Paulding Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Chamber Appreciation Banquet on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp. Paulding Chamber members enjoyed an evening of good food, good fellowship, awards, and a little fun with a Cake Dash. Diamonds & Denim was the theme of the evening. Several businesses were recognized for their achievements in business.
10 Year Milestone Awards – Friends of the Paulding County Carnegie Library; RayleCom Communications
15 Year Milestone Awards – Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies; Edward Jones, Phil Recker; Westwood Behavioral Health Center
20 Year Milestone Awards – Small Business Technologies
25 Year Milestone Awards – The Award Shop
30 Year Milestone Awards – United Way of Paulding County
Guy Dasher, chairman for Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival was awarded the Legacy Award. The Legacy award recognizes an individual in our community that has given their time and talent to build a better tomorrow.
Mitch and Ashley Maibach, owners of Grounded Coffee & Crumbs received the Business Leaders of the Year Award and the Golden Shovel Award. Business Leader of the Year is an individual(s) that has excelled within a leadership role in a member business. They are innovative, motivating to employees and civically engaged, and have made outstanding contributions that made a major impact in their business, industry and community.
Amanda Steel, Paulding Ace Hardware & Rental, was awarded the Young Professional of the Year Award at the Paulding Chamber Appreciation Banquet. The Young Professional of The Year is an individual (age 20-40) who is achieving a successful career and has made innovative contributions to their company/community. This individual has distinguished themselves as a future leader in the business/organization.