Buy Local Announces January 24th Awards Luncheon at the Pirate’s House. Keynote Speaker will be Ryan Chandler, Vice President of Business Development for the Colonial Group, parent company of several local businesses including Enmark. He will discuss the pivotal role that local businesses play in the local economy. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members, and RSVP’s are required by 5 PM Monday, January 21. Reservations and advanced payment may be made on-line at www.buylocalsavannah.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
And The Winners Are…
Buy Local Savannah is pleased to announce its annual awards luncheon. At the
event, the group will present its highly respected Buy Local Business of the Year
and Buy Local Advocate of the Year awards.
Business of the Year candidates meet some combination of the following criteria:
Firm must be a Buy Local member
Minimum one-year history of substantial growth in local sales
Expansion or addition of local facilities
Active involvement with and support of the Buy Local organization
Successful solicitation of additional Buy Local members
Community, civic or public service activity beneficial to Buy Local
Qualifications for Advocate of the Year include:
Actively involved in the promotion of local purchasing
Involved in the establishment or development of locally-owned
business(es)
Active involvement in the Buy Local organization
Community, civic or public service activity beneficial to Buy Local
Meeting particulars are:The program will also feature a presentation by Ryan Chandler, Vice Presidentof Business Development for the Colonial Group, parent company of several local businesses including Enmark. He will discuss the pivotal role that local businesses play in the local economy. In addition, he’ll provide an overview of the company’s growth history and key factors its rise to internationalvisibility and prominence.
Location: The Pirate’s House
Event Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Start time: 11:30 a.m.
End time: 1:00 p.m.
The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members, and RSVP’s are required
by 5 PM Monday, January 21. Reservations and advanced payment may be made
on-line at www.buylocalsavannah.com. Early RSVP’s please.
Contact: Michele Thompson, 272-6767