BusinessPremier and PremierPlan Small Business Awards 2009
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Today, the Washington DC Economic Partnership presented their BusinessPremier andPremierPlan Small Business Awards to the following recipients. Councilmember Brown was a finalist judge for the PremierPlan Award.**
100-Year-Old Business of the Year
W.T. Weaver & Sons
W.T. Weaver & Sons is a fourth generation family owned business which has been serving the needs of its clients since 1889. Weaver has furnished decorative hardware and bath fixtures for both new construction and renovation work, including: the White House, Blair House, Vice-President’s Residence, Ford’s Theatre renovation, and residential homes both large and small. W.T. Weaver & Sons has always emphasized personalized service while offering the finest in quality products at today’s most competitive prices.
Small Business of the Year
PRM Consulting
When it comes to human resource management, it’s the people that really matter. PRM Consulting Group partners with their clients to provide HR services that keep people in mind. PRM’s areas of expertise include compensation strategies, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, HR training, executive searches and communications. Each client’s needs differ. To their consultants, collaboration means fully understanding what the client needs and applying appropriate services to ensure value-added success. From advice and strategy development to implementation and outsourcing, PRM Consulting Group provides its clients with custom solutions to meet their needs.
Small Business Initiative of the Year
Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce (GWFCC) is a 501(c)(6) trade association that serves the greater Washington metropolitan area. Its purpose is to promote the business interests of those in the fashion/style industry in addition to promoting Washington as a global fashion capital. The GWFCC is the premier voice of fashion business in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
PremierPlan Winner
Affinity Lab
Affinity Lab is an entrepreneurial launch platform serving a rich community of creative businesses, non-profits and start-ups. The Lab is a membership organization, which manages the shared business and operations needs of its member organizations, allowing them to better focus on mission and execution. While the convenience and cost savings are valuable, it is the culture, opportunity and idea sharing that makes Affinity such a compelling place to start and grow your dream.
**The information for today’s post was taken from program guide to the awards ceremony.
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Posted by Press Secretary Michael Price
