Springfield, June 20, 2023 – Members of the Neuhoff Media Springfield team gathered on Tuesday evening at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center to attend The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Ban. The event aimed to recognize outstanding contributions to the local business community, showcasing the achievements of individuals and organizations in Springfield.
The Small Business Awards ceremony honored professionals who demonstrated dedication and excellence in their respective fields. The awards presented included Not-For-Profit Business Director of the Year, New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year, Small Business Owner of the Year, and Lifetime Award Business of the Year.
Congratulations to these winners:
Molly Berendt of Compass for Kids, awarded Not-For-Profit Business Director of the Year.
Brandy Fletcher, owner of B’s Creative Studio, received the New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year award.
Wade Kammin, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, was honored as the Small Business Owner of the Year.
Len Naumovich, the visionary behind Primo Designs, was presented with the Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year.
Representing Neuhoff Media at the event were Sales Manager Diane Williams, Account Executives Angie Howe, Geoff Hagen, Sarah Downey, Crystal Pletscher, and Neuhoff Media Springfield President and General Manager Kevin O’Dea.
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Awards served as a reminder of the critical role that small businesses play in the local economy. By recognizing the achievements of dedicated professionals, the event highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation driving economic growth in Springfield.