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Anderson Chamber announces ‘Tribute to Business’ award winners

Posted at 8:02 pm May 27, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge High School String Quartet

Rising juniors from the Oak Ridge Schools Orchestra Program will be providing live music for the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Tribute to Business on Friday, June 6, at the Museum of Appalachia. From left to right are Megan Peters, cello; Brittany Rowe, violin; Evelyn Pieper, violin; and Lucas Potter, viola.

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce has announced its Tribute to Business Awards, and they will be honored during a June 6 celebration at the Museum of Appalachia.

Here are the winners:

  • Small Business—Samuel Franklin,
  • Mid-Sized Business—All Occasion Party Rentals,
  • Large Business—Techmer PM,
  • Woman-Owned Business—Temp Systems Inc., and
  • Lifetime Achievement Award—The Fox Family. 

“Everyone is invited to join us in honoring these businesses for their contribution to the economic growth of Anderson County,” a press release said.

The Friday, June 6, celebration will start at 6:30 p.m. with valet parking, social hour, photos, and live music, the press release said. Dinner on the Lawn begins at 7:30 p.m. with a brief live auction and awards ceremony. The Museum of Appalachia is at 2819 Andersonville Highway near Norris.

Members of the Oak Ridge Schools Orchestra Program will provide live music. Some very unique items will be available at the live auction, such as Luxury Houseboat Rental, Orlando “Getaway,” and Dinner on Rocky Top, to name a few, the press release said.

A limited number of tickets ($70) are available at the Chamber or online at www.andersoncountychamber.org. For more information, contact the Chamber at (865) 457-2559.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Top Stories Tagged With: All Occasion Party Rentals, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Fox family, Museum of Appalachia, Samuel Franklin, Techmer PM, Temp Systems Inc., Tribute to Business

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