The Third Annual Turner Center for Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards was held on September 2, 2021. This event recognized and celebrated entrepreneurs, start-ups, rural businesses, innovators, and the people that support them. As featured below, our ten winners are dedicated to their business and making a positive impact in the community. The event took place in Bradley's Hayden-Clark Alumni Center
Eric Sampson announcing Startup of the Year Skid Steer Nation
Skid Steer Nation Startup of the Year
Spang Gang Designs Rural Business of the Year
Beatriz Ramirez announcing New Exporter of the Year Green Valley Manufacturing
Green Valley Manufacturing New Exporter of the Year
Washington Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year
Jim Ryan announcing Exporter of the Year ARi Global Solutions
ARi Global Solutions Exporter of the Year
Keli Krueger-Huhra announcing Government Contractor of the Year CW Financial & Management Group LLC
CW Financial & Management Group Government Contractor of the Year
Bear’s Bites Small Business of the Year
SCORE Peoria Community Partner of the Year
Black Band Distillery COVID Courageous of the Year
Mike Stubbs announcing Innovation of the Year We Hear You
