Alliance Announces 2009 Award Winners:
Business of the Year
Heritage Cooperative, Inc.
To be considered for Business of the Year, a business or industry should give back to the community, support local business and create or encourage job growth. This year's recipient achieved all three criteria. Heritage Cooperative, Inc.'s multi-million dollar expansion project not only gave business access to products from around the world, but strengthened their commitment to encourage job growth and prosperity in Hardin County.
Community Service
Hardin County Agricultural Society
The Community Service Award honors an individual, group or business who has dedicated themselves to helping others and improving our community. This year's winner is a group of individuals who represent many years of dedication to the success of one of Hardin County's most anticipated events. The Hardin County Agricultural Society puts in year round planning and work to make the Hardin County Fair a chance to celebrate our youth, organizations and businesses along with some quality fun.
Citizen of the Year
Bob White
The selection of the Citizen of the Year is based upon an individual's outstanding achievements and contributions which have made Hardin County better. This year's recipient is a valued member of the local chapters of Grange and Farm Bureau, a member of Ridgemont School Board and many other organizations. But it was his commitment to the continuation of the Hardin County Extension Office which made his efforts stand apart this year.
Cultivating a positive climate for Hardin County prosperity
That is Exactly what a group of community leaders, representing four existing groups, thought when they sat down August 11, 2005.
We realized that it would be to our advantage to speak as one unified voice as we promote and market ourselves in the global economy.
We knew we needed Muscle-- Hardin County Chamber
We realized Vision was a must--- Hardin County Economic Development Council
We felt we wanted a strong dose of Hardin County Flavor--- Tourist and Convention Bureau
We understood the importance of Spirit--- Kenton Square Repair
We combined these four existing organizations into a single, dynamic, proactive organization. The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance was incorporated on September 1, 2006.
The HCCBA staff and Board of Directors are working diligently on our strategic plan. We are striving to retain existing business while developing new business and tourism opportunities.