2009 Nominees

2009 Small Business Awards Nominees

The following businesses have been nominated for their excellence in the areas of customer service, business growth, employee retention and community spirit. Congratulations!

AMG, Inc.
Mr. Greg Morris
Machine Shops, Manufacturers - General
AMG, Inc. manufactures precision machined components/assemblies for the aerospace, automotive, food packaging and tele-communications industries.

Aztec Rental Center
Mr. Brent Bowles
Party Rental Supply Centers, Rent-All Centers
Rental of tools and equipment. Also rental of party and wedding supplies

Bowen Jewelry Company
Mr. Biff Bowen Jr.
Jewelry Stores
Full service fine jewelry store. Buying and selling diamonds, precious gems, watches, bridal gifts. Services include watch and jewelry repairing, appraisal, designing and creating jewelry.

Cardiovascular Group, LLC
Ms. Patty Moore RN
Physicians - Cardiology
Division of Medical Associates of Central Virginia -- We offer services for all aspects of adult and adolescent cardiovascular care. The latest methods for diagnosis and treatment are available from the medical team that now includes 12 board certified cardiovascular medicine physicians, all with areas of sub-specialization. We are equipped for full noninvasive cardiovascular testing. Inpatient care and invasive cardiovascular treatments will continue to take place at the Stroobants Heart Center at Lynchburg General Hospital. Satellite Clinics at Bedford Memorial Hospital and Centra Health Medical Center-Gretna Affiliation: Halifax Heart Center and Halifax Regional Hospital

Gary W. Case & Co., Inc.
Mr. Gary Case
Real Estate - Agencies
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage - Sales, Leasing, Management, Consulting, Development, Real Estate - Property Management Services

Central Virginia Communications & Multimedia Inc.
Mr. Thomas Vaughan
Communication Systems, Computers - Network Systems Services, Telephone Equipment & Wiring Installation
Business Telephone Systems, sales, service, installations, leasing - Data Cabling - Fiberoptic data cabling

Century 21- ALL-SERVICE
Mr. Kevin Turner
Real Estate - Agencies
Sales in residential, farms and land, commercial, investment properties, property management and relocation services.
Realtors to serve all of your needs.

Coffey Cakes LLC
Ms. Wendy Coffey
Bakeries - Commercial
Weddings and special occasion custom cakes -- Bridal Showers - Baby Showers - Anniversaries - Edible Image Cakes - Cupcake Cakes - Wilton Method Instructor

Coley, Eubank & Company, PC
Mr. J. Phillip Coley CPA
Accountants - Certified Public
Provide a comprehensive range of accounting, tax and consulting services to businesses, individuals and not-for-profit organizations in the Central Virginia area.

Conner Produce Co., Inc.
Mr. Donald Johns
Food Products or Services
Wholesale fruits and vegetables, bagged ice and Chesapeake Bay Virginia oysters in season.

Consumers/Dornin-Adams, Inc.
Mr. Dudley Marks
Contractors – HVAC, Contractors – Roofing, Contractors - Sheet Metal, Industrial Maintenance
Roofing and sheet metal.

Craddock Terry Hotel & Event Center
Mr. Chris McSwain
Convention and Conference Center, Hotels and Motels
Upscale accommodations located in two restored historic buildings. 4000 sq. ft. total meeting space. Two restaurants and microbrewery also on site.

Craddock-Cunningham Architectural Partners, P.C.
Mrs. Lynn Cunningham AIA
Architects
All types of architectural services.

CRB Electric, Inc.
Mr. Chris Blair
Contractors - Electrical

Doyle's Florist and Gifts
Mr. William Bowen
Florists - Retail, Coffee Shops
Flowers, gifts, decorations, plants, since 1919.
"Coffee Break", a new commercial venture for "Doyle's Florist and Gifts", has opened for business at Doyle's Langhorne Road location. Coffee Break's extensive menu of coffee and specialty drinks includes espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, frozen mochas, fruit smoothies, gourmet brewed coffee, chai tea, and a selection of hot organic tea. The coffee shop addition provides dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru service.

