Northern Kentucky Chamber to recognize region’s fastest growing small businesses

2012 ‘Emerging 30’ designees announced

FT. MITCHELL, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2012) — The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2012 “Emerging 30” designees. The Northern Kentucky Chamber will recognize the region’s top growing small businesses at the 13th annual “Emerging 30” cocktail reception in October.

“Emerging 30” is comprised of local businesses making a significant economic impact on the community based on annual revenue growth. Winners receive public acknowledgement of their achievements and are encouraged to offer their guidance and advice to help other small businesses grow during special networking and training opportunities tailored specifically to “Emerging 30” designees.

“The Chamber’s Emerging 30 award is a very prestigious award,” said Andy Tracy, chair of the Emerging 30 committee and manager of business development with VonLehman Technology. “I have seen recipients of the Emerging 30 award go on to receive state and national awards.”

Award eligibility requirements include being a current Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce member or a company headquartered in Boone, Campbell or Kenton counties, privately held, in operation for at least three full years, fewer than 150 employees, revenues exceeding $250,000 and an average annual revenue growth of 15 percent or more over the past three years.

The 2012 “Emerging 30” businesses are:

·         Advantage Tent & Party Rental

·         Be Creative Catering

·         Blair Technology Group LLC

·         Center City Collision

·         Cru Cutters LLC

·         Divisions Maintenance Corp

·         EmbroidMe

·         Emerge IT Solutions LLC

·         Emerge Managed Solutions LLC

·         Family Allergy and Asthma

·         First in Trailer, Inc.

·         GB Hilycorde, Inc. dba GNC

·         Grandview Tavern & Grille

·         Guardlink of Kentucky, LLC

·         Infintech

·         Ion Apex Electric

·         ML Barnard

·         Mobile Tek

·         Nexigen

·         Post Glover

·         PuroClean Property Rescue

·         Red Hawk Technologies, LLC

·         RJE Business Interiors

·         Round Tower Technologies

·         The Business Backer

·         The Eisen Agency

·         TiER1 Performance Solutions

·         U.S. Voice Data Video

·         US Worldwide Logistic

·         William E. Hesch Law Firm

A cocktail reception to recognize the 2012 “Emerging 30” companies will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 4 at The METS Center, 3861 Olympic Blvd, Erlanger from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.nkychamber.com.