
  • Mark Lofthus – Dakota Electric Association
• Inclusionary Employer of the Year
  • Copy Right Printing

 “It is rare that these individuals, companies, and organizations get the recognition that they truly deserve.” said Maureen Scallen Failor, President of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The awards are our chance to show our gratitude to them for making Dakota County a tremendous place to work and live.”

 Tickets for the Business Excellence Gala are $85 per person or $850 for a table of 10 which includes wine service. To purchase tickets call 651-452-9872.

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