Greater Louisville Inc. Recognizes Emerging Minority Businesses

America’s Finest Filters winner of new award

October 16, 2009 (Louisville, KY) – Greater Louisville Inc. – the Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Louisville Defender, announced the winner of its Emerging Minority Business Award at the newspaper’s Annual Business and Professional Achievement Recognition Luncheon today.  America’s Finest Filters, a manufacturer and supplier of filtration management solutions for hospitals, schools, office building and shopping centers is the recipient of the award.  President and CEO Michael White accepted the award.

The Emerging Minority Business award recognizes local minority businesses whose focus on innovation, community engagement and growth make them an asset to our community and a role model for businesses nationwide.

GLI solicited nominations from the business community and submissions were judged by a panel comprised of Glenda Berry, President of AABA (African American Business Alliance) and owner of G. Berry Associates; Tom Masterson, Owner of TEM Electric, Inc.; and Kena Samuels Stitch, Owner of SKS Associates, Inc.  Nine minority-owned businesses competed for the award:

·       America’s Finest Filters, Inc.

·       American Ready Mix

·       Clinica Latino Progresiva

·       El Latino Enterprises, LLC

·       GP New Enterprises Group

·       iServe Advisors, LLC

·       JABA Construction & Landscaping, LLC

·       Leverag Industries LLC and Land Commercial Development

·       TKT & Associates, Inc.

The winner of Emerging Minority Business Award will receive a one year complimentary GLI membership, an opportunity to be recognized at a GLI Board of Directors meeting and personalized business development consultative services from GLI’s Enterprise Corp.

“This award is an important part of GLI’s commitment to inclusion which ensures that all businesses have the opportunity to participate in our economic marketplace,” said Joe Reagan, President and CEO of GLI. “We are pleased to have had the opportunity to present this inaugural award and to participate in the Louisville Defender’s annual recognition event.”

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Carmen Hickerson
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Greater Louisville Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce
614 West Main Street, Suite 6000 Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.625.0204 Fax: 502.625.0010
chickerson@GreaterLouisville.com
http://www.GreaterLouisville.com