Batavia Chamber of Commerce announces honorees; awards will be given at the Inspire 2014 event on Friday, Jan. 31.
Batavia, Ill. –January 14, 2014 – Six Batavia businesses will be honored as 2013 Ole Award winners on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Inspire 2014 event.
The honorees and the appropriate category for their award are:
• Remodeling – Industrial – Large: Pamarco Global Graphics, 125 Flinn St.
• Remodeling – Industrial – Small: Moss Funeral Home, 1803 Suncast Lane
• Remodeling – Commercial – Large: Art Van Furniture, 165 N. Randall Road
• Remodeling – Commercial – Small: O’ Sole Mio, 27 N. River St.
• New Construction – Commercial – Large: Walmart, 801 N. Randall Road
• New Construction – Commercial – Small: Chick-fil-A, 185 N. Randall Road
The Holmstad, a Covenant Retirement Community, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, will receive a special award.
Gerry Dempsey of Batavia Enterprises, Inc. says the award demonstrates confidence in Batavia. Dempsey serves as the chairperson of the Ole Awards committee.
“Businesses who win this award have made an economic contribution to the community through remodeling, improving, or building a new structure,” said Dempsey. “The Chamber recognizes that owners could spend their money elsewhere, but instead are investing their dollars in their properties in Batavia.”
According to a statement written by the Ole Awards committee, the award was “started in 1976 by a group of people who had a love and passion for their community and wanted to promote the city of Batavia.” The Ole Award derives its name from a traditional Swedish name, Ole, to honor the hard working Swedish settlers that were among the first to call Batavia home.
The public is invited to attend Inspire 2014, and honor the current generation of hard-working Batavia business owners.
“Inspire 2014, A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us!” will take place on Friday, Jan. 31, beginning at 6 p.m. The Commons Auditorium at The Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, is the new location. The awards presentation of the Citizen of the Year and Ole Award winners will follow a social reception and silent auction.
Purchase tickets, at a cost of $35 each, by Monday, Jan. 27. Online purchasing is available at www.bataviachamber.org/programs, or call the Chamber office at (630) 879-7134. The price includes a substantial selection of appetizers. Cocktail attire is suggested. Also new is an after-event party at Aliano’s Ristorante, 90 N. Island Ave., Batavia.
For more information about the event or the awards, please call Roger Breisch, executive director of Batavia Chamber of Commerce, or his assistant, Lynn at (630) 879-7134.
About the Ole Awards:
The Ole Award is an award started in 1976 by a group of people who had a love and passion for their community and wanted to promote the city of Batavia. The Ole Awards are given to businesses for a significant improvement and investment either for new construction or for remodel in Batavia. The award honors small and large businesses. Winners of this award are ones whose investment enhances the city’s economic and aesthetic futures, and provides interest and excitement for the entire community through investing dollars in their properties and buildings.
About Batavia Chamber of Commerce:
A local business-centered organization, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors or is involved with several annual Batavia events; including the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, Citizen of the Year/Ole Awards Event, Chamber Legislative Breakfast, Annual Business-to-Business Expo, and much more. The Executive Director is Roger Breisch. Membership and information about upcoming Chamber and community events are available online at www.bataviachamber.org or by calling (630) 879-7134.
