Local small businesses receive honors

By Deborah Brown

Pictured are, on the front row: Vikki Martin, Ferguson Road Initiative; Erika Konig and Carina Trejo, Element Dallas Downtown East; Sammy Mandell, Greenville Avenue Pizza Company; Sue and Marc Cassel, 20 Feet Seafood Joint; Back Row: Chamber Chairman Mike Nurre; Jesse Simmons, Jesse’s AC & Appliance Repair; Casey Cutler, Good Local Markets; Elizabeth Dry, Promise of Peace Gardens; Jeff Snoyer, Highland Park Cafeteria.
Photo by Maggie Murphree

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce held its 2019 Chamber Awards this past Tuesday at the Lakewood Country Club. Eight area businesses were honored with the following recognitions:

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 

This award is given to recognize the outstanding East Dallas business of the year.

Highland Park Cafeteria

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

This award is presented for longevity in community impact and outstanding Chamber support by a business and/or an individual associated with the business who has made an outstanding contribution to the community and to the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce. 

Ferguson Road Initiative — Vikki Martin

ENTREPRENEUR 

OF THE YEAR 

This award is presented for entrepreneurial achievements and noted individual successes during the past year.

Element Dallas Downtown East

LIVE LOCAL AWARD

This award is given to recognize a small business/small business owner in East Dallas, who is a community leader who supports and gives back to the community.

Good Local Markets — Casey Cutler

20 Feet Seafood Joint — Marc and Sue Cassel

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company — Sammy Mandell

R.S. MUNGER BUSINESS PIONEER AWARD 

Anyone with business/community ties to East Dallas area who is notable for some technological, creative or business innovation. 

Promise of Peace Gardens – Elizabeth Dry

PEOPLE’S 

CHOICE AWARD 

Social media invitation to vote for favorite business

Jesse’s AC & Appliance Repair

Runner’s Up: Sign Dreamers Dallas and Park Cities, East Dallas Automotive.