TIBA ANNUAL MEETING TO HONOR TOPEKA INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES

The Topeka Independent Business Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at The Shawnee Country Club, 913 SE 29th Street in Topeka. The annual meeting will include the installation of the new TIBA board members, and the presentation of the Top TIBA Businesses of 2008 in three categories and the Ron Stryker Key Member Award.

Those being honored as the Top TIBA Business of 2009 include E2 Communications in the 1-5 employees category; Kendall Construction, Inc. in the 6-50 employees category; and St. Francis Health Center in the 50 + employees category. The awards are based on business growth, community involvement, activities which enhance the small-business climate in Topeka, active involvement in TIBA, and leadership in the community.

“The TIBA Annual Meeting is our opportunity to celebrate independently-owned businesses and business owners in Topeka,” said Tara Dimick, TIBA chair.

The Ron Stryker Key Member Award will be presented to the key member of TIBA in 2009 and is chosen annually by the TIBA chairperson. The award was created to honor Ron Stryker who passed away in May of 2008. Ron was an advocate for independent business and a founding board member of the Topeka Independent Business Association. He started his career as an entrepreneur in the heating and air conditioning industry and acquired twelve related businesses. The winner of the Ron Stryker Key Member Award will be announced at the TIBA Annual Meeting on November 10, 2009.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, email tiba@topekaiba.org or contact Sharon DuBois at (785) 783-2897.

The Topeka Independent Business Association (TIBA) is the voice for independent businesses in Topeka and Shawnee County. TIBA members are locally-owned businesses that want our community to grow and prosper; and have their voice heard on taxes, health insurance, and local and state issues.

TOP TIBA BUSINESSES
E2 Communications is owned by Tara Dimick. E2 a full service strategic planning company focused on effective and efficient communications in marketing, advertising, public relations, proposal and grant writing, board facilitation, and company and organizational training.

Kendall Construction, Inc. was started in 1994 by Richard and Sheri Kendall. Kendall Construction provides general, renovation, specialty and design-build construction. Their mission is to establish and maintain positive customer relationships by meeting and exceeding customer expectations in regard to quality craftsmanship, safety, budget and deadlines.

St. Francis Health Center has 378 licensed beds, a medical staff representing nearly all specialties, adult and youth volunteers and a thriving auxiliary. Skillfully integrating unparalleled technology in an environment steeped in Christian values and compassionate care, St. Francis and its employees have fostered a premier regional hospital featuring the newest medical innovations and state-of-the-art equipment.

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