Eastside Business Awards Recognize Entrepreneurial Spirit

Visit www. bellevuechamber. org to apply, nominate a business, or submit a video!

Bellevue, WA (Vocus) April 2, 2010

Challenging economic times spur outside the box thinking: how has your company responded? The Eastside Business Awards are not just about the numbers – the Awards recognize creativity, ingenuity, and innovation. Apply for an Eastside Business Award and tell us about your company’s strong entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and community commitment on the Eastside.

Apply for an award or nominate a business in any of these categories:

Eastside Business of the Year Eastside Small Business Eastside Emerging Business Eastside Outstanding Community Citizen Eastside Non-Profit/Community Impact

EBA entries, submitted electronically, are due on or before April 9. Entry and nomination forms for the Bellevue Chamber’s Annual Eastside Business Awards (EBA) are now available online at www. bellevuechamber. org]. These awards will be given to outstanding businesses on the Eastside that uphold a strong commitment to quality, community and innovation. Any business located on the Eastside is eligible to compete for an award. An independent panel of regional business leaders will judge the entries.

NEW THIS YEAR! Enter a promotional video to highlight how your company and your employees are Stayin’ Alive in a tough economy. Entries will receive votes online and the top vote getters will be shown and winner selected at the EBA luncheon on May 12. The team that submits the winning video will receive a prize! Deadline for video submissions is April 30. Email sgarner(at)bellevuechamber(dot)org for more information.

All of the finalists and winners will be recognized at the EBA luncheon on Wednesday, May 12 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The lunch costs $65 for Bellevue Chamber members and $85 for non - members. Register online or call Valerie Gale at 425.213.1205.

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have Washington Federal as the presenting sponsor of the Eastside Business Awards. Perkins Coie is a corporate sponsor; FiberCloud, LeMaster Daniels, and Nology are associate sponsors; 425 Magazine and King5 are the media sponsors and Inventive Productions is the In-Kind sponsor.

With over 1,000 members, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce serves as the Voice of Business. Its membership ranges from sole proprietors to large corporations. The Chamber’s mission is to foster a healthy business environment by providing strategic leadership, advocacy, tools, and resources for business success.

Contact:

Megan Montplaisir

206-452-5651

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