SBA Vermont Small Business Person of the Year and Champion Award Celebration
NEWS EVENT: The 2006 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year and Champion Award recipients will be honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at a ceremony presented by Vermont Business Magazine at Burlington's Waterfront Park.
Gov. James Douglas will present the Small Business Person of the Year award to John Wall, Wall/Goldfinger, Inc., Northfield, Vermont, with additional remarks by Mayor Bob Kiss, City of Burlington, SBA Regional Administrator Charlie Summers, and others.
Champion awards will be presented to the following individuals:
Janet Bullard, Vermont Commission on Women, Montpelier;
James Keyes, Citizens Bank, Burlington;
Mark Johnson, WDEV Radio, Waterbury;
Robert Johnson, Omega Optical, Brattleboro;
Laurie Hammond, Triple Loop Skate & Dance, Colchester;
John Durfee & Lang Durfee, Bethel Mills, Inc., Bethel Mills;
Stephen Brochu, Vermont Department of Labor, St. Johnsbury; and
Margaret Ferguson, Micro Business Development Program, Barre.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Waterfront Park, Burlington
In downtown Burlington, follow Main Street to the corner of Main and Battery. Turn right on Lake Street. Look for the tents at the end of Lake Street.
Parking is available at College and Lake Streets, and in lots and garages throughout downtown Burlington.