Falwell Aviation, Inc.
Mr. James Falwell
Air Transportation - Non-Scheduled
We operate pressurized, turboprop and turbojet aircraft, fully equipped with deicing and radar.

GME Medical Supply
Mr. Gary Morris
Medical - Home Care Stores
Full service provider of hospital supplies, physical therapy supplies and home health needs.

Harris Tire Company, Inc.
Ms. Janice Daniels
Tire Dealers
Retail tire sales and automotive service -- Alignment, Brakes, Struts, Oil Change, State Inspection

High Peak Sportswear
Mr. Ralph Smith
Screen Printing & Embroidery - Custom, Collegiate Products
Custom screen printing/embroidery business headquartered in Lynchburg. Full line of Collegiate Productst for UVA, VT JMU, and LU. Servicing businesses, colleges, schools & organizations in VA with additional offices in Charlottesville, Blacksburg, Roanoke Fredericksburg and Radford.

James River Conference Center
Ms. Debby Ruffin
Convention and Conference Center, Caterers
Largest conference center in Lynchburg region - Virtual Offices - Executive Suites - Can accommodate groups of 6 to 1000 - Weddings, Banquets and Special Events/Meetings, Catering off-site/ABC licnesed

C. L. Lewis & Co., Inc.
Mr. S. Preston Craighill
Contractors - Commercial & Industrial
General Contractor - new construction and renovation, commercial, industrial, schools and churches.

Light Chiropractic
Dr. Todd MacDowall
Chiropractors
Light Chiropractic provides gentle care for all ages through spinal adjustments promoting whole body wellness.

Lynchburg Chiropractic Center
Dr. Joey Arthur
Chiropractors
Chiropractic care including diagnostic x-ray, physical therapy, rehab exercises and nutritional advice. Open Monday through Friday 8AM-1PM, 3-6PM. Saturday hours 9AM-12PM.

Lynchburg Tire Corp.
Mr. Ronald Stone
Tire Dealers
Retail and commercial tire dealer serving passenger, truck, farm and industrial tires. Also, have auto service department for cars and light trucks.

Moore & Giles, Inc.
Mr. R. Sackett Wood
Leather Wholesalers
Suppliers of high end upholstery and footwear leather

Powell's Truck & Equipment, Inc.
Mr. Reginald Powell
Truck - Dealers
International and UD Trucks. Sales, service and parts. Truck leasing and rental. Own the City.

Presbyterian Homes & Family Services, Inc.
Mr. Robert Dendy
Child and Youth Organizations, Health Organizations – Voluntary, Schools - Elementary & Secondary, Volunteer Based Organizations
Residential Care, Education, Treatment, and Emergency Shelter for children and Residential Care for mentally challenged adults -- Major Employer: 100 Full-Time Employees

Royal Chevrolet Buick Pontiac GMC Cadillac, Inc.
Mr. Glenn Wood
Automobile Dealers, Major Employers
Auto sales, service, auto body repairing

Southern Landscape Group
Mr. Mark Maslow
Landscape Architectural Services, Landscape Services

The Swann Group, LLC
Mr. Franklin Swann
Advertising - Promotional Products, Screen Printing & Embroidery - Custom
Advertising specialty and promotion; catalogue fulfillment, embroiderd/silk-screen wearables

Timber Ridge Apartments
Ms. Brittany Clow
Apartments Rentals
Lynchburg's newest affordable apartment community! Offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floor plans, Timber Ridge offers luxury apartment homes at an affordable price! Enjoy 2 private patios/balconies, private entrances, relaxing by the pool, playing at the playground, and much more at Timber Ridge. Conveniently located on Timberlake Road, we're within minutes of shopping, dining, and entertainment!

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