We are happy to announce the following companies are this year's finalists in the Small Business Excellence Awards 2010. Winners will be announced at the event on September 16.
Resolution PI:
Resolution PI assists leaders in transforming their organizations. Armed with increased understanding of each employee, our client's leaders attract and retain top performers, improve performance, increase profits, and develop staff for future challenges. That's our clients – effective organizations that wake each day excited to go to work!
Stout Keeton LLC:
Lynda Keeton CPA and Brenda Stout CPA founded Stout Keeton LLC in 2007 to address the increasing need for skilled accounting services for nonprofit organizations. They further serve the community by providing Nonprofit Knowledge Workshops to expand the skills of leaders of nonprofit organizations and by serving on nonprofit boards.
Twin Physicians Services:
Twin Physician Services specializes in accounts receivable management and practice management information. Earlier this year, the company partnered with the nation's largest EHR software provider to host and license EHR systems and transition physicians to paperless systems, enabling them to improve revenue and adhere to new government standards and regulations.
Artificial Grass Direct:
Artificial Grass Direct is a local family owned company founded in 2000 to provide artificial grass and related supplies to landscapers and homeowners. We are committed to helping Valley residents and businesses save water by using the most environmentally friendly products and practices available..
Green Living Services:
Green Living Services is a licensed landscape company specializing in creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces by using environmentally friendly products. We are constantly researching innovative products and approaches in our ongoing effort to help our families, our office, and our community become a "greener" place in every sense of the word.
SEA Groups LTD:
SEA Groups Ltd. is a leading manufacturer providing renewable and clean solar energy technologies and products, with an emphasis in solar thermal applications, affordable solar water heater, solar space heating, solar pool heating and solar air conditioning for domestic and commercial purpose.
Blind Center of Nevada:
The Blind Center of Nevada assists blind/visually impaired people of all ages in reaching their highest physical, social, intellectual, and economic potential. To achieve these objectives we focus on personal development, social interaction, and meaningful employment. We believe the challenges associated with blindness may be overcome with determination, education, training and opportunity.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service-Southern Nevada:
Consumer Credit Counseling Service was established in 1972 to provide a trustworthy resource for residents seeking financial counseling and education from an organization with no product to sell. Services now also include debt repayment, free tax preparation, pre-purchase education, down payment assistance grants, foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation programs, among others, with most service at no cost to the client.
Nevada P.E.P., Inc.:
Nevada PEP, a family of families caring, supporting and guiding one another through the challenges of raising children with disabilities. Nevada PEP services are about empowering families to be life-long advocates for their children through education and skill building to ensure that all children become productive members of the community.
Harrison Insurance Agency:
Harrison Insurance Agency is an asset to both individual and groups throughout the US. We strive to improve benefits, save money, and keep our clients in compliance with the law. Thorough preparation and education allow us to make difficult decisions with confidence and ease. How can we be of service?
VP Marketing, Inc.:
Since 2006, VP Marketing, Inc., a 100% woman owned business, has been providing original marketing solutions to our clients. From the initial branding design concepts, to the final imaged promotional pieces, we have offered the very best in visual presentation and client services. We understand that each business is unique and requires specific marketing strategies. This is why we are continually in search of the latest state of the art products and printing technologies. We take pride in knowing our clients will consistently be one step ahead of their competition.
Yellow Bucket Janitorial, Inc.:
Armed with a Dirt Devil, a bottle of Windex and a handful of towels, Wendy started Yellow Bucket Janitorial with the intention of making an extra $500 a month. Ten years later, we have blossomed into a full service, family-operated commercial janitorial provider that offers personalized service at competitive rates.
Gerety & Associates, CPA's:
Gerety & Associates, CPAs' team of professionals have the income and estate tax planning expertise to successfully address their client’s personal, family and business tax issues to help them succeed. The Shareholders, Dan Gerety, Cindy Enerson, Pat Sanchez and Candy Johnson, have over 9 decades of experience combined.
Telesphere:
Telesphere is a nationwide business phone and Internet services provider that delivers an innovative package of hosted VoIP telephone services and Internet access to businesses. As one of the first companies to offer hosted enterprise level communications as a service, Telesphere allows businesses to enjoy the latest voice and data features of large enterprises without costly investment in on premises equipment.
Urban Environmental Research, LLC:
UER is improving the way our communities work and live by providing specific solutions through expert research, innovative products and training services. Founded in 1998 and based in Las Vegas, this internationally recognized consulting firm offers the public and private sectors sustainable solutions that enhance community vitality by addressing the complex interactions of social, economic, security and environmental issues.
Entrepreneur of the Year: Shelly Rounds, uptimeLV
Finalist:
Michael Yoder, Advanced Information Systems
Bill Houghton, Horizon Business Systems
Non-Profit of the Year: Positively Kids
Finalist: Safe Nest
Innovative Business of the Year: Big Feet Pajama Co.
Finalist:
KT Graphics LLC
The White House
Small Business of the Year: Crisci Builders
Finalist:
A Flamingo Glass & Engraving, LLC
The Bentley Group Real Estate Advisors
Green Business of the Year: Shred-it Las Vegas
Finalist:
Lucchesi Galati
Vegas PBS
Entrepreneur of the Year: Douglas Geinzer, Recruiting Nevada
Finalist:
Betty Mahalik, Dynamic Solutions
Brian McMullan, McMullan’s Irish Pub
Non-Profit of the Year: United Way of Southern Nevada
Finalist:
Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Nevada Ballet Theatre
Innovative Business of the Year: MadScience
Finalist:
Phoenix Staff
The White House Las Vegas
Small Business of the Year: Eagle Promotions
Finalist:
Priority Staffing, USA,
Shred-It Las Vegas
Entrepreneur of the Year: Darcy Neighbors, Consultants in Marketing
Finalist:
Paul & Kathy DePatta, At Your Service Catering
Whitney Whiteman, The Cookie Zoo
Non-Profit of the Year: AFAN - Aids for AIDS of Nevada, Inc.
Finalist:
Positively Kids
Nevada Community Foundation
Innovative Business of the Year: Uptime
Finalist:
Keyon Communications
Recruiting Nevada
Small Business of the Year: Fair, Anderson, & Langerman
Finalist:
A Flamingo Glass
TriCor Financial Services
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