C4 Report – Stars Small and New!

    January 10, 2013 we held the Awards & Installations Banquet, “Members – The Stars of the Chamber”. Over the next few weeks we are going to highlight the various winners in each category.  

    Congratulations to all these businesses on being nominated in the 2012 Small Business Category: AA Mini Storage, Elegant Memories , Jon Fine , RV Cams, Central Cheer, Expressions Photography, Napa Auto Parts, Sweet Impressions, Central Speaks, Gary Allyn Designs, Price Co, Claire Marie's, H&R Block, Rogers Eye Medical

Small Business Winner

    This Year’s winner of the small business category established their business in 2004 and joined the chamber in 2007.  Since joining the chamber they have been an avid supporter of our community’s efforts and the City of Central Chamber of Commerce.  As a business, they are constantly evolving to carry products and provide services that are needed in the City of Central. They are especially becoming known for their equipment repair and line of safety equipment they carry.  During Hurricane Isaac they were the go to business for generator repair working tirelessly to turn out repaired generators as quickly as possible.  Over the last year, the owner of this business has helped to promote the business community by hosting a weekly broadcast on Jon Fine Productions’ – The Central Story’s Business Report which highlights the businesses in our area. This year’s Small Business Winner – PriceCo Supply.  Congratulations to Matt and Kathleen Price for their achievement! 

New Business of the Year

    As part of a franchise company that was founded in Baton Rouge in October of 1991, this year’s winner of the new business category came to Central with a tremendous reputation for great food and faced many expectations from our community.  In 2011 they purchased a building, completely renovated the inside and turned it into a lovely facility where you could enjoy a wonderful dining experience.  Since opening their business in Central in 2012, they have carried on the tremendous reputation for great food and service, have fulfilled the expectation of many of our residents, have offered a great dining experience, and have provided over 30 full and part-time jobs in our community.  They not only serve as a great dining facility but they also are supporters of our community by constantly donating to various organizations, charities, and events in our city.  This year’s New Business of the Year – Central DeAngelo’s.  Congratulations to the owners Mike Breaux and Charlie Kingsley, the managers, and the staff for doing such a fabulous job!