Garner Chamber Announces Finalists for Second Annual Summit Awards
The Garner Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the second annual Summit Awards Honoring the Best in Business to be presented at Sept. 29 Annual Meeting.

GARNER, NC, September 22, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Garner Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the second annual Summit Awards Honoring the Best in Business. The Summit Awards will be presented Sept. 29 at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Banquet at the Grand Marquise Ballroom, with WTVD's Angela Hampton serving as emcee of the awards presentation.

Following the initial nominations phase, judging was conducted by several different chambers throughout the Southeast. Thirteen different companies have been named as finalists for the six awards.

First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Service Award
Aversboro Coffee
Klassy Kids Child Enrichment Center

Wachovia/Wells Fargo Integrity in Business Award
My Goal Our Mission
WingSwept

F&D Huebner dba McDonald's Entrepreneurial Award (1-15 employees)
Aversboro Coffee
Effect Energy
Green Planet Catering

F&D Huebner dba McDonald's Entrepreneurial Award (16-50 Employees)
Klassy Kids Child Enrichment Center
WingSwept

WingSwept Steady Growth and Achievement Award
East Coast Towing
International Minute Press

Klassy Kids Nonprofit Achievement Award
Garner Educational Foundation
The Caring Community Foundation

To view a brief video of Angela Hampton announcing the finalists, visit http://tinyurl.com/3tv6mwx.

"We were very pleased with our inaugural Summit Awards last year and are looking forward to building upon its success this year," said Garner Chamber President Neal Padgett. "We received an even higher number of quality applications, so September 29 should be an exciting evening when the winners are announced."

Tickets are on sale now for the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Banquet. Cost for the dinner is $65 per person. For more information, contact the Garner Chamber of Commerce at (919) 772-6440 or visit www.garnerchamber.com.

About the Garner Chamber of Commerce
The Garner Chamber of Commerce is an active organization made up of nearly 600 businesses and community groups. For more than 40 years, the Garner Chamber has worked to advance Garner's economic vitality and enhance the area's quality of life. For more information, visit www.garnerchamber.com, call (919) 772-6440 or email info@garnerchamber.com.

Press Release Contact Information:

Neal Padgett
Garner Chamber
President
401 Circle Drive
Garner, NC
USA 27529
Voice: (919) 772-6440