Chesterfield County Announces 2012 First Choice Business Award Winners

In partnership with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and the Chesterfield Business Council, Chesterfield County honors local companies annually that contribute to the county’s economy and its residents through the First Choice Business Awards. The award winners will be recognized at an event on June 20th at Henricus Historical Park. The Board of Supervisors will formally recognize all winners at their July 25, 2012 meeting.

The following are the 2012 First Choice Business Award Winners: Environmental Stewardship Award – Hevener’s Tire and Automotive, Community Impact Award – Chesterfield Towne Center, Innovation Impact Award – Proseal America Incorporated and the 2012 First Choice Business of the Year was awarded to Richmond Alarm Company. This award is designed to recognize a Chesterfield County business, which has been a leader in terms of overall impact to the County.

The winners were chosen by a selection committee, which consists of business leaders and other business owners for their community and business knowledge. The intent is to give recognition to businesses that consistently contribute to the local economy through employment, community service, or create and deliver products or services that are innovative to its customers. Other criteria include that a business be a leader in valuing its employees, and to uphold the principles and standards of ethical business practices.

“The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors certainly recognizes the importance of maintaining and growing our existing businesses. It is our privilege and pleasure to recognize their contributions to the County,” said Dan Gecker, Chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.

For more information on this year’s Celebrate Chesterfield Business! Contact Tina Shreve at (804) 318-8550, or email at ShreveT@chesterfield.gov