Irving has claimed six of the prestigious 2009 Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards given out each year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For the second consecutive year, no city had more award-winning businesses than Irving-Las Colinas. This year's winners have demonstrated excellence in a variety of award criteria and have served as leaders in the small business community.
"The Blue Ribbon Small Business award means more than just looking at the bottom line," said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber President and CEO. This award is for businesses that are committed to supporting their employees, following best business practices and improving their communities ... It is their dedication to sound business principles that will enable us to rebuild our nation's economy."
Irving Blue Ribbon Award Winners –
The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award was designed to honor businesses showcasing financial growth, significant investment in staff training and motivation of employees, strong community involvement and customer service, and smart business planning.
Proud to be the highest-rated Chamber in Texas, the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce promotes the growth and expansion of business in Irving, an international community that is home to 210,000 residents and more than 10,000 businesses, including the global headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies and the presence of more than 30 more. The Chamber serves as the unified business voice for Irving, which is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. With a rich heritage of leadership and collaboration, the Chamber works in partnership with the City of Irvingand the corporate community to promote, advocate for and expand business in the city and further develop and market Irving’s advantages as a premier location for doing business.
