S.D. EAST COUNTY CHAMBER HONORS 7 BUSINESSES AT 98TH GALA AWARDS CEREMONY

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March 6, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) -- Seven businesses were honored at the 98thAnnual Inaugural Gala hosted by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Barona Resort & Casino on February 26. This year’s Gala replaced the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet, increasing the number of honorees and award-winners and broadening scope of the event.

 

“The Gala has become East County’s premier business and social event,” said Mike Cully, President and CEO of the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. “In two hours the Chamber recognized the large and small businesses of the year from La Mesa, El Cajon and Lemon Grove, as well as those individuals who make the East County a great place to live and work.”

 

Approximately 300 guests attended the Chamber’s elegant business and community-service recognition event. The 2009 Large and Small Businesses of the Year, are:

 

El Cajon Small Business of the Year: Oak Tree Escrows, Inc. Ms. Bobbi Pearson of Oak Tree Escrows, Inc was feted for longstanding commitment to the City of El Cajon, as well as her service to the Chamber and its members.

 

El Cajon Large Business of the Year: Waste Management, Inc., steered by Mr. Les Hart, was honored as a staple in the El Cajon community and for the company’s dedication to bettering the entire East County community through many philanthropic endeavors.

 

La Mesa Small Business of the Year: The Chamber honored GIO Wine Bar & Bistro this year. Owners Gabe and Tracy Giordano were on hand to receive the award and be thanked for their efforts to provide La Mesa with fine dining and an exemplary business model.

 

La Mesa Large Business of the Year: Given to Grossmont Shopping Center for support of the City of La Mesa and the Chamber. General Manager Mike Hansen accepted the award and was recognized for his leadership.

 

Lemon Grove Small Business of the Year: Awarded to Teresa Johnson of the Grove Pastry Shop & Custom Cakes. The Grove Pastry Shop was acknowledged for r consistent support of the Chamber and a burgeoning presence in the Lemon Grove community.

 

Lemon Grove Large Business of the Year: Presented to DCH Honda of Lemon Grove and General Manager Kyle Nyswonger. The Chamber decided to honor DCH for its long history of community support and economic vitality to the City of Lemon Grove.

 

East County Regional Business of the Year: The award covering the largest regional capacity was awarded to Barona Resort & Casino. The entire executive team attended the Gala to receive the company’s award. Barona was honored for being a strong proponent for the entire San Diego community, devoting tireless amounts of time and sums of money to some of the County’s most deserving organizations, as well as serving as one of the main economic engines for the entire East San Diego region.
 


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