For immediate release:
October 9, 2017
Contact: Jill Peuranen
612-404-0268
jill@metroiba.org
Finalists announced for the second-annual Twin Cities Indie Business Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (October 9, 2017): Fourteen local, independent businesses and individuals have been chosen as finalists for the second annual Twin Cities Indie Business Awards. The winners will be chosen for each of five categories by a panel of judges and announced at the event, held at Day Block Brewing Event Center on November 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Metro Independent Business Alliance, which represents about 400 locally-owned, independent business locations in the Twin Cities, holds the awards to shine a spotlight on those local, independent businesses which often go unnoticed in the public eye and are dedicated to serving customers and our community.
Categories and finalists include:
Founders: A business with a consistent and long-term impact on the local community.
BankCherokee | Bartmann Group | Milton Investment Company
Emerging: A business in its beginning stages and is stepping to the forefront of the independent business community
Healing Elements | The Herbivorous Butcher | St. Paul Media
Impact: A business committed to positively influencing the community through local sourcing and sustainable business practices.
Golden Fig Fine Foods | Peace Coffee | Wet Paint
The Gary Mazzone Award: An individual who advocates for local business in ways that inspires others.
Katie Dupay and K.B. Brown | Harvey Zuckman
Nonprofit: A nonprofit that exemplifies giving back to the local community and upholding the values of our mission.
Rêve Academy | Saint Paul Almanac | Tech Dump
“The Twin Cities has a vibrant local business community. These awards are a way to honor those who not only offer us coffee with character or accounting with a personal touch, but also are committed to investing in our neighborhoods and communities.” -Molly Glasgow, MetroIBA Board President and Point Acupressure Owner.
Reservations for the awards event, available through metroiba.org/events, are complimentary and requested.
Presenting Sponsor for the event is Sunrise Banks.
All are welcome to attend the event in celebration of local, indie businesses who provide the unique and vibrate character of the Twin Cities.
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About MetroIBA: MetroIBA is a non-profit organization working to support and preserve locally owned, independent businesses in the Twin Cities region. MetroIBA’s mission is to help the Twin Cities maintain its unique community character, provide continuing opportunities for entrepreneurs, build economic strength, and create an environment in which locally owned, independent businesses grow and flourish. For more information, contact Jill Peuranen, Managing Director at 612-404-0268 or jill@metroiba.org.
